Kaya! Call for Abstracts – now open!

Rural Health West is seeking abstracts for the Aboriginal Health Conference to be held at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle on 18 and 19 November 2023.

The Aboriginal Health Conference will focus on the dedication of Elders. It will provide an opportunity to come together and learn from those who came before us, hear their stories and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced in the community.

Themes and Topics

We are now calling for abstracts for oral presentations and poster presentations under the following streams:

  • Caring for Elders
  • Social and emotional wellbeing
  • Culturally competent care
  • Sexual health
  • Health across the life course

While these themes are provided for guidance, abstracts may be applicable across multiple streams and all innovative projects, programs, research and initiatives are encouraged to submit.

All abstracts will be considered based on the merit of the individual submission and will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  1. Relevance to conference streams and learning objectives addressed
  2. Importance of presentation topic
  3. Relevance of content to audience
  4. Contemporary or innovative issue

Abstracts that align to a conference stream are preferred, but not essential.

Important dates to remember
Call for abstracts close 07 August 2023
Notification of selection process 23 August 2023
Written acceptance of offer to present 30 August 2023
Deadline for presenter registration 25 September 2023
Deadline for abstract summary and e-poster artwork 9 October 2023
Aboriginal Health Conference – Wyalup 18-19 November 2023

Abstract submission guidelines

1.    All abstracts must be:
  • structured providing an outline of the aim/s and content of the presentation.
  • no more than 300 words long.
  • completed in full, including a biography of each presenting author(s)
  • submitted electronically via the abstract portal
  • submitted by 5pm Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) on 07 August 2023. Abstracts received after this date will NOT be accepted.
  • presented by the specified presenting author(s) except in an emergency, such as illness, where an alternative speaker can be nominated. The first author (as given on the abstract submission form) will be the main contact for any correspondence.
2.    Accepted oral presentations will be 20 minutes (including questions).
3.    Accepted e-poster presentations will be displayed during the conference.
4.    The Conference Committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any paper.
5.    The acceptance of an abstract does not imply funding by Rural Health West.
6.    Successful applicants will be notified by 23 August 2023 and will have until 30 August 2023 to provide written acceptance of offer and 25 September 2023 to register for the conference.

Abstract enquiries

Abstracts are submitted via the online submission portal here.

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please refer to our Abstract Submission Guidelines. For all abstract enquiries or if you have not received notification of your abstract results by 24 August 2023, please contact the Events team.

If you would like to discuss potential travel support to the conference please contact the Events team on [email protected] or 08 6389 4500.

The Aboriginal Health Conference 2023 will take place on Whadjuk country. We acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as the Traditional Owners of the Perth region and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to Whadjuk elders past and present and their cultures. We are committed to a positive future for the Aboriginal community.

Submit your abstract Back To Events
Event Details
21 Jun 2023
-
07 Aug 2023
Metropolitan
Free
Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker / Allied Health and 7 more
Aboriginal Health / Chronic Disease / Mental Health
Conference/Forum
Submit your abstract

Other upcoming events

Webinar
15 Oct
-
15 Oct

Webinar – Syphilis Update for Rural WA

Syphilis notifications continue to climb across Western Australia, with rural and remote communities carrying a disproportionate burden. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to assess, test and manage syphilis in everyday practice. Particularly relevant for GPs, nurses, midwives, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Workers, nurse practitioners and other frontline clinicians involved in primary care, community health and maternity services.
Aboriginal Health / Community / Men's Health / Mental Health / Women's Health
Online
Free
More Info Register Now
Presentation/Discussion
23 Oct
-
23 Oct

Community Education Event | Let’s Talk Menopause | Geraldton

An informative, empowering and social evening created to bring together the women of Geraldton and surrounds. Whether you’re curious, currently navigating changes, or well into the journey, join our panel of local presenters who will share real and relatable knowledge, focused on the signs, symptoms and management of perimenopause and menopause.
Community / Women's Health
Midwest
Free
More Info Register Now
Workshop
23 Oct
-
23 Oct

Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) Workshop | Perth

This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios.
Emergency Medicine
Metropolitan
$75-250
More Info Expression of Interest