Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (APACS) National Conference for 2025

20-21st October 2025

Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania

This conference will bring together school psychologists, counsellors, leadership and support staff from across the country, with an aim of fostering professional growth, sharing insights, and developing strategies to improve outcomes for students’ mental health, education and overall wellbeing.

Purpose of the Conference:
Our theme, "Engage, Enrich, Empower”, is designed to nurture minds and inspire growth. We aim to provide a platform for learning and collaboration, offering attendees with valuable workshops, keynote speeches, access to the latest research and networking opportunities.
As a small Tasmanian organisation, we are grateful for the opportunity to welcome visitors to our state and are passionate about making this event a success.

Conference Tickets & Packages

Full Package

Welcome drinks
Two-day attendance at the conference incl. a full program of engaging speakers, optional workshops, catering and expo.
Conference dinner at Henry Jones Art Hotel (3 courses with drinks and entertainment)
$950 Full Price
Super Early Bird Rate currently $710
(limited release * closing soon)

Conference only

Welcome drinks

Two-day attendance at the conference incl. a full program of engaging speakers, optional workshops, catering and expo.
$800 Full Price
Super Early Bird Rate currently $560
(limited release * closing soon)

Purchase your Conference Tickets Here

Accommodation at the Grand Chancellor

Discounted rate
To be booked directly by delegates
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Our Speakers

Dr Billy Garvey

Paediatrician & Author
Dr Scott Griffiths

Associate Professor

More speakers

Program

(More details coming soon)

Welcome Drinks
Registration
Registration
Welcome
Keynote 1
Morning Tea
Sessions & Workshop
Lunch
Sessions & Workshop
Conference Dinner
Welcome
Keynote 2
Morning Tea
Sessions & Workshop
Lunch
Sessions & Panel
Close

More information and FAQs

There are three streams for the conference ‘Engage, Enrich and Empower’. Our Engage theme is targeted at anyone who works in a school and/or with students e.g., educators, counsellors, psychologists, leadership staff and allied health professionals. Our Enrich theme covers topics that are more directly aligned with school psychologists. Our final stream ‘Empower’ if again directed at all professionals, however it focuses on longer, deep dive, workshop formats.
Anyone who works in schools, with students, children or young people can attend our conference. We are proud of the diverse program we have on offer and have no doubt that there will be something for anyone
All ticket holders will be contacted closer to the conference date to book into sessions. Some of these e.g., our workshops have limited capacity so it will be first in
Included in the conference ticket price is morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days of the conference and welcome drinks on the Sunday. There is an optional dinner on the Monday evening. All dietary requirements will be catered for.
The dinner promises to be a wonderful evening. It will be held at the renowned Henry Jones Hotel, which will showcase some of the best produce and views that Hobart has to offer. It will provide an opportunity to relax and network with your colleagues or meet some new people. The ticket price includes a delicious three course meal, array of drinks, entertainment and a few surprises.
We have a limited number of super early bird tickets available. After this the ticket price will change and we will have an exclusive discount for TSPA/APACs members. Please get in touch should you wish to become a member
No, at this stage we are planning an in person event and will not be streaming the conference
Yes, we will have an expo running throughout the conference. Stalls will be set up to provide information about the latest research, programs and tools relevant to school psychologists, counsellors and other staff. If you are interested in hosting an expo stall please get in touch
Accommodation is available at our conference venue with an exclusive discount for all ticket holders. The Grand Chancellor is one of the most established hotels in Hobart and offers the perfect location to learn and explore.
Hotel in Hobart, Tasmania | Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (grandchancellorhotels.com )
We are so proud of our state and all it has to offer. We hope that you make the most of your time here and may consider staying longer and making a holiday out of it.
The Official Tourism Tasmania Website | Discover Tasmania
We aim to release the final program by March 2025. All ticket holders or those who have signed up to our database will be the first to know