Queensland Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium 2025
Healing Together: Perinatal & Infant Wellness for Every Family
Bringing together the best local and national speakers to upskill those interested in perinatal and infant mental health.
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$250.00
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Our Speakers
Bringing together the best local and
national speakers to upskill those
interested in perinatal and infant
mental health.
Professional Development Content
This Queensland Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium brings together the best local and national speakers to upskill those interested in perinatal and infant mental health. This years’ theme we are focusing on the diverse challenges families face beyond anxiety and depression, including trauma, neurodiversity, and other complexities.
Programs and Sessions
This two-day professional development event offers a unique perspective on perinatal and infant mental health care across governmental and non-governmental agencies, all around Queensland, and throughout the different stages of recovery. The first day includes plenary sessions with renowned speakers including our first ever international speaker, and the second day consists of three different full day workshops.
MONDAY
10th November 2025
TUESDAY
11th November 2025
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration desk open
The Registration Desk is now open
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
Workshop 1 – Listening In
A model for making every contact with babies and caregiver’s count.
– Claudia Gold, MD
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
Workshop 2 – Mother Infant
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (MI-DBT): Everything You Need To Know About Running A MI-DBT Program.
– Chris Yelland
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
Workshop 3 – TBC
– Amy Dawes & Fiona Reid
*Morning Tea 9.30am – 10.00am; Lunch 11.30am – 12.30pm; Afternoon Tea 2.00-2.30pm.
**Please note: subject to change
7.30 AM – 8.15 AM
TRADE STALLS AND REGISTRATION
Including Books@Stone, Lavender Mother-Baby Unit, Catherine’s House for Mothers, Babies and Families
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
LIVED EXPERIENCE JOURNEY
8:55 AM – 9:00 AM
MATER Sponsorship
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Claudia Gold MD
Listening In: A model for making every contact with babies and caregivers count
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Tea and Service Showcase
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Dinah Thomasett
Australian Perinatal Mental Health Alliance and Villagehood Australia
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
TBC – Dr Melanie Sauer
Neurodivergent Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
LUNCH
Poster Presentations and Tradestalls
1:15 PM – 1:35 PM
Short Presentation
TBC
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM
Short Presentation
TBC
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
Short Presentation
TBC
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Short Presentation
TBC
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Tea
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Prof – Rhonda Marriott
“The First 1000 Days from Bubba’s Birth”
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM
Evaluation and Wrap Up
4:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Welcome Function Network Event
Oval View Room
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Location
Venue and Parking
The Symposium will be held at Southport Sharks,
Corner Olsen and Musgrave Ave, Southport, 4215.
Free parking on site.
Alternatively, closest tram is Gold Coast University Hospital G:Link Station.
Recommended Accommodation
Mantra at Southport Sharks
www.southportsharks.com.au/hotel
07 5603 3200
sharks.res@mantra.com.au
Promo code for 15% discount: TBC