Conference 2026: Grounded

“He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.”

Luke 6:48

Registration Information
Accomodation & Travel
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Registration

  • Early Bird (Early bird closes 14 December, 2025)

    • Child (9-15): $55

    • Youth (16-34): $110

    • Adult (35+): $140

    Standard registration (Registration closes 18 January, 2026)

    • Child (9-15): $65

    • Youth (16-34): $125

    • Adult (35+): $160

    Group rates

    • For bookings of 10+ people, a 10% discount will apply

    Chaperone policy

    • All delegates aged 9-17 must be chaperoned by a parent/legal guardian aged 21 or older

  • Registrations are non-refundable. In the case that a cancellation is required, please contact AYC at operations@adventistyouthforchrist.com

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided on Sabbath, Sunday and Monday (no dinner) at a cost of $10 per breakfast meal and $15 for lunch and dinner meals

Music

AYC gives many opportunities to get involved in music from leading out in worship, forming part of the orchestra, being involved in a special item or more.

We’d love for you to get involved in sharing your talent at AYC. So feel free to reach out to us here.

Testimony concert

During the course of AYC, we will be having a testimony concert, so if you have something that God has placed on your heart to share, we’d love to hear about it and would love for you to get in touch with us here!

Accomodation and Travel

Arriving here
Staying here

Haskell Hall Multipurpose Centre

133 Central Road, Nunawading VIC 3131

*Haskell Hall is located within Pavilions Blackburn Lake

 

Arriving Here

Arriving by Car

    • Take the Eastern Freeway (M3) heading east.

    • Exit at Springvale Road before the toll-way.

    • Turn right (south) onto Springvale Road.

    • Turn right onto Central Road and continue to 133 Central Road (on your right).

    Approx. 25–30 minutes from the city.

    • Travel west along Maroondah Highway (Whitehorse Road).

    • Turn left onto Springvale Road.

    • Turn right onto Central Road.

    • Continue along Central Road until you reach 133 Central Road.

    Approx. 10–15 minutes, depending on location.

    • Follow any East-West arterial road (i.e. Canterbury Road, Burwood Road, High Street Road, Wellington Road, Monash Freeway - M1) towards Springvale Road

    • Turn north onto Springvale Road

    • Continue north on Springvale Road, then turn left onto Central Road to reach 133 Central Road.

    Approx. 20–25 minutes from most southern suburbs.

Parking

Parking marshals will be on site to facilitate parking at the venue on the day. However, there are limited spots available, and street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Arriving by Public Transport*

    • Take the Lilydale or Belgrave line and get off at Nunawading Station.

    • Walk south along Springvale Road for about 500 meters until you reach Central Road.

    • Turn right onto Central Road and continue walking for around 800 meters to 133 Central Road.

  • Route 735 (from Box Hill)

    • Route 735 runs west along Canterbury Road before turning north along Springvale Road

    • Disembark at the Central Road/Springvale Road stop

    • Walk approximately 50m north till you reach Central Road and turn left

    • Continue walking for around 800 meters to 133 Central Road.

    Route 902 (from Chelsea)

    • Route 902 runs north along Springvale Road

    • Disembark at the Central Road/Springvale Road stop

    • Walk approximately 50m north till you reach Central Road and turn left

    • Continue walking for around 800 meters to 133 Central Road.

    Route 736 (from Blackburn Station)

    • From the Blackburn Station/South Pde, board Bus 736 to Mitcham

    • At the 5th stop, disembark at the Cromwell Ct/Central Road stop

    • Walk approximately 5minutes east along Central Road where 133 Central Road will be on your left.

*Using Public Transport in Victoria requires the purchase of a Myki card which can be purchased from most train stations or approved retailers

**For more personalised journey download the PTV app or visit https://transport.vic.gov.au/journey

Staying Here - What’s nearby

  • The Chen Melbourne - Box Hill

    • 4.5 Stars

    • Distance: 5km (approx. 10-minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $160−250 per night.

  • Quest - Burwood East

    • 3.5 Stars

    • Distance: 5 km (approx. 7-10 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price Range: $160−220 per night.

  • Rydges - Ringwood

    • 4.5 Stars

    • Distance: 6 km (approx. 10-15 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $180−250 per night.

  • Sage Hotel Melbourne - Ringwood

    • 4.5 Stars

    • Distance: 9 km (approx. 10-15 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $180−250 per night.

  • Novotel Melbourne - Glen Waverley

    • 4.5 Stars

    • Distance: 7 km (approx. 10-15 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $130−190 per night.

Hotels

  • Canterbury International Hotel - Blackburn

    • 4 Stars

    • Distance: 2km (approx. 5 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $100−150 per night.

  • Nunawading Motor Inn - Nunawading

    • 3 stars

    • Distance: 3 km (approx. 5 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $100-130 per night.

  • Quality Hotel Manor - Ringwood

    • 4 stars

    • Distance: 5 km (approx. 5 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $120-150 per night.

  • Best Western Plus The Tudor - Box Hill

    • 3 stars

    • Distance: 3.5 km (approx. 7 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $100-130 per night.

  • Burwood East Motel

    • 3 stars

    • Distance: 5.5 km (approx. 9 minute drive).

    • Approximate Price: $105-130 per night.

Budget options

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