The 2023 IAHA National Conference recognised the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the diversity of our membership, as well as interdisciplinary actions within the allied health sector. IAHA recognises how sustained holistic, strengths-based approaches to health and wellbeing can achieve health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Conference details

• Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort/ Sunshine Coast Convention Centre
• 27 November 2023 - Preconference Workshops 
• 28 - 29 November 2023 - IAHA Conference

 To register for the 2023 IAHA National Conference, please complete the following details. 

If you require an invoice made out to your organisation please complete the billing address details.

MORNING TOUR SOLD OUT:       AFTERNOON TOUR NOW AVAILABLE

Saltwater Eco Tours 

Saltwater Eco Tours is a 2- hour Cultural Experience led by a Traditional Owner, on their heritage-listed vessel, 5 rounds of canapes including seafood, bush tucker, grazing boxes and desserts, complimentary soft drink/juices and lemon myrtle mocktail. The signature Saltwater Cultural Tour will have you slipping through the Mooloolaba canal on an unforgettable cultural experience through storytelling and entertainment.

• Monday 27 November 2023·        
• Tour time: 2pm – 4pm
• Private Charter
• Canapes provided
• Departs from The Wharf, Mooloolaba

Buses:

• Bus departing the Novotel Resort - 1pm
• Bus departing from The Wharf, Mooloolaba - 4.30pm

$150 per person (excl GST)

Empowering our Voices Yarning Circle

(for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates only (male and female))

Join Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates in engaging in a transformative and culturally safe experience through participation in a Culturally Safe Yarning Circle. This unique platform serves as a safe space for individuals to come together, fostering an environment where active listening, learning, reflection, and connection can flourish. The Yarning Circle will ensure delegates have the opportunity to practice sitting in a Yarning Circle, fostering mutual support and establishing a collective space grounded in shared values, which explores and embraces cultural knowledges, diversity, and celebrating the interconnectedness of our communities. By actively participating in this Yarning Circle, delegates have the opportunity to deepen their cultural understanding, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to the promotion of cultural safety and responsiveness within their respective fields.

• Monday 27 November 2023 
• Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm 
• Limited spaces 
• Sunshine Coast Convention Centre QLD

Free

If you would like to attend this workshop after the Saltwater Eco Tour - please send an email to amanda@iaha.com.au

Cultural Responsiveness - Trauma informed practice

SOLD OUT to go on a waitlist for this workshop please email amanda@iaha.com.au

Extend your Cultural Responsiveness skills, practices, and experiences by attending Trauma Informed Practice workshop with Dr Clinton Schultz.

Facilitated by Dr Clinton Schultz

Clinton Schultz is a Gamilaraay man and registered psychologist with a keen interest in holistic wellness, particularly the wellness of workers in health and community services. Clinton’s PhD is titled: Winanga-li-gu (Higher order listening), Guwaa-li-gu (higher order speaking), Maruma-li-gu (higher order healing) Factors of holistic wellbeing for members of the Aboriginal health and community workforce. Clinton received the award for academic excellence in a thesis from Griffith University for this work. He is the Director First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Blackdog Institute, and Co-founder of Sobah Beverages.

• Monday 27 November
• Time: 10am - 3pm
• Lunch provided 
• Sunshine Coast Convention Centre QLD

Free - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander IAHA Members ONLY - USE CODE - TRAUMA

$50 per person (excl GST) – Non-members