The Preventive Health Conference is an important conference on the public health calendar. Convened by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), the Preventive Health Conference is an annual conference aimed at providing a platform to engage, challenge and exchange ideas, where pivotal issues for building prevention in Australia are discussed and where delegates can learn from the experience, opinions and perspectives of sector leaders and their peers. Attendance is in person or watch plenary sessions online live via the ‘Plenary Hub’ portal.
Last year’s theme, “Prevention is Political”, highlighted the critical role of political will in shaping health outcomes. It reminded us that prevention is not just a public health issue—it’s a matter of policy, power, and priorities. This year, we build on that momentum by asking: how do we make prevention as enduring and essential as other long-term political commitments—like climate action, education, and infrastructure? “Sustaining Prevention” challenges us to embed prevention into the very fabric of our systems, ensuring it is funded, supported, and championed for decades to come.
The 2026 Preventive Health Conference theme is: ‘Sustaining Prevention’