This is our list of forthcoming conferences and meetings. The list is updated regularly.
If you have, or know of, an event happening that you think should be included here, send
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National Preventive Health Summit |
Sydney, Australia
15 October 2008 |
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15 October 2008
to 16 October 2008
Sydney
Australia
IIR's National Preventive Health Summit will give you the opportunity to join top experts from across the nation as well as former member U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Dr Russell Harris, in a lively discussion about how you can work proactively toward a healthier Australia.
For further information:
IIR Conferences
PO Box 200,
QVB NSW 1230
Phone: +61 2 9080 4000
Fax: +61 2 9290 2141
E-mail
Website
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Partnerships for Social Inclusion |
Melbourne, Australia
15 October 2008 |
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15 October 2008
to 16 October 2008
Melbourne
Australia
Participation in social, economic and civic life should be open to everybody. It is important to the wellbeing and prosperity of individuals, families and communities. Exclusion can mean loss of access to services, to supportive networks and to opportunities for skills and jobs, leading to poverty, poor health status, and low productivity. Social exclusion is not only a social issue but an economic issue as well.
Increasing social inclusion requires a joined-up approach that cuts across policy departments.
For further information:
Dr Lauren Rosewarne
Partnerships for Social Inclusion Conference
Centre for Public Policy
University of Melbourne 3010
Phone: 61 (0)3 8344 9482
Fax: 61 (0)3 9349 4442
E-mail
Website
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Carers Week |
Events around the country, Australia
19 October 2008 |
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19 October 2008
to 25 October 2008
Events around the country
Australia
This event was established to promote and raise awareness of the valuable role that carers play in our community and to generate discussion about carer issues. Carers Week also provides an opportunity for carers to come together, support one another and share ideas and information.
'Because I care' was chosen as the theme for Carers Week 2008 to explore the impact of caring on individuals and society. This campaign features five real carers who have agreed to share just one of the ways that caring affects them.
For further information:
Website
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6th International Conference on Early Psychosis, Early Intervention: The next wave |
Melbourne, Australia
20 October 2008 |
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20 October 2008
to 22 October 2008
Melbourne
Australia
National and international speakers will come together to:
- Highlight the latest progress in research and clinical care in early psychosis;
- Focus on linkages across diagnostic groups in early intervention;
- Consider the relationships between different stages of illness;
- Promote further international collaboration and reform.
For further information:
IEPA2008 Conference Secretariat
PO Box 5005
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Phone: (+61 3) 9682 0500
Fax: (+61 3) 9682 0344
E-mail
Website
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The 2nd Australasian Mental Health and Psychosocial Disasters Conference |
Brisbane, Australia
21 October 2008 |
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21 October 2008
to 23 October 2008
Brisbane
Australia
MMHA Consortium Partner, Professor Beverley Raphael,
Professor Population Mental Health and Disasters at the University of
Western Sydney, is a keynote speaker at this conference. Some of the topics that will be discussed include:
- the role of the media and public communications in minimising disaster stress,
- psychosocial impacts in Hurricane Katrina and lessons for Australia's disaster managers,
- integration of mental health in large operations, selecting and using crisis counselling as well as identifying special needs groups.
The conference is aimed at general emergency management, psychosocial and mental health practitioners.
For further information:
Trudy Southgate
Australian Homeland Security Research Centre
Phone: 02 6161 5143
E-mail
Website
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3rd Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention |
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
31 October 2008 |
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31 October 2008
to 3 November 2008
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Guest speakers to include: Dr Annette Beautrais, Prof. Diego De Leo, Prof. Keith Hawton, Prof. Brian Mishara, Prof. Kees van Heeringen.
Sixty percent of the over one million suicides each year occur in Asia. Throughout the Asia Pacific Region, suicide has become a major disease burden in terms of economic loss and health costs.
This Conference will provide an opportunity for practitioners and researchers to share experiences in effective suicide prevention strategies that are adapted to specific cultural contexts. It will provide a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors to identify promising new prevention and intervention methods and to encourage the development of effective and evidence-based preventive measures in Asian Pacific countries.
For further information:
IASP 2008 Conference Secretariat
International Conference Consultants Ltd,
Unit 301, the Centre Mark
287-299 The Queens Rd Central
Hong Kong
E-mail
Website
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Recovey From Psychosis: International Recovery Conference |
Perth, Australia
3 November 2008 |
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3 November 2008
to 5 November 2008
Perth
Australia
This Conference will bring 18 leading international experts from Europe and Australia to share contemporary evidence based learning and experience which can help us to explore new/additional solutions to long standing problems.
The Recovery from Psychosis Conference has been designed to have a wide appeal to
- professionals in the field of psychosis
- staff from agencies who work with people living with mental illness,
- consumers/services users
- carers
- family members and friends.
The Conference will make an important contribution to how we connect with, understand and work with people experiencing psychosis/mental illness.
For further information:
Events WA
Fax: +61 (08) 9248 5788
E-mail
Website
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Adolescent Health 2008: My space, your space, our space |
Melbourne, Australia
5 November 2008 |
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5 November 2008
to 7 November 2008
Melbourne
Australia
This conference will focus on examining new knowledge and understandings around young people, and how we work towards improving their health and wellbeing.
Whether it's medical imaging, social networking or online learning, its time to share knowledge and experience across professions, disciplines and sectors.
For further information:
Centre for Adolescent Health
2 Gatehouse St
Parkville Vic 3052
Phone: 03 9345 6676
E-mail
Website
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2008 Conference for Australian Association for Infant Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health |
Adelaide, Australia
5 November 2008 |
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5 November 2008
to 8 November 2008
Adelaide
Australia
Angels in the Nursery: Supporting parent-child relationships, supporting benevolent parental influences.
This conference is for people who are interested in promoting education, therapy, research, and study of the effects of mental, emotional and social development during infancy including social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, teachers and early childhood professionals. The theme of this year's conference is 'Angels in the Nursery' from Alicia Lieberman's paper of the same name and its theme is focusing on building relationships and strengths in families and others who care for infants.
Keynote speakers:
- Dr Anthony Bateman from UK, one of the pioneers of mentalisation training,
- Dr Julie Larrieu from US who works with infants and trauma,
- Dr Judith Woodhead from the Anna Freud Institute in UK who specialises in mother infant therapy, and
- Professor Judy Atkinson, from Southern Cross University in NSW and author of 'Trauma Trails: Recreating song lines, the transgenerational effects of trauma in Indigenous Australia'.
For further information:
Ms Kendall Mount
SAPMEA Meetings Management
200 Greenhill Road,
Eastwood SA 5063
Phone: + 61 8 8274 6063
Fax: + 61 8 8274 6000
E-mail
Website
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Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference: Where to from here? |
Geraldton , Australia
5 November 2008 |
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5 November 2008
to 7 November 2008
Geraldton
Australia
Presentations will showcase examples of current and future initiatives in the mental health arena that will assist in determining service models, planning and direction for the future. The key elements being:
- Workforce development
- Consumers and Carers
- Accommodation
- Recovery
- Workforce – lack of.
For further information:
WA Country Health Service
PO Box 6680,
East Perth Business Centre
WA 6892
Phone: (08) 9223 8500; Toll Free: 1800 629 028
Fax: (08) 9223 8599
E-mail
Website
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2008 Strength in Unity: Sharing and building skills |
Sydney, Australia
9 November 2008 |
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9 November 2008
to 12 November 2008
Sydney
Australia
The Conference has been designed to cater for a broad range of community sector practitioners, managers, researchers, educators, and policy makers from across Australia and New Zealand.
This year's conference themes are: Indigenous issues, Child safety and family wellbeing, International human rights and social development, Housing affordability & access for all ages, Mental health wellbeing, Educating students - direct practice and field education, Injury rehabilitation and disability, Changing employment context and work issues, Social inclusion, Youth, Women's and Men's issues, Rural and Leadership.
For further information:
2008 Strength in Unity Conference Secretariat
C/o ICE Australia
183 Albion Street
Sydney , NSW 2010, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9368 1200
Fax: +61 2 9368 1500
E-mail
Website
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New Horizons Mental Health Support Workers Conference: Building resilience, tools for recovery |
Sydney, Australia
10 November 2008 |
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10 November 2008
to 11 November 2008
Sydney
Australia
Support workers build resilience by increasing a participant's social participation, building self confidence, mentoring healthy relationships, and motivating participants to reach their personal goals.
The aim of this conference is three fold:
- to build resilience within the people we support;
- to build resilience within ourselves; and
- to build resilience within the industry.
For further information:
New Horizons
64 William Street,
Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4322-8799
Fax: (02) 4322-7944
Website
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Making Links 2008 |
Melbourne, Australia
11 November 2008 |
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11 November 2008
to 13 November 2008
Melbourne
Australia
In 2008, Making Links focuses on how technology can enhance and support social inclusion. As usual, the conference will also include practical skills-building sessions and networking opportunities for workers and volunteers in community organisations who work with and/or are interested in web development, multimedia, Web 2.0 and mobile technology.
The following themes are of interest to the conference:
- Community;
- Responsibility; and
- Sustainability.
For further information:
Jill Sergeant (NSW)
Phone: 02 8568 1106
Fax: 02 9557 9867
E-mail
Website
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Our Mob, Our Minds, Our Spirit: Indigenous mental health conference |
Freemantle, Australia
13 November 2008 |
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13 November 2008
to 14 November 2008
Freemantle
Australia
Key Note Speakers:
- Dr Helen Milroy: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) at UWA;
- Mary G: The Black Queen of the Kimberley.
Anticipated themes of the conference include: Who's Your Mob (Loss of Identity), Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health, Workforce Employment /Professional Development, Sorry Business (Loss and Grief), Family Violence, Indigenous ways of working (Effective Service Delivery Models), Healing Arts, Men's and Women's Business, Suicide and much more.
Further Keynote Speakers and themes to be announced.
For further information:
Alma Street
E-mail
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NatStats Conference 08 |
Melbourne, Australia
19 November 2008 |
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19 November 2008
to 21 November 2008
Melbourne
Australia
The conference program has been designed with policy and decision makers in mind. Hear a range of speakers from overseas organisations, senior staff from government departments across all jurisdictions, academic and community organisations.
The program will be divided into three main themes:
- Informing the nation: statistics will be critical both in terms of measuring government policy and assisting debate on the key issues. Discussed across three main themes: education, health and Indigenous Australia.
- Measuring the progress of society: This theme will provide international and Australian perspectives and examine key issues such as social inclusion.
- Environmental information for informed decisions: discussed under the three main areas of water, climate and natural resource management.
For further information:
Conference Solutions
PO Box 238
Deakin West ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6285 3000
Fax: 02 6285 3001
E-mail
Website
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10th Australian Conference on Quality of Life |
Melbourne, Australia
19 November 2008 |
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19 November 2008
to 20 November 2008
Melbourne
Australia
Consists of one day workshop on 19th November: Contemporary Approaches to Quality of Life Measurement. Presented by Professor Bob Cummins and Associate Professor Anna Lau.
Followed by one day conference with keynote speaker Stephen Meek, Principal of Geelong Grammar School and plenary by Professor Robert Cummins, School of Psychology, Deakin University.
For further information:
Ann-Marie James
School of Psychology
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125
E-mail
Website
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QEC 5th International Biennial Conference: Reaching out to vulnerable families - achieving better outcomes for children |
Melbourne, Australia
20 November 2008 |
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20 November 2008
to 21 November 2008
Melbourne
Australia
The conference themes are:
- Building responsive and resilient organisational culture; understanding and responding to staff and community
- Engaging CALD and Indigenous families
- Engaging fathers
- Promoting maternal and infant mental health
- Protecting the safety and wellbeing of young children.
For further information:
QEC Conference Managers
c/o The Meeting Planners 91 - 97 Islington Street
Collingwood Victoria
3066
Phone: 1300 799 691
E-mail
Website
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2nd Australasian Mental Health Outcomes Conference |
Melbourne, Australia
24 November 2008 |
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24 November 2008
to 26 November 2008
Melbourne
Australia
The Australasian Mental Health Outcomes Conference has been convened to provide an opportunity to share the results of the introduction of routine outcome measurement within mental health services.
The conference provides an opportunity to showcase the work of services in the continued development of outcomes information systems and the use of information collected during routine clinical practice to support quality improvement and service development activities. The inaugural conference highlighted the use of outcome measures to support engagement, assessment, dialogue and care planning activities, the management and planning of mental health services, and quality improvement activities. The 2nd annual conference will be an opportunity to learn more about the continued development of routine outcome measurement in mental health services and strategies for sustainability into the future.
For further information:
Olivia Lawrence
The Meeting Planners
91-97 Islington Street
Collingwood Vic 3066
Phone: +61 3 9417 0888
Fax: +61 3 9417 0899
E-mail
Website
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4th International Conference on Gross National Happiness |
Thimpbu, Bhutan
24 November 2008 |
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24 November 2008
to 27 November 2008
Thimpbu
Bhutan
The conference will focus on themes related to Gross National Happiness such as psychology, environment, community relations, education, health, living standard, governance, culture, time use and economy, and their indicators. Interested individuals, including government officials, academics, and NGO representatives, may attend the conference
For further information:
Dorji Penjore
Centre for Bhutan Studies (CBS)
Thimpbu,
Bhutan
Phone: 975 2 335872
E-mail
Website
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Carers Symposium and Expo 2008: Worth of Carers |
Perth, Australia
24 November 2008 |
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24 November 2008
to 25 November 2008
Perth
Australia
What is the emotional, physical and financial contribution that carers provide and is this worth recognised by society?
The Symposium program addresses the issues of care and how it impacts on all of us in a series of presentations, workshops and discussions followed by a day of open space technology for delegates to create their own agenda.
For further information:
EECW Pty Ltd
PO Box 749 Wembley,
Western Australia 6913
Phone: Tel: 08 9389 1488
Fax: 08 9389 1499
E-mail
Website
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13th NSW Rural Mental Health Conference |
Hunter Valley, Australia
26 November 2008 |
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26 November 2008
to 28 November 2008
Hunter Valley
Australia
This year’s conference will focus on promotion, early intervention and recovery. There are a number of topics which build on the conference theme, these will include:
- Partnerships
- Research in rural and remote health : Making it work
- Mental health and drought.
For further information:
AST Management Pty Ltd
Suite 102 KRG Centre,
PO Box 10508 Southport BC 4215,
Phone: 07 5528 2501
Fax: 07 5528 5291
E-mail
Website
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9th International Narrative Therapy and Community Work Conference |
Adelaide, Australia
26 November 2008 |
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26 November 2008
to 28 November 2008
Adelaide
Australia
- Considerations of hopeful work in realms of mental health, violence and abuse, grief, addictions, relationships, trauma, family therapy
- Considerations of work with children, individuals, couples, families, groups and communities
- The voices of well-known and respected international practitioners and the perspectives of those who have never before shared their work in these forums
- A great diversity and plurality of narrative practice
- An examination of the 'politics of experience' and the 'politics of practice'
- Songs and other forms of cultural practice throughout the conference experience
- A range of different sorts and styles of presentation.
For further information:
Virginia Leake
Dulwich Centre
E-mail
Website
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The Australian Sociological Association 2008 Conference: Re-imagining sociology |
Melbourne, Australia
2 December 2008 |
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2 December 2008
to 5 December 2008
Melbourne
Australia
A forum for re-imagining the contribution of sociology in engaging with major emerging social issues in a period of rapid global transformation.
Themes:
- Ageing - Belonging and Exclusion - Crime and Governance - Culture - Disability - Difference and diversity - Economic - Environment and Society - Families and new social relationships - Global and Local - Health - Indigenous Issues - Mental Health - Migration, Ethnicity and Multiculturalism - Leisure, Tourism, Travel and Sport - Policy - Power and Inequality - Publics - Religion - Rural - Science and Technology - Social Networks - Social Stratification - Sociology as a discipline - Sound, movement and image - Work and Labour Studies - Youth.
For further information:
Melbourne Conference Management
Union House
The University of Melbourne
Phone: +61 3 8344 3682
E-mail
Website
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23rd National Training Institute (NTI): Connecting science, policy and practice - improving outcomes for infants and toddlers |
Los Angeles, California
4 December 2008 |
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4 December 2008
to 7 December 2008
Los Angeles
California
The NTI attracts multidisciplinary professionals working in mental health, early intervention, early care and education, child welfare, family support, social services and healthcare.
2008 Conference Highlights:
- The Emotional World of Infants and Toddlers
- Policy Initiatives to Address the Needs of the Most Vulnerable Infants and Toddlers
- Group Care in the US: Past, Present & Future Opportunities to Improve Quality Care
For further information:
Conference Management Team
Designing Events
E-mail
Website
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South East Asian and Oceania Regional Health Impact Assessment Conference 2008 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand
8 December 2008 |
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8 December 2008
to 10 December 2008
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Includes:
- Health Impact Assessment Training Courses,
- Think Healthily Act Locally: Local-Global Connections for Changes, and
- International Cases Presentation.
For further information:
National Health Commission Office
2nd Floor, Building North of Health Park (sataranasuk 6 Lane), Ministry of Public Health Complex, Tiwanon Rd, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand
Phone: + 66-2590-2307, +66-2590-2304
Fax: +66-2590-2311
E-mail
Website
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Strengthening Indigenous Communities 08: Creating partnerships to engage, empower and develop communities |
Brisbane, Australia
9 December 2008 |
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9 December 2008
to 12 December 2008
Brisbane
Australia
- Engage with community members who are able to influence other community members in order to create change;
- Spread knowledge and enhance the skill set of communities to allow for better decision making;
- Ensure services are utilised by understanding the needs of different groups within communities; and
- Empower Indigenous youth by raising self-esteem and increasing their leadership potential.
For further information:
IQPC
Level 6
25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 (02) 9229 1000
Fax: +61 (02) 9223 2622
E-mail
Website
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Expanding our Horizons: Moving mental health and wellness promotion into the mainstream |
Toronto, Canada
4 March 2009 |
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4 March 2009
to 6 March 2009
Toronto
Canada
An initiative of The Clifford Beers Foundation in conjunction with The Mental Health Commission of Canada. This conference provides the opportunity to address how the promotion of mental health and wellness can be incorporated into a wide range of policy and service issues by engaging with leaders and experts from a range of disciplines. Furthermore it is also recognized that on an international basis, an extensive range of innovative work has been undertaken in this area and there are also numerous collaborative ventures currently in the planning and operational stages.
Conference themes
- The concept of mental health and wellness promotion;
- Building the case for mental health and wellness promotion;
- From thought to action;
- Gathering strength; and
- Mental health and wellness promotion, 2009 and beyond.
For further information:
The Clifford Beers Foundation
5 Castle Way, Stafford,
ST16 1BS, UK
Phone: ++44 (0) 1785 246668
Website
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