Discover the future of Pacific health at our biennial OPHA Conference!
25-26 September 2026
Doors open at 8am
QUT Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane, Australia
(149 Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia)
This year the theme is:
Weaving Networks: Strengthening Pacific Health Together
The program will consist of keynote addresses, academic presentations, interactive workshops and talanoa informed by a variety of thematic areas relevant to the theme.
This will be a space for our Pacific health family — doctors, nurses, students, researchers, allied health workers and community leaders — to come together, share stories, and build stronger connections for a healthier future for our Pacific diaspora.
Join us in shaping the future of Pacific health through collaboration, innovation, and culturally grounded practice!
Please note: Registration & ticket sales will close on Monday, 31st August 2026.
Watch this space - the full program will be released shortly!
Conference Program
The program will consist of keynote addresses, academic presentations, interactive workshops and talanoa informed by the following thematic areas:
Health Systems & Service Design
Pacific-Centred & Culturally Safe Care
Pacific Diaspora Health
Partnerships & Collaboration
Research & Innovation
Workforce Development
Policy & Health Equity
Our speakers and attendees come from all backgrounds and across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: clinical leaders, business people, grassroots community activists, and even our tertiary students, all keen to share, learn and collaborate in the advancement of Pacific wellness in Australia.
The Friday program will be capped off with an exciting Gala Dinner to be hosted at the Rydges Hotel Southbank where we will celebrate the successes of the Pacific community in Australia and our healthcare workers in true island style with a buffet and a cultural showcase.
Support the Oceania Pacific Health Association!
If you would like to support, partner with us and reach our membership through participation in the Conference, a sponsorship prospectus can be requested by email to: admin@opha.com.au
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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OPHA is a registered charity in Australia, functioning as the peak body representing Pacific health professionals and advocating for the health and wellbeing of the Pacific Islander community in Australia. We have been leaders in efforts to address health disparities for the Pasifika community in Australia including spearheading vaccination efforts and community awareness across a variety of topics since 2021. Our work has cemented our role as service delivery partners for government health equity initiative as well as embedding trust as advocates and clinicians for the Pasifika community. We remain engaged with various government and regional bodies pertinent to Pacific healthcare collaboration including Queensland Health and the Pacific Paediatric Association. Find out more on our website and instagram.
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We will accept abstracts for presentations from any and all speakers. Previous presenters at the 2024 OPHA workshop included medical practitioners, researchers, tertiary students, community leaders, high performing athletes and even social media influencers! We welcome any and all participants interested in learning more about how to advance the health and wellbeing of the Pacific community in Australia.
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Conference registration and ticketing to the 2 days of conference and the Gala Dinner are now open via this link: https://events.humanitix.com/ophaconference2026. Be sure to save the dates 25-26 September and start considering work leave applications!
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Attendees can take advantage of a 20% discount code per the instructions below from our friends at Rydges South Bank:
1. Click on link - Rydges South Bank | Brisbane
2. Insert preferred check in/check out dates and number of guests
4. Select ‘check rooms’, discounted rooms will show as available.
5. If guests have any troubles with booking, please contact the Rydges South Bank Reservations Team on: 07 3364 0800.