PRE-CONFERENCE MEETING 

Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders (APMD) Symposium

Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
Time: 10:00am- 4:30pm
Venue/Room: Te Tae, Bealey Rooms 4 & 5 
Cost: NZ$115 for SMHR-ASBDD Conference delegates (includes morning tea and lunch)

Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders (APMD) symposium will include interactive discussions focusing on the latest Australian research and policy relating to the prevention of mental disorders.

Confirmed speakers include: 

• Professor Maree Teesson, University of Sydney
• Professor Alison Calear, Australian National University
• Maja Havrilova, Prevention United
• Dr Joep van Agteren, Be Well Co
• Dr Matthew Iasiello, Be Well Co