Key Information
When
From: 30th July 2026
To: 31st July 2026
10am - 3pm
Where
JCU Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, Tjirtamai Hall, Joan Street, Mount Isa, QLD 4825
Cost
Early Bird $40, General Admission $50
Audience
Current Students; Public and Community; Research and Industry; Staff
Contact
Email | nwqahforum@jcu.edu.au
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The Allied Health professionals of North West Queensland are proud to host the Outback Allied Health Forum 2026 in Mount Isa on Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July 2026.
With the theme “Connecting Across Wide Horizons: Innovate, Adapt and Thrive,” the forum will bring together allied health practitioners, services, educators and researchers working across outback and rural communities. The event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues who understand the realities of delivering healthcare across vast distances and diverse communities.
Participants will be invited to network, share knowledge and showcase innovative work that supports allied health practice in rural and remote settings. Presentations and discussions will highlight innovative projects, service models, education initiatives, research and programs that strengthen allied health services and improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia. The forum aims to foster collaboration across disciplines, organisations and regions, creating space for practical conversations about how allied health professionals can continue to adapt, innovate and thrive while delivering high-quality care across wide horizons.
A networking event will be held on Thursday evening at the historic Mount Isa Underground Hospital. This unique heritage site offers a memorable setting for informal connection and conversation. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for guided tours of the Underground Hospital (approximately 30 minutes, ~$20 per person) during the event.
Allied health practitioners and services from Outback Queensland and other rural regions are warmly invited to attend, present and contribute to what promises to be an engaging and collaborative forum celebrating the strength and innovation of allied health in rural and remote Australia.
Additional workshops will be offered alongside the Outback Allied Health Forum, so stay tuned for more opportunities
Please contact nwqahforum@jcu.edu.au with further questions regarding submissions, registrations and cancellations or event details.