Events

Mental Health Australia warmly invites you to attend our first Members Policy Forum (MPF) for 2026. 

This Members Policy Forum is a timely opportunity to come together following the release of the 2026 federal budget to consider the next steps for our sector and identify shared priorities for mental health reform.

We are delighted to confirm we will be joined by:

• The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing
• The Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Additional speakers and an agenda will be announced shortly.

Please note that venue capacity is limited – we encourage you to register as soon as possible to avoid missing out. As it also a parliamentary sitting week, early travel and accommodation bookings are advised.

We look forward to welcoming you to Canberra on Thursday 14 May 2026. 

Event Essentials

Date: Thursday 14 May 2026

Time: 7.30am arrival for an 8am start – 4pm AEST (timings are to be confirmed)

Venue: Old Parliament House, 18 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 (Entry via Queen Victoria Terrace)

Register: Click on the "Register " button below to register your in-person attendance.

Important Information

• Spaces are strictly limited to two per member* organisation.
• This is a free, member-only event.
• Please note that the program is subject to change.
• Some components of the day will be accessible via Zoom (timings to be confirmed). Click here to register for Zoom.
• In-person registrations close on Thursday 23 April 2026.

*Lists of Mental Health Australia Members (Full and Associate) are available here. For further information please email events@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au or phone 02 6285 3100.