Reimagining Perinatal Care
April 4-7, 2027 | Darwin Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) welcomes attendees to the 37th PSANZ Congress, from Sunday the 4th to Wednesday the 7th of April at the Darwin Convention Centre.
Darwin is the northern gateway of Australia, home of the Larrakia people, and is a vibrant regional city where the majority of residents speak two or more languages. The Northern Territory is also home of the incredible, UNESO World Heritage listed Kakadu national park, and of course Uluru, one of the most amazing natural rock formations in the world.
The care of the mother and baby is our enduring focus. Our conference will listen to–and hear the voices of–rural and remote Australia. We will bring strong leadership and representation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as Māori peoples, integrating their unique perspectives with parents with lived experience.
This conference is grounded in the value of equity: recognising that every mother and baby should have the same access to high-quality perinatal care that supports their physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, regardless of their location.
By sharing the knowledge of people from across our region, you will gain insights into how equity is placed at the centre of perinatal care for everybody. Together, we will deepen this understanding for all professionals.
We invite you to join us to re-imagine the future of perinatal care, together.
2027 PSANZ Congress Co-Chairs
Cecelia O’Brien, PhD
Tosin Popoola, PhD
Main Congress
Conference Organizing Committee
Akilew Adane
Aroha Harris
Bridget Arman
Chris Lehner
Deeparaj Hedge
Holger Unger
Janie Thomas
Jess Murray
Leeann Ramsamy
Mathew Wong
Simone Martin
About PSANZ
PSANZ is a unique multidisciplinary society of Australia and New Zealand dedicated to improving health and longterm outcomes for mothers and babies. We aim to do this by bringing together all disciplines involved in perinatal care and to encourage and promote research that focuses on pregnancy, birth and the newborn period and the implications for future health. The society also has a key role in advocacy, policy and promoting high-quality, safe and innovative practice.