ISPCAN Congress - Melbourne - Press and Media

The International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect will be hosted in Melbourne in 2026, bringing over a thousand multidisciplinary professionals from around the world to the city to discuss this crucial topic at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) worked closely with the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (ISPCAN) and the Australian Childhood Foundation to secure the conference, with support from the Victorian Government and Tourism Australia. ISPCAN is a global membership organisation for people working in the protection of child rights, with a focus on finding innovative, child-centred solutions to ensure all children have the chance to thrive, no matter what their experience. The annual International Congress brings together the brightest minds in child protection to share best practices and advocate for better public health systems to improve the prevention, detection, and response to child abuse...