About the True Symposium
Date: 16 & 17 October 2026
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Community Education - Friday 16 October
Program - Community & Education, Friday 16 October
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 8.30am | Welcome to Country | |
| 8.40am | Welcome & Housekeeping | Sheena Callaghan |
| 8.45am | Opening Speech | Donna Bonney, CEO, True |
| 9.00am | Listening to Young People: Findings from the 8th Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health Survey | Dr Jennifer Powers |
| 9.45am | Q&A | |
| 10.00am | Navigating Pleasure, Inclusive Relationships & Sexuality Education in Queensland Schools: Perspectives from True's All Schools Educators | Annie Shewring |
| 10.20am | Q&A | |
| 10.30am | Morning Tea | |
| 11.00am | Youth Panel: Prioritising Youth Voice | |
| 12.00pm | Q&A | |
| 12.15pm | Lunch | |
| 12.45pm | Beyond the Classroom: From Awareness to Action Through Queensland's Respectful Relationships Education Hub | Lorna Rose & Scott Zaverec |
| 1.15pm | From Green to Red: A Holistic Approach to Sexualised Behaviours in Children and Young People | Alisa Anderson & Annie Shewring |
| 1.45pm |
Changing Attitudes: Relationships & Sexuality Education for Students with Disability |
Natasha Milner |
| 2.15pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 2.45pm | The Birds & The Bees: Exploring AI, Porn and Digital Culture's Role in Adolescent Sexuality | Giselle Woodley & Cam Fraser |
| 3.45pm | Q&A | |
| 4.00pm | Lucky Door Prize | |
| 4.05pm | Day One Closing Remarks |
Why attend?
- Gain evidence-informed practical strategies, current research insights, and tools for delivering safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate education.
- Deepen knowledge, strengthen practice, and respond confidently to the evolving needs of diverse populations.
- Discover innovative resources that enhance curriculum delivery and person‑centred practice.
- Hear from leading keynote speakers and engage in sector‑wide discussions.
- Build meaningful connections with peers, engage with leading experts, and expand your professional network.
Topics include:
- LGBTIQ+ inclusive practice and contemporary sexuality education approaches
- Youth perspectives and best practice in comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)
- Sexual health across diverse groups, including young people, boys, and people with disability
- Emerging issues in sexual health education, including social media and artificial intelligence
Pricing & Registration (Community Education - Friday 16 October)
Face-to-face $250
Online $150
Student discount
30% off full-price tickets (for online one-day and face-to-face options).
Code will be active from 1 July 2026.
Use student code : TS26STU
Clinical Education - Saturday 17 October (AHPRA registered clinicians only)
Program - Clinical Education, Saturday 17 October
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 8.30am | Welcome & Housekeeping | |
| 8.45am | Welcome to Country | |
| 9.00am | Opening Speech | Professor Gita Mishra |
| 9.15am | Managing Pain in IUD Insertions: Determining the Best Analgesia Plan for Your Patient | Dr Jessica Yelland-Phillips |
| 9.35am | Troubleshooting LARC: Bleeding Issues and Other Complications | Dr Danielle Haller |
| 9.55am | Challenging Contraceptive Cases | Dr Sian Edwards |
| 10.15am | SRH Updates | True |
| 10.25am | Q&A Panel | |
| 10.45am | Morning Tea | |
| 11.15am | Patient Perspective of Gender Health | |
| 11.30am | Navigating Consent in Gender Affirming Therapy | Dr Rhys Young |
| 11.50am | GAHT Cases: Practical Aspects of Prescribing | Dr Stuart Aitken |
| 12.10pm | Q&A | |
| 12.30pm | Lunch | |
| 1.10pm | Syphilis Update | Dr Candice Holland |
| 1.30pm | Sexual Health in PALM Workers | Lindy Kanan |
| 1.50pm | STIs in Primary Care | Dr Ethan Salleh |
| 2.10pm | SRH Updates | True |
| 2.20pm | Q&A | |
| 2.40pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3.10pm | Mental Health Problems Unmasked in Menopause | Dr Sally Matheson |
| 3.30pm | Tailoring Exercise and Weight Management Advice in Menopause | Dr Milanka Kavic |
| 3.50pm | Sleep Issues and Menopause | Dr Deanne Curtin |
| 4.10pm | Children by Choice Conference Highlights | Children by Choice |
| 4.30pm | Q&A | |
| 4.50pm | Closing Remarks |
Why attend?
- Gain practical, evidence-based insights that can be applied in clinical consultations
- Engage in dynamic panel discussions and expert-led presentations
- Submit your questions in advance and interact directly with experts working in sexual and reproductive health
- Build meaningful connections with peers and expand your professional network
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge, enhance your confidence, and connect with a community of like-minded professionals.
Whether you're a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse or Midwife, True's symposium is your chance to stay at the forefront of women’s healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
Topics include:
- Contraception, including LARC, complex cases, and IUD insertion pain management
- Gender‑affirming care, including consent and prescribing
- Sexually transmissible infections (STIs), including syphilis updates and priority populations
- Menopause care, including mental health, lifestyle management, and sleep
Pricing & Registration (Clinical Education - Saturday 17 October)
Face-to-face $250
Online $150
Two day face-to-face $400
Student discount
30% off full-price tickets (for online one-day and face-to-face options).
Code will be active from 1 July 2026. Use student code : TS26STU
Sponsorship opportunities
- Connect with a highly engaged audience of clinicians and educators
- Align your brand with leading evidence-informed practice and comprehensive sexuality education that empowers safe and respectful relationships and improves health outcomes
- Strengthen your profile and relationships across the sexual and reproductive health sector
As a sponsor of the True Symposium 2026, you will have the opportunity to connect directly with delegates through networking opportunities and a dedicated exhibit space. Sponsorship tiers offer additional meaningful engagement options and visibility across event materials and communications. Your support will help strengthen the knowledge and confidence of healthcare providers and educators across Queensland, contributing to improved access to care and better health outcomes for individuals and communities. We value the opportunity to partner with organisations that share our commitment to education, equity, and sexual and reproductive health for all.
Contact us at ceu@true.org.au for a sponsorship prospectus or to discuss opportunities to be involved in the True Symposium.
Our Sponsors
Payment Policy
Cancellation
Cancellation requests received more than 4 weeks before the event
Registration cancellations and amendments must be notified in writing to ceu@true.org.auCancellations or changes received more than 4 weeks prior to the symposium commencing will receive a refund less a 20% administration fee.
Cancellation requests received less than four weeks before the event
Cancellations and amendments received in writing within four weeks of less of the symposium commencing will not receive a refund.Change of Ticket Type (Face-to-Face to Online)
Requests to change a registration from a face-to-face ticket to an online ticket must be submitted in writing to ceu@true.org.au
- Requests received more than 4 weeks prior to the event will be eligible for a refund of the price difference between the original ticket and the current cost of an online ticket at the time the request is received, less a 20% administration fee.
- Requests received less than 4 weeks prior to the event are not eligible for a refund.
FAQ
Is CPD available for the Clinical Education Day?
RACGP accreditation is currently pending.
Can I attend both days without an AHPRA registration?
To attend the Clinical Education Day on Saturday 17 October, you must be registered with AHPRA. A valid AHPRA registration number will be required at the time of booking for:
- a two-day ticket, or
- a single-day ticket for Saturday 17 October
What if I can no longer attend the event?
Please refer to our Payment Policy for full details regarding cancellations and applicable terms.
I have registered for a face-to-face session but can no longer attend. Can I switch to an online ticket?
Yes, your registration can be transferred to an online ticket if you are no longer able to attend in person. Please email ceu@true.org.au by 14 October 2026 to request this change. Please refer to our payment policy for more information.
When will student tickets be available?
A limited number of student tickets will be available from 1 July 2026 using the discount code TS26STU.
How do I access the online sessions?
Online sessions will be delivered via Zoom. Once your registration and payment have been completed, you will receive a unique Zoom link for your session.
This link is individual to you and can only be used to access the event on one device at a time. If your connection drops out, you may rejoin the session using the same link; however, it cannot be used across multiple devices simultaneously.
Is catering provided for face-to-face attendees?
Yes, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided for all face-to-face attendees. Please ensure you include any dietary requirements in the appropriate section of the registration form.
I'm attending online from interstate — what time will the sessions run?
The symposium will be delivered from Brisbane and will run according to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). If you are attending from interstate, please adjust the session times accordingly for your local time zone.
How can I contact the event organisers?
For any enquiries, please email ceu@true.org.au and our team will be happy to assist.
