Registrations are open to join Open Arms Symposium 2026 online on Tuesday 1 December.
The Symposium will bring together lived and living experience, evidence and sector expertise to explore ways to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support for veterans and families.
The theme, Today’s Insight. Tomorrow’s Impact., reflects the focus on learning from these perspectives to strengthen future support.
The program will explore current and emerging approaches to veteran and family mental health, and the issues, opportunities and innovations shaping the sector.
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon Matt Keogh MP, will launch the refreshed Open Arms Model of Care.
The Model of Care sets out Open Arms’ trauma-informed, evidence-based and person-centred approach to supporting veterans and families.
Dr Margaret McKinnon will deliver a keynote address. The program will also feature lived and living experience perspectives.
The Symposium offers an opportunity to listen, learn and connect with others working to improve support for veterans and families.
Join online
Online registration is free and covers the full event. You can leave and rejoin throughout the day.
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 8:30am to 4:30pm AEDT
Register to join online or visit the Open Arms Symposium webpage for more information.