Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2026
Wed, 19 Aug
|Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Join the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2026, 19–20 Aug in Melbourne. A cross-sector forum for building community resilience and disaster recovery capacity.
Time & Location
19 Aug 2026, 8:30 am AEST – 20 Aug 2026, 5:30 pm AEST
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
About the event
Peer-to-Peer Briefing: Why VMHPAA Members Should Consider Attending
As mental health practitioners, many of us support individuals and communities before, during, and after times of crisis — including natural disasters, emergencies, and community stress. The Australian Disaster Resilience Conference (ADRC) organised by AIDR offers a rare opportunity to connect with professionals across emergency management, community services, public health and policy, and explore how resilience, well-being and mental health intersect in disaster contexts.
This conference (19–20 August 2026, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre) will feature research, policy discussions, practical tools, and collaborative approaches to disaster risk reduction — from preparedness and mitigation to recovery and community mental health support.
For VMHPAA members, attending ADRC could:
deepen your understanding of how disasters affect mental health & community wellbeing,
expand your skills in trauma-informed care and crisis response,