Conference 2026

ARRCH 2026 Conference

Future Ready

Driving Rural and Regional Health Forward

12 & 13 March 2026   |   The Goods Shed, Ballarat

Join leaders in healthcare, community services, academia and policy for the Alliance of Rural & Regional Community Health (ARRCH) Conference 2026, a national gathering focused on improving health equity and wellbeing across rural and regional Australia.

Experience two days of practical insights, case studies and collaboration that celebrate innovation in community health. From service integration and workforce development to digital health and community-led programs, discover the strategies, partnerships and ideas shaping the future of rural and regional health.

Join leaders in healthcare, community services, academia and policy for the Alliance of Rural & Regional Community Health (ARRCH) Conference 2026, a national gathering focused on improving health equity and wellbeing across rural and regional Australia.

Experience two days of practical insights, case studies and collaboration that celebrate innovation in community health. From service integration and workforce development to digital health and community-led programs, discover the strategies, partnerships and ideas shaping the future of rural and regional health.

We can't wait to see you there!

The inaugural Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health (ARRCH) Conference took place on 5 and 6 October 2023.

The theme of the conference was ‘Engaging with communities to address health equity, the rural and regional way.’

The conference had a strong focus on the social determinants of health, and through this lens, presented many successful and innovative health service delivery models, and research that reveals solutions to improve the health of our communities.

You can read the poster presentations from the conference by clicking here.

You will also find recordings of some of the sessions below in the Program & Speakers page. 

The conference:

  • Showcased the platform that ARRCH delivers to rural and regional Victoria
  • Raised awareness of rural and regional health issues amongst policy makers
  • Highlighted innovative programs to funders and policy makers
  • Shared knowledge and research to inspire collaboration and relationships
  • Helped set the sector’s agenda

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