MIAA warmly welcomes you to join the 2026 Conference, exploring the theme Vitality. Hope. Strength. This year we gather in person at our new venue, RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD. We look forward to connecting with many of you there.

The conference theme: Vitality. Hope. Strength. invites us to reflect on how we, as therapists, hold and nurture space for clients as they navigate their inner worlds while living within a changing global landscape marked by environmental uncertainty, cultural shifts, and shared challenges that shape the human experience. Together, we will explore how music, imagery, and mindful presence cultivate resilience, inspire hope, and support meaningful transformation. 

You are invited to submit a proposal for a Paper or Workshop for this conference, including the following information:

1. Title of paper/workshop
2. Name and qualifications of presenter/s
3. Email and mobile phone (for each presenter)
4. Biography of presenter/s (30 words maximum for each)
5. Audio-visual requirements
6. Other materials: e.g. mandala materials etc.
7. Indicate if a paper or workshop
8. Proposal description (250-300 words, including references where required) 

Time allocation: 

Papers: 45 minutes comprising 30 minutes speaking, 10 minutes questions and discussion + 5 minutes change-over.

Workshops: 1.5 hours. A workshop proposal must illustrate how the audience will be engaged during the 1.5 hours.

Please submit your proposal by  31st March, 2026 

Submit to MIAA Administrative Officer: miaa.officer@gmail.com