Deadly Sex Congress 2026 - Delegate and Speaker Application Form

Welcome to the Delegate and Speaker Application Form for the Deadly Sex Congress 2026, taking place at Rydges South Bank Meanjin (Brisbane) from Wedesday 21 - Thursday 22 October 2026.

By completing the Application Form, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy, Code of Conduct, and the Secretariat's Privacy Policy.

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The theme for the 2026 Deadly Sex Congress is "Let's Talk About Sex: Creating safe sexual health communities"

Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for attendance at the Deadly Sex Congress 2026 are as follows. 

Priority will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers whose primary role is sexual health and/or Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) service delivery in Queensland.

Other professions and roles who may be eligible include:

  • Generalist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, where sexual health and/or BBVs work forms part of their role
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, where sexual health and/or BBVs work forms part of their role
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community worker, project, health promotion and/ or support officer in the following sectors (NGO):
    1. HIV/AIDS
    2. Viral Hepatitis
    3. Injecting Drug Use
    4. Sexual and Reproductive Health
    5. Sex work organisation
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurse and/or midwife whose primary role is either sexual health services and programs or who can demonstrate that they perform sexual health/blood borne viruses duties as part of their work
  • Students and Trainees
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, trainees or cadets currently undertaking study or training
    • Demonstrated intention to work in sexual health and/or BBVs service delivery following completion of training

PLEASE NOTE: Eligibility is at the discretion of the Deadly Sex Organising Committee. 

If you have questions, please contact the ASHM Team at education@ashm.org.au 

Data Processing Consent

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Registration Categories

If you would like to present your experiences, projects, programs or stories at work within the sexual health industry, we encourage you attend as a presenter.

You will be notified by ASHM if your application has been accepted by the Deadly Sex Congress 2026 Committee.

Please note - speaker applications are only to present at the Congress. Speaker Only registration will not be approved to attend sessions outside of their allocated speaking slot.

What is your main reason for wanting to attend Deadly Sex Congress 2026, and what do you hope to gain from attending?

Do you require accommodation support?

Accommodation support is offered to a limited number of delegates and is allocated based on set criteria determined by the Deadly Sex Committee. Indicating a need for support does not automatically guarantee that accommodation will be provided, and all requests will be assessed before confirmation.

Accommodation

Accommodation Request

  • FULL

Do you require flights to the Congress?

Flight support is allocated to speakers based on set criteria determined by the Deadly Sex Congress 2026 Committee. Approved support will be provided up to a defined budgeted amount; any costs exceeding this cap may need to be covered by the delegate. Indicating a need for support does not guarantee funding.

 

What topic would you like to present on?

Speaker Topic - Other:

What is your presentation format?

Please provide a brief outline of your presentation:

Contact Information

The Deadly Sex Congress 2026 Committee will review your application to attend the event. Eligibility is at the discretion of the Committee.

Please complete the registration form as fully as possible.

Contact Details

Your preferred name and pronouns will be printed on your physical name badge as entered. 

If you have a government email address, due to firewall issues, please enter an alternate email address to ensure you receive communications regarding your registration.

Workplace Address

Deadly Sex Congress 2026 Application

What is you main service setting?

Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?

Do you have any mobility or health requirements that will require assistance for your participation at this event?

Health Requirements: Yes, please specify:

Will you need ASHM to send you an invitation letter addressed to your employer to support your request for leave to attend the event if your application is approved?

Image and Networking Consent

Image Consent

I grant permission for the following: ASHM Health ('ASHM') may use photographic, video, or digital images in which I appear, or in which my voice, biographical material or other information concerning me is used, in publications (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, videotapes, reports, press releases, websites, and exhibits) (‘the Publication’) for the purposes of education, information, promotion, public relations and fundraising connected with ASHM.

I understand that I may revoke this authorisation at any time by notifying education@ashm.org.au in writing. The revocation will not affect any actions taken before the receipt of this written notification. Images will be stored in a secure location and only authorised staff will have access to them.

I consent for ASHM to share my details amongst delegates that attend the Deadly Sex Congress 2026

To strengthen working relationships, a network details list will be made available after the event. This list will only be shared with delegates that attend and opt-in. Delegates who do not attend will not receive the contact listing.

You can change your network details sharing consent at any time by emailing education@ashm.org.au 

Deadly Sex Congress Dinner

This dinner celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Workers and Practitioners. This function is complimentary to all delegates. Please ensure you indicate if you will be attending to ensure all are catered for.
Oct 21, 2026 | 1900 - 2300
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Summary

Please review your registration record below. By completing your registration you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy, Code of Conduct, and Secretariat's Privacy Policy.

Insurance
It is strongly recommended that participants take out insurance to cover loss incurred in case of cancellation, medical expenses and damage to or loss of personal effects.

Indemnity 
Registered delegates are liable for any damages caused by the delegate to the conference venues, accommodations rooms, conference supplier equipment or conference organiser’s equipment. In registering for the conference the delegate agrees to indemnify the organiser for any damages caused by the delegate to any venue or equipment.

Terms and Conditions

To complete your registration you must agree to the Conference Terms & Conditions.

Terms and Conditions

Thank You

Your application request has now been submitted.

The Deadly Sex Organising Committee will review your application. The Deadly Sex QLD Secretariat will advise if your application is approved or if more information is required.

For any enquiries, please contact the Deadly Sex QLD team at education@ashm.org.au 

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