50TH INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CONFERENCE
WELCOME TO ACMHN 2026
Wednesday 7 October - Friday 9 October
ACMHN is excited to host and celebrate the 50th International Mental Health Nursing Conference (ACMHN 2026) on the traditional land of the Kaurna people in Tarntanya, Adelaide in 2026.
During this three-day conference, you will hear from leading professionals across the mental health sector. The event brings together talented experts and leaders to share their knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen professional connections. It’s an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise, be inspired, and enhance your career in mental health nursing.
We invite you to join us for this unique experience, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your insights and help foster learning and growth across the industry.
CONFERENCE VENUE: ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE
CONFERENCE COUNTDOWN
Wednesday 7 October - Friday 9 October
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
ACMHN 2026 will continue to honour the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses’ collaboration with the Congress of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) and Drug and Alcohol Nurses Association (DANA).
DAY 01 WEDNESDAY
Keynote sessions, concurrent sessions
The 32nd Oration and Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Reception
DAY 02 THURSDAY
Keynote sessions, concurrent sessions
Conference Dinner
DAY 03 FRIDAY
Keynote sessions, concurrent sessions, awards
Casual post-conference networking
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The conference theme reflects back on 50 years of International Mental Health Nursing conferences, and looks forward to where the sector will go: Celebrating 50 years of mental health nursing: The future is now.
The conference will address key themes, needs, and areas of interest for mental health nurses as identified through
analysis of contemporary issues being discussed in the sector more broadly, as well as among ACMHN membership.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Read up on the themes, presentation types, and guidelines.
Prepare a 350-word abstract in a word document using the required subheadings, word limits, and rubric to structure your proposal.
Create an account in the abstract portal and follow the instructions to submit your abstract.
You will receive a confirmation email once your abstract is submitted for review.
ARTWORK
The ACMHN 2026 Artwork has been commissioned through Ochre Dawn.
Artwork Artist: Ashleigh Anne Bruza
Description by the artist
"The artwork celebrates coming together with the central circle depicting a meeting place and community symbolism of the nurses coming together in support and advocacy of one another.
The artwork uses blues and pinks as well as contrasting shades to add a cheerful and joy to the artwork. My main focus was creating a piece that is dedicated to the nurses, their important role and the recognition for their work and care. This artwork is a piece that belongs to them and captures the aspects they bring with symbolism including hand shapes (human touch/comfort), as individuals (u-shape), as a collective (u shape with circles) and their journey/pathway (lines). "
ACMHN 2026 Destination Partner
ACMHN 2026 Platinum Partner
