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Join us for the SCA (SA/NT) 2026 Active Utilities Conference on Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Held at Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Mastering the Mechanics of Strata is a forum designed for professionals who want to sharpen the skills that truly underpin effective strata management.
From legislative and regulatory updates to compliance, case law, arrears management, communication, and professional practice, this program focuses on the practical mechanics that drive confident decision-making and strong outcomes. It recognises that excellence in strata is built on technical mastery, ethical practice, and the ability to adapt in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.
This forum brings together the knowledge, tools, and insight needed to operate with clarity, credibility, and control.
Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Venue: Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 27 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
CPD Points: 4 CPD Points (1 Management and Professional Skills, 0.5 Professional and Ethical Standards and 2.5 Technical Knowledge CPD Points)
Program
9:00am - 10:00am
Registration & Exhibition Opens
10:00am - 10:15am
SCA (SA/NT) 2026 Active Utilities Conference Opening with President Welcome
Naming Rights Sponsor
10:15am - 11:00am
Legislative & Regulatory Update
Presenter: Amanda Humble, DW Fox Tucker Lawyers
This session will provide an overview of current South Australian legislative and regulatory requirements. Amanda will cover compliance obligations, by-law enforcement, and emerging issues, supporting strata managers to assertively apply legislative requirements in their day-to-day roles.
11:00am - 11:30am
Technology in the Future of Strata
Presenter: Joshua Baldwin, SCA Australasia President
Technology is now part of the everyday mechanics of strata, but it does not replace professional judgement. This session focuses on the practical skills and decision-making disciplines needed to use digital tools, automation and AI responsibly in a complex regulatory environment. Joshua Baldwin, SCA National President, will explore how technology is reshaping workloads, risk and expectations, and how strata professionals can strengthen capability through clearer systems, shared expertise and continuous learning. Grounded, practical and focused on confident, defensible practice.
11:30am - 11:50am
Morning Tea
11:50am - 12:30pm
Surveying Insights for Best Practice
Presenter: Mark Williams, Alexander Symonds Surveying Consultants
This session will focus on technical and compliance issues commonly encountered in strata schemes. Through practical insights and case studies Mark will work with delegates to deepen their understanding on how early surveyor involvement can support compliance and reduce long-term risk.
12:30pm - 1:10pm
Strata Law Case Update
Presenter: Alice Carter, Lynch Meyer Lawyers
In this session, Alice will review recent South Australian strata-related case updates, explaining key decisions and their impacts. Delegates will gain practical insight into how tribunal rulings influence outcomes and affect day-to-day strata management.
1:10pm - 1:50pm
Lunch with CHU Underwriting Agencies
1:50pm - 2:30pm
Insurance, Defects & Risk
Presenter: Claire Burke, CHU Underwriting Agencies
Strata managers play a critical role in managing building defects, acting as the link between owners, insurers, and technical experts. Drawing on her experience across insurance policies, renewals, claims, and complex defect matters, Claire Burke will share practical insights into navigating defect and indemnity issues. Using real world case studies, this session explores how managers can confidently guide owners through rectification processes, manage risk, avoid common pitfalls, and maintain trust while driving effective defect resolution.
2:30pm - 3:00pm
From Friction to Flow - How to Effectively Resolve Disputes
KEYNOTE - Kate Russell
In this engaging 30-minute keynote, Kate Russell reframes conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and build more collaborative strata communities. Drawing on a proven conflict-transformation approach, Kate introduces practical tools and mindsets that help people move from tension to trust.
3:00pm - 3:25pm
Notices, Minutes & Arrears Management
Presenter: Taryn Linfoot
Taryn will outline statutory requirements for notices and minutes, alongside best-practice approaches to arrears management. This session will provide practical tools to effectively management strata schemes.
3:25pm - 3:30pm
SCA (SA/NT) 2026 Active Utilities Conference President Close
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Networking Drinks with Fire & Emergency Services SA
Registration
Member Early Bird Full Delegate Registration | $95 incl. GST
This ticket includes entry to the SCA (SA/NT) 2026 Active Utilities Conference (includes program, morning tea, lunch, and networking drinks).
Available to SCA Strata Management and Strata Services members only.
Member Standard Full Delegate Member Registration | $120 incl. GST
Ticket price will alter from 23 January 2026.
Non-Member Early Bird Full Delegate Registration | $190 incl. GST
This ticket includes entry to the SCA (SA/NT) 2026 Active Utilities Conference (includes program, morning tea, lunch, and networking drinks).
Available to Non SCA members.
Non-Member Full Delegate Standard Registration | $240 incl. GST
Ticket price will alter from 23 January 2026.
If you have any questions, please email events@strata.community
Registrations close Tuesday 10 February 2026
Meet the Keynote
KEYNOTE
Kate Russell
Kate brings almost 20 years of experience as a conflict management specialist and team building mentor, and is also a qualified mediator, skilled workshop facilitator, confident and engaging speaker, and author of Leaders Who Lead.
Working extensively with leaders and teams across many different industries and business sizes, Kate has supported hundreds of people to build high levels of trust, communicate effectively and reduce stress (both their own and within teams) to create safe and dynamic workplaces.
Kate has previously managed a variety of teams herself, mediated thousands of workplace disputes and served on statutory panels including the Social Security Appeals Tribunal, Public Housing Authority, and Child Support Agency.
In 2018, Kate published her first book, "Leaders Who Lead, for leaders who love their teams”. It’s a practical handbook for anyone wanting to be more effective as a leader.
Kate is passionate about building up teams, ensuring everyone gets a voice, and finding time to strengthen their interpersonal relationships. She enjoys using her creative problem-solving skills to determine the best way to help organisations and teams to be more productive, effective and innovative.
As well as having a great sense of fun, Kate is sensitive to the needs of the group, likes to think outside the square and most importantly, is a fantastic listener.
Sponsorship & Exhibition
Elevate your Brand at the SCA (SA/NT) 2026 Active Utilities Conference
Opportunities Open Now
This event is a key opportunity to showcase your brand, network with sector professionals, and gain valuable exposure within the strata community.
By securing a sponsorship or exhibition package, you will have the chance to:
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Increase brand visibility and awareness
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Showcase your products and services to the strata sector
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Develop valuable connections and partnerships with sector colleagues
Book now and secure your opportunity to elevate your brand and make a lasting impression at the Conference.
All opportunities are subject to availability.
For sponsorship opportunities, download the prospectus now or contact events@strata.community.
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We thank our Sponsors for their ongoing support
Naming Rights Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Networking Drinks Sponsor
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Exhibitors
Venue
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
SCA (SA/NT) has secured discounted rates for accommodation with Crowne Plaza Adelaide, available to delegates attending the Conference.
Click here to book. Please note that no rooms are being held aside, all reservations are subject to availability.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions apply, please review before completing your booking. If you have a subscription to any loyalty programs affiliated with the hotel, we recommend you check and compare the rates against these arrangements.
SCA (SA/NT) takes no responsibility for any direct bookings made by delegates using this link.
SCA (SA/NT) is not responsible for any accommodation cancellations and refunds. You need to contact the hotel directly and review the terms and conditions you agreed upon confirming your booking.
