In 2026, The Collab is bringing together two valued spaces, our Chill-Out Room and Wellness Room into one thoughtfully designed Wellbeing Lounge.
The Collab program often explores complex and emotionally significant themes. We recognise that creating a psychologically safe conference environment means offering participants space to pause, regulate, reflect, and reconnect.
The Wellbeing Lounge will operate across both conference days as a dedicated space where delegates can:

• Rest and recharge in a calm, low-stimulation setting
• Participate in wellness or craft activities
• Informally network in a relaxed environment
• Step away from the main program when needed.

Sponsorship Includes:

• Two full two-day conference passes ($1000 value)
• Branding presence within The Wisdom & Wellbeing Lounge
• Booth on Day One and Day Two
• Trestle table and two chairs – BYO Table cloth
• Optional backboard (187cm H x 108cm W) or BYO banner
• Organisation Logo, website and content displayed on event website and event
• Logo displayed on digital screens and LED TVs
• Acknowledgement during opening and closing addresses
• Half-page advertisement in the Abstract E-Booklet
• Free parking at Marvel Stadium for one car on bump in day (Mon 20th Sep) and Collab day 2 bump out (Wed 22nd Sep)
• New: Opportunity to facilitate a themed activation supporting wellbeing, connection or professional development. All activities are collaboratively reviewed to ensure alignment with the conference values
• New: Sponsor-branded content in app push notifications (learn more)
• New: Gamified engagement via app (check-in at space for points/badge)
• New: 1 x social post highlighting sponsorship – Facebook and Instagram.

This package visibly aligns your organisation with workforce wellbeing and sustainable practice.
If your service or organisation would like to run a networking session or activation in this space then contact Beck.hockin@unimelb.edu.au. EOI’s are subject to review and approval by The Collab Committee to ensure activities align with the conference ethos and theme.