FREE FOR NDIS PROVIDERS

NDIS Nexus Brisbane

Crystalbrook Vincent

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM | 13 May 2026

Speakers & Panellists from past events

Mathew Cagney

CEO,
ShiftCare

Sharon Steele

Managing Director,
Quantum Certification Services

David Keys

Chief AI Officer,
aify

Manna Maniago​

Founder and CEO,
Kairos Care

Karley Scurr

Operations Manager,
Careva

Samantha Ball

General Manager,
Brain Injury Australia

Empowering NDIS Providers to Make Australia a Better Place, Now and Tomorrow

Join us in Brisbane for an inspiring event shaping the future of NDIS across the Brisbane region. Explore the transformative power of technology, leadership, and collaboration as we strive to enhance participant outcomes and build a sustainable future for the NDIS provider ecosystem.

Who should attend?

CEOs, Founders, and Board Members

Clinical and Operations Leaders

Facility and Case Managers

Allied Health Professionals (OTs, Physios, Speech Pathologists)

Plan Managers and Support Coordinators

Government and Regulatory Representatives

Consultants, Researchers, and Care Sector Innovators

Other Senior Leaders responsible for Organisational Growth

NDIS & Aged Care Key Topics

Scaling Care
Through
Technology


Exploring how innovation and digital tools can enable more efficient, ethical, and personalised service delivery.

Building Resilient Provider
Organisations


Strategies for navigating financial, operational, and workforce challenges in a changing care landscape.

Streamlining Governance & Compliance

Balancing regulation with agility by embedding systems that support accountability without adding burden.

Cross-Sector Collaboration for
Better Outcomes


Shaping solutions that span service boundaries, bringing together organisations to co-design impactful models of care.

Why Attend?

This summit is crafted for leaders, executives, and innovators in the Care sector who are committed to making a real impact. Expect to leave inspired, equipped with practical strategies, and motivated to take action in shaping a better future for Australians, together.

Event Overview

9:30 AM

Registration

10:00 AM

Welcome Note

10:10 AM

Keynote: Care First. Business Second. Finding the Balance in 2026
Mathew Cagney, CEO, ShiftCare

10:35 AM

The HR Reality Check
In Conversation: A deep dive with an NDIS HR Specialist

11:00 AM

Morning Tea

11:25 AM

The AI Enabled NDIS Provider
In Conversation: A deep dive into the application of AI in the NDIS Sector, with David Keys

11:50 AM

NDIS 360: An Expert Panel Discussion
An interactive discussion bringing together leading solution partners and NDIS providers to unpack the operational, regulatory and commercial realities shaping the NDIS sector. We will explore workforce, compliance, technology, AI, and more. This session is designed to deliver practical insights, cross-sector perspectives and actionable strategies for leaders navigating the evolving NDIS landscape.

12:40 PM

Live with ShiftCare
Neil Jamieson, Sales Operations Manager, ShiftCare

1:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Networking & Closing

Our Strategic Partner

ShiftCare

ShiftCare is the leading care management platform supporting NDIS, aged care, and disability providers to deliver quality care and scale effectively. With a blend of intuitive tech, automation, and industry expertise, ShiftCare helps teams streamline rostering, admin, invoicing and client management, all while reducing paperwork and compliance headaches. The ShiftCare platform empowers providers to scale efficiently, enhance communication, and deliver more personalised support, all without losing the human touch that care depends on.

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Our Solution Partner

Leanne Avery

Your dedicated partner at Peninsula, Leanne Avery supports NDIS providers across Australia with trusted Employment Relations and Workplace Health and Safety expertise. Backed by Peninsula’s deep experience in the disability services sector, Leanne delivers end-to-end support including HR and WHS advisory, workforce obligations, unlimited tailored documentation, and unlimited 24-hour support.

NDIS providers benefit from tailored guidance on interpreting the SCHADS award, managing employee relations, contracts, policies, and Fair Work obligations, ensuring service continuity and reduced legal risk. Through Peninsula’s 24/7 dedicated Health Care Providers advice line and proactive approach, Leanne helps providers focus on care delivery while safeguarding their teams and operations. As the NDIS landscape evolves, Leanne offers clarity, confidence, and consistency for providers navigating complex employment obligations.

Unison Technology

Unison Technology is a trusted IT and cybersecurity partner that supports NDIS providers in building resilient, compliant, and high-performing digital environments. Headquartered in Victoria, Unison delivers managed IT services, helpdesk support, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity tailored to the operational needs of disability services organisations.

Acting as an outsourced IT department, Unison ensures that NDIS providers can operate smoothly, meet privacy and security obligations, and stay focused on participant care. Their high touch service model, plain-language approach, and deep understanding of SME needs make them a valuable partner in improving IT reliability, safeguarding sensitive data, and enabling sustainable growth.

Announcing our Strategic Partner

Quantum Certification Services

Quantum Certification Services specialises in auditing organisations within the disability, health and human services sector. They are a Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) accredited Certification Assessment Body (CAB) and NDIS Approved Quality Auditor (AQA) providing services across Australia.

Quantum clients enjoy the benefits of their client-centred and ethical audit services that can be trusted. They prioritise building and maintaining strong relationships with their clients. With qualified, sector-experienced auditors and established systems, they ensure easy access to their team by phone or email. Using their combined expertise, they work with clients to help maintain compliance requirements.

Introducing our Featured Event Partner

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Highlights from our last event

FAQs

We’ll kick off with a keynote on resilience, sustainability, and policy, followed by a panel with industry leaders. Then we have focused sessions featuring established and new speakers from the NDIS and broader Care community. There’ll also be a ShiftCare demo, Q&A, partner sessions, and time to network before we wrap up.

It’s for leaders, executives, and innovators in the NDIS Provider and Aged Care sectors who are committed to making a real impact. If you would like to get involved, partner with us, or just learn – we would love to have you there!
Pop your details in the form further up on the page, or call us on 0482 082 355 if you have any issues with the website.
Yes, the event will be fully catered throughout.
Please register your interest for the event in the form above and we will be in touch to confirm your seat and check on any personal requirements you may have.

NDIS Nexus Location

Wed, 13 May 2026
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Crystalbrook Vincent
Near Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary Street,
Brisbane City QLD 4000