NSW and ACT AEC Members' Forum 2026
About
A participatory day of learning for AEC members, focusing on building skills, answering key questions and enabling discussions.The day will include networking opportunities with representatives from other AECs and four discussion sessions covering:
Changing regulation: the review of The Code
The AEC and the culture of care
Non-sentient animals as replacement models
Research to support the 3Rs
This year we have a wonderful new venue, in the brand-new Health Translation Hub, Randwick. It's a beautiful space, and we are excited to be among the first to see it! AEC Members' Forum is fully catered and will be followed by a drinks reception.
A summary report including brief outputs from all the discussion sessions will be provided following the event.
Bookings can be made by card payments through this site. If you cannot book through card payments, or have questions related to the booking process, email ajlear@uaroceania.org to pay by invoice.
Tickets are discounted for UAR Oceania members. You can check whether your organisation is a member of UAR Oceania and find out more about membership at https://uaroceania.org/about-us/membership-and-funding
If your organisation is not a current UAR Oceania member and you would like further information, please contact ajlear@uaroceania.org with "Membership" in the subject line.
Previous attendees told us:
"I enjoyed hearing about all the different approaches and strategies from different AECs."
"These Forum events are fantastic, and we must push to get more people joining and participating."
"It was great to take the time out to think more about our roles in animal ethics."
Date
Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre
The Health Translation Hub, 55 Botany Street, Randwick NSW 2031