CONFERENCE VENUE
The 2025 Conference will be held at Rydges South Bank, 9 Glenelg Street South Bank, Brisbane Queensland 4101.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Rydges South Bank is fully accessible, and the most convenient way to enter is via the lifts in the lobby (Glenelg St entrance), which take you to Level P (Podium Level).
The Podium Ballroom will be setup for an engaging and dynamic event experience. With the ability to divide the space into multiple private rooms, it’s perfectly suited for focused workshop sessions where our attendees can connect, collaborate, and dive deeper into key topics in an intimate setting.
When it's time to bring everyone back together, the room seamlessly transforms into a single open space—providing an elegant and inspiring backdrop for keynote presentations and shared discussions.
Direct Support Workers Conference attendees can save 20% on accommodation via Rydges:
GETTING THERE
Parking
Valet parking is available on-site for $40 per day.
If you’re parking at the Convention Centre, there is a connecting bridge to the hotel. This leads to a ramp that takes you to Level 2—simply take the lifts down to Level P from there.
The Convention Centre car park is open 24 hours a day. To view daily parking rates and payment options, please visit the BCEC website.
Public Transport
Getting to the Rydges South Bank via public transport is easy and efficient with bus, ferry and train options available. More information about planning your journey via public transport can be found using the TransLink website.
Train
South Brisbane Railway Station adjacent to the Rydges on Grey Street or South Bank Railway station are the most convenient stations to Rydges.
Bus Services
The Cultural Centre station is under renovation but temporary stops on Melbourne St for Cultural Station are still open during station upgrades and South Bank Busway Station cnr of Colchester and Tribune Streets are closest to the Rydges.
City Cat & Ferries
The public transport ferries CityCat operate everyday and stop and the South Ferry Terminal on the Clem Jones Promenade. The inner-city ferry travels between the CBD, North Quay and Kangaroo Point, stopping at the South Bank Ferry Terminal on the Clem Jones Promenade.
Taxis
Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to the Rydges on Merivale Street and a taxi drop off is located at the Rydges Grey Street entrance.
