We warmly invite delegates to join us for the OPHA 2026 Conference Gala Dinner on Friday, 25th September at Rydges South Bank from 6.30pm onwards, an evening of Pacific connection, creativity, laughter, and celebration.

We are especially excited to feature Samson Lee’s new collection, "Woven Tides".

The collection beautifully reflects our conference theme, Weaving Networks: Strengthening Pacific Health Together:

"Like the ocean currents that connect our islands, health partnerships weave together stronger Pacific communities.” 

Woven Tides celebrates the connections that have always existed across our Blue Pacific — between our islands, cultures, families and communities. In much the same way, our health networks become stronger when we share knowledge, build relationships and work together across borders.

And what would a Pacific celebration be without plenty of laughter?

We are thrilled to also be featuring Tofiga Fepulea’i — the Humble King of Comedy.

With his unmistakable Pacific humour and storytelling, Tofiga will bring plenty of laughter to what promises to be a memorable evening.

The Conference Dinner will be a chance to step away from the formal program, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the richness of our Pacific cultures and the relationships that bring us together.