Bursaries & volunteers
Bursaries and volunteers
ALIA is committed to providing opportunities and removing barriers to attend the ALIA National 2026 conference. For those who would be unable to attend the conference without support, we are providing a range of avenues to help get you to Sydney. We welcome applicants from across Australia who have previously been underrepresented at our conferences.
All applications must be submitted via the online form by 15 February.
For more information about bursaries and volunteers, please email events@alia.org.au.
First Nations Bursaries
ALIA is working towards increasing opportunities and removing barriers for First Nations library and information sector colleagues to participate in our conferences and events and has established a bursary fund for First Nations event attendance.
A portion of every registration in the ALIA Respect and Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Cultures and Country in Australian Libraries course contributes to the bursary fund. This foundational course was developed in collaboration between ALIA and the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
ALIA is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island colleagues interested in attending the ALIA National 2026 Conference.
First Time Delegate Bursaries
For members who would not be able to attend the conference A limited amount of funding is available to cover registration and/or contributions towards travel costs to attend the ALIA National 2026 Conference.
To be eligible for this opportunity you must be a Personal Member of ALIA and have not attended an ALIA National Conference in the past.
Sponsored by Peter Pal
Volunteers
We want energetic volunteers from anywhere in Australia who love engaging with large groups of people, can create a fun vibe for other delegates, and become integral members of the team. You will be responsible for helping delegates have the best conference experience of their career.
To be eligible for this opportunity you must be a student or 2025 graduate of an ALIA accredited course OR an active member of an ALIA Group or Committee, as well as being an ALIA Personal Member. Please read the eligibility requirements contained within the application form before applying.