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We look forward to a positive, productive, and exciting year!
2026 OCHRe Convocation
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
15- 16 October 2026 | Naarm (Melbourne)
“Empowering Voices, Deadly Futures”
Maali Hub | Call for Abstracts
Convocation Session EMCR Presentations
The OCHRe 2026 Convocation will be held in Melbourne on
15–16 October. Maali Hub invites early and mid-career researchers (within 10 years of PhD conferral, excluding periods of career disruption) to submit an abstract to present their research.
Complete the form below to submit your abstract. Please note that it is not possible to save your progress and return at a later time, so ensure that all questions are fully completed prior to submission.
Applications close on the 19th of July at 11pm WST.
If you have any questions please email the Maali Hub team at maalihub@ecu.edu.au
Come together with colleagues and partners from across the research sector for two days of insight, collaboration and inspiration.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
OCHRe Convocation 2026 Details
The 2026 OCHRe Convocation theme, “Empowering Voices, Deadly Futures”, reflects a strong commitment to amplifying community voices and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership at the centre of health, research, and translation. It highlights the importance of self-determination, cultural strength, and collaborative action to create futures that are not only healthy and sustainable, but deadly — strong, vibrant and led by communities.
Come together with colleagues and partners from across the research sector for two days of insight, collaboration and inspiration.
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
Conferences 2026
18th World Congress
on Public Health
6-9 September 2026 | South Africa
Health Without Borders:
Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability
For more information, click here
The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference
12-13 October | Ngunnawal Country (Canberra)
On Our Terms: Indigenous Leadership, Wellbeing, and Future
For more information, click here
World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2026
4-7 November | Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa (Hamilton, New Zealand)
Call for Abstracts now open
For more information, click here
CATSINaM National Conference
17 – 19 November 2026 | Mparntwe, NT
The Power we Carry Protecting and Growing Our Young Ones – Anwerne rlterrke atnyenetyeke Anwerne ampe mape arntarntaretyeke.
For more information, click here
IAHA National Conference
30 November – 2 December 2026 | Boorloo (Perth)
For more information, click here
Conferences 2027
Lowitja Conference | Larrakia Country | 8-10 June 2027
2027 will mark 30 years since the Lowitja Institute began in Darwin as the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health, so it will be a very special homecoming.
Although this event is not for 18 months, we know an early ‘save the date’ announcement assists attendees with planning bookings and organising attendance. After a record-breaking 1,370 delegates at the 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference on Kaurna Country in June 2025, we’re expecting even more registrations for the Darwin Convention Centre event, scheduled from 8-10 June 2027.
2027 will mark 30 years since the Lowitja Institute began in Darwin as the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health, so it will be a very special homecoming.
Although this event is not for 18 months, we know an early ‘save the date’ announcement assists attendees with planning bookings and organising attendance. After a record-breaking 1,370 delegates at the 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference on Kaurna Country in June 2025, we’re expecting even more registrations for the Darwin Convention Centre event, scheduled from 8-10 June 2027.
We look forward to you joining us in the Northern Territory for an unforgettable week of knowledge-sharing, culture, and insights.
For more details and Lowitja Conference announcements, keep an eye on lowitjaconference.org.au.
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