Call for abstracts now open!

WA Country Health Service is seeking abstracts for the WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2025 to be held at Abbey Beach Resort on Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 November 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Breaking Barriers: Tackling stigma and Promoting Mental Health Awareness in Rural Communities, focuses on breaking the silence around mental health in regional areas.  We’re shining a light on advocacy, education, cultural change and community partnerships to create lasting impact.

We are now accepting abstract submissions from researchers, health professionals, community leaders and those with lived experience.  Whether you have a story to share, a program to highlight or a new approach that’s making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Conference Streams:

Stigma Reduction Campaigns

Collaborative approaches to challenging stigma and encouraging open dialogue in rural communities.

Mental Health Education

Partnering with schools, workplaces, and local organisations to enhance mental health literacy and reduce stigma.

Advocacy Through Lived Experience

Harnessing personal stories to inspire understanding and break down barriers.

Cultural Sensitivity in Awareness

Tailoring anti-stigma efforts to diverse cultural groups, including First Nations communities.

Youth and Mental Health Awareness

Engaging young people as advocates and changemakers for mental health awareness in their communities

Submit Your Abstract Today!

Deadline: 11 June 2025

Click here for submission guidelines and to submit your abstract!

Let’s work together to break the barriers, reduce the stigma and create a healthier future for rural and remote communities.

For more information or any issues submitting an abstract please contact the Event Organisers via email on [email protected].

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Event Details
24 Apr 2025
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11 Jun 2025
Goldfields / Great Southern / Kimberley / Metropolitan / Midwest / Online / Pilbara / South West / Wheatbelt
Free
All Professions
Aboriginal Health / Family Domestic Violance / Men's Health / Mental Health / Other / Self-care and wellbeing
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