About the Conference

The First 1000 Days Conference is on again on 19th November 2024 during Perinatal Mental health Week.

This year’s theme is Collaboration, Communication and Connection.

About the Conference

The First 1000 Days Conference is on again on 19th November 2024 during Perinatal Mental health Week.  This year’s theme is Collaboration, Communication and Connection.

If you’re a health professional working with expectant parents or families with a baby or toddler, join us at the Canberra Rex Hotel for what promises to be an extraordinary and inspiring day.  Our keynote speakers are from a range of disciplines, all passionate about their work in the field of perinatal mental health.  Our aim is to ensure that the knowledge and learnings shared will help delegates enhance their clinical practice.

The Earlybird Registration fee of $180 includes:

  • Outstanding presentations from researchers and experts in the field of perinatal mental health.  Take a look at THE PROGRAM
  • Coffee/tea on arrival along with a delicious morning and afternoon tea.
  • A healthy luncheon menu featuring contemporary and traditional gourmet options.

For an additional $35:

  • The option to catch the sunset afterwards with a networking event at ‘The Howling Moon’, in the Canberra Rex overlooking the ACT.
What makes The First 1000 Days Conference so special?
  • Our keynote speakers all have advanced training and experience in the perinatal field.  Delegates can opt to attend breakout sessions for a deeper understanding of selected topics.
  • The Conference offers the perfect educational opportunity to stay up to date on the latest research and best practice.
  • To ensure all delegates can connect with other like-minded health professionals, a post Conference event will follow the main program at ‘The Howling Moon’ in the Rex.
  • Feedback from our past two Conferences has been extremely positive with many delegates saying they gained tremendous value from attending.  Comments included: ‘Found a community of like-minded people that shared my passion. I was also informed about services that would be of great benefit in my practice’;  ‘As a midwife, I enjoyed learning about the research being done in this space’ and ‘I found the speakers and content to be very interesting and a great refresher’.
The First 1000 Days Conference is a joint initiative between leading non-profit organisations, Tresillian’s QEII Family Centre, Marymead CatholicCare and Perinatal Wellbeing Centre and is proudly supported by the ACT Government.

About the Conference

The First 1000 Days Conference is on again on 19th November 2024 during Perinatal Mental health Week.  This year’s theme is Collaboration, Communication and Connection.

Who will benefit from attendance?

Those working with expectant and new parents, with a baby or young child. This includes professionals working in the following services:

  • Psychologists & Social Workers
  • Child & Family Health Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Early Intervention Teams
  • GP’s, Psychiatrists and Paediatricians
  • Antenatal Clinics

Please join us on Monday, 13th November for The First 1000 Days Conference to learn more about how as professionals, we can unite to understand, support and foster well-being for families from conception to 24 months.

The First 1000 Days Conference will be a highlight of 2023 Perinatal Mental Health Week!

More information on the Conference will be posted here as details come to hand.

The First 1000 Days Conference

Tuesday 19th November 2024