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Professional Development
At VMHPAA, we recognise that ongoing professional development is essential to maintaining high standards of care, staying current with best practices, and growing as a capable, ethical practitioner. That’s why regular professional development is a mandatory requirement for all members engaged in mental health support and care.
We support and acknowledge a wide range of training opportunities relevant to vocational-level practice, including but not limited to, workshops, webinars, conferences, and accredited short courses. Below is a sample of workshops and events we recognise as contributing to professional development; however, this list is not exhaustive, and we are always open to considering other learning opportunities that align with your field of practice.
Upcoming Events
Tue, 28 AprInternational Convention CentreJoin Suicide Prevention Australia’s National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026 (NSPC26) — 28–30 April at ICC Sydney. Theme: United Voices, Brighter Futures. Learn, connect, and strengthen practice.
Tue, 28 Aprhttps://tuningintokids.org.au/train-with-usBecome an accredited Dads Tuning in to Kids® facilitator online training, 28 April 2026. Learn evidence-based emotion coaching strategies tailored to engaging fathers and male carers.
Thu, 07 MayThe Playford Hotel Adelaide - MGallery CThis Adelaide summit is a strong option for members wanting to strengthen supervision practice with more depth, integrity, and future focus. The program covers reflective practice, regulation, culture, diversity, and innovation in supervision across contemporary human services.
Thu, 14 Mayhttps://my.pesi.partners/22M3FLL/2WDLFLW/Support clients in midlife and later life with greater confidence. This two-day online summit explores practical, evidence-informed strategies for menopause, grief, loneliness, retirement, caregiving, and cognitive change.
Wed, 27 MayHong Kong Shue Yan UniversityJoin the International Conference on Human Resilience: Navigating Life Changes & Challenges — 27–30 May 2026, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (in person). A cross-disciplinary forum on resilience research and practice.
Wed, 27 MayHong Kong Shue Yan UniversityICHS 2026 Pre-Conference Workshops (Hong Kong) — immersive sessions exploring resilience research, practice and innovation ahead of the International Conference on Human Resilience.
Thu, 28 MayPullman Melbourne Albert ParkThe Australian Counselling Association’s 2026 Identity Symposium is a hybrid professional development event exploring how identity shapes therapeutic work across areas including pregnancy loss, parenting, domestic and family violence, eating disorders, disability, and isolation.
Thu, 04 JuneHilton SydneyA strong in-person conference for members wanting deeper insight into dementia, palliative care, positive ageing, and person-centred support. The program spans whole-person care, rare dementias, brain health, reablement, compassion, and end-of-life conversations.
Sat, 15 AugPlenty Ranges Arts & Convention CentreVMHPAA’s inaugural national conference. A landmark gathering for vocational mental health practitioners to connect, learn, and shape the future of our profession.
Wed, 19 AugMelbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreJoin the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2026, 19–20 Aug in Melbourne. A cross-sector forum for building community resilience and disaster recovery capacity.
Mon, 12 OctNorths CammerayA practical one-day conference on understanding trauma, behaviour, and children’s mental health in educational settings. Especially relevant for members working with children, families, school wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice.
Thu, 22 Octconfirmed on registrationThe Lived Places Publishing Conference brings together practitioners, scholars and lived-experience voices exploring place, identity, wellbeing and social connection through research and storytelling.
Date and time is TBDhttps://my.pesi.partners/22M3FLL/2CGLJ45/Enhance your practice with PESI's Neurodiversity Specialist Training - affirming strategies for Autism, ADHD, OCD, and more.
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