Past Events
2021 Virtual Conference
Challenging the Status Quo: Advancing Trauma Recovery
2019 Sydney
Trauma, recovery and growth: Advances in research and practice
Keynote speakers: Richard Tedeschi, Frank Neuner
2016 Gold Coast
Public Issues, Private Trauma
Keynote speakers: Rachel Yehuda, Brett Litz, Kelsey Hegarty, S. Caroline Taylor
2014 Melbourne
Trauma & Conflict: Globally, Locally
Keynote speakers: Paul Bolton, Derrick Silove, Charles Hoge
2012 Perth
Trauma & Disaster: Complexity, Diversity & Recovery
Keynote speakers: Douglas Zatzick, Michael Scheeringa, Pat Dudgeon
2010 Brisbane
Trauma Resilience and Recovery
Keynote speakers: George Bonano , Richard McNally, Beverley Raphael
2008 Melbourne
Traumatic Stress: Challenges for the Coming Decade
Keynote speakers: Joy Osofsky, Gordon Parker, Paula Schnurr, Reg Nixon
2007 Ballarat
Trauma: Consequences & Responses in Community Settings
Keynote speakers: Fr Frank Brennan, John Briere, Kate Gillespie, Caroline Taylor, Arnold Zabel
2006 Adelaide
Linking Research Knowledge with Policy & Practice: Evidence for Best Practice in Traumatic Stress
Keynote speakers: Matt Friedman, Elana Newman
2005 Perth
Impact of Childhood Trauma Across the Lifespan
Keynote speakers: Onno van der Hart, Marylene Cloitre
2004 Sydney
Advancing Traumatology: From Violence & Human Suffering to Healing and Hope
Keynote speakers: Atle Dyrgov, Richard Bryant, Paul McGeough
2003 Hobart
Mind Body & Soul: An Integrated Approach for Trauma
Keynote speakers: Jerry Perlmutter, Robert Ursano
2002 Auckland
Beyond PTSD: Clinical & Societal Implications of the Emerging Trauma Program
Keynote speakers: Celia Lashlie, James Gilligan, James Chu, Joy Silberg
2001 Canberra
Psychological Trauma – Treatment & Recovery
Keynote speakers: Brett Litz, Alan Schore, Richard Bryant
2000 Melbourne
World Congress: Long Term outcomes of Trauma in Individuals and Society
Keynote speakers: Onno van der Hart, Bessel van der Kolk, Matt Friedman
1999 Brisbane
1998 Adelaide
PTSD: Narrative to Narrative: Implications for Definition & Treatment
Keynote speakers: Allan Young, Rachel Yehuda
1997 Sydney
Trauma Grief & Growth Narrative
Keynote speakers: Atle Dyregov, Bonnie Green, Judy Atkinson
1996 Melbourne
The Cutting Edge of Trauma
Keynote speaker: Charles Figley
1995 Hobart
Risks Roles & Responsibilities
Keynote speakers: Steve Silver, Judith Hermann, Chris Dunning
1993 Adelaide
Stress & Trauma in the Workplace
Keynote speakers: Bessel van der Kolk, Cary Cooper