At the heart of “Building Freedom Together” is the belief that lasting change happens when we unite — survivors, advocates, communities, and systems — to rebuild a world free from exploitation. Freedom is not a single moment or a distant goal; it is a collective journey, building piece by piece through shared stories, courageous leadership, and compassionate action.
This Forum honours the strength and resilience of people with lived experience, recognising their voices as essential to shaping solutions that are just, inclusive, and transformative. Together, we commit to listening deeply, acting boldly, and building a bigger picture of freedom — one that restores dignity, fosters healing, and creates space for all to thrive.
The NSW Anti-slavery Forum, held twice a year, is a signature event convened by the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner to foster an anti-slavery community of purpose.
The fourth edition of the NSW Anti-slavery Forum will be held in Wollongong, in-person, on 5 and 6 November 2025. This two-day Forum will bring together a rich tapestry of voices, from government, business, human rights, lived experience leadership, academia, advocacy, frontline services, sustainable procurement, and industrial relations, to explore how we can collectively advance the mission to end modern slavery in NSW.
Anti-slavery Forum Snapshot
Full Agenda program and speaker lineup - coming soon
Tuesday
04
November
Travel & Check-In
We recommend arriving the day before to settle in and be ready for a prompt start on Wednesday.
Wednesday & Thursday
05 - 06
November
Building Freedom Together
Over two engaging days, experts and advocates from across the anti-slavery community will explore practical, collaborative solutions to the everyday challenges of preventing modern slavery and supporting survivors. With a strong focus on innovation and partnership, the forum will inform, empower and activate professionals, decision-makers, researchers, and people with lived experience to drive meaningful progress for the anti-slavery movement in New South Wales and beyond.
Thursday
06
November
Commissioners’ Commendations and Community Celebration Dinner
An opportunity to connect and celebrate the community that is building freedom together, and to honour leaders of those efforts.
Friday
07
November
Check-out and Departure
We recommend departing on the morning of 7 November. There will be no events scheduled for 7 November.
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Express your Interest
The fourth edition of the Anti-slavery Forum, Building Freedom Together
Lived Experience participation supports
The NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner encourages participation in the Forum by people with lived experience of modern slavery. OASC has developed specific supports to ensure this participation is both safe and meaningful. Through this initiative, we have created an environment that supports trauma-informed and empathetic interactions between all participants.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, Department of Communities and Justice is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities.
We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.