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ASPAH The Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare promotes high-quality, holistic healthcare for all in the performing arts industry.

ASPAH is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation - all donations over $2 are tax deductible. The Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare are regarded nationally and internationally as the peak body in Australia for the promotion of holistic life span healthcare for performing artists.

⏰ Early Bird Pricing is ending soon!Don’t miss your chance to join us at Flourish: Health for All in the Performing Arts...
26/09/2026

⏰ Early Bird Pricing is ending soon!

Don’t miss your chance to join us at Flourish: Health for All in the Performing Arts at the 2026 ASPAH Conference.

📅 21–22 November 2026
📍 Sydney | Gadigal Country
💻 Online & In Person

Come together with the performing arts community for two days of connection, learning and conversation around health and wellbeing in the arts.

Register now via the link in our bio before early bird pricing ends!

🔬 Research SpotlightIn this recent Letter to the Editor, ASPAH member Paolo Menaspà and Joanna Nicholas explore the pote...
23/09/2026

🔬 Research Spotlight

In this recent Letter to the Editor, ASPAH member Paolo Menaspà and Joanna Nicholas explore the potential for stronger interdisciplinary collaboration between performing arts medicine and sports science.

The authors highlight the many shared challenges faced by performers and elite athletes, including training load, fatigue, injury, recovery, sleep, wellbeing, biomechanics and performance under pressure. They suggest that moving beyond one-way knowledge transfer towards genuine collaboration could help accelerate research and translate evidence into meaningful improvements in performer health, wellbeing and performance.

Importantly, this collaboration needs to remain performer-centred. Applying sport science principles shouldn’t come at the expense of artistic expression. Instead, researchers, clinicians, educators, artistic leaders and performers can work together to develop approaches that respect the unique demands and values of each art form.

What could we achieve if we broke down the barriers between performing arts and sport science?

📚 ASPAH members: We want to hear what you’re reading! Send us a DM with your research, a recent paper you’ve published, or an article you think the performing arts healthcare community should know about. We may feature it in a future Research Spotlight.

🔗 Read the full article via the link in our bio!

ASPAH 2026 Annual General Meeting | 21st November 4.30pm AEDT. Attend face to face as a conference delegate or online - ...
08/09/2026

ASPAH 2026 Annual General Meeting | 21st November 4.30pm AEDT. Attend face to face as a conference delegate or online - members will be emailed a link - watch your inboxes. To have a say and contribute to our mission, join ASPAH today!

Whether you’re an artist, researcher, clinician, student or community leader, the 2026 ASPAH Conference is your place to...
29/07/2026

Whether you’re an artist, researcher, clinician, student or community leader, the 2026 ASPAH Conference is your place to connect, learn and be inspired.

Be apart of the exchange. Be apart of the future of performing arts health.

📅 21–22 November 2026
📍Sydney | Gadigal Country & online
🔗 Register now via the link in our bio

Coming to ASPAH 2026 from interstate or overseas? Now is the perfect time to start planning your trip. 🌏✈️With travel co...
16/07/2026

Coming to ASPAH 2026 from interstate or overseas? Now is the perfect time to start planning your trip. 🌏✈️

With travel costs continuing to rise, booking your flights and accommodation early can help you secure the best fares and make your journey to the conference a little easier. Message us for a discount from a hotel nearby our 2026 conference venue.

This November, join colleagues from across Australia and around the world as we come together to explore Flourish: Health for All in the Performing Arts. Across two days of presentations, workshops, discussions and networking, you’ll connect with a vibrant community committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of everyone working in the performing arts.

Whether you’re a returning delegate or joining us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you.

Start planning your trip now, we can’t wait to see you in November.

📅 21–22 November 2026, Sydney | Gadigal Country & online
🔗 Register via the link in our bio now!

Conference registration is officially OPEN!Join us for Flourish: Health for All in the Performing Arts, where clinicians...
01/07/2026

Conference registration is officially OPEN!

Join us for Flourish: Health for All in the Performing Arts, where clinicians, researchers, educators, artists and industry leaders will come together to explore how we can build healthier, more sustainable performing arts communities.

Whether you're joining us in person on Gadigal Country in Sydney, or online from anywhere in the world, you'll be part of two days of inspiring keynote speakers, practical workshops, cutting-edge research and meaningful conversations shaping the future of performing arts health.

This is your opportunity to connect with an international community passionate about helping everyone in the performing arts not just perform, but flourish.

📍 Sydney | Gadigal Country + Online
🗓 21–22 November 2026
🎟 Registration is now open, secure your place today via the link in our bio!

We’re proud to share that the Victorian Music Teachers' Association has released a free online course dedicated to injur...
24/06/2026

We’re proud to share that the Victorian Music Teachers' Association has released a free online course dedicated to injury prevention for musicians, using ASPAH's Paulette Misfud Memorial Grant Program.

The course explores how posture, movement, and biomechanics shape playing, offering clear, actionable guidance to help musicians reduce strain, build awareness, and support longevity in their practice. Whether you’re a performer, educator, or clinician, it’s a resource grounded in real-world application.

This initiative reflects what’s possible when we invest in ideas that promote healthcare for performing artists, increase engagement with relevant support, and improve the way care is delivered

Applications for the next round of grants are now open and ready to support projects and guest speakers shaping the future of performing arts healthcare.

Explore the course and apply via the link in bio.

14/06/2026

We are proud to announce the launch of the Journal of Performing Arts Medicine (JPAM)—a new, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated exclusively to advancing research, clinical practice, and education in the field of performing arts medicine. It will be the next generation of professional publications to support the PAM community. Visit JPAM at https://jpam.scholasticahq.com/

We’re delighted to announce Morwenna as a keynote speaker for the ASPAH 2026 Conference!An accomplished leader, practiti...
10/06/2026

We’re delighted to announce Morwenna as a keynote speaker for the ASPAH 2026 Conference!

An accomplished leader, practitioner, consultant and facilitator, Morwenna has worked across government, the arts, not-for-profit and university sectors, bringing experience as a CEO, Board Director, lecturer, researcher, trainer and advisor. She now leads a national consultancy specialising in access, diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting organisations across the country to strengthen their practices and create more inclusive environments.

Her recent work spans major organisations including Creative Australia, Screen Australia, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Questacon and the National Gallery of Australia, alongside a wide range of festivals and independent arts organisations.

Morwenna continues to contribute at a governance level as a member of the Festivals Board at Create NSW, Board Director of the Peggy Glanville Hicks Trust, and member of the Disability Council NSW. She also chairs equity committees for Sydney Festival, Sydney Fringe and Performance Space, and contributes to access initiatives across the sector.

A Churchill Fellow, Morwenna has explored inclusive music programs and festivals internationally, with her work shaped by her lived experience as a disabled musician.

At ASPAH 2026, Morwenna will bring a powerful perspective on what it truly means to create environments where everyone can flourish.

📅 21–22 November 2026, Sydney | Gadigal Country & online
📝 Abstract submissions close 22nd of June 2026
🔗 Registrations opening soon

There’s still time to share your work, your ideas, and your voice!We’ve extended the abstract submission deadline for th...
05/06/2026

There’s still time to share your work, your ideas, and your voice!

We’ve extended the abstract submission deadline for the 17th Annual ASPAH Conference because the conversations shaping performing arts health deserve to be as rich, diverse, and forward-thinking as the sector itself.

Whether you’re advancing research, exploring new practices, or challenging the way we think about health and wellbeing in the arts, we want to hear from you.

New deadline: 22 June

Be apart of the exchange. Be apart of the future of performing arts health.


📅 21–22 November 2026, Sydney | Gadigal Country & online
🔗 Registrations opening soon

An accomplished leader, practitioner, consultant and facilitator with experience in government, the arts, not-for-profit and university sectors, Morwenna has worn the hats of CEO, Board Director, senior leadership team member, lecturer, researcher, trainer and advisor. Morwenna runs a national consu...

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