Indigenous-led mental health approach at national conference
The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA), is to host the National Indigenous Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Conference in Adelaide next month to strengthen Indigenous‑led approaches to mental health, healing and suicide prevention.
In partnership with Aventedge, the 5th National Conference from March 24-26, will bring together community members, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), mental health practitioners, lived experience advocates, researchers and policymakers from across Australia to engage in keynotes, panel discussions, yarning sessions and practical workshops focused on community‑driven, systemic change.
The National Indigenous Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Conference provides a vital platform to centre Indigenous leadership, share community-led initiatives, and co-create pathways to healing, resilience and self- determination across our communities.
Featured highlights
Distinguished keynotes and speakers
- The 2026 program features leading First Nations and international experts, including Professor Marcia Langton AO, Professor Pat Dudgeon AM, Dr Gayle Morse, Sue-Anne Hunter, Yvonne Clark, Bianca Hunt, Naomi Moran, and Leeroy Bilney, alongside commissioners, ACCO leaders, clinicians, youth workers, legal advocates and researchers.
On-Country and culturally grounded sessions
- Participants will engage in sessions that centre Country, culture, language, story and lived experience as foundations for healing and wellbeing, developed in partnership with Kaurna leaders and national experts.
Panels, case studies and yarning circles
- The program showcases community-led initiatives, ACCO-driven models and cross-sector
collaborations, with interactive yarning circles supporting shared learning and connection.
About Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association
The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) is the national body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists in Australia. AIPA formally represents and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists and students, providing a collective voice on issues that impact their work and communities.
