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Phoenix Australia is the national centre of excellence in posttraumatic mental health.

01/11/2026

Last chance to register.

Our free webinar on supporting others' emotional wellbeing during disaster season is happening this week.

Get practical tools and strategies to:

- Help people prepare emotionally
- Respond to anxiety and distress
- Navigate trauma anniversaries
- Foster workplace and community resilience

Date: Thursday, 4 November Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm (AEDT)
Register: phx.org.au/weather

Don't miss out.

29/10/2026

As Mental Health Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting the importance of practical, accessible wellbeing support for people in regional, rural and remote communities.

Financial stress, workforce challenges, isolation and the impacts of bushfires, drought and floods can bring significant pressure. Distance and limited local services can also make support harder to access.

The SOLAR-R Trial is exploring how a free, self-guided wellbeing app may support people to cope with stress, move forward after difficult experiences and navigate life’s pressures.

Led by Phoenix Australia with support from the Latrobe Health Services Foundation, the app was co-designed with regional, rural and remote communities to introduce practical skills through eight short modules over five weeks. Participation also includes three research surveys.

If you’re aged 18+ and live or work in, or have strong ties to, a regional, rural or remote Australian community, you may be eligible.

Learn more and check your eligibility: https://phx.org.au/dNDGBsw

29/10/2026

Align your organisation with leading minds in trauma recovery, clinical care, and mental health research.

Partnerships and exhibition opportunities are now open for the Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress (ACOTS 2027), taking place in Sydney from 18–20 March 2027.

Sponsoring ACOTS 2027 offers your organisation a prominent platform to:
• Demonstrate thought leadership and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Connect directly with clinicians, researchers, frontline service leaders, and policymakers
• Showcase innovative services, technologies, and clinical resources to a dedicated audience
• Expand the reach and impact of ACOTS 2027 in a way that is aligned with your organisation’s mission

Explore our flexible partnership packages: https://acots.eventsairsite.com/sponsorship

Request our prospectus by emailing [email protected]

28/10/2026

As disaster season approaches, many of us find ourselves in supporting roles - checking in on others, responding to distress, and helping people navigate uncertainty.

Our free webinar is designed to strengthen your confidence to navigate distress, support wellbeing, and build resilience for yourself and your community.

Join Phoenix Australia's Alexandra Howard and AIDR's John Richardson, to learn practical guidance on:

- Recognising stress and distress responses in others
- Encouraging healthy coping strategies
- Supporting teams and communities through uncertainty

Perfect for professionals, volunteers, leaders and community members.

Date: 4 November 2026
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (AEDT)
Register now: phx.org.au/weather

26/10/2026

Earlier this month, Phoenix Australia hosted the Responder Assist Impact Forum, bringing together representatives from Victoria's emergency services, government, research and mental health sectors.

The forum was an opportunity to reflect on what Responder Assist has achieved since 2021, share what we're learning and explore how we can continue strengthening mental health support for Victoria's emergency service workforce.

From specialist clinical care and research to training, digital resources and lived experience initiatives, our work is helping improve trauma recovery outcomes and build a stronger system of support around emergency service workers.

Swipe through to explore some of the outcomes we shared at the forum.

One of the key messages from the day was that the impact of psychological injury extends beyond the individual, affecting families, workplaces and communities. Accessible, evidence-informed specialist care and early support can make an important difference.

Thank you to our speakers, partners and everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation.

We look forward to continuing this work alongside the agencies, clinicians, researchers and people with lived experience helping to shape better outcomes for Victoria's emergency service community.

Learn more at phx.org.au/responder-assist

22/10/2026

As the upcoming higher-risk disaster season approaches, there's an opportunity to focus on how we can best support others in our communities and workplaces.

Phoenix Australia, in partnership with the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR), invites you to a FREE practical webinar to help you support others to prepare emotionally for the months ahead.

You'll hear from Alexandra Howard, Phoenix Australia's Director of Disasters and Public Health Emergencies, and John Richardson, AIDR’s Executive Director, and learn practical strategies to:
- Recognise common reactions to disaster threats
- Encourage healthy emotional preparation and coping in others
- Foster wellbeing and resilience in workplaces and communities

Whether you work in health, emergency management, community services, education, local government, or simply support others in your community, this is for you.

Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm (AEDT)
Register: phx.org.au/weather

This webinar is part of Phoenix Australia's and ADIR's commitment to translating evidence and knowledge into action for the benefit of individuals, families and communities at risk or impacted by disaster.

19/10/2026

On Thursday 29 October, our free webinar brings together clinical experts, family specialists, and lived and living experience expertise to discuss how veterans and families of veterans and carers can navigate mental health treatment options with confidence.

Hear from:
• A lived and living experience perspective from a veteran
• Martine Cosgrove (Psychologist)
• Dr Anna Colwell (GP, Deputy Chief Health Officer, DVA)
• Andrew Khoo (Consultant Psychiatrist)
• Andrea Phelps (Clinical Psychologist)

Thursday 29 October | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEDT
Free online session with live Q&A
Register today: phx.org.au/care

16/10/2026

Deadline extended: Call for Abstracts for ACOTS 2027 now closes Friday, 6 November.

Due to numerous requests from clinicians, researchers, and lived-experience partners balancing clinical and academic commitments, the scientific committee has extended abstract submissions by an additional two weeks.

We invite submissions exploring our central theme: ‘Rethinking and Navigating Trauma in a Complex World’.

Presentation formats accepted:
• Symposia and panel discussions
• Individual oral papers
• Skill-building workshops
• Poster presentations

Whether your work explores emerging clinical models for posttraumatic stress disorder, disaster mental health response, veteran and first-responder wellbeing, or culturally grounded healing frameworks, your insights will help shape a rigorous scientific program.

Submit your abstract or secure early registration: acots.eventsairsite.com

15/10/2026

Navigating mental health care options can feel overwhelming - especially when weighing up new or emerging approaches alongside established therapies.

Join Phoenix Australia, DVA and the VF-LINK Research Learning Community for our upcoming free webinar: Care with confidence: Making evidence-informed treatment choices.

Designed specifically for veterans, their families of veterans, and their carers, this session breaks down practical ways to:
• Ask informed questions about treatment benefits, risks, and evidence
• Evaluate health information critically when considering care
• Understand how evidence and personal values combine in treatment planning
• Take an active, confident role in shared healthcare decisions

Thursday 29 October 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEDT

Free online event (Registration required)

Secure your place: phx.org.au/care

15/10/2026

One day left to secure Launch Pricing for

If you are planning to join us in Sydney next March, booking by 11:59 PM (AEDT) on 16 October guarantees our lowest registration rates across all tiers.

• Save up to $150 on full conference registrations
• Concession and student passes from $645
• Access two full days of scientific programming at Aerial UTS, plus pre-conference masterclasses at Customs House

Connect with leaders in trauma recovery, clinical intervention, and traumatic stress research as we tackle the practical realities of posttraumatic stress disorder care in a changing world.

Secure your launch rate before prices rise at midnight on 30 September: acots.eventsairsite.com

(Presenting your work? The Call for Abstracts remains open until 23 October.)

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161 Barry Street
Carlton, VIC
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Telephone

+61390355599

Website

http://www.phoenixaustralia.org/

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