Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

The CAMHC26 program is packed with practical, future-focused sessions designed to elevate the way we support children, teens, families, and communities. Here’s a look at some of the core content streams you’ll find at CAMHC26: 💻 Digital Lives & Mental Health — navigating AI, online safety, and digital identity 🧩 Neurodivergence in Focus — beyond labels to lived experience 🌱 Foundations First (0–5) — supporting the earliest years 🏠 Families in Focus — mental health in homes and communities 💔 Breaking the Cycle — trauma, family violence & complex needs 🤝 Supporting the Workforce — wellbeing for those who support young people Every stream is shaped by a diverse committee of lived experience leaders, clinicians, educators, researchers, and community voices. 📍 16–18 March 2026 | RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast Explore the full program & register Early Bird → ap1.hubs.ly/y0qKJT0 #CAMHC2026 #YouthMentalHealth #ChildWellbeing #EducationAndWellbeing #LivedExperienceLeadership

As the year wraps up, here’s something worth adding to your end-of-year checklist! If you're enrolling (or already enrolled) in a mental health qualification (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree), you can apply for one of three $5,000 study grants from ANZMHA. A little help with tuition fees now can make a big difference next year! Applications close February 2026. 👉 ap1.hubs.ly/y0sxJ80

We wish you a, restorative and meaningful holiday season!! We look forward to reconnecting in 2026 as we continue learning, growing, sharing and shaping a better future for mental health, together. 💙 #ANZMHA

This year, CAMHC26 is proud to support students, lived experience advocates, community workers, and frontline professionals through our 2026 Scholarship Program. A huge congratulations to all recipients, your voices, perspectives, and contributions strengthen our national conversation on child and adolescent wellbeing. 🧡 If you missed out this year, there is still plenty of time to secure your place at CAMHC26. Early Bird registration is open now, offering the best-value rate to attend Australia’s leading youth mental health event. 📅 16–18 March 2026 📍 RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast Register Early Bird → ap1.hubs.ly/y0qGk60 #CAMHC2026 #Scholarships #YouthMentalHealth #ChildWellbeing

🎓 Did you know you could receive $5,000 towards your mental health studies? Applications are now open and close in February 2026, don’t miss out! Apply now: ap1.hubs.ly/y0sw5R0

Keynote Spotlight: Luke Damon Veteran • Executive • Lived Experience Advocate Luke Damon’s story bridges defence, leadership, and recovery. After serving in Australia’s Special Forces and a senior corporate career, Luke’s life was reshaped by trauma, moral injury, and complex PTSD. Through psilocybin-assisted therapy, becoming the first Australian veteran to legally access psychedelic treatment outside a trial, Luke found purpose in advocating for trauma-informed care and authentic leadership. At FMHC26, Luke will share how connection, culture, and leadership can transform recovery and mental health for veterans and frontline professionals. 👉 Don’t miss this keynote. Register now: ap1.hubs.ly/y0rbHq0 #FMHC26 #FrontlineWellbeing #TraumaInformedCare #VeteranMentalHealth #ConferenceCommunity

🚀 NWC26 is officially underway! After an incredible first year, the Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference returns to the Gold Coast in Sept 2026. 📣 Presenter applications now open 28–29 Sept 2026 ap1.hubs.ly/y0sp9Q0 #NWC26 #Neurodivergence #Neuroaffirming

This year’s #ADDZ26 program introduces a major development. For the first time, AddictionZ will feature six specialised topics that let you explore the areas of addiction most relevant to your work, while still benefiting from the full A to Z of expertise gathered under one roof. Our 2026 specialised topics include: 🔹 Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) 🔹 Gambling Harm 🔹 Behavioural Addictions 🔹 Emerging Substances 🔹 Policy & Justice 🔹 Lived Experience & Recovery This new structure brings greater depth, clarity, and relevance to every session you attend. 📅 27–28 May 2026 | Gold Coast Explore the new program and don't mis the early bird rates → ap1.hubs.ly/y0rbK50 #ADDZ26 #Program2026 #AOD #BehaviouralHealth #AddictionSupport

We’re excited to welcome Maureen Abbott to #IMHC26, a national leader in digital mental health, policy, and system innovation. As Director of Innovation at the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Maureen drives evidence-informed tools and strategies that improve mental health and substance use outcomes across the country. She works closely with lived experience councils, chairs the MHCC’s E-Mental Health Collaborative, and brings extensive experience in standards, accreditation, quality improvement, and national network development. Her keynote will explore how people, systems, and technology can work together to create accessible, future-focused mental health care. 📅 23–24 June 2026 | Gold Coast 📅 Early Bird Closes: 1 May 2026 Don't miss the early bird registration: ap1.hubs.ly/y0rBF40 #IMHC26 #MentalHealthConference #DigitalMentalHealth #Innovation #SystemsChange #KeynoteSpeaker

Congratulations to our IMHC26 Presenters! We’re pleased to welcome presenters from across Australia and New Zealand, and from eight countries around the world. Each presenter brings research, lived experience, clinical expertise, and innovative practice that will contribute to a truly global conversation at IMHC26. Your insights are at the heart of the conference. Together, these voices will help shape bold ideas and inclusive solutions for the future of mental health. Stay tuned, the full program launches soon!! 📅 Early Bird Closes: 1 May 2026 Register now on early bird rates: ap1.hubs.ly/y0rzWm0 #IMHC26 #MentalHealthConference #GlobalInnovation #LocalImpact #ConferenceProgram #MentalHealthLeadership

The Full Program Is Here! The wait is over, the #ADDZ26 program is now live! Take a look at what’s in store: keynote presentations, lived experience storytelling, sector panels, and interactive sessions, all curated to reflect the complexity, urgency, and hope embedded in this important work. 💡 Addiction Treatment in a Changing World: Whole Person, Whole System, From Hope to Action Covering the full A to Z of addiction, #ADDZ26 returns with a bold and inclusive program designed to unite the sector, challenge current models, and explore new pathways forward. A first for 2026: To make the program easier to navigate, while still retaining the full breadth of addiction content, we’ve introduced six key areas: 🔹 Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) 🔹 Gambling Harm 🔹 Behavioural Addictions 🔹 Emerging Substances 🔹 Policy & Justice 🔹 Lived Experience & Recovery These topics help you tailor your experience, deepen your learning, and engage with sessions most relevant to your work. 📅 27–28 May 2026 | Gold Coast Explore the program and register Early Bird rates → ap1.hubs.ly/y0rCFH0 #ADDZ26 #ProgramLaunch #AddictionSupport #BehaviouralHealth #AOD

Early Bird Now Open! Join us on the Gold Coast for two transformative days exploring how culture, leadership, and connection shape mental health on the frontline. FMHC26 brings together over 400 frontline professionals, defence members, and clinicians for keynotes, workshops, and lived experience stories that move beyond awareness, toward action. 🧠 Program highlights include: • Trauma recovery and stress-related growth • Lived experience leadership and peer support • Suicide prevention and postvention • Identity, culture, and mental health in emergency and defence services • Organisational wellbeing, governance, and system change 💡 Expect real conversations, practical tools, and space to recharge, all within a supportive, five-star environment designed for reflection and growth. 📍 2–3 March 2026 | RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast Early Bird ends 30 January 2026 ap1.hubs.ly/y0rc8v0 #FMHC26 #FrontlineWellbeing #EarlyBird #ConferenceCommunity #MentalHealthLeadership

Trauma and family violence leave deep marks on children and adolescents, but with the right support, healing is possible. At CAMHC26, we’ll explore practical strategies to: Support young people experiencing trauma and complex needs Build trauma-informed and culturally safe systems of care Strengthen family and community responses Share lived experience and frontline insights 📍 16–18 March 2026 | RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast Be part of the movement creating stronger, safer futures for young people. #CAMHC2026 #YouthMentalHealth #ChildWellbeing #TraumaInformedCare #FamilySupport #GoldCoastEvents

At #IMHC26, we’re proud to welcome Professor Nick Titov, Executive Director of the Australian MindSpot Clinic and Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University. Professor Titov has transformed how digital services support mental health, leading a national online clinic delivering psychological care to over 30,000 Australians each year. With 300+ peer-reviewed publications and an Order of Australia (AM) in 2025, his work continues to redefine accessible, evidence-based care through technology and innovation. 📅 Early Bird Registrations Close: 1 May 2026 ap1.hubs.ly/y0qqBH0 #IMHC26 #MentalHealthConference #GlobalInnovation #LocalImpact #MentalHealth #DigitalMentalHealth #KeynoteSpeaker #Psychology #MindSpot

The next stage of the journey has begun! With abstract submissions now closed, the IMHC26 Committee and Program Manager are reviewing every submission to shape a program that reflects the most urgent challenges and boldest innovations in mental health. Stay tuned for the first look at the draft program in December! Early Bird Registrations Close: 1 May 2026 Secure your place now: #IMHC26 #MentalHealthConference #GlobalInnovation #LocalImpact #MentalHealth #ConferenceProgram #ProgramInProgress #AlliedHealth

Early Bird tickets are your chance to save while securing your spot at Australia’s national event for child and adolescent mental health. 🎤 World-class keynotes (Check the program) 🧡 Lived experience leadership 📚 Practical tools for schools, families & services 🤝 Networking & sector connections 🍽️ Premium catering + wellbeing program 16–18 March 2026 | RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast Register now and save → hubs.ly/Q03R2--80 #CAMHC2026 #YouthMentalHealth #ChildWellbeing #EducationAndWellbeing #GoldCoastEvents

Wellbeing is woven into FMHC26. Beyond keynotes and workshops, you’ll find moments to recharge, reconnect and celebrate community. From yoga and mindfulness sessions to relaxed networking and social gatherings, every part of FMHC26 is designed to support the people who support others. Social Program Highlights Welcome Event – Tee’s Clubhouse 📅 Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm Kick off your conference experience early! Collect your name badge, enjoy a welcome drink, and share a gourmet BBQ dinner under the evening sky. It’s the perfect way to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones before the event begins. $45 per person (incl GST) — includes welcome drink and BBQ dinner. Networking Event – Conference Evening Social 📅 Monday, 2 March 2026 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm Unwind after a full day of learning with live music, canapés, and good company. Connect with fellow delegates and conference partners in a relaxed atmosphere that fosters genuine conversations and new collaborations. Included for 2-day registrations. Additional tickets available for $99 (incl GST). Learn more and register: ap1.hubs.ly/y0mSBs0 #FMHC26 #FrontlineWellbeing #ConferenceCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare

Who will take the stage at #ADDZ26? Our keynote lineup is designed to challenge, inspire, and spark real action, spanning prevention, policy, lived experience, and innovative treatment models. ✨ Think international leaders. ✨ Think sector trailblazers. ✨ Think conversations you can’t afford to miss. Stay tuned, keynote announcements are coming soon! 📅 27–28 May 2026 | Gold Coast Save the date → ap1.hubs.ly/y0n4bQ0 #ADDZ26 #KeynoteSpeakers #MentalHealth #AOD #AddictionSupport

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The countdown is nearly over, in just a few days, hundreds of delegates will gather on the Gold Coast for SDV25. Whether you’re travelling from across Australia or joining us locally, we can’t wait to welcome you. Here’s to three days of learning, connection, and collective action to end domestic, family, and sexual violence. Don’t forget to check the social and wellbeing program, from breathwork to networking dinners, it’s all about refilling your cup. ap1.hubs.ly/y0m-Bh0 #SDV25 #GoldCoastEvents #ConferenceArrival #SupportSurvivors #WellbeingAtWork