Registrations are now open for Compass Conference 2026! Visit our new events webpage for all the details on registration, program information and available grants.
Hosted by Northern Territory PHN, Compass is the leading conference for primary healthcare professionals in the NT. The event provides the opportunity for general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and Aboriginal health workers from across the Territory to collaborate, share knowledge and explore the latest in primary healthcare innovation.
Compass 2026 is taking place at the Darwin Convention Centre on 14 and 15 August 2026.
Compass is a key professional development and networking event for the Northern Territory primary health workforce. It brings together health professionals from across the Territory, particularly those working and living in remote communities.
To help reduce the cost of attending Compass, Northern Territory PHN offers Compass Travel Grants. These grants support eligible health professionals with essential travel expenses, making it easier for remote health workers to attend and benefit from the conference.
Grant streams available:
Successful applicants may receive up to $2,000.00 (GST exclusive) to assist with travel costs and up to 3 nights’ accommodation. The grant does not cover meals, food, or other incidental expenses.
Guidelines have been developed outlining eligibility requirements, the assessment and funding allocation process, payment and reimbursment arrangements, and grant conditions. Applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines in full before applying.
Abstract submissions are now closed.
If you have any further enquiries regarding abstracts, please reach out to our team by emailing compass@ntphn.org.au
Expressions of interest for sponsorship are now closed.
A few sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in discussing options, please reach out to our team by emailing compass@ntphn.org.au
The theme for Compass 2026 is Changing Territory – Sustainable, Smart and Responsive Primary Care.
Over the two days, we will explore practical solutions to workforce sustainability, digital transformation, service redesign, environmental responsibility and community-led approaches to health. Together, we will examine how primary care in the Territory can remain sustainable, SMART in its use of data and technology, and responsive to the evolving needs of our communities.
The full program will be released closer to the conference date with more details of this years theme to come.
Keep an eye out for our keynote speaker announcements over the coming months!
