QLD Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Symposium 2027

Welcome to the QLD Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Symposium 2027!

The Queensland Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium is a professional development event and brings together leading local and national speakers to support those interested in perinatal and infant mental health, held at Southport Sharks Events Centre, Gold Coast.

This year’s theme focuses on the diverse mental health challenges families face by exploring how services assess and respond to the unique needs of families in the peripartum.

This two-day event offers a unique perspective on perinatal and infant mental health care across governmental and non-governmental organisation, all around Queensland, and throughout the different stages of recovery.

The early bird rates are currently advertised in Eventbrite.

Day 1 (4/2/2027) offers two full day workshops with participants able to select one of the following to attend:

• 1. Helen Stevens - Trauma Informed Approach to Relationships and Infant Sleep

• 2. Dr Tamsin Kane - Improving the mother-infant relationship following postnatal depression: HUGS, a brief intervention. (limited spots)

Day 2 (5/2/2027) includes plenary sessions with keynote and invited speakers covering topics such as: Togetherness - Solihull Approach, Digital Interventions, Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Eating Disorders in the Peripartum.

There are one-day and discounted two-day tickets available. (Select the 4th Feb to view)

Join us in shaping a more inclusive, supportive, and resilient approach to perinatal and infant wellness for every family.

Format:

In-person only workshops (Thursday)

In-person and online plenary sessions (Friday)

Catering for In-Person Attendance:

Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea is provided.

Suitable for:

All those working with families in the perinatal period, including consumers, carers, peer workers and students are also welcome. Breastfeeding is permitted.

Special access requests and for further information:

E: QLD_PIMH@health.qld.gov.au or

P:( 07) 5687 7064

Trade Stall and Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite organisations and service providers to showcase their services and connect with professionals working in perinatal and infant mental health at the 2027 Queensland Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium on Friday, 5 February 2027.

Four sponsorship packages are available:

Platinum ($2,500), Gold ($1,500), Silver ($550) and Bronze ($250), excluding GST.

All packages include a trade stall, with additional promotional opportunities available depending on the package selected.

For full package inclusions and further information, please view our Sponsorship Packages or contact QLD_PIMHSYM@health.qld.gov.au.

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