REGISTER

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.

 

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

Watch this space - the full program will be released shortly!

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract to present at our OPHA Conference 2026 — the response was incredible!

Notifications will be sent out via email by 15 August 2026.

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 exciting entertainment.

  • TICKETING

    Tickets to the 2 day Conference and the Gala Dinner are to be purchased online.


    2 DAY CONFERENCE TICKET
    Non-member: $350
    Member: $250
    Full time tertiary student: $125

    SINGLE DAY CONFERENCE TICKET
    Non-member: $175
    Member: $125

    GALA DINNER
    to be held on Friday 25th September
    at the Rydges Hotel Southbank at 6:30pm
    inclusive of buffet dinner, drinks and an exciting cultural showcase!


    Dress Code: Pacific / Formal attire

    All tickets: $160

    Registration & ticket sales will close on Monday, 31st August 2026.

    PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE

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

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Members and attendees are encouraged to make use of a generous 20% discount booking code for stays at the Rydges South Bank.


    Information on accessing the discount code can be found below:

    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.

    RYDGES SOUTH BANK

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.