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Date
9 - 11 September 2026
Location
InterContinental AdelaideNorth Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Organised by
RANZCP Faculty of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryDelivery
In-personThe Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is collaborating with the Section of Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry to deliver their 2026 conference at the InterContinental Adelaide from 9–11 September 2026.
The conference will explore emerging directions, innovative approaches, and complex challenges in child and adolescent psychiatry through the theme “Paths, roads, and puzzles: Finding new ways in child and adolescent psychiatry.”
The conference will bring together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and allied professionals, providing opportunities to connect, share insights, and collaborate. It’s a chance to reflect on current practice, discover new ideas, and help shape the future of child and adolescent psychiatry.
Conference program
The Organising Committee is currently curating a dynamic program which will be published online in the coming months.
Registration
Early bird pricing closes at 11.59 pm, Friday 31 July.
| Conference registration | Early bird rates | Standard rates |
|---|---|---|
| RANZCP Fellow / Affiliate | $895.00 | $995.00 |
| Non-RANZCP Fellow - pychiatrists and other medical practitioners | $1095.00 | $1195.00 |
| RANZCP CPD participant | $995.00 | $1095.00 |
| RANZCP trainee / allied health/ university student (medical or psychology) | $450.00 | $550.00 |
| Retired Fellow | $695.00 | $795.00 |
| Day rate | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Conference add-ons
| Guest - welcome reception ticket | $85.00 |
| Conference dinner | $180.00 |
Workshop registration | |
|---|---|
| RANZCP Fellow / Affiliate / non-RANZCP Fellow and other medical practitioners | $250.00 |
| RANZCP Trainee / allied health / university student | $125.00 |
Conference registration includes:
- attendance at the welcome reception on Wednesday 9 September
- access to all conference sessions from lunch on Wednesday 9 September through to Friday 11 September
- refreshments and lunch on all conference days
- conference name badge and access to the conference app.
Workshop registration includes:
- access to workshop sessions on Wednesday 9 September
- refreshments and lunch on the day
- conference name badge
Accommodation
Accommodation has been reserved at InterContinental Adelaide; discounted rates are available, and all bookings are subject to price and availability at time of booking. Please use the link below to make your booking.
Support opportunities
The Organising Committee is pleased to offer a range of support packages designed to maximise your organisation’s visibility at the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2026 Conference. To discuss support opportunities, please email aleisha.oconnor@ranzcp.org.
View the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2026 Conference support packages.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation policy
Delegate cancellation - change of mind
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org.
Cancellations received before Friday 07 August 2026 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellation and substitution requests must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.
Delegate cancellation - medical
The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority.
If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided; however, you may be asked to provide additional details.
Conference cancellation
If the RANZCP is required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.
Health and safety
All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.
Insurance
Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the conference Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
The RANZCP will only collect personal information from individuals when it is reasonably necessary for the activities of the RANZCP, and all such collection will be subject to the RANZCP Privacy Policy and any other notifications.
