Visit the Nation’s Capital, Canberra, for Australia’s leading conference on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people and communities.

This national conference creates a space for evidence-informed discussion, sector leadership and practical insight — grounded in lived experience and focused on improving outcomes across health systems, services and communities.

The 2026 conference marks a milestone year – thirty years since the first Health in Difference – and arrives at a pivotal moment in public health reform. It offers a space for critical reflection on the gains achieved, the inequities that persist, and the work required to embed inclusion across every facet of prevention, care and research.

Who is this for?

• Health and mental health professionals
• Researchers and academics
• Policy makers and government representatives
• LGBTIQ+ community organisations and advocates
• Primary care, allied health and specialist service providers
• Health service planners and commissioners
• Students and emerging professionals in health-related fields.

Key Topics

Held back-to-back with the Ageing in Difference (11–12 June), together, these conferences will shape the next decade of action in LGBTIQ+ health and ageing — aligning with the implementation of the National 10-Year Action Plan and insights from the 2026 Census.

Delegates will explore contemporary issues in LGBTIQ+ health through keynote presentations, panels and practice-focused sessions spanning data, policy, and service innovation. Health in Difference 26 is an invitation to engage with the evidence, connect with peers, and help define the next generation of inclusive health policy and practice in Australia.

Cost

• Member: $800, Non-Member: $1,200, Concession: $600

CPD

Please contact the organiser below.

Questions?

For more information please contact: conference@ashm.org.au