RISK TO RECOVERY: Spectrum Annual Conference 2026 (In-person or online)

SAVE THE DATE!

Spectrum is proud to announce its flagship event for 2026 – the Spectrum 2026 Conference: Risk to Recovery. Set to take place on 27 March 2026, this pivotal one-day event will bring together leading minds, clinicians, researchers, and lived experience voices to delve into the complexities of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex trauma. While the full program is still being finalised, we encourage you to save the date and prepare for a day filled with insight, connection, and practical learning:
Dynamic Guest Speakers
Be inspired by some of the most respected professionals and advocates in the field. Expect keynote presentations from both national and international experts working at the forefront of mental health care, trauma-informed practice, and systems transformation.
Interactive Workshops
Engage in practical, evidence-based workshops designed to deepen your understanding of BPD and complex trauma. These sessions will focus on therapeutic strategies, risk management, recovery-oriented care, and supporting individuals in real-world settings.
Lived Experience Perspectives
Central to the conference is the inclusion of lived experience voices, bringing authenticity and humanity to conversations around care, stigma, and system improvement.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers across clinical, academic, community, and advocacy sectors. Spectrum 2026 is more than a conference – it’s a place to build collaborative bridges for change.
Why Attend?
The “Risk to Recovery” theme speaks directly to the heart of working with complex mental health presentations. Whether you're a mental health professional, service provider, policy maker, or person with lived experience, this conference will provide tools, knowledge, and inspiration to move beyond risk management toward genuine recovery pathways.

Mental health workers, clinicians, researchers and other professionals working with people living with personality disorders and/or complex trauma.

In-person: Clarendon Auditorium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf - Book a car parking spot online.

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Online: If registered online, a link will be sent your registered email address a few days before the event.

Cost: (payable by credit card/paypal only)

Early Bird Discount - Ends 21st December 2025 (11:29PM AEDT)

In-Person: $420

Online: $240

General Release

In-Person: $480

Online: $300

If you are an Eastern Health employee a 50% discount applies. If you work in a Local or Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service in Victoria a 10% discount applies. To receive the discount, please seek approval from your manager to attend and then email [email protected] to receive the discount.

Online and in-person registrations will receive a recording of the conference to view for a limited time.

NB: If you need to swap your ticket from in-person to online, you will need to refund your first ticket and re-purchase another. We cannot 'swap' them for you. If you purchased an Early-bird ticket initially this discounted rate will not carry over after the Early-bird tickets have closed.

Cancellation policy: If your circumstances change and you no longer can attend this event please log into your eventbrite account and cancel your ticket and request a refund no later than one (1) week prior to the event. A refund will not be issued if notification has not been received within this time frame and you will be required to pay for the event. Please note that Eventbrite's booking fees are non-refundable.

General enquiries: (03) 8413 8750 or [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarendon Auditorium, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Australia