Preventive Mental Health Conference aims to shift debate from niche to the mainstream
Public Health Association of Australia
23 March 2026
Experts from across Australia and overseas will gather in Parramatta from tomorrow to present research, share ideas, and work together to promote and protect the mental health and wellbeing of people across the country.
Organised by the Public Health Association and Prevention United, the Preventive Mental Health Conference runs 24-25 March at the Novotel Parramatta.
Media are welcome to attend, and various presenters are available for interview.
Speakers will include Commissioner Dr Angela Jackson from the Productivity Commission, Everymind’s Director, Dr Jaelea Skehan OAM, and Associate Professor Clinton Schultz, Director First Nations Strategy and Partnerships at the Black Dog Institute.
The program is available here. Plenary session topics include:
- How do we move mental health promotion and prevention from niche to mainstream?
- Wisdom Across Nations: Advancing Social and Emotional Wellbeing
- Safety by Design: A Foundation for Preventing Mental Health Concerns
WHAT: Preventive Mental Health Conference
WHEN: 9am-5pm, Tue 24 and Wed 25 March 2026
WHERE: Novotel Parramatta, 350 Church St, Parramatta, Dharug Country, NSW
WHO: Public Health Association and Prevention United
For further information/comment:
Paris Lord (he/him), PHAA Communications & Media Manager, 0478 587 917, [email protected]
Hollie Harwood, PHAA Strategic Communications Adviser, 0400 762 010, [email protected]
About the Public Health Association of Australia
We’re Australia's peak body for public health and advocate for the health and wellbeing of everyone. We strive to help prevent – rather than cure – illness and disease. We represent around 2,000 individual members from more than 40 professional groups interested in the promotion of public health. We have branches in every state and territory. More at https://www.phaa.net.au/
Contact details:
Paris Lord (he/him), PHAA Communications & Media Manager, 0478 587 917, [email protected]
Hollie Harwood, PHAA Strategic Communications Adviser, 0400 762 010, [email protected]