Veterans Voices Conference 2026
From Reflection to Reform: Building a Future for Veteran Health, Connection and Purpose
Building on the success of the inaugural Veterans Voices Conference 2025 – Connection, Careers and Community, this annual event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, drive reform, and strengthen collaboration across the veteran community.
In 2026, Veterans Voices returns with a focus ‘Two years on from the Royal Commission’ and the theme ‘From Reflection to Reform’.
To be held on Saturday, 18 July 2026, the conference will provide a national platform bringing together government, community, industry, and lived-experience leaders to examine progress since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, identify persistent challenges, and advance practical solutions that enhance wellbeing, inclusion,
and opportunity for veterans and their families across Australia.
Event Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Location: Netball Northern Territory Stadium, Darwin
The Veterans Voices Conference aims to:
- Empower lived experience — ensuring the voices of veterans and families guide the national reform agenda.
- Drive systemic change — tracking progress against Royal Commission recommendations and identifying where action is still needed.
- Foster collaboration — building enduring partnerships between government, community, health, and industry sectors.
- Promote practical outcomes — highlighting successful models in employment, education, mental health, and family wellbeing that can be scaled nationally.
This year’s theme, ‘From Reflection to Reform, ’ reflects a pivotal moment: moving beyond awareness into sustained implementation and measurable impact.
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