Program.
REFLECTIONS: A Regional Architecture Association Journey
Cobar NSW on Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan Country.
17-19 September 2026.
Booking note: Full Event ticket includes Main Seminar Day on the Friday as well as access to a fringe program of optional events on the Thursday and Saturday; these are designed to offer further opportunities to engage with the local area in a fun and relaxing way. Full event ticket holders have access to all fringe events at no additional cost.
Please register attendance at Thursday and Saturday fringe events, RAA will notify delegates when this becomes available; full event ticket holders have access to all fringe events, usually at no additional charge, though RAA may seek to cover costs incurred for specific sessions if required.
Please note that event program and details are subject to change.
Tickets: bookings via humanitix
THURSDAY AFTERNOON INFO - 17 SEPTEMBER.
1:30-3:30PM GUIDED TOUR OF COBAR ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING THE SOUND CHAPEL
4:00-5:30PM JOURNEY WORKSHOP
6:30PM COMMUNITY DINNER (BUY YOUR OWN)
This dinner will be at the Great Western Hotel, Barrier Hwy & Linsley St, 18 Barrier Hwy, Cobar
FRIDAY INFO - 18 SEPTEMBER.
MAIN SEMINAR DAY
The Main Seminar Day will take place at the Cobar Youth & Community Centre, 1 Harcourt St, Cobar
8.30am Registration & Coffee
Session 01
Welcome to Country from Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan Traditional Owner, Aunty Elaine
Welcome from RAA & introduction to the day of speakers from creative directors Tim Lee and Ian Sercombe
Welcome and introduction to place from Cobar Shire Council
Jonathan Temple of DunnHillam reflecting on the practice’s long-standing collaboration with the community of Cobar
RAA Technical Expert introductions
10:45-11:15am Morning Tea
Session 02
Paulo Macchia of the GANSW discussing his Byera Hadley research project exploring how local governments across Australia have used effective procurement processes to engage architects who deliver high-quality public buildings.
Melissa Hollis of the NSW ARB highlighting the public-interest work of NSW ARB and the various ways NSW ARB supports the profession across the career journey, from students and graduates to experienced practitioners.
RAA Technical Expert introductions
1:00-2:00pm Lunch
Session 03
Speaker 04
Thomas Jager, 2026 NSW Architects Medallion recipient on starting his career journey
3:30-4:30pm Afternoon Tea
Session 04
Panel discussion and Q&A
Event Wrap Up & RAA Thanks
6:30pm Dinner
BBQ dinner will be held outside the Cobar Museum with option to tour the museum during the evening. Note: drinks will be available to purchase
SATURDAY MORNING INFO - 19 SEPTEMBER.
9:00-10:30AM WALKING TOUR OF DUNNHILLAM PROJECTS, COBAR EALY LEARNING CENTRE & WARD OVAL PAVILION
11:00AM DEPART COBAR FOR MT GRENFELL ART SITE WALK - BUS AVAILABILITY TBC