31 JULY - 2 AUGUST 2026

Centre, reflect, transform: 
A rights-based future for neuropsychology

Hotel Grand Chancellor, nipaluna (Hobart)


Thank you for joining us in nipaluna (HOBART)

2026 APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference


Centre, reflect, transform: A rights-based future 
for neuropsychology

Why is it important to keep asking ourselves how our own or society’s ideas might affect the way we understand someone’s brain or behaviour? 

Australia’s leading clinical neuropsychologists gathered for three days of learning, networking, and professional growth. Connecting with colleagues, researchers, and students to shape the future of neuropsychology and advance equitable, culturally responsive care. 




This year, we invited delegates to centre, reflect and transform their practice.. 

Together, we examined how systemic inequities, power dynamics and diverse perspectives influenced neuropsychological assessment, intervention and outcomes. Drawing on lived experience, community leadership and contemporary research, the program explored how a rights-based approach could strengthen ethical and culturally responsive neuropsychology across the lifespan.



Learning outcomes: 

  • Critically analyse how systemic inequities, cultural perspectives, and power dynamics influence neuropsychological assessment, intervention, and client outcomes.
  • Apply rights-based, ethical, and culturally responsive approaches to neuropsychological practice across diverse populations and contexts.
  • Integrate contemporary research, including advances in assessment, intervention, and digital innovation, to enhance evidence-based neuropsychological practice and client outcomes.

Key focus areas included: 

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives 
  • Cultural influences on neuropsychology 
  • Disability and accessibility 
  • LGBTIQA+ identity and inclusion
  • Neurodiversity and innovative care approaches
  • Lifespan neuropsychology and ageing






ADVANCE PRACTICE,
EXPAND HORIZONS

Neuropsychologists came together in Hobart to refine their skills, share insights and embrace innovation in clinical practice and lifelong learning at this transformative conference.

EXPLORE RESEARCH,
ELEVATE IMPACT

Delegates explored cutting-edge research, new assessment tools and emerging therapies, while engaging in discussions that expanded knowledge and supported improved outcomes in brain health and neuropsychological care.

CONNECT, COLLABORATE,
RENEW

Delegates connected with experts in Hobart’s inspiring setting, built valuable relationships, exchanged ideas and recharged in an environment where collaboration and a shared passion for learning thrived.






PROGRAM & KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS




Professor Andrew Gunstone
Professor Andrew Gunstone is a leading international authority on reconciliation, truth-telling, and social justice. As the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Reconciliation) at Federation University, he established and leads the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. His work focuses on the intersection of human rights and First Nations advocacy, bridging the gap between academic research and substantive community impact. In addition to his university leadership, Professor Gunstone is the Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria and a member of several national reconciliation committees. He is the Foundation Editor of the Journal of Australian Indigenous Issues, a position he has held since 1998, and has authored numerous influential works, including Reflections on the Voice – during and after the campaign. A passionate advocate for genuine allyship, Professor Gunstone’s expertise in Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and Indigenous higher education policy makes him a pivotal voice in Australia’s ongoing journey toward equity and systemic reform.

Professor Andrew Gunstone

KEYNOTE

Advancing Substantive Reconciliation

In this opening keynote, Professor Andrew Gunstone explores the importance of genuine allyship in advancing substantive reconciliation. Professor Gunstone draws on his substantial experiences in leading reconciliation across academic, industry, and community settings for over three decades to argue for an approach to reconciliation that engages with First Nations rights, self-determination, education, reparative justice, power structures, and individual and institutional racism. 

Attendees will be challenged to consider their personal, professional, and discipline-wide responsibilities and roles in addressing these fundamental components of reconciliation, and how their work can contribute to substantive reconciliation. The session will explore how attendees can support and meaningfully engage with the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its fundamental calls for Voice, Treaty, and Truth (which includes truth-telling, truth-listening, and .truth-acting)

Catherine Willmott
Adjunct Associate Professor Catherine Willmott, B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc (Clin Neuropsych), PhD, FCCN MAPS Head of Concussion Innovation and Research at AFL, and leads the mTBI stream MERRC, Monash University, where she established and directed the Neuropsychology Clinic. H-index = 24, with > $5m NHMRC, MRFF and AFL grants. Contributions include co-developing i-RECOveR, seminal studies of factors associated with symptoms following mTBI, exploring accelerometers to measure head impacts, padded headgear effectiveness, pharmacological interventions and imaging. A/P Willmott established the AFL Brain Health Initiative, a research program monitoring brain health in AFL/W. Other studies are investigating sex differences in concussion attitudes and understanding of management guidelines. She is Chair - AFL Concussion Scientific Committee, and regularly provides concussion research education to players. She has collaborated on AFL Headgear Standards, and Concussion Guidelines, HeadCheck App, and reviewed for NHMRC, journals, and was an invited reviewer for the ANZ Mild TBI Clinical Practice Guideline.

Catherine Willmott

Andrew Gardner
Professor Andrew Gardner is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney. Andrew is the concussion consultant for Rugby Australia and is a member of the World Rugby Concussion Working Group. He is also a member of the Australian Football League (AFL) concussion scientific committee. Andrew is a clinical neuropsychologist with a particular interest in sports concussion. His research interests cover the full spectrum of concussion, from injury prevention with tackle techniques, to injury identification via video analysis, to acute assessment through the validation of various measures, to the evaluation of later-in-life brain and mental health of retired athletes. The translational focus of these research programs aims to advance knowledge and improve health care by generating evidence-informed data to advance policy development.

Andrew Gardner

Vicki Anderson
Professor Anderson is a clinical neuropsychologist and clinician–researcher specialising in childhood brain disorders and injury. She is Director and Group Leader of the Brain & Mind Research Group, and previously served as Director of Clinical Sciences Research at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute within Psychology at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Professor Anderson has authored more than 600 peer-reviewed publications and six books, and has secured over AUD $58 million in competitive research funding. In recognition of her contributions, she received a Lifetime Research Achievement Award from the International Neuropsychological Society. Her research focuses on improving outcomes following early childhood brain injury through innovative diagnostics, child mental health interventions, parent-focused e-health programs, and digital tools for concussion monitoring and treatment, including systems endorsed by the Australian Football League. She is an NHMRC Investigator Fellow and holds fellowships with ASSA, AAHMS, APS and ASSBI. Professor Anderson has held numerous international leadership roles and has supervised over 100 doctoral and honours students, mentoring many who now hold senior leadership positions.

Vicki Anderson

KEYNOTE PANEL

Sport-related concussion and long-term brain health: an update on the evidence

This expert panel delivers a practical, evidence-based update on sport-related concussion across all levels of sport. Covering diagnosis, management, recovery, and long-term brain health, the session equips clinicians to navigate uncertainty, evolving guidelines, and complex presentations with clarity and confidence. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply current evidence and guidelines to inform concussion assessment and management 
  • Navigate uncertainty around recovery, risk, and long-term brain health outcomes 
  • Adapt clinical approaches across lifespan and sporting contexts, from community to elite athletes 



2026 EXHIBITORS










SPONSORS

Conference Program Planning Committee

This committee brings together leaders in clinical neuropsychology who guide the development of a thoughtful, evidence-based program. Drawing on expertise in assessment, intervention, ethics, research, and education, the committee ensures the conference reflects a rights-based, inclusive, and socially informed future for neuropsychology.

Jody Kamminga

Co-chair

Jody Kamminga

Co-chair

Jody Kamminga is a clinical neuropsychologist of settler background and a PhD candidate researching decolonising neuropsychology under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance, with project oversight by the Australian Indigenous Psychology Association (AIPA). She has over a decade of experience across private practice, public health, and research, and is an Ahpra Board-approved supervisor. Her work is grounded in culturally responsive and decolonising practice, including neuropsychological assessment in justice settings and co-development of Social and Emotional Wellbeing services in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Areas of Expertise

Cultural responsivity Decolonising neuropsychology Contextualising cognitive disorders

Dr Judy Tang

Co-chair

Dr Judy Tang

Co-chair

Dr Judy Tang OAM is a clinical neuropsychologist with more than a decade of clinical and academic experience in brain health, cognitive assessment, and complex mental health presentations. She has held leadership roles including Victorian Multicultural Commissioner and Board Director at the Victorian Pride Centre, championing equity and inclusion across health and community settings. Nationally recognised for her advocacy, she works at the intersection of mental health, ageing, disability, multiculturalism, LGBTIQA+ communities, and neurodiversity to drive systemic change.

Areas of Expertise

Culture and psychology Advocacy and social impact Intersectionality and mental health

Dr Liz Vuletich

Co-chair

Dr Liz Vuletich

Co-chair

Dr Liz Vuletich is a clinical neuropsychologist raised on Mparntwe (Alice Springs), where early experiences in central and western desert regions fostered deep respect for Aboriginal knowledges and the importance of deep listening. Endorsed in Clinical Neuropsychology, she holds a Masters and PhD from the University of Western Australia and has worked across public and private sectors since 2006, including senior leadership, university lecturing, board approved supervision and private practice. Since 2009, her work has focused on forensic and medicolegal practice, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, emphasising culturally responsive, equity-focused, and community-engaged care, especially within the Expert witness role.

Areas of Expertise

Medicolegal and forensic neuropsychological assessment Culturally responsive practice Decision making capacity and fitness to stand trial
Conference Program Planning Committee
ATTENDEE FAQs

What is the Conference?

The 2026 APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference is a national event dedicated to celebrating, exploring, and advancing the field of clinical neuropsychology.

2026 marks the first APS CCN Conference in four years. This year, we’ll gather in nipaluna (Hobart) from 31 July – 2 August 2026 under the theme: Centre, Reflect, Transform: A Rights-Based Future for Neuropsychology.

With distinguished speakers, diverse sessions, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions, the conference provides a rich opportunity to explore current evidence-based practice and emerging research.

This event is more than a professional conference, it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and strengthen your neuropsychology community. Whether you’re deepening expertise, sharing insights, or seeking new perspectives, you’ll find a supportive and energising learning environment.

Conference dates & times

Starts: 9:00am, Friday 31 July 2026

Ends: 2:00pm, Sunday 2 August 2026

Who is the conference for?

This event is ideal for:

  • Clinical Neuropsychologist, Psychologists and therapists
  • Health and allied health professionals
  • Researchers and academics
  • Psychology students and Early Career Psychologist
  • Anyone with a professional or academic interest in psychology or neuropsychology

Why attend?

  • Discover how neuropsychology can drive positive outcomes across communities
  • Gain insights from cutting-edge research and practical strategies
  • Engage in collaborative discussions and innovative problem-solving
  • Network with leaders in the field and likeminded peers
  • Leave inspired with tools to create meaningful, rights based change

How can I learn more about the speakers?

Speaker bios, session details, and presentation topics will be available in the Conference Program, accessible through both the Conference mobile app and the conference website.

Will presenters provide downloadable resources?

Yes. Slides and other materials will be available via the app and the online platform.

If a session has no downloadable resources, it means the presenter opted not to share.

Are the sessions being recorded?

No. Sessions will not be recorded or made available online.

Will there be networking opportunities?

Absolutely. You can connect with peers:

  • During all catering breaks
  • At the Welcome Reception on Friday
  • While visiting our exhibitors showcasing organisations across the psychology profession

Do I need to pre-book sessions?

No prebooking is required. You’re free to attend any session and move between rooms throughout the day.

Will printed programs be available?

No. In line with APS’ sustainability goals, printed programs will not be provided.

You can access the full program via:

  • The Conference mobile app
  • The live program website

What is the Conference mobile app?

The app link will be provided in your pre-arrival email.

Through the app, you can:

  • Update your profile
  • View the program and build your personalised agenda
  • Access presenter and exhibitor information
  • Download presentation resources
  • Connect with fellow attendees

Need help? Visit the APS stand or speak to one of our friendly volunteers.

Is the program CPD approved?

Yes. The program qualifies for 16 hours of CPD. 

Conference Learning outcomes: 

  • Critically analyse how systemic inequities, cultural perspectives, and power dynamics influence neuropsychological assessment, intervention, and client outcomes.
  • Apply rights-based, ethical, and culturally responsive approaches to neuropsychological practice across diverse populations and contexts.
  • Integrate contemporary research, including advances in assessment, intervention, and digital innovation, to enhance evidence-based neuropsychological practice and client outcomes.

For more information, visit the Psychology Board of Australia.

What happens after I register?

Once your registration and payment are completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email and invoice. Closer to the event, we’ll send:

  • Pre-arrival information
  • Venue tips
  • The mobile app link
  • Final reminders for your conference experience

Will catering be provided?

Yes. Catering is included for all breaks on each day along with light canapes and drinks for the Welcome Reception on Day 1.

Where is the conference located?

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
1 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania

What are the parking options?

  • Valet parking; $50 per vehicle overnight
  • Undercover self-parking; $25 per vehicle overnight
  • Hourly rates available

Accommodation Special Rates

We have partnered with local hotels, book via the conference website for:

  • Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart – Conference Venue
  • The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel (1-2 minute walk)
  • Mantra on Collins (4 minute walk)

Tasmanian Travel & Information

You’re planning a trip to Tassie, and you only have a few days free after the conference before you need to head back. You know you want to see Mona and visit Salamanca Market, but what else can you do? What’s really good to see and how do you get around? Who can you talk to who actually knows?

We are a small knowledgeable team of friendly locals, and we want you to experience the best that Tassie has to offer. Our promise to you is memorable experiences. Adventure or luxury, active or indulgent, historic or modern - we’ve been and tried and we know what to recommend.

Connect with us today. Our service is free to you, and we book state wide.

Website - www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au/
Email - bookings@hobarttravelcentre.com.au
Phone - 03 6238 4222

General Travel Information

Hello Hobart - a handy resource for attendees to see what’s on in Hobart whilst you are there.

Will there be a cloakroom?

Yes, a self serve cloakroom will be available.

Please do not leave valuables, as APS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

What should I wear?

Business casual is recommended.

As the venue will be airconditioned, you may want to bring a jacket or scarf for comfort.

Who can I contact for more information?

Please email conferences@psychology.org.au, or visit the APS Stand during the event.



conferences@psychology.org.au
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Melbourne 3000 Australia

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