Winter Shelter Network Conference 2026 - Ringwood, Vic

Join us at Eva Burrows College in Ringwood for our 2026 Victorian Winter Shelter Network Conference – an opportunity for learning, connection and encouragement with others who share a heart for walking alongside people without a safe and stable place to call home.

The conference brings together Winter Shelter leaders, coordinators, volunteers and supporters from across our Network, while also being open to anyone who would like to learn more. Whether you’re already involved in a Winter Shelter, interested in the model, or exploring what it might look like to start a Shelter in your own community, you are very welcome.

We’ll kick off on Friday evening with a shared dinner and guest speaker, followed by a fully catered conference day on Saturday featuring a rich program of speakers, panel discussion and engaging small-group workshops.

Coming early on Friday? Before the Conference begins, we’re also hosting Taste & See – Community Learning with Stable One from 2.30–5.30pm. This free, interactive taster is an opportunity to experience some of our new Community Learning workshops before staying on for the Conference dinner. Taste & See is a separate event, so a separate free registration is required via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/DQAOT

Come ready to share experiences, learn from others, make new connections and be encouraged as we continue to strengthen and grow the Winter Shelter movement across Australia.