Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) Conference 2026

Join us for the 2026 Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) Conference. Join researchers, practitioners, students and industry professionals at the 2026 Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) Conference, hosted by Deakin University. This two-day conference will bring together leaders in skill acquisition research and practice to share the latest evidence, innovative approaches and real-world applications across sport, health, education and performance environments. Keynote speakers include: • Dr David Mann, Associate Professor in Skill Acquisition, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Director, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification Research and Development Centre for Athletes with Vision Impairment • Associate Professor Natalie Lander, ARC DECRA Research Fellow, Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University Registration Includes: • Access to all conference presentations and sessions • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea • Opportunities to network with fellow delegates, researchers and practitioners Abstract submissions are now closed. Conference Registrations close 5 November 2026. A conference program and further event information will be sent to registered attendees closer to the event. For any enquiries, please contact [email protected]. Venue: Burwood Corporate Centre, Level 2, Building BC, Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125 Parking and public transport information: If you are arriving by Taxi: Enter the campus via Entrance 2 from Burwood Highway. Taxi drop off is directly outside of Building BC. If you are travelling by tram: The Burwood Campus is easily accessible by public transport. Route 75 tram stops directly outside the University at Stop 63 (Deakin University). Attendees can access the campus via the pedestrian underpass at the tram stop. Alternatively, the Route 70 tram stops at Wattle Park, which is approximately a 20-minute walk to campus along Elgar Road. If you are driving, you can park in designated car parks throughout the campus. Car parks 1 and 5 (underground) are the most convenient. Please note that fees and restrictions do apply to these car parks. How to pay for casual parking: • Download the free OPark app from either Google Play or Apple Store. Register and then use the OPark app to start a parking permit session. End the parking session when you are ready to leave. • The Burwood OPark zone number: 1040300 • Should you require help, call 6160 1012. Accommodation: Attendees are responsible for organising and booking their own accommodation. For your convenience, the following is a selection of accommodation options located close to the conference venue. Please note: Deakin University makes no recommendations or guarantees regarding these accommodation facilities. City accommodation options: Oaks on Collins, 480 Collins St, Melbourne Ph: 03 8610 6444 | [email protected] Savoy on Little Collins, 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Ph: 03 9622 8888 Punthill Flinders Lane, 267 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Ph: 03 9631 1100 | [email protected] Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands, 66 Aurora Lane, Docklands Ph: 03 8615 1000 | [email protected] Quest Docklands, 750 Bourke St, Docklands Ph: 03 9630 1000 | https://www.questapartments.com.au/contact-us Accommodation options close to Burwood campus: Adara Richmond, 185 Lennox Street, Richmond, Vic, 3121 Ph: +61 3 9267 1000 | Email: [email protected] Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne, 649 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 Ph: +61 3 9246 1200 | Email: [email protected] Best Western The Tudor Hotel, 1101 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC, 3128 Ph: +61 3 9898 9581 Email: [email protected] Box Hill Motel, 177 Station Street, Burwood Vic, 3125 Ph: +61 3 9808 3622 Burwood Serviced Apartments, 300 Burwood Highway, Burwood Ph: +61 3 8820 6161 Burwood East Motel, 335 Blackburn Rd, Burwood East, VIC, 3151 Ph: +61 3 9803 8211 | Email: [email protected] Camberwell Serviced Apartments, 85 Camberwell Rd, East Hawthorn Ph: +61 3 9861 8400 M: 0419 522 377 | Email: [email protected] Glenferrie Hotel, 324 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122 Ph: +61 3 9818 6530 | Email: [email protected] Knightsbridge Apartments, 101 George St East Melbourne, VIC 3002 Ph: +61 3 9973 9868 | Email: [email protected] Quest Burwood East, 315 Burwood Highway, Burwood East VIC 3151 Ph: +61 3 9069 6888 | Email: [email protected] Quest Mont Albert, 741-745 Whitehorse Road (Maroondah Hwy), Mont Albert, VIC 3127 Ph: +61 3 8843 1500 | Email: [email protected] Refund policy: Refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Full refunds (less the administration fee) are available until 29 October 2026 (14 days prior to the conference registration closing date). Refund requests received after 29 October 2026 will not be accepted. Please note: • If the conference is cancelled by the organisers, attendees will be offered a full refund. • No-shows are not eligible for refunds. Privacy statement 1. Deakin University is collecting your personal information on this form for the primary purpose of communicating with you about the 2026 Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) Conference, hosted by the Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition. 2 . Deakin University may also use your personal information for the purpose of evaluating the 2026 Australasian Skill Acquisition Network (ASAN) Conference, and/or to seek input on future conferences. 3. 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