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The Aboriginal Health Conference 2026 took place at the Pan Pacific Perth on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026.

This conference brought together Aboriginal health workers and practitioners, nurses and midwives, GPs, medical practitioners and medical officers, medical registrars, allied health professionals, academics, health administrators, students, and health organisations and stakeholders committed to strengthening the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of our mob. Across two days, delegates connected, shared knowledge, and explored practical, community-led approaches that supported lasting health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and Country.

The 2026 theme, Healing Ourselves, Healing Country, Healing Community, reflected the understanding that healing begins within each of us. When we care for our own wellbeing, we are stronger for our families and communities, and better able to care for Country. Grounded in Aboriginal knowledge systems and connection, the theme recognised the full circle of healing, where healthy individuals strengthened community, strong communities cared for Country, and a thriving Country sustained us all.

Through focused streams on community collaboration, chronic disease prevention and management, sexual health, lifelong wellbeing and traditional healing practices, the program invited meaningful dialogue and action toward a healthier future for our mob and for generations to come.