35th Annual
ARNA Conference
15-16 October 2026
The ARNA Conference Committee is excited to invite members and colleagues to join them at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, for the 35th Annual ARNA Conference.
Program
Featuring international and local rehabilitation nursing specialists, the two-day program will educate and inspire with the very latest information! The full program will be released in June.
Call for Abstracts
Showcase the innovative and progressive work of rehabilitation nurses, learn from one another, and strengthen our rehabilitation nursing network and specialty practice.
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What our members say
I enjoyed this conference so much. All of the content interested me. I found it inspiring and left feeling energised with what I learnt and could develop at work. Best conference I have been to.
Rehabilitation Reimagined:
Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future
This year’s conference celebrates our journey so far and explores how the wisdom of our past continues to inform bold new directions in rehabilitation, leadership and rehabilitation in our nursing practice.
Across inspiring speakers, collaborative discussions and evidence‑based sessions showcasing the essential role of rehabilitation in nursing in optimising rehabilitation outcomes, we will reflect on the past, examine emerging models, and envision the next era of rehabilitation. Grounded in our shared history and propelled by innovation, this gathering is an opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine what’s possible for the people and communities we serve.
Join us as we celebrate together to honour the legacy that shaped us — and ignite the future we are ready to create.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Submissions close 13th April
This is an opportunity to showcase the innovative, unique and progressive work of nurses in the rehabilitation arena. We will learn from and with each other as well as further developing our rehabilitation nursing network and the specialty practice of rehabilitation nursing.
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties for our Grand Gatsby Gala Dinner. Think flapper dresses,dapper suits, pearls, feathers and a touch of vintage sparkle. Feel free to go all out with Gatsby-inspired glamour or simply add a hint of art-deco flair to your evening attire.
Join the largest gathering of rehabilitation nurses in Australasia to expand your knowledge and hear from rehabilitation specialists and subject matter experts providing the very latest information in rehabilitation care.