12 March 2026
Call for abstracts - open
ABSTRACTS ARE NOW CLOSED. We’re now inviting abstract submissions for our Youth Health Conference, 9–10 October in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton.
If you’re doing work that supports the health and wellbeing of rangatahi in clinical practice, research, community programmes, policy, or lived experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Abstracts close: 5 pm Thursday 21 May
Submit here: https://tkkr2026.eventsair.site/call-for-abstracts
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Provisional programme available
A provisional programme is now available for the national youth health conference on 8-9 October 2026 at the University of Waikato in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
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We are pleased to announce a national youth health conference to be held on 9-10 October 2026 in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton.
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