What Works, Where It Matters: Strengthening Integrated Rural Mental Health Systems, Workforce and Communities
The Rural Mental Health Conference 2026 unites those working across regional, rural and remote Australia to improve mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Held over three days on the Gold Coast, the conference provides practical learning and solutions-focused conversations grounded in real rural experience.
In 2026, the focus shifts from exploring the issues to asking what actually works, how it can be implemented and how it can be sustained. The conference is designed to strengthen capability, improve pathways and support place-based solutions that work in community, with practical models, case studies and evidence that can be applied in rural contexts.
Key learning areas include community-led prevention and early intervention, work and economic participation, digital mental health care, suicide prevention, stepped care and service navigation, neurodivergence, women’s wellbeing, climate and disaster recovery, and workforce sustainability and leadership.
Attendance provides over 15 hours towards CPD points, with a personalised certificate of attendance.” This is stated for virtual, individual in-person and group registration
Delegates registering through this listing are encouraged to use code WELC26. This provides access to additional delegate benefits including express check-in and dedicated networking opportunities for first-time attendees.