IAHA National Conference registration

The 2025 IAHA National Conference recognises 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 also recognises how sustained holistic, strengths-based approaches to health and wellbeing can achieve health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Conference details

• Sunshine Coast Novotel Resort and Convention Centre
• 24 November 2025 - Preconference Workshops 
• 25 - 26 November 2025 - IAHA Conference
• 27 November 2025 - IAHA Members Forum

 To register for the 2025 IAHA National Conference, please complete the following details. 

NB: all prices quoted are GST Exclusive

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

Please note you will be required to enter ALL details on this page, not just some.  

Please select your registration type below.

IAHA Members please select your registration below. 

Early Bird Registration discount

• An early bird discount is available from 2 June 2025 until 31 July 2025.

• All early bird registration fees must be paid by COB 31 July 2025, otherwise the registration price will convert back to the full amount. 

Discount code: 10OFF

**Copy and paste into discount section below**

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Non IAHA Members please select your registration below. 

Early Bird Registration discount

• An early bird discount is available from 2 June 2025 until 31 July 2025.

• All early bird registration fees must be paid by COB 31 July 2025, otherwise the registration price will convert back to the full amount. 

Discount code: 10OFF

**Copy and paste into discount section below**

Non Indigenous delegates please select your registration below. 

Early Bird Registration discount

• An early bird discount is available from 2 June 2025 until 31 July 2025.

• All early bird registration fees must be paid by COB 31 July 2025, otherwise the registration price will convert back to the full amount. 

Discount code: 10OFF

**Copy and paste into discount section below**

Included in full conference registration

• 1 x Welcome Event ticket
• 1 x IAHA National Excellence in Allied Health Awards ticket
• 1 x IAHA Markets ticket

Our pre-conference activities will run on Monday 24 November 2025.

Please indicate which/if you would like to attend a pre-conference workshop.

Water Raft Challenge

Teams will learn practical skills like knot-tying, water displacement principles, and collaborative problem-solving before putting their knowledge to the test in a race against time. Once the raft is built, it’s time to hoist the pirate flag, paddle to key checkpoints, and complete fun, interactive tasks before reaching the finish line.

This high-energy challenge combines teamwork, communication, creativity, and plenty of laughs—making it the perfect way to boost morale, build bonds, and create an unforgettable team experience. 

Key Outcomes

1. Understanding team goals
2. Building better relationships through building rafts
3. Improving problem-solving
4. Respecting and understanding each other
5. Valuing innovation and change
6. Improving decision making
7. Communicating effectively
8. Valuing the importance of structural integrity
9. Practising continuous improvement
10. Resolving conflict

Activity details:

•          Date: Monday 26 November 2025
•          Time: 10am - 12pm
•          Lunch provided after
•          Novotel Resort Twin Waters

What to bring

•          Clothing suitable for beach/water activities (possibility of getting into water)
•          Spare clothes
•          Towel
•          Water bottle
•          Sunscreen

Cultural Responsiveness in Allyship

Indigenous Allied Health Australia’s understanding of allyship is informed by our experiences as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and our expertise in working toward change through our cultural responsiveness training program.

This interactive and reflective workshop will explore the nature of allyship. Allyship in the IAHA context refers to the actions, behaviours, and practices that we take to support, amplify, and advocate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is a lifelong process of learning, listening and self-reflection, underpinned by seven behaviours that IAHA have identified as being key attributes of culturally responsive allyship.

Jointly facilitated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous allies, the workshop will help participants to explore practical strategies to understand allyship in practice, to share strategies to overcome barriers and challenges to being effective and confident allies, and to develop a commitment and plan for the next step of your allyship journey.

Details

• Monday 24 November 2025
• Time: 10am – 4.30pm
• Lunch provide

Connection to Country: (3 hours) 

• Date: Monday 24 November 2025
• Travel & Tour time: 9am - 2.30pm
• Limited spaces 
• Lunch provided 

Tour Includes 

• Welcome and Acknowledgement to country and Traditional Storytelling (In person and Video)
• Ochre Face/Body- painting for participants
• Artefact and tools - uses and demonstrations.
• Guided Bush tucker walk-tasting what is available on the day
• Bush tucker tasting Box and a glass of cold Lemon Myrtle Soda and Bunya Nuts/other (Box includes- Scones & Bush Jam-Bunya and warrigal pesto and Rice crackers, and small samples of other in season)
• Tassel feather-making or spear-throwing

What to bring:

• Hat
• Water bottle (there are water refill stations on the site)
• Sunscreen
• Correct footwear and clothing for activities (no crocs, sandals, thongs or slides)
• Umbrella or wet weather gear

Please Note: if you have registered for the Cultural Responsiveness in Allyship workshop you will not be able to attend the Yarning Circles.

Woman's Yarning Circle

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women Only

Join other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and explore strategies for thriving, self-care and social and emotional wellbeing in a culturally safe space.  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 24 November 2025
• Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
• Limited spaces 
• Sunshine Coast Convention Centre

Cost: Free

Men's Yarning Circle 

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men Only

Join other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and explore strategies for thriving, self care and social and emotional wellbeing in a culturally safe space.  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 24 November 2025
• Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
• Limited spaces 
• Sunshine Coast Convention Centre

Cost: Free

The 2025 IAHA Members forum is for IAHA members to discuss our way forward for 2026.

IAHA Members ONLY 

• Thursday 27 November 2025
• 8am - 1pm 
• Novotel Resort/ Sunshine Coast Convention Centre