On behalf of the Australian Association for Adolescent Health (AAAH), it is our great pleasure to invite you to join us on the Gold Coast for the 2027 Youth Health Conference. 

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Under the theme Beyond the Headlines: Reframing Youth Health and Wellbeing, this year's conference invites us to look beyond the statistics, challenges and headlines that so often dominate conversations about young people, and instead focus on the opportunities, innovation and collective action that can make a meaningful difference to their health and wellbeing. 

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Young people are navigating an increasingly complex world, and the way we understand, support and respond to their health needs must continue to evolve. Now more than ever, we need to bring together the people delivering care, shaping policy, conducting research and, importantly, the young people whose lives and experiences are at the centre of these conversations. 

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Across three days, the conference will provide a vibrant and inclusive space for clinicians, researchers, health professionals, educators, policymakers, community organisations and young people to connect, share knowledge and challenge conventional thinking. 

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Central to our conference is a commitment to ensuring young people's voices are not simply heard, but genuinely valued and influential. Youth perspectives will be woven throughout the program, alongside our dedicated Youth Forum, creating opportunities for young people to share their experiences, contribute ideas and help shape the conversations and solutions that affect their lives. 

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For clinicians and professionals working across youth health, the conference offers an opportunity to learn from emerging research, explore innovative models of care, share practical approaches and build connections across disciplines. For young people, it is an opportunity to bring their perspectives to the table, connect with decisionmakers and be active participants in shaping the future of youth health and wellbeing. 

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We warmly encourage you to join us on the Gold Coast for three days of learning, connection, fresh perspectives and inspiring conversations. 

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Together, let's move beyond the headlines and help shape a healthier, more inclusive future for all young people.

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We look forward to welcoming you. 

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Penny Larcombe & Brooke Mitchell