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2026 AUSTAT Conference, Melbourne

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2026 AUSTAT CONFERENCE & POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
 

SPIRALLING INTO ACTION : UNWINDING THE  ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

WITH

CAREN BAYER

 


October 16 (5pm - 9pm)  October 17  (9am - 5pm) October 18 (9am - 5pm)

 

Conference Dinner 6.30pm - 10pm, Saturday 17 October

 

Post Conference Workshop

Monday 19 October 9.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 20 October 9.00am - 5.00pm
 


Venue: Balam Balam Place 

15 Phoenix Street

Brunswick Vic 3056

At the 2026 AUSTAT Conference we are very exicted to be welcoming Caren Bayer back to Australia.  Many of you are familiar with Caren and her work, for those who have not met her before, she comes to us with a wealth of experience.

Caren Bayer was the director of Manhattan Center for the Alexander Technique, which certified teachers from 2001-2014. She received her certification in London from Patrick MacDonald in 1984 and since has maintained a private practice in New York City, as well as teaching workshops internationally. Most recently she has become a co-director of Riverside Initiative for the Alexander Technique, a teacher’s training program in New York. As a former dancer and longtime student of the martial arts, Caren brings 45 years of movement research to her teaching.

In this three-day Melbourne AUSTAT conference, we will explore how circular and spherical movement patterns deepen our understanding of centre. As we restore our relationship to the ground, we will learn to generate greater directional pathways and expand our spatial awareness, so that 'where we are' reveals 'how we are.' Together we will access the dimensionality that ensures strength arises from freedom—a stability and balance that naturally transfers to our students. By the end of this intensive, participants will have gained valuable tools for integrating these principles into their lives and teaching.

Full Conference Ticket price includes a light dinner on  Friday night and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.  The Saturday night dinner is an extra option which we encourage all conference participants to attend.  This year it will be held at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel.  Have a look at their website to get a feel for this fun venue with excellent food and wine.  

AUSTAT VICTORIAN TEACHER MEMBER PRICING

Full Conference ticket $400 (Includes light dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Saturday dinner not included) EARLY BIRD $350 (Book by 30 June 2026)

Friday only ticket $80 (Includes a light dinner)

Saturday only ticket $225 (Lunch included.  Dinner not included)

Sunday only ticket $225 (Lunch included)

Saturday Night Dinner $60

 

AUSTAT INTERSTATE OR OVERSEAS TEACHER MEMBER PRICING

FULL CONFERENCE $300 (Includes light dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Saturday dinner not included) EARLY BIRD $250 (Book by 30 June 2026)

Saturday Night Dinner $60

 

AUSTAT TRAINEE MEMBER PRICING

Full Conference ticket $200 (Includes light dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Saturday dinner not included)

Saturday Night Dinner $60

 

AUSTAT AFFILIATE PRICING

AUSTAT AFFILIATE Full Conference ticket $500 (Includes light dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Saturday dinner not included) EARLY BIRD $450 (Book by 30 June 2026)

Friday only ticket $100 (Includes a light dinner)

Saturday only ticket $275 (Lunch included.  Dinner not included)

Sunday only ticket $275 (Lunch included)

Saturday Night Dinner $60

 

GENERAL PUBLIC PRICING

GENERAL PUBLIC ticket $550 (Includes light dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday dinner not included) EARLY BIRD $500 (Book by 30 June 2026)

Friday only ticket $120 (Includes a light dinner)

Saturday only ticket $300 (Lunch included.  Dinner not included)

Sunday only ticket $300 (Lunch included)

Saturday Night Dinner $60

 

POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP WITH CAREN BAYER

Austat Full Member  2 days - $300 (Lunch not included) 

Austat Affiliate 2 days - $400 (Lunch not included)

Austat Full Member 1 day - $ $150 (Lunch not included)

Austat Affiliate 1 day - $ 200 (Lunch not included)

Austat Registered Trainees price for 1 or 2 days  - $100 (Lunch not included)

   

ACCOMMODATION

This year there is no preferred hotel as there are many options of Air BnB's and hotels in the area.

 

BOOKS BY MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY

Amongst our talented AT community there are many who have written books on or related to Alexander Technique.  We will have a table at the October conference where these books can be purchased.  So if you have written an AT book, bring some along for your fellow members buy.

 

Terms and Conditions

Cancellations can be made with full refunds prior to two weeks before the Conference.  From 29/09/26 a 75% refund is available on the conference ticket, however no refund will be available on the Saturday Night dinner.
 


A conference is a time to

share ideas,

share work,

learn something new, and

feel empowered as our community gathers.

You always feel good after an AUSTAT conference!
Looking forward to seeing you there.

 

 

 
 


 

 

 

 

NB You do NOT need to print your TryBooking tickets.

Enquiries: conferenceorganisers@austat.org.au

 

 

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Sessions

SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION
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Fri 16 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, and Sun 18 Oct
Fri 16 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, and Sun 18 Oct 3 Day AUSTAT Conference, Fri 5pm - 9pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 9am - 5pm OPEN
3 Day AUSTAT Conference, Fri 5pm - 9pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 9am - 5pm
OPEN
Mon 19 Oct - Tues 20 Oct 9.00am - 5.00pm
Mon 19 Oct - Tues 20 Oct 9.00am - 5.00pm Post Conference Workshop with Caren Bayer (TWO DAYS) OPEN
Post Conference Workshop with Caren Bayer (TWO DAYS)
OPEN

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