E Tū Kāhikatea Standing Strong: Navigating Change & Building Resilience
ATCA Conference 25-27 Nov 2025 Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract submission form
Please complete this form to submit your abstract for the 2025 ATCA Conference. ATCA invites abstract submissions for oral, lightening round and poster presentations and workshops. This is an opportunity for you to showcase your innovative practice or research. We encourage staff and services across all ATCA members and the broader AOD and health and human services sectors to submit an abstract. Interactive and practice-focused sessions are encouraged to maximize opportunities for conference participants to exchange practice and experience.
Abstract/presentation title (up to 10 words)
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Presentation type
Oral presentation - 20 minutes + 5 mins Question and Answers (Q & A).
Lightning Round - 10 minutes + 5 mins Q & A.
Workshop - 30 - 40 minutes in total. Workshops must be interactive and include at least 25% of the total time with interactive activities, questions and answers or panel discussions. Workshops should be skills-based learning rather than being solely presentation-based.
Poster Presentation.
Abstract stream. Chose one abstract stream that relates to your presentation and the conference theme.
Sustaining change: Interventions, services and research supporting long-term recovery.
Nurturing growth: Innovations in the Therapeutic Community approach - residential and community-based
Safe spaces, Strong Communities: Culturally safe and inclusive practices
United in Strength: Building a stronger workforce for stronger TCs, clients and communities
Voices of experience: The power of peer support and lived experience
Building bridges: Collaborative and cross sector approaches
Background. Summarise the purpose, scope and objectives of the program, project, policy or research (up to 95 words).
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Description. Describe the service/program/intervention/research. Provide information on the target population, how was it done and why was it done in that way (up to 80 words).
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Lessons learned. Outline positive outcomes and best practices learned or lessons learned that weren't successful (up to 70 words).
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Conclusions/next steps. Explain the significance of your lessons learned and future impacts for the sector (up to 70 words).
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Lead Author/Presenter details.
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First Name
Last Name
Program/service name
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Organisation name
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Email
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Contact Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Work Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Postal / Zip Code
Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?
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Do you identify as Māori or of Māori descent?
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Are you from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background?
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Lead Author/Presenters biography
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Other Author/Presenters details.
First Name
Last Name
Program/service name
Organisation name
Email
Other Author/Presenters biography
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Do you have any accessibility or other requirements for presentation delivery (eg: mobility assistance, hearing or visual support, room setup, equipment, maximum number of participants).
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Permission for publication. Submitting an abstract indicates permission for the abstract to be published on the conference website and in the conference handbook/program. Please tick the box below if you agree.
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Thank you for completing the abstract application form for the 2025 ATCA Conference. Application deadline is Monday 30th June 2026 at 5pm. Following this an abstract panel will assess all applications and you will be notified of the outcome by the end of May. If you have any questions, please contact: Michelle Ridley at atca@atca.com.au or phone 0413 748 453.
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