CPPSA Symposium 2026
Date:
12 Nov 2026 at 9:00 AM to 13 Nov 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location:
Emporium Hotel, Brisbane
Taking place 12–13 November 2026 at the Emporium Hotel South Bank, Brisbane, this year's Symposium brings together leading voices in child protection paediatrics to explore #StrongerSystemsSaferChildren across two days of insights, connections and discovery.
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Keynote announcement
Luke Twyford
Child Harm in Care Settings - Friday 13 November
Luke Twyford is Queensland's Family and Child Commissioner, overseeing the state's child protection system and leading landmark reform work including the In Plain Sight report into child sexual abuse offending and systemic prevention. With more than 25 years' experience across Commonwealth, NSW, NT and QLD child protection reform, governance and oversight, Luke brings both deep expertise and a personal, lifelong commitment to safer childhoods.
In this session, Luke will share the findings of the In Plain Sight report and what they mean for strengthening child safety systems across care settings.
A program built for you
Whether you're focused on expert evidence and the courts, strengthening models of care, or building collaborative approaches to child safety, we've designed a program that delivers exactly what you need.
This year's program explores #StrongerSystemsSaferChildren through three key themes:
Expert Evidence & the Courts
Hear directly from legal representatives across the criminal and children's court jurisdictions on the challenges of providing expert evidence, followed by a live panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Models of Care & Emerging Practice
A comparative look at statewide models of care and innovative allied health approaches in tertiary child protection units.
Clinical Experience informing Child Safety
Returning favourite sessions; Emerging research presentations, Curious Cases, Influential Articles, and a focus on staff wellbeing.
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