CAWRI Conference 2026 - Creating Wellbeing: Youth, Arts, and Mental Health

In the context of rising youth mental health issues and recent changes to social media age requirements, the Creating Wellbeing: Youth, Arts, and Mental Health conference aims to explore the integration of creative practices into Australian youth support systems. Plenary sessions, presentations, workshops and performances explore how we include youth in co-creation, measure impact and ensure equitable access for diverse young people.

Chair
Jane Davidson with Creativity and Wellbeing Research Initiative Committee

Keynote Speakers
Michael Anderson, Professor of Creativity and Arts Education at the University of Sydney and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre at the University of Sydney

Elise Carrotte, Psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health

Craig Rogers, Head of Programs, The Push

PRICE

General: $100
Concession/independent practitioners: $40

*Registration inclusive of teas and lunch

For schedule updates visit: https://www.cawri.com.au/events

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  

• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.  

• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour. 

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine.

ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to making our events accessible and will accommodate requirements wherever possible. All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au if you have any questions.

To read more about accessibility at our venues, please visit:  https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.