
2025 National Conference & AGM
About the Conference
In 2025, the UniSport National Conference will be held in Adelaide, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, on Tuesday 20 May and Wednesday 21 May. 
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Following a review of member feedback of the 2024 National Forum, and in conjunction with feedback from the National Forum Working Group, in 2025 UniSport is transitioning to a National Conference.
This year’s Conference theme is ‘The value of sport and physical activity on supporting university outcomes’, with the aim of providing delegates with strategies on how to use sport to address the broader university challenges.
The Conference will still have networking as a key event principle, but will have a streamlined program, targeted to those responsible for the physical, social and mental wellbeing of the university community.
The Conference traditionally attracts over 120 university sport leaders, keynote speakers, university sport administrators and managers as well as representatives from international university sport federations, national sporting organisations and key university stakeholders. 
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Alongside the Conference, the annual UniSport Sport Awards will be presented in the evening on Tuesday 20 May, to celebrate the achievement of university student-athletes and sporting programs. This year’s presentations will be delivered in an informal networking style function.  
UniSport Australia respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the 2025 UniSport National Conference will be held.  ​

Presentations
Chief Executives Stream
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Opening Address, The Value of Sport - Dr David Hughes, Australian Institute of Sport
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UniSport Strategic Plan Workshop Notes - Lisa Gowthorp & Mark Sinderberry, UniSport Australia
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What's the State of Play with Student Services Amenity Fee (SSAF) Funding? - Martin Doulton, UniSport Australia
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The UniSport-ADF-Adecco Project - Jane Woodlands-Thompson, UniSport Australia
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How Healthy is your Campus? - Martin Doulton, UniSport Australia
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Utilising sport to enhance the university reputation - Siobhan James, UniSport Australia
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Includes member presentations by The University of Sydney and University of Canberra​
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The University Basketball League (UBL) is about more than just the Sport - Martin Doulton, UniSport Australia
University Team Managers Stream
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Vision for the future of Nationals - Nationals Event Team, UniSport Australia
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New and emerging opportunities - Nationals Event Team, UniSport Australia
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Student Official Program - Matt Hunter, UniSport Australia
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Fresh Powder: Rebuilding Nationals Snow - Christine Voge, UniSport Australia
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How to get your team organised for Nationals - Monique Smith, UniSport Australia
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Includes member presentations by Western Sydney University, La Trobe University, and Monash University​
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Club Officers Stream
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The Value Proposition for University Sporting Clubs - Shane Cantelmi, UniSport Australia
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Supporting your committees to help them thrive - Michael Connelly, Connelly Project Resources
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ASC Game Plan - Driving Organisational Enhancement - Australian Sports Commission
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Facilities Stream
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Update on Facility Management Software - Shane Cantelmi, UniSport Australia
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Xplor Case Study - Flinders University​
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Build it and they will come... or will they? - Michael Connelly, Connelly Project Resources
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Post-Covid university facility usage trends - Shane Cantelmi, UniSport Australia​​
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Sustainable facility development and practice - Alexia Morgan, Belgravia Leisure
