RANZCP Victorian Branch Annual Weekend Conference 2026

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Victorian Branch is delighted to present the 2026 Victorian Branch Annual Weekend Conference.

Join us to network with colleagues, update your professional knowledge, whilst experiencing the sights of central Victoria.

The Conference will be held at RACV Goldfields Resort, Friday afternoon13 November to Sunday early afternoon 15 November 2026. Nestled in the Creswick State Forest, the resort is designed to foster deeper networking and relaxation. Between sessions, you will have full access to the resort’s premium amenities, including the heated pool, fitness centre, and championship golf course. A 20-minute drive takes you to Hepburn and Daylesford, a rejuvenating outing offering a bathing mineral spa, gourmet food outlets, charming regional art and many native walking tracks or gardens.

Program

The preliminary program is now available, featuring an engaging and thought-provoking line-up of presentations exploring key issues and developments across psychiatry and mental health.

Preliminary program

We are also delighted to welcome our 2026 Travelling Scholar, Professor Dan Siskind, who will present at the Conference.

Speakers:

• A/Prof Sophie Adams
• Dr Evelyn Bian
• Professor Anne Buist AO – 2026 Victorian Branch Meritorious Service Award recipient
• Dr Steven Chau
• Katie Larsen – 2026 Victorian Branch Meritorious Service Award recipient
• Professor Bruce Singh
• Professor Dan Siskind – 2026 Travelling Scholar
• A/Prof Simon Stafrace
• Prof Andrew Teodorczuk – RANZCP Executive Dean of Education

Trainee and Early Career Town Hall Workshops

Friday afternoon will feature dedicated Trainee and Early Career Psychiatrists Town Hall sessions. These are intended to provide a platform for Trainees and Early Career Psychiatrists to discuss the challenges and opportunities they are faced with. They are followed by a panel discussion on Leadership and the future of Psychiatry.

Registration

• Early bird registration is open until 16 October
• Registration closes 9 November

Full conference registration

• Trainee OR Early Career Town Hall Session followed by a leadership workshop and panel discussion
• Welcome BBQ: 7pm Friday 13 November
• Conference sessions: Saturday 14 November, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea
• Conference dinner: Saturday 14 November
• Conference sessions: Sunday 15 November (half day), including morning tea and lunch

One day delegate - conference sessions only - no dinner

Select one of the following options:

• 9 am - 4 pm Saturday 14 November
  Conference sessions, lunch, morning and afternoon tea - dinner not included

or

• 9.30 am - 1 pm Sunday 15 November
  Conference sessions, morning tea and lunch

Friday only registration

 Select one of the following options:

• 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Friday 13 November
  Trainee Town Hall Session

or

• 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Friday 13 November
  Early Career Town Hall Session

3.45pm - 5 pm Town Hall Sessions will be followed by a Panel discussion and workshop - Leadership and the future of Psychiatry

Additional tickets

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

Welcome BBQ ticket only

• 7 pm - 9 pm Friday 13 November
• Includes BBQ meal and drinks

Conference dinner ticket only

• Saturday 14 November
• Includes 3 course meal and drinks

Attendee list

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

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee and can be booked by calling the resort on (03) 5345 9600 and quoting RANZCP, or online via the link below.

Book accommodation

Please note:

• The system defaults to 2 adults, if needed, update this field on the form to apply the lower single occupancy price.
• A deposit of one night’s accommodation on credit card is processed at time of booking. Any cancellations of room night bookings within 48 hours of arrival date will incur a cancellation fee of one night’s accommodation.
• Full payment of accommodation and incidentals will be processed on check out.

Contact

Please direct any queries to the RANZCP Victorian Branch
Email: ranzcp.vic@ranzcp.org
Phone: 03 9601 4924