Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (APACS)

National Conference for 2025

20-21st October 2025

Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania

The Tasmanian School Psychology Association (TSPA) is thrilled to be hosting this year’s APACS Conference: ENGAGE. ENRICH. EMPOWER.

This conference will bring together school psychologists, counsellors, leadership and support staff from across the country, with an aim of fostering professional growth, sharing insights, and developing strategies to improve outcomes for students’ mental health, education and overall wellbeing. Our theme, "Engage, Enrich, Empower”, is designed to nurture minds and inspire growth. We aim to provide a platform for learning and collaboration, offering attendees with valuable workshops, keynote speeches, access to the latest research and networking opportunities.
As a small Tasmanian organisation, we are grateful for the opportunity to welcome visitors to our state and are passionate about making this event a success.

Program

Download our full program here

When tickets are purchased delegates are invited to select whether they would like to attend the two-hour EMPOWER workshops (capped at 40 people) or two separate one-hour sessions. Please note, some sessions in the ENGAGE stream are designed primarily for psychologists and allied health professionals engaged in clinical work with young people (these are indicated by “clinical focus”). The ENRICH stream is focused more on any staff working in school communities.

Welcome Drinks
Registration
Registration
Welcome
Keynote 1
Morning Tea
Sessions & Workshop
Lunch
Sessions & Workshop
Conference Dinner
Welcome
Keynote 2
Morning Tea
Sessions & Workshop
Lunch
Sessions & Panel
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Conference Tickets & Dinner

2 Day Conference Ticket

- Welcome drinks Sunday 19th October
- Attendance at the conference on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st, including; a full program of engaging speakers, optional workshops, research and expo stalls and daily catering
$800
APACS Offer
APACS Affiliates receive 15% off registration fees, reducing tickets to $680. Check recent newsletters for the discount code.
1 Day Conference Ticket

- Welcome drinks on Sunday 19th October
- Attendance on either Day One or Day Two (Monday 20th or Tuesday 21st of October) including a full program of engaging speakers, optional workshops, research and expo stalls and catering.
$400
APACS Offer
APACS Affiliates receive 15% off registration fees, reducing tickets to $340. Check recent newsletters for the discount code.
Conference Dinner

Join us to celebrate with a 3-course dinner and drinks on Monday 21st October.
VENUE: The Atrium at Henry Jones Art Hotel from 6pm.
Dinner Tickets $150

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Our Keynote Speakers

Dr Billy Garvey

Paediatrician & Author
Dr Scott Griffiths

Associate Professor

Meet our full line up of speakers here

Conference Venue and FAQs

Our conference is being held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart. The hotel is centrally located on Hobart’s waterfront and there is a discounted rate on accommodation for all delegates.

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OUR SPONSORS

APACS

Australian Psychologists & Counsellors in Schools
Tasmanian Government

The Tasmanian Government’s Business Events Attraction Fund (BEAF) is delivered through Business Events Tasmania.
Business Events Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government’s BEAF is delivered through Business Events Tasmania.
AEDPA

Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association