Upcoming Events

The Michael McDowell Oration in Melbourne

We are pleased to announce The 2026 Michael McDowell Oration, to be held on Thursday 26 March 2026 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. 

We are delighted to welcome Professor Frank Oberklaid AM as our special guest speaker. Professor Oberklaid is the Co-Chair of Thriving Kids, and highly respected leader in child health and developmental paediatrics. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together for an evening of learning, reflection, and connection, as well as to hear more on the Government's Thriving Kids initiative. This event is open to members and non-member of the Society. 

Register Here for the Michael McDowell Oration

The Oration will be preceded by a clinical skills workshop, also to be held at the Sofitel.

The workshop will focus on the following topics:

Clinical case formulation - Dr Michael McDowell 
Clinical care and longitudinal care in developmental paediatrics - Dr Jane Lesslie
Principles of prescribing in developmental paediatrics - Dr Daryl Efron

The workshop is a Members Only Event.

Please click here for more details on how to become an ASDP Member. 

Event details: 

Venue: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne
Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026
Program: 
3.00pm - 5.30pm - Clinical Skills Workshop (members only)
6.00pm - 7.00pm - Networking and Canapes (members & non members welcome)
7.00pm - 8.00pm - Annual Lecture - Professor Frank Oberklaid (members & non-members)
 

Fourteenth Annual Conference Melbourne 2026 - Development and Learning: Unlocking the puzzles

ASDP 2026 Annual Meeting
Development and Learning, Unlocking the Puzzles
20–22 August 2026
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Melbourne VIC

Join us in Melbourne for the ASDP 2026 Annual Meeting, focused on Development and Learning, Unlocking the Puzzles. The conference will bring together developmental and behavioural paediatricians for an in-person program spanning clinical practice, education, and translational research.

The program includes pre-conference SIG meetings on Wednesday, 19 August, the ASDP Members Forum on Thursday, 20 August, keynote plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and a curated social program.

Registration and accommodation bookings are now open, with accommodation available as part of the registration process.

For more information and registration visit the conference website here.