NOW OPEN - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS


Our Deadly Ways, celebrating the past, living in the present, dreaming for the future

In 2024 the Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Workforce Forum will be celebrating a significant milestone, '30 Years of the Djirruwang Program'.
The Forum will be hosted by the Mental Health Branch in partnership with the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) and Charles Sturt University, on the 5th and 6th June 2024.

The two day event will be held in Sydney on Gadigal Country at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney with a special Gala Event at the Ivy Ballroom to celebrate the 30 Year Anniversary of the Djirruwang Program.

The theme for 2024 is 'Our Deadly Ways, celebrating the past, living in the present, dreaming for the future'. The theme was chosen by the Forum Working Party to reflect and celebrate those who came before us, the opportunities for our workforce now and in the future.

The event attracts over 200 delegates from services across the state, including NSW Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Non-Government agencies and more.

The Forum provides an opportunity to network and connect with peers in mental health, social and emotional wellbeing including alcohol and other drugs. It offers an opportunity to engage, collaborate and share journeys that are culturally appropriate and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal people, carers, families and communities, and learn from industry and subject matter experts on Aboriginal mental health and wellbeing.


The organising committee welcomes abstracts that focus on the Forum theme ‘Our Deadly Ways, celebrating the past, living in the present, dreaming for the future’.


Closing Date: COB - Friday 29th March

Who can submit an abstract?

Anyone can submit an abstract. We strongly encourage Aboriginal workers or organisations to think about presenting. All presentations must be relevant to the Forum and Themes.

You may be an Aboriginal mental health professional employed in a Public Mental Health service, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or a community managed organisation in NSW. Alternatively, you may be a non-Aboriginal person providing services or programs related to Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing.

  • Abstracts should relate to previously unpublished papers, so that all papers presented at the Forum are original.
  • Authors may submit abstracts for more than one presentation.
  • Submitting one or more abstracts is no guarantee of a place in the Forum program.
  • Assistance with the presentation of the abstract is available, particularly to first-time presenters.
 

Selection Criteria

  • The presentation needs to reflect the Forum theme and one of the three sub themes 'celebrating the past, living in the present, dreaming for the future'.
  • The abstract needs to be up to 200 words (maximum).

  • The abstract needs to accurately reflect the presentation.

  • A brief biography of the presenter/service.

  • The proposed presentation is relevant to the Aboriginal Mental Health and Social and Emotional Well Being workforce.

  • The proposed presentation presents new information, or reflects developments in or progress of current initiative. 

  • Abstracts should be submitted in word format, Arial, 12 point font.


Abstract presenter registration

The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or any out of pocket expenses associated with the Forum. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to the successful presenters.

Registration and attendance to the forum is complimentary. As a presenter, registration to the Forum is essential. All presenters must register for the Forum by Monday 21st May 2024. Failure to register may result in the abstract being withdrawn from the program.

How to submit

Before you commence your abstract submission, please read the Submission Guidelines below.  Then complete the online Abstract Submission form below and press submit at the bottom of the page. Please ensure your Abstract is uploaded upon submission.

Inquiries about the submission form and all other aspects of the Forum, please contact
The Hotel Network:
Forum Manager
Phone: 02 9414 4971
Email: conference@hotelnetwork.com.au

 

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Oral presentations
An oral presentation will be allocated 15-20 minutes which includes discussion and question time.

Abstract submission format:
Abstracts must comply with the following submission format, all in sentence case:
  • Abstract length: maximum 200 words
  • Abstract title (Arial 12 pt)
  • Author name/s (Arial 12pt)
  • Affiliation (Arial 12pt)
  • Introduction: General statement to orient the reader to the area of your study/presentation.
  • Practice innovation: Exactly what your paper will demonstrate or explain.
  • Sources of information: How and where you gathered relevant information, or a detailed description of your idea, product, system or concept.
  • Findings: A summary of the relevant information.
  • Discussion: Practical applications and implications drawn from the findings.
  • References, table, figures: Provide full references for all citations in this submission

Workshop Submissions

Length of workshop is up to 60 minutes.

Abstract submission format:
Abstracts must comply with the following submission format, all in sentence case:
  • Abstract length : Maximum 200 words
  • Workshop title (Arial 12pt)
  • Presenter's name (Arial 12pt)
  • Presenter/s affiliation/ organisation (Arial 12pt)
  • Theme: to what area/s of mental health your workshop relates (it may be several)
  • Objectives: what learning or take-away information attendees will receive
  • Target audience and expected level of interest

Section A: Personal Details

Please complete ONE application form per abstract

First Name*
Surname*
Email*
Position
Organistation
Mailing Address
City/Suburb
State
Post Code
Country
Telephone*
Mobile Number
Co-Presenter - Name & Organisation:
Co-Presenter - Name & Organisation:

Section B: Submission Details

Title of Presentation*
(One sentence please)





Theme of Presentation
 Celebrating the Past
 Living in the Present
 Dreaming for the Future

Type of Presentation*

 Oral presentation
 Workshop

Please Upload your Abstract*
Click browse to find your abstract file, double click on the
presentation you want to load. Your file will be automatically uploaded.
Please provide a brief description of your abstract*



Presenter Biographical Note*


Please upload your photo


For the purposes of the Forum program (not mandatory)

Equipment Requirements*
 Data Projector
 Laptop
 Internet Connection
 Flip Chart
 Whiteboard & Pens
 Other

Terms & Conditions
1. I agree to have the above abstract included for consideration in the program of the NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum 2024.
2. I understand that the paper will be peer reviewed against standard criteria and may be selected for a short paper or workshop or may be rejected
3. If selected, I agree to the abstract provided above and presentation including names being published as applicable in the Forum registration materials, website and proceedings.

Terms & Conditions*


 I agree to all of the above Terms & Conditions


Please make any further inquires direct with The Hotel Network: phone (02) 9414 4971;  or email: conference@hotelnetwork.com.au