Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Location: University of Canberra, Canberra ACT
Format: Face-to-face
Cost: $60 for ACMHN members | $80 for non-members
CPD: Up to 6.5 CPD hours
Registration is essential. Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged. You must be signed in to register. If you are a non-member, you will need to create a free account before registering.
If you're having any issues registering for this event, please email [email protected]
About the Symposium
Digital technologies are changing the way mental health care is delivered, documented, and experienced. Telehealth, digital therapeutics, clinical decision support, electronic records, AI-assisted care: the tools of the profession are shifting fast, and Mental Health Nurses are navigating that on the frontline.
The Digital Mental Health Nursing Symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and leaders to talk honestly about what that means in practice. What is working, what is not, and where the profession needs to go.
What to expect on the day
- Keynote presentations from leaders in digital health and mental health nursing
- Abstract presentations from clinicians and researchers working across digital health and mental health nursing
- Panel discussions on the realities of digital practice
- Networking with colleagues from across the sector
- Up to 6.5 CPD hours
Keynote Speakers
Heidi Sturk
Director, eMHPrac (e-Mental Health in Practice), Queensland University of Technology
Master of Organisational Psychology | 30 years in applied mental health research and workforce training
Heidi Sturk is the Director of eMHPrac (e-Mental Health in Practice) at Queensland University of Technology. She oversees the development, delivery, and evaluation of training and support on digital mental health to health practitioners nationwide.
Heidi has worked in applied mental health research and workforce training for 30 years and has an in-depth knowledge of the Australian digital mental health sector. She serves on several national advisory groups and champions the safe and evidence-based integration of technology for mental health treatment, support, and connection.
Colin Robinson
Assistant Director of Nursing, Mental Health Informatics, Gold Coast Health
Qualifications in Computing, Nursing and Mental Health Nursing
Colin Robinson is the Assistant Director of Nursing, Mental Health Informatics at Gold Coast Health, combining qualifications in computing, nursing, and mental health nursing with extensive experience in both technology and clinical care. He leads the development of digital solutions that improve patient flow, clinical decision-making, and service performance, with a strong focus on using data and technology to deliver better outcomes for consumers and clinicians.
Joshua Clancy
Clinical Nurse Consultant and Product Owner, Mental Health Informatics
Joshua is a Clinical Nurse Consultant and Product Owner specialising in mental health informatics, working to bridge the gap between clinical practice and digital innovation. He is passionate about embedding nursing expertise into digital teams to shape product vision, improve adoption, and drive meaningful engagement from the frontline.
Combined Keynote: Smarter Models of Care
As demand for mental health services continues to grow, technology must enable smarter, not bigger, models of care. This presentation showcases how Mental Health Nurses are using informatics, data science, and digital transformation to uncover hidden signals, support clinical decision-making, and deliver better care.
Networking Evening
Join us after the symposium for a free networking evening at QT Canberra. A great opportunity to continue the conversations from the day and connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: QT Canberra
Cost: Free for all symposium attendees
Accommodation
A discounted room rate is available at QT Canberra for symposium attendees. To access 12% off the Best Available Non-Member rate, follow the steps below.
- Visit www.qthotels.com
- Select QT Canberra, enter your dates and number of guests, and click GO
- Click I have a code
- In the Promo Code field, enter: QTCONF
- Click UPDATE
- Your discounted rate will appear on the rates screen
Venue
The symposium will be held at the University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2617. Further details on the specific venue room and parking will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event.
Our Exhibitors
Aspen Australia
Aspen Australia, an affiliate of the international Aspen Group, commenced operations in Australia and New Zealand in May 2001. It is a large non-generic supplier of medicines with many product lines manufactured, distributed, and marketed in Australia. Aspen manages pharmaceutical products in most therapeutic categories including prescription pharmaceutical brands, speciality pharmaceutical products, and OTC healthcare products.
Aspen has a manufacturing facility in Australia and manufactures products for the Australian and export markets. For more details on specific Aspen products or the extensive range of clinical resources to assist your practice, please visit the Aspen Australia website or the Aspen Xpress app (available on the App Store and Google Play). Access details for clinicians and pharmacists are available from your Aspen representative.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
We have a limited number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available for the Digital Mental Health Nursing Symposium. Packages start from $500 and include complimentary registration, logo placement, and direct access to a clinically engaged audience of mental health nurses and digital health practitioners.
For sponsorship enquiries, please email [email protected].