National Suicide Prevention Conference 2027

Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 May 2027

Hotel Grand Chancellor
Hobart, Tasmania

NSPC27 Conference Theme

Build Hope. Drive Change

Hope starts with connection and grows through action. At NSPC27, we build hope by bringing together lived experience, research, policy and practice – creating space for shared learning, stronger partnerships and meaningful progress. Together, we can drive change that strengthens communities and helps create a more connected, compassionate and hopeful future.

The 2027 conference theme, Build Hope. Drive Change, reflects the belief that hope is not inactive – it is something we create together through connection, compassion, evidence and action.

NSPC27 brings together lived experience, research, policy and practice to help shape a more hopeful future for suicide prevention in Australia.

When we create space for honest, compassionate, and courageous conversations, we open the door to new ideas, stronger connections, and practical action that can save lives.

Launch Updates

Abstract and Bursary Applications and Registration
will be opening August 2026.

Thank you to our Destination Sponsors

Testimonials

The National Suicide Prevention Conference is an important and highly valued event. The quality of the presentations and the effort that the team put into bringing together a world-class conference make it a true stand out among conferences. And importantly, the range of delegates who attend, from diverse perspectives but all part of the same mission, is inspiring and eye-opening. If I had to sum up my experience in one word, it would be: ``Hope``- 2026 Delegate

The NSPC 2026 was my first suicide prevention conference and I am so glad I went. It was amazing to be surrounded by people with the same passion to see positive changes in this space. It was also very beneficial to hear that struggles for change are experienced by everyone and hear about programs that are making a huge difference to communities. The underlying message of hope was inspiring.<br /> - 2026 Delegate

Wow! Wow! Wow! Thankyou SPA for starting these conferences 25 years ago. I’ve been attending these conferences for the past four years. It was through these conferences that I found Roses In The Ocean then found my voice through their Voices Of Insight Workshop. I thought I’d done all of my own personal work. How Wrong I Was. Four years ago, at the age of 70, I have found a safe way to access and explore my deepest levels of trauma that have been keeping me silent all these years. This process all started with my very first attendance at NSPC Canberra I thank you And I thank Black Dog Ride Australia for giving me the opportunity to attend.<br /> - 2026 Delegate

Attending the NSPC each year is an essential exercise in finding out the latest thinking on a range of key areas of suicide prevention. And with the fantastic organisation and support it is possible to meet contacts, create a network and stay updated all at the same time.<br /> - 2026 Delegate

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About The Conference Host

Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. With over 350 members representing more than 140,000 workers, staff and volunteers across Australia, we provide a collective voice for service providers, practitioners, researchers, local collaboratives and people with lived experience. We are working with our members to achieve a world without suicide by informing through data and evidence, influencing systemic change that drives down suicide rates and building capability and capacity.

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About The Event Provider

We are pleased to once again appoint ASN Events as the Professional Conference Organisers for NSPC26. ASN Events have over 35 years in the event industry and specialises in partnering with Australasian, North American and international associations and societies to develop their conference experience. The dedicated event team is formed by Jess Young (Project Manager), Jeffrey Chiu (Project Officer), Adelle Xu (Project Officer) and Angela Tang (Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager).