The stats don’t lie.

The unfortunate truth is that people living in rural areas face many barriers to accessing mental health care services. Rural locations see limited practitioners and professional services spread too thin. Combine this with an increase in demand for services over recent years and rural communities are at a disadvantage when it comes to seeking care.

But this is not news to you. You, more than most understand the real issues facing our rural communities.

So, what do we do about it?

Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities

Optimising service delivery for First Nations populations in rural and remote locations
First Nations Workforce, Leadership and Mentorship
Sustaining and growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health social/emotional wellbeing services
Growing and supporting the Aboriginal workforce
Recognising and redressing racism in mainstream rural mental health services
Addressing the social and economic drivers of social and emotional wellbeing with First Nations families
Role of family and support networks in First Nations Communities & Working with Community

Inclusive Practice

Achieving equity of access for marginalised population
Inclusion, safety and belonging for LGBTQIA+, people with disability, and other marginalised groups
Supporting the mental health needs of people with an intersectional identity
Connecting & designing meaningful solutions with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
Access and equity for marginalised population
Affirmative action, positive inclusion
Lived-experience of marginalised and vulnerable groups
Challenges and solutions for young people from minority and/or potentially priority populations/groups

Social, Emotional and Cultural Determinants of Mental Health

Housing, homelessness and financial stress in rural communities – Redressing Inequality
The impact of and responses to trauma and vicarious trauma
Social and emotional support for rural farming communities
Environmental Hardships ie: drought, floods, bushfires, climate change, pandemics.

Communities Driving Solutions & Engagement

Community-based groups’ challenges and opportunities
Communities’ role in supporting and promoting awareness, resilience and health
The role of volunteer network’s in improving mental wellbeing
Proactive communication, building resilience & empowering communities
Health access and/or limited access
Addressing increased demand of infant, child and adolescent mental health, referrals
Innovative partnerships for better mental health
Enhancing community connectedness

Future of Rural and Remote Mental Health / New & Innovative Approaches to Care

Co-design in planning, implantation and reviews
Integrated service models
Understanding the needs of young people in rural areas and adapting effective strategies
Digital Mental Health
Suicide Prevention
Innovation in care co-ordination
Social prescribing
Importance of Data, Research & application of it. What is the latest research? What are the trends?
Case studies, evidence-based research. Disseminating research learnings.

Mental Health Workforce

Attraction and retention of rural workforce
Challenges affecting rural mental health professionals
Lived-experience and Peer Workforce
New and Emerging workforces

Mental Health Leadership, Strategy and Management: CEOs, Directors, Managers and Leaders Mental Health Medical Professionals: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, GPs, Clinical workers, Peer workers, support workers, Counsellors, Occupational therapists, Clinical workers, Social workers.
Rural community leaders.
Organisations working and living in rural and remote areas: Resource Sector, Construction, Banking, Lawyers, Retail, Healthcare, Energy, Police, Fire & Rescue, Manufacturing, Tourism and Hospitality.
Education and Academia: Professors, Lecturers, Researchers and Students.
Government: Policy and advocacy.
Senior Management, General Manager of Local Health Districts
Senior Management, General Manager, Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Registered Nurse of Hospital and health services

	Application based presentations to leave you with practical tools to create immediate and positive changes.
	Networking with like-minded multi-sector professionals to discover best practice solutions.
	Inspiration from current research, top professionals and community leaders in rural mental health.
	A platform to share your research, services, and case studies with the leaders in rural mental health.
	A space to collaborate with and support likeminded professionals and services to deliver better outcomes to rural communities.
	A break away from your every-day to think bigger, creatively and strategically.

RMHC will explore the theme: Justice and equity: Issues and solutions for Rural and Remote Mental Health.

As a presenter you will share your latest research, findings, ideas and insights with the rural mental health community. This is your chance to lend your voice to the current challenges faced by the sector and provide real-world case studies, solutions and new approaches to creating safe, thriving communities. This opportunity comes up once a year so please take this as your moment to apply to present now.

Partner with RMHC23 and expand your organisation’s connection to our conference delegates including rural allied and mental health care professionals, rural community leaders and the decision makers leading the way in changing the face of rural mental health.

Showcase (and show off) the programs, services and initiatives which can help make all rural communities and the mental health care workers who support our rural communities safer. Our team can assist in creating custom partnership packages designed for your specific goals, so reach out today.

Registration Options

Save $110 With Early Bird

Virtual

3 DAY PROGRAM

$399 + GST

Early Bird Pricing Ends 29/09/2023

Live streaming of all keynote presenters
Live streaming of all sessions in the plenary room over three day conference period
Virtual presentations
Complete online access to audio and visual presentations for 30 days*
Over 10 hours towards CPD points
Your personalised certificate of attendance

*Access to presentation recordings (Resource Centre) will be available 5 business days after the conference and will expire 30 days. Options to extend access will also be available.

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In-Person

3 DAY PROGRAM

$1,099 + GST

Early Bird Pricing Ends 29/09/2023

All keynote presentations
All concurrent presentations
Discounted accommodation rates
Access to conference app
5 star conference catering package
Access to exclusive networking functions
Complete online access to audio and visual presentations for 30 days post-event
Printed conference materials
Over 10 hours towards CPD points
Your personalised certificate of attendance
Exposure for your organisation
Plus, chances to win great prizes!

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Save $440 Per Person

In-Person Group of Three

3 DAY PROGRAM

$2,997 + GST

A saving of $440 per person

All keynote presentations
All concurrent presentations
Discounted accommodation rates
Access to conference app
5 star conference catering package
Access to exclusive networking functions
Complete online access to audio and visual presentations for 30 days post-event
Printed conference materials
Over 10 hours towards CPD points
Your personalised certificate of attendance
Exposure for your organisation
Plus, chances to win great prizes!

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Deluxe King Room	$162
Deluxe King Room with breakfast for one	$184
Deluxe King Room with breakfast for two	$206

15.5/100k

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Let's have an honest conversation about the issues and dive deep into solutions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our rural communities.

What will I learn at the Rural Mental Health Conference?

Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities

Inclusive Practice

Social, Emotional and Cultural Determinants of Mental Health

Communities Driving Solutions & Engagement

Future of Rural and Remote Mental Health / New & Innovative Approaches to Care

Mental Health Workforce

Attend to reflect on current obstacles, brainstorm innovative approaches and explore opportunities to work together as a united sector.

Who will attend the Rural Mental Health Conference with me?

Why should I attend RMHC in 2023?

Is this event for me?

What do past delegates say about RMHC?

Presenting at Rural Mental Health Conference

Partnering with Rural Mental Health Conference

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