RANZCP Victorian Branch Annual Weekend Conference 2025

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Victorian Branch is delighted to present the 2025 Victorian Branch Annual Weekend Conference.

The Conference will be held at Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre, Friday evening, 21 November to early Sunday afternoon 23 November. Join us to network with colleagues, update your professional knowledge, whilst experiencing the sights of central Victoria.

Program

The Branch Committee are currently working on an insightful and stimulating program.

Thus far speakers include: A/Prof Sophie Adams, Victorian Chief Psychiatrist, A/Prof Shalini Arunogiri, Dr Paul Denborough and Professor Malcolm Hopwood.

Updates will be posted here as they become available.

The provisional schedule:

7 pm Friday 21 November
Welcome BBQ

9 am - 4 pm Saturday 22 November
Conference sessions, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea

Saturday 22 November
Conference Dinner

9.30 am -12.30 pm Sunday 23 November
Conference sessions, half day, including morning tea and lunch

Registration

• Early bird registration is open until 24 October
• Registration closes 18 November

Full conference registration

• Welcome BBQ: 7 pm Friday 21 November
• Conference sessions: Saturday 22 November, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea
• Conference dinner: Saturday 22 November
• Conference sessions half day: Sunday 23 October, including morning tea and lunch

One day delegate - conference sessions only - no dinner

Select one of the following options:

• 9 am - 4 pm Saturday 22 November
  Conference sessions, lunch, morning afternoon tea - dinner not included

or

• 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Sunday 23 November
  Conference sessions, morning tea and lunch

Additional tickets

Additional tickets may be purchased for day delegates, partner/guest attendance to the Conference Welcome BBQ and Conference Dinner as per below.

Welcome BBQ ticket only

• 7 - 9 pm Friday 21 November
• Includes BBQ meal and drinks

Conference dinner ticket only

• Saturday 22 November
• Includes 3 course meal and drinks

Delegate list

Please indicate when registering if you wish to be included in the delegate list. A list of attendee names will be emailed to all attendees and speakers.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee.

Nestled near the heart of Ballarat, Mercure Ballarat offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and tranquillity to complement your conference experience. Guests can enjoy the following facilities: a serene garden setting, on-site dining at Azzuri Restaurant, complimentary car parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and 24 Hours reception. Rates start from $204 per night including breakfast. After 20 October bedroom rates may increase.  

For bookings call 03 5327 1200 or email reception@mercureballarat.com.au

Contact

Please direct any queries to the RANZCP Victorian Branch

Email: ranzcp.vic@ranzcp.org

Phone: 03 9601 4924