2026 Metro North and Metro South Allied Health Research Symposium (THRIVE)

Join us on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at the RBWH Education Centre or online for a full‑day celebration of innovation, research, and excellence in Allied Health.

With over 100 abstracts submitted and more than 200 attendees expected, the Allied Health Research Symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, and university partners from across Queensland.

The program will feature:

• A keynote address

• Dynamic panel discussions

• Oral and poster presentations

• Valuable networking opportunities with leading researchers and clinicians driving innovation in Allied Health care and practice

A full program will be released closer to the event date and will be available via the 2026 Allied Health Research Symposium webpage:
https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/events/ah-research-symposium

Program Overview:

• Official Opening (Metro North Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Metro South Executive Director of Allied Health)

• Welcome to Country

• Platinum Sponsor Presentation (The University of Queensland)

• Keynote Address: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology Applications in Allied Health

  Speaker: Dr David Ireland, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO

• Panel Discussion: Current and Emerging Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology Applications in Allied Health

• Oral and Lightning Oral Presentations

• Poster Presentations

• Panel Discussion: Consumer Engagement & Co-Design in Research – Consumer and Clinician Researcher Experiences, Learnings, and Tips

• Closing Remarks and Prizes (Metro North Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Metro South Executive Director of Allied Health)

This event is delivered in partnership with our valued sponsors:

• Platinum Sponsor: The University of Queensland

• Gold Sponsors: Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, and Central Queensland University

• Silver Sponsors: University of the Sunshine Coast and Translational Research Institute Australia