Accelerate & amplify your impact in regional Australia
Social Impact
In The Regions
- Stanthorpe QLD
- 2 - 4 September 2026
Our Vision
While social challenges are not unique to the regions, the solutions to these problems must be relevant to place. The conference will explore a range of tools, techniques, beliefs and practices to better enable you to create more impact in your regional community.
Our vision is that you will leave the conference with the tools, network and energy to amplify your impact in your regional community.
#SIITR25 White Paper
The Ready Communities White Paper ‘Social Impact in the Regions’ was published in July 2025.
The paper covers a review of outputs and impacts from #SIITR24 and our Ready Communities Flagship program.
To get your copy visit this link
Stay up to date
If you are interested in being a sponsor, exhibitor, speaker, volunteer or service provider at SIITR26.
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To stay up to date with program and ticket announcements, stay tuned via our mailing list for updates.
Want to host SIITR27 and beyond?
3 conference days, an impact investor tour, national pitchfest, at least 200 changemakers in your community, direct conference spend of $110K and economic impact exceeding $400K.
Which regional community wouldn’t want SIITR in their backyard?
Could it be your community next? Get in touch.
SIITR Advisory team
Kerry Grace
Dr Werner Vogels
Sarah Norris
Jodie Gosel-Agotnes
Jason Wallace
Mijica Lus
Gail Easton
Wim Linström
Why Attend?
There are many reasons for many different individuals from various walks of life to attend this event, but here are some of the standout reasons you shouldn’t miss out!
“A great opportunity to hear and meet from regionally focussed organisations who are concerned for people and our planet. Also to see how a conference can bring a regional area to life in such a different way to a stock standard conference’ Mardi-Lee, Sustainability educator and facilitator.Â
The Speakers
In 2025 we had over 50 speakers covering topics including funding models for your social impact activities, impact measurement, social enterprise development, community engagement and more. We will have a shout out for 2026 speakers early in the new year. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in touch.
You can view our past speakers here.
Resources
We are also currently compiling a series of podcasts and sharing presentations which will also be available via this link.
Ashley Watt, Why Leave Town
Community immersion
A range of opportunities to participate IN the host community. In 2025 we dined in local cafes, danced in showground hall and heard local stories in a new local brewery. What next??!! Watch this space.
Toolkit
Choose your own adventure. There will be many ways to learn, connect and collaborate at #SIITR26. We will include a range of masterclasses, workshops, keynotes, hands on sessions, conference stands and lots of times to connect with your conference cohort.
Who should attend?
The audience will comprise of changemakers who currently work or volunteer as not for profit managers or board members, social entrepreneurs, social impact investors and policy makers impacting regional communities.
Delegates will:
- Explore a range of tools to plan, deliver and measure social impact enabling more potent impact in regional communities.
- Take a deep dive into funding models enabling more sustainable impact activities.
- Network with likeminded people working in regional Australia enabling ongoing partnerships and friendships.
- Nurture themselves through a range of wellness activities enabling self-care and an invigorated sense of purpose.
- Learn through the experiences of the host community via their participation in the Ready Communities program
The Latest News From #SIITR
News updates, important announcements and some useful resources - all aimed at keeping you in the loop with #SIITR and related matters.
"Definitely go!! The feel good positivity I get from this conference re-energised me to get through the burnout "
- 2025 conference delegate
