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Creative Therapies Conference: A World of Wonder - Celebrating Diversity17/07/20269:00 AMThe 2026 SCCC Conference is a live, in-person 3 day conference that will feature cutting-edge mental health research and practice in creative therapies, alongside exemplary practical applications shared by local and international experts. Anticipating an audience of approximately 200 domestic and international delegates, the event seeks to enhance the professional capabilities of frontline child therapy providers, academics, researchers, and private practitioners. Through offering insights into play therapy, art therapy and drama therapy service delivery across various sectors, the conference endeavours to enrich attendees' understanding and proficiency in the field. The theme for this Creative Therapies Conference is A World of Wonder: Celebrating Diversity with Play, Art and Drama Therapy 19/07/20265:30 PMWEB Sydney Centre for Creative Change Category A - 18 Hourshttps://n9.cl/jj5a1      Venue: Novotel Sydney Darling Square 17 Little Pier Street Sydney, Darling Harbour New South Wales 2000NSWActive ~/images/events/external/creative therapies conference - a world of wonder.pngEX26SCCC2

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Creative Therapies Conference: A World of Wonder - Celebrating Diversity

The 2026 SCCC Conference is a live, in-person 3 day conference that will feature cutting-edge mental health research and practice in creative therapies, alongside exemplary practical applications shared by local and international experts. Anticipating an audience of approximately 200 domestic and international delegates, the event seeks to enhance the professional capabilities of frontline child therapy providers, academics, researchers, and private practitioners. Through offering insights into play therapy, art therapy and drama therapy service delivery across various sectors, the conference endeavours to enrich attendees' understanding and proficiency in the field. The theme for this Creative Therapies Conference is A World of Wonder: Celebrating Diversity with Play, Art and Drama Therapy

 

Program Inclusions:
We are exciting to be hosting a full and diverse three day conference program for you this July. This will include:
• Insightful keynote addresses from industry experts
• Concurrent workshops delivering practical skills
• Interactive panels
• Real stories and lived experience perspectives
• Alternative sessions with special guests
• Well being events
• Social and networking events
• Presentations from local and international experts and industry leaders
• 18 OPD Points
• Catered Morning, Afternoon Teas and Lunch
• Vendor stalls
• Time to reflect, reset and connect

Learning Outcomes:
This conference offers you opportunities to:

• Build practical skills in play, art and drama therapies
• Learn about creative therapy methods and programs to work with and support First Nations children and young people
• Learn about creative therapy methods and programs to work with and support children and young people affected by trauma
• Learn about creative therapy methods and programs to work with and support children and young people living with neurodiversity
• Learn about creative therapy methods and programs to work with and support children and young people living with gender diversity
• Hear insightful keynote addresses from industry experts
• Hear real stories and lived experience perspectives in our panel discussion
• Engage in creative well being events
• Build your professional networks

Conference Theme:
The theme for this Creative Therapies Conference is A World of Wonder: Celebrating Diversity with Play, Art and Drama Therapy. 

This theme celebrates the diversity of children and young people we work with and support in the counselling profession. Through the playful lens of the Alice in Wonderland story, we invite you to a World of Wonder in exploring so many ways we can use Play Therapy, Art Therapy and Drama Therapy to support inclusive, equitable and effective therapeutic practice.

This conference aims to provide valuable and innovative insights, impart practical tools to enhance your professional competencies, address complex

Presenter:

Jacki Short is a counselling psychologist, play therapist, trainer and clinical supervisor with over 25 years of experience working therapeutically with children, young people, and the professionals who support them. Over 20 mental health professionals will be presenting from around Australia and internationally.  

Disclaimer:
The content of this endorsed CPD course is provided by the external course provider. Attendees are encouraged to approach the material with an open mind and consider diverse perspectives, particularly those from lived experiences related to the topics discussed. For feedback regarding the course, please contact the course provider directly.
When
17/07/2026 9:00 AM - 19/07/2026 5:30 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Sydney, NSW AUSTRALIA