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Positive Behaviour for Learning Conference

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​Date claimer Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Conference 2026

Save the date for the 2026 PBL Conference on Monday 22 June 2026 to Wednesday 24 June 2026 at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The 2026 conference theme is ‘Better together: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support’ with the following strands:

  • Bringing behaviour, academics and wellbeing together
  • Designing equitable and inclusive practices to improve school achievement
  • Supporting student agency, belonging and connection
  • Building participation using evidence, shared understandings and voice

The PBL Conference provides an opportunity for schools to hear the latest research on multi-tiered systems of support, to learn from researchers and practitioners about implementation of positive behaviour supports in schools and to network and share effective practice with others.

Join us at the conference to learn, connect and make a lasting impact with and for your school community.

2024 conference

The 2024 Queensland PBL Conference was held from June 19 to 21 at the Cairns Convention Centre.

The 2024 conference theme was 'Establishing environments for equity and excellence'.

Invited speakers

  • Dr Russell Fox, Monash University
  • Dr Mary-Louise Hemmeter, Vanderbildt University
  • Dr Lisa Mackay-Brown, University of Melbourne
  • Dr Kent McIntosh, University of Oregon
  • Dr Shiralee Poed, University of Queensland
  • Dr Grace Sarra, Queensland University of Technology
  • Dr Terry Scott, University of Louisville
  • Dr Marnee Shay, University of Queensland
  • Dr Brandi Simonsen, University of Connecticut

The next PBL conference will be held in 2026.

2024 Conference recordings

Recordings of presentations from invited speakers are available for viewing:


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Last updated 03 October 2025