Whether its petitions and surveys, socialising, activist events or simply learning about your rights at work - there's plenty to get involved in for 2026!
We wish all workers a safe and happy holidays across Victoria and beyond. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 for another year of solidarity.
January
Migrant Workers Ambassador Program
Do you know someone who would be an awesome candidate to deliver information sessions to their peers on workplace rights, occupational health and safety, and how to access culturally and linguistically appropriate support services?
Migrant Workers Centre’s (MWC) Bicultural Work Rights Ambassadors Program is open to applicants where migrant leaders attend a 5-day paid training.
Applications close Thursday 25 January 2026.
Online application | click here to apply.
February
Midsumma Pride March Contingent
9:30am - 12:30pm (TBC) Sunday 1 February 2026
Ian Johnson Oval, St Kilda
5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training - Education Sector
9.00 am Monday 23 February 2026
54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
March
Union Power Happy Hour
5:00pm – 8:00pm Tuesday 3 March 2026
Fringe Common Rooms at Trades Hall
Corner of Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
1 Day HSR Refresher OHS Training - Work-Related Gendered Violence
9.00 am Friday 6 March 2026
54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Women at Work Conference
9:00am Friday 6 March 2026
54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
In person | RSVP essential
International Working Women’s Day
Sunday 8 March 2026
April
International Workers Memorial Day
10:30am Tuesday 28 April 2026
Argyle Square, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
In person
May
Labour Day Dinner Dance at Trades Hall
Friday 1 May 2026
ETU Ballroom, Trades Hall
54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
In person | ticketed event
5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training - Education Sector
9.00 am Monday 04 May 2026
126 Trenerry Cres, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
1 Day HSR Refresher OHS Training - Education Sector
9.00 am Wednesday 20 May 2026
126 Trenerry Cres, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
June
Injured Workers Day
Monday 1 June 2026
1 Day HSR Refresher OHS Training - Psych Health (pending WorkSafe approval)
9.00 am Tuesday 9 June 2026
126 Trenerry Cres, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
In person | TBC
October
HSR Conference * subject to WorkSafe approval under s.69 of the OHS Act
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Health and Safety Representative
In person | TBC
What to look out for next year?
Young Workers Centre Union Summer / Winter Program
Ongoing applications | Click here
Anna Stewart Memorial Program
Date TBC
54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053
In person | Register your interest to stay updated