Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission

Please read the Abstract Submission Rules prior to submitting your abstract below:

Abstract submission deadline: Monday 20th October 2025 by close of business.

* NEW FOR 2026 * In 2026 the program is being updated to reflect feedback from our previous conference. Presenters can now select either a 40-minute session (ie: 35mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A, or 30-minute session (ie: 25mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A)

Please ensure your final presentation meets these strict time criteria.

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Conference theme in 2026 is "Inspire. Collaborate. Act."

Within the ecological model, families exist within communities, and communities consist of numerous different professionals that support families. As a professional within these communities, we would like to hear about what has worked for you!

Please highlight the area to which you feel your abstract is best defined. Please tick all that apply. *

Healthy: emotional, physical, mental. To stay well, children need access to physical, oral and mental health care.

Learning from the early years on: Being engaged in quality early learning prior to school is an essential foundation.

Housing and the basics of living: Children do best in stable and secure family environments that are protected against poverty, safe from job losses and housing stress.

Positive identity and culture: Strong family and cultural connections and confidence are crucial to healthy development.

Being loved and safe: Being loved and safe embraces positive family relationships and connections with others, along with personal and community safety.

Participating and having a say: All children benefit from participating in sporting, cultural and community activities and having a say about what matters to them is important.

Please tick all that apply.

Abstract title Maximum 20 words | Be succinct

Abstract Word count: 150-200 | Note: Abstracts with more than 200 words will not be accepted.

For the 2026 conference, we are offering different length sessions. Select your first choice below.

Where there are too many or not enough of session lengths selected, the committee will be in touch to discuss this should your abstract be successful.

Abstract Review process

Once your abstract submission is received, it will be placed under review by the Conference Committee. Abstract submissions deadline is 20th October 2025. You will be duly notified via email of the outcome of your submission by 30 November 2025 at the earliest.

Presentation preparation

If you are successful in your submission: 1. You must register as a delegate by 27th February 2026 or arranged for an extension with the Early Years Committee. Note: Where registration has not been completed, abstracts will be removed from the programme. This ensures that the programme can be finalised in advance to allow delegates to access the programme. 2. A copy of your presentation is required by Monday 27th April 2026. 3. Please include 'Trigger Warnings' at the beginning of your presentation if there is ____ content. Note: If you are using MS Powerpoint, please ensure it is the latest version.

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Please read the Abstract Submission Rules prior to submitting your abstract below:

Abstract submission deadline: Monday 20th October 2025 by close of business.

* NEW FOR 2026 * In 2026 the program is being updated to reflect feedback from our previous conference. Presenters can now select either a 40-minute session (ie: 35mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A, or 30-minute session (ie: 25mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A)

Contact details

Abstract details

Conference theme in 2026 is "Inspire. Collaborate. Act."

Within the ecological model, families exist within communities, and communities consist of numerous different professionals that support families. As a professional within these communities, we would like to hear about what has worked for you!

Abstract Review process

Presentation preparation

Dialogue

Guwal Yabala 'Voice of Country' Art Exhibition

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Abstract Submission

Please read the Abstract Submission Rules prior to submitting your abstract below:

Abstract submission deadline: Monday 20th October 2025 by close of business.

*** NEW FOR 2026 *** In 2026 the program is being updated to reflect feedback from our previous conference. Presenters can now select either a 40-minute session (ie: 35mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A, or 30-minute session (ie: 25mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A)

Contact details

Abstract details

Conference theme in 2026 is "Inspire. Collaborate. Act."

Within the ecological model, families exist within communities, and communities consist of numerous different professionals that support families. As a professional within these communities, we would like to hear about what has worked for you!

Abstract Review process

Presentation preparation

Dialogue

Guwal Yabala 'Voice of Country' Art Exhibition

* NEW FOR 2026 * In 2026 the program is being updated to reflect feedback from our previous conference. Presenters can now select either a 40-minute session (ie: 35mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A, or 30-minute session (ie: 25mins presentation plus 5mins for Q&A)