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, 17 Marconfirmed on registrationPerspectives 2026 brings practitioners together to explore leadership, systems, and human experience in complex times. A reflective, future-focused gathering for those working with people and change.
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.
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.
