2026 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference

Australia’s leading event for child and adolescent mental health returns in 2026, for three days of learning, connection, and collaboration.

Australia’s leading event for child and adolescent mental health returns in 2026, bringing three powerful days of learning, connection, and collaboration with the people shaping the future of youth wellbeing.

The 2026 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference (by The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association) brings together a diverse network of professionals and advocates dedicated to the wellbeing of children, teens, families and communities.

This is your space to learn, share and connect with educators, clinicians, youth workers, researchers, policy leaders and people with lived experience from across Australia and beyond.

Through practical sessions and honest conversations, CAMH26 will explore how we can better support mental health, identity, and belonging for children and adolescents in a rapidly changing world.

What to Expect at CAMH26:

• Impactful keynote presentations
  
• Practical, real-world strategies
  
• Topic-based breakout sessions
  
• A welcoming, respectful atmosphere
  
• Social events and informal networking
  
• Culturally responsive and inclusive content
  
• Time and space to reconnect and reflect

What’s Included in Your Registration:

• All keynote presentations, concurrent sessions and workshops
• Premium catering across all three days
• Full access to the CAMH wellbeing program
• Networking events and informal socials
• Discounted accommodation at RACV Royal Pines
• A professionally produced venue experience
• Access to the official conference app
• On-demand replay of sessions for 30 days post-event
• CPD points and a certificate of attendance
• Opportunities to win delegate prizes and giveaways

CAMH26 will spotlight emerging ideas across early intervention, digital engagement, neurodivergence, education systems, trauma, family support, youth voice, and more.