Empowering Rural Communities: From Crisis to Wellbeing Initiatives

RMHC24 brings together mental and behavioural health professionals, peer and support workers, lived and living experience, and government and policy professionals within the rural mental health sector. RMHC24 is designed to connect you with the most advanced and adaptable mental health service solutions so that you can see immediate and effective change within your rural community.

The Destination

This year we’re bringing the conference to Cairns, Queensland.

Nestled amidst the lush tropical landscapes of Queensland, Cairns offers a serene backdrop for both professional growth and personal relaxation. Why not create a team escape around this year’s RMHC (or plan a personal holiday before or after the conference)! Picture yourself engaging in insightful discussions, masterclass, and networking sessions during the day, while the evenings are reserved for exploring the vibrant local culture and enjoying the region's natural wonders.

Speak to us today about rates for your whole team to attend RMHC24.

The Mission

Join us and be a part of the RMHC 24 mission. Together we will:

• Address key mental and emotional health challenges facing rural and remote communities and plan for brighter future.
• Support mental health professionals and emerging workers in the field by providing access to networking opportunities and a high level of professional development.
• Provide a platform for government policy and initiatives to update, inform and seek feedback from the people who are delivering the services in the community.
• Encourage multi-sectoral collaboration and create an engaging space for knowledge sharing, and learning opportunities within the rural and remote mental health sector.

Who attends RMHC?

Here’s a snapshot of delegates who typically attend RMHC

RMHC brings together mental health professionals, government, peer workers and people with lived experience to progress mental health and wellbeing for all rural and remote communities. Delegates include:

• Psychologists and Psychiatrists


• Mental Health Nurses, GPs, Clinical workers


• Peer workers, support workers


• Counsellors, Occupational therapists, Clinical workers, Social workers.


• Rural community leaders.


• Rural Heads of organisations: Resource Sector, Construction, Banking, Lawyers, Retail, Healthcare, Energy, Police, Fire & Rescue, Manufacturing, Tourism and Hospitality.


• Education and Academia: Professors, Lecturers, Researchers and Students.


• Government: Policy and advocacy.

Is RMHC for me?

Yes! The Rural Mental Health Conference is for you if you’re looking for…

• Honest and brave conversations around the current issues facing the rural and remote mental health sector.


• Thoughtful sessions from some of the sector’s leading minds.


• A platform to ask the big questions and address the big opportunities within the sector including First Nations and Indigenous Mental Health Resilience, Workforce Development in rural mental health, Tackling Social Isolation, Stigma and Mental Wellbeing in rural communities, Resource Allocation for rural mental health programs plus more.


• Information on new ideas, holistic treatments, innovations and technologies supporting sector professionals.


• A break away from your every-day to focus on the future of what rural and remote mental health looks like for you and your community.

What will you gain from attending?

RMHC24 will be the best conference you attend this year!

Connect with your peers across the rural mental health community, learn from each other, network and share ideas.

Be refreshed with new ideas and innovative approaches to maximising the potential in rural mental health care.

Walk away engergised by the changing landscape of the sector and your future within it.

You'll have:

• Access to all recorded keynote presentations (30 days)


• All recorded concurrent presentations (30 days)


• Access to event app


• Printed event materials


• Over 10 hours towards CPD points


• Your personalised certificate of attendance

Here's what you can expect

Attend RMHC24 in Cairns and enjoy:

An exclusive welcome networking function with drinks and canapes

A 5-star catering package for the entire conference

The chance to win awesome prizes at the conference

Chillout mindfulness zones

Special extras organised for all delegates

Returning delegate gift if you’ve joined us before

Introductions to exhibition partners to see what’s new and interesting