CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

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The theme for the 2027 Conference is Voices that Shape Care: Story, Evidence and Change in Nursing and Midwifery.

Whether you are delivering frontline care, educating the future workforce, undertaking research, or leading innovation, this Conference provides an opportunity to learn, connect, network and share knowledge with colleagues from across Australia.

We invite you to submit an abstract and join colleagues from across the profession to explore contemporary practice, present your work, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of nursing and midwifery. Presentations and posters that reflect cultural perspectives and priorities are welcomed and encouraged.

The subject of the presentation should align with one of the following conference topic areas:

  • Reaching Further: The Clinician’s Voice – rural, regional and remote care, virtual and hybrid models, equity and access advocacy; community-centred care
  • Expanding Scope & Partnerships – advanced practice, prescribing, nurse practitioner & endorsed midwife models, task substitution & role redesign, and workforce innovation
  • Shaping the Future – workforce sustainability and wellbeing, education, leadership, research translation, sustainable healthcare and planetary health
  • Courageous Practice and Innovation – new models of care, safety and quality improvement, advanced practice, digital health, AI in practice.

Join colleagues and share your experience and ideas!

Abstract submission

If you are interested in submitting an abstract for presentation at the Conference please click here to download the pdf version of the Call for Abstracts (coming soon).

Presentation Types

  1. 20 Minute Oral Presentation: Presentation delivered as part of a concurrent session, including question time.
  2. Digital Poster Presentation: Digital posters will be displayed throughout the Conference, with a select number of presenters invited to deliver a lightening presentation.

All presentation modes require an abstract to be submitted.

The deadline for abstract submissions is Friday 4 December 2026
Authors will be notified of abstract status by Friday 5 February 2027

Abstract Submission

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