#PHC2026
Preventive Health Conference 2026
'Sustaining Prevention'
Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Nipaluna Country/Hobart, Tasmania
Sponsors & Exhibitors
We would like to thank the following Sponsors and Exhibitors for their support for PHAA's Public Health Conference 2026.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Premier Sponsor
Address: GPO Box 9848, ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6289 1555
Email: enquiries@health.gov.au
Website: www.health.gov.au
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing supports the Australian Government to lead and shape Australia’s health, disability and aged care systems through evidence-based policy, well targeted programs, and best practice regulation. The department’s vision is to deliver better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.
Preventive Health SA
Prevention Partner
Contact: Communications Team
Address: Level 6, 11 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 7117 9192
Email: preventivehealthsa.communications@sa.gov.au
Website: www.preventivehealth.sa.gov.au
Preventive Health SA is leading a dedicated program of prevention work to support the health and wellbeing of all South Australians. Through the delivery and implementation of evidence-based policy and programs, we are working to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities for South Australian communities. Preventive Health SA focuses on the following priority areas of prevention:
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obesity prevention
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tobacco control
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vaping
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alcohol and other drugs
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mental health and wellbeing
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suicide prevention
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the determinants of health.
Healthway
Prevention Partner
Address: Locked Bag 66, Subiaco WA 6904
Phone: 133 777
Email: healthway@healthway.wa.gov.au
Website: www.healthway.wa.gov.au
Healthway is Western Australia’s State Government agency dedicated to health promotion and preventative health. We partner with arts, sports, racing and community organisations to fund programs that support good health now and into the future. We also invest in research that strengthens policy and practice and influence system-wide change to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. We support people to make healthier choices, reduce barriers to wellbeing and strengthen environments that help everyone thrive. Through strong partnerships and evidence-informed action, we fund initiatives that create a healthier future for all Western Australians.
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Prevention Partner
Contact: Sonia Giovannetti
Position: Principal Communications Advisor
Address: Ground Level, 139 Coronation Drive, Milton QLD 4064
Phone: 0457 218 425
Email: sonia.giovannetti@hw.qld.gov.au
Website: www.hw.qld.gov.au
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
We work closely with the Queensland health System, with government, communities and other sectors to improve the environments where people live, learn, work, play and age - helping to create a healthier Queensland.
VicHealth
Prevention Partner
Contact: Dr Carolyn Wallace
Position: Manager, Research and Impact, Strategy, Policy and Impact Group
Address: Level 5 / 355 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Phone: (03) 9667 1333
Email: cwallace@vichealth.vic.gov.au
Website: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au
VicHealth is a pioneering health promotion organisation dedicated to improving health outcomes for all Victorians. We create and fund world-class interventions, conduct vital research, support public campaigns, and provide trusted expertise and insights to government.
We work with all levels of government, across political parties and communities, and partner with sectors including health, sport, research, food, commercial businesses, the arts and media to help build a healthier Victoria.
St Lukes
Wellness Partner
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Contact: Nikki Long
Position: Head of Community Engagement
Address: 72 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 0418 544 794
Email: nlong@stlukes.com.au
At St Lukes, we’re committing to make Tasmanians healthier. We know there’s a problem to solve. We also know that no one person, organisation or government can do it on their own. As a Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation, we’re going to be part of the solution. We’re imagining a healthier Tasmania – one where people are informed, empowered and confident about their health and their choices.
The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre
Affiliation Sponsor & Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Karen Metcalfe
Position: Engagement Coordinator
Address: Level 3, 30C Wentworth Street, Glebe NSW 2037
Phone: (02) 9188 9551 | 0414 284 641
Email: karen.metcalfe@saxinstitute.org.au
Website: https://preventioncentre.org.au/
The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre brings people, ideas and evidence together to build a stronger, more connected prevention system. We collaborate with policy makers, researchers and practitioners to provide a coordinated voice for prevention, incubate solutions and support real-world action that improves population health.
We do this by convening national dialogues, partnering to generate and apply evidence, translating knowledge into practical tools and resources, and building workforce capability.
Together, we’re creating lasting change for better health across Australia.
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Affiliation Sponsor
Contact: Professor Sarah Durkin
Position: Director, Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Address: Level 8, 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: (03) 9514 6490
Email: Sarah.Durkin@cancervic.org.au
Website: https://www.cancervic.org.au/research/our-research/centre-for-behavioural-research-in-cancer
Established in 1986, the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) stands out for its long-term, program and policy relevant research, particularly in cancer prevention and screening. The Centre conducts high-quality, applied behavioural research, including monitoring and evaluation, to inform and influence cancer prevention policies, programs, and services, ultimately working to reduce the impact of cancer on the community. By uniquely combining high-impact research with direct influence on public health policy and communications, CBRC has shaped cancer prevention strategies in Australia and globally over decades.
National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking (NBPU TIS)
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Astrid Innes
Position: Marketing and Communications Manager
Address: 7 Hackney Road, Hackney SA 5069
Phone: 0405 509 877
Email: astrid.innes@nintione.com.au
Website: https://tacklingsmoking.org.au/
The National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking (NBPU TIS) is a consortium led by Ninti One, with the University of Canberra Health Research Institute and the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. Providing tailored support to community‑controlled organisations funded through the national Tackling Indigenous Smoking program. NBPU TIS helps those organisations access evidence‑based research, develop local action plans, monitor and evaluate impacts and share effective strategies via training, workshops and peer networks, all to reduce tobacco and vaping harms in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
Address: 52-54 McEvoy Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Email: info@lgbtiqhealth.org.au
Website: www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is the national peak body for LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people. With a diverse membership spanning LGBTIQ+ community-controlled health organisations, community groups, state and territory peak bodies, service providers, researchers, and individuals, LHA is uniquely positioned to deliver national leadership in policy, advocacy, research, and capacity building.
Cancer Council Australia
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Amanda McAtamney
Position: Acting Director, Public Health Policy
Address: GPO Box 4708, Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: (02) 8256 4100
Email: cancercontrolpolicy@cancer.org.au
Website: www.cancer.org.au
As one of the most trusted organisations in Australia, Cancer Council is the peak, non-Government cancer control organisation, working to improve outcomes and provide support to all Australians affected by all cancers. As the national body in a federation of eight state and territory member organisations, Cancer Council Australia works to make a lasting impact on cancer outcomes by: shaping and influencing policy and practice across the cancer control continuum; developing and disseminating evidence-based cancer information; supporting research; convening and collaborating with cross sectorial stakeholders and consumers to set priorities; and speaking as a trusted voice on cancer control in Australia.
TasCOSS
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Kate Griggs
Position: Health Projects Consultant
Address: GPO Box 291, Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: (03) 6231 0755
Email: kate@tascoss.org.au
Website: tascoss.org.au
The Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania. Together, we advocate to challenge and change the systems, behaviours and attitudes that create poverty, inequality and exclusion, to ensure all Tasmanians have the same opportunity to live a good life.
University of Tasmania
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Lara Hay
Position: Health Partnerships and Events Coordinator
Address: Cradle Coast Campus, West Park Precinct, 4-8 Bass Highway, Field Building, Burnie TAS 7320
Phone: (03) 6430 1658
Email: Lara.hay@utas.edu.au
At the University of Tasmania, we are committed to making our students more than a number. Through our dedicated teaching staff and class sizes, everyone gets the support they need to thrive. Our courses are tailored to fit your lifestyle with part-time and online study options.
National Allergy Council
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Dr Sandra Vale
Position: CEO
Address: PO Box 367, Guildford WA 6055
Phone: 0407 081 336
The National Allergy Council is a partnership between the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA). Through our programs we deliver a wide range of evidence-based public health initiatives, educational resources and training programs to help improve the lives of the eight million Australians living with allergy and reduce the impact of allergies on the Australian community and health system.
Diabetes Australia
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Hannah Jackson
Position: Group Executive, External Affairs
Address: GPO Box 3156, Canberra ACT 2612
Phone: 0437 637 681
Email: media@diabetesaustralia.com.au
Website: diabetesaustralia.com.au
Diabetes Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with, and at risk of, diabetes. We are leading the national response to Australia's largest health crisis, working in collaboration with people with lived experience, member organisations, peak bodies, health professionals, state-based organisations, researchers and the community. Our work focuses on supporting people with diabetes to live well, providing information, resources, and support services, as well as investing in prevention, and reducing the impact of diabetes on people, health systems and society. We advocate for positive change that will create a healthier future for everyone.
Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative
Affiliation Partner
Contact: Carlo Krikowa
Position: Policy and Program Manager
Address: Unit 1, Level 6, 54 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6282 5755
Email: admin@multiculturalhealth.org.au
Website: www.multiculturalhealth.org.au
The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative is a national initiative of the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia. It brings together community organisations, health services, researchers and policy leaders to strengthen culturally responsive health systems in Australia. Through collaboration, research and community engagement, the Collaborative works to identify barriers faced by multicultural communities and develop practical solutions that improve access to health information, services and care. Its growing national network supports more equitable health outcomes for Australia’s diverse communities.
Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA)
Trestle Table Exhibitor & Conference Host
Contact: Mayra Escobedo
Position: Membership and Administration Officer
Address: PO Box 319, Curtin, ACT, 2605
Phone: (02) 6285 2373
Email: phaa@phaa.net.au
Website: www.phaa.net.au
Become a member: https://www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/Membership/Membership.aspx?hkey=f08293ef-2dfd-4082-98ea-01c0dbad1939
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is recognised as the principal non-government organisation for public health in Australia and works to promote the health and well-being of all Australians. The Association seeks better population health outcomes based on prevention, the social determinants of health and equity principles. PHAA is a national organisation comprising around 1900 individual members and representing over 40 professional groups concerned with the promotion of health at a population level. Via our conferences, workshops, forums and other member events, we bring together those seeking to debate scientific evidence, policy and program evaluation and options for the further and better development of public health in Australia.
PHAA Tasmanian Branch
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Contact: Dr Silvana Bettiol
Position: PHAA Tasmania Branch President
Email: tas@phaa.net.au
Website: www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/About/Branches/TAS-Branch.aspx
Main Objectives:
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The Tasmanian branch of the PHAA is a small but dedicated group of people working to improve the health of all Tasmanians.
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Much of the work of the Tasmanian branch is conducted in collaboration with other agencies whose activities align with that of the PHAA.
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Issues of concern and interest to the branch include environment and health and the social determinants of health and healthy inequity.
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PHAA SYPPH - Students and Young Professionals in Public Health
Trestle Table Exhibitor
Email: sypph@phaa.net.au
The Student and Young Professionals in Public Health group supports students and young professionals (or people within their first 10 years of a public health qualification) interested in public health. We run regular events including the National Public Health Student Think Tank Competition and networking nights. We also run a mentoring program and participate in PHAA conferences and events.
Business Events Tasmania & Tasmanian Government
Destination Sponsors
The Tasmanian Government’s Business Events Attraction Fund (BEAF) is delivered through Business Events Tasmania.
Click here to be redirected to the Destination Sponsors page on this website and for inspiration and resources around visiting Tasmania.