Sense of Place:
Embracing local knowledge
16th National Conference for Rural and Remote Allied Health
9 - 11 November 2026, Coffs Harbour NSW
MEET THE
SPEAKERS
The Hon. Emma McBride, MP
Assistant Minister,
Rural & Regional Health
Adj Prof Nicole Turner
NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year 2026
Assoc Prof Geoff Argus
Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner, Allied Health
The Hon. Pat Conaghan MP
Shadow Assistant Treasurer Federal Member for Cowper
Andrew Davison
NSW Chief Allied Health Officer
PURCHASE
YOUR TICKET
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
Early bird discounts are available until 30 June 2026!
Note, this conference preferences rural locations and smaller capacity venues; the Mildura conference in 2024 sold out more than a month ahead.
move quickly to secure your spot!
*please note You will have to make an account with oxford abstracts in order to register
Pacific Bay Resort,
Coffs Harbour NSW
Cnr Pacific Hwy and Bay Drive
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Reception and Reservations
stay@pacificbayresort.com.au
(02) 6659 7000 (Dial 1)
KEYNOTE
SPEECHES
SARRAH 2026 will bring together national and international health leaders with a shared vision for the future of rural and remote allied health.
Hear about the work these leaders are doing to improve access to healthcare for rural and remote communities.
PANEL
DISCUSSIONS
Our panellists will discuss current and emerging issues and priorities for rural and remote healthcare, opportunities for collaboration, scaling and spreading local/regional solutions, defining priorities for action and practical strategies that audience members and SARRAH can progress.
ORAL
PRESENTATIONS
Hear presentations of significant impact and importance for rural and remote allied health.
This is a great opportunity to share resources, form collaborations and identify contacts and colleagues doing similar work.
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