RANZCP Victorian Branch Annual Weekend Conference 2026

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Victorian Branch is delighted to present the 2026 Victorian Branch Annual Weekend Conference.

Join us to network with colleagues, update your professional knowledge, whilst experiencing the sights of central Victoria.

Event information

The Conference will be held at RACV Goldfields Resort Friday afternoon 13 - Sunday early afternoon 15 November 2026. Nestled in the Creswick State Forest, the resort is designed to foster deeper networking and relaxation. Between sessions, you will have full access to the resort's premium amenities, including the heated pool, fitness centre, and championship golf course. A 20-minute drive takes you to Hepburn and Daylesford, a rejuvenating outing offering a bathing mineral spa, gourmet food outlets, charming regional art and many native walk tracks or gardens.
 

Program

The preliminary program is now available, featuring an engaging and thought-provoking line-up of presentations exploring key issues and developments across psychiatry and mental health.

We are also delighted to welcome our 2026 Travelling Scholar, Professor Dan Siskind, who will present at the Conference.

Speakers:

• A/Prof Sophie Adams
• Dr Evelyn Bian
• Professor Anne Buist AO – 2026 Victorian Branch Meritorious Service Award recipient
• Dr Steven Chau
• Katie Larsen – 2026 Victorian Branch Meritorious Service Award recipient
• Professor Bruce Singh
• Professor Dan Siskind – 2026 Travelling Scholar
• A/Prof Simon Stafrace
• Prof Andrew Teodorczuk – RANZCP Executive Dean of Education

Trainee and Early Career Town Hall Workshops

Friday afternoon will feature dedicated Trainee and Early Career Psychiatrists Town Hall sessions. These are intended to provide a platform for Trainees and Early Career Psychiatrists to discuss the challenges and opportunities they are faced with. They are followed by a panel discussion on Leadership and the future of Psychiatry.

Registration

• Early bird registration is open until 16 October
• Registration closes 9 November

Full Conference registration

• Trainee OR Early Career Town Hall Session followed by a leadership workshop and panel discussion
• Welcome BBQ: 7.00pm Friday 13 November
• Conference sessions: Saturday 14 November, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea
• Conference Dinner: Saturday 14 November
• Conference sessions half day: Sunday 15 November including morning tea and lunch

One day delegate - Conference sessions only - no dinner

Select one of the following options:

• 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 14 November: Conference sessions, lunch, morning and afternoon tea - dinner not included
• 9.30am - 1.00pm Sunday 15 November: Conference sessions, morning tea and lunch

Friday only registration

 Select one of the following options:

• 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Friday 13 November
  Trainee Town Hall Session
• 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Friday 13 November
  Early Career Town Hall Session

3.45pm - 5 pm Town Hall Sessions will be followed by a Panel discussion and workshop - Leadership and the future of Psychiatry

Additional tickets

Additional tickets may be purchased for day delegates, partner/guest attendance to the Welcome BBQ and Conference Dinner as per below.

Welcome BBQ ticket only

• Friday 13 November 7.00pm - 9.00pm
• Includes BBQ meal and drinks 

Conference Dinner ticket only

• Saturday 14 November
• Includes 3 course meal and drinks 

Attendee list

Please indicate when registering if you wish to be included in the attendee list. A list of attendee names will be emailed to all attendees and speakers.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the Conference registration fee and can be booked via this link, book accomodation here, or by calling the resort on (03) 5345 9600 and quoting RANZCP.  Please note:

• The system defaults to 2 adults, if needed update this field on the form to apply the lower single occupancy price.
• Provide a deposit of one night’s accommodation on credit card to be processed at time of booking. Any cancellations of room night bookings within 48 hours of arrival date will incur a cancellation fee of one night’s accommodation.
• Full payment of accommodation and incidentals will be processed on check out.

Cancellation Policy:

Attendee cancellation - change of mind

Change of mind cancellations must be made in writing to ranzcp.vic@ranzcp.org. Cancellation requests made up to 30 October 2026 will receive a refund minus an administration fee of $75. Any cancellations made after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Attendee cancellation - medical

The health and safety of attendees is our highest priority. The RANZCP requests that any attendee who is feeling unwell or has cold/flu like symptoms does not attend the Conference. If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to ranzcp.vic@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided.

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