• Abstract submission (Research)

    Abstract submission (Research)

    NADA Conference 2027

  • This submission form is best suited to showcase a research project.  Please refer to the NADA abstract guidelines carefully.  Abstracts are reviewed and accepted based on these guidelines and using the below criteria:

    • Originality and innovation
    • Practical application
    • Clear explanation of outcomes and implications 


    NADA encourages submissions that focus on priority populations embedding equity, access, and culturally responsive practice across the entire program.

    • Contact details 

    • Presenter details

    • Abstract themes 

    • How to select:

    • Step 1: Please select only one category from the list of Primary themes below for your abstract and presentation.  

      Step 2: Once you select your primary theme, the applicable list of Secondary themes will appear.  You may select one or more secondary themes that are relevant to your abstract and presentation. 

       

    • Themes

    • Primary theme (Select one only)*
    • Leading the future of the AOD sector: Positioning leaders to drive innovation, champion reform and shape the future of AOD care (Select as many as apply)*
    • Inclusive systems and better outcomes: Designing systems that improve access, equity, safety and outcomes for all (Select as many as apply)*
    • A strong, safe and sustainable workforce: Supporting, strengthening and growing a sustainable, skilled and culturally safe AOD workforce (Select as many as apply)*
    • Innovation in care: Advancing evidence-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive approaches to support treatment and wellbeing (Select as many as apply)*
    • Connected communities: Working across sectors, disciplines and communities to integrate care and create lasting change (Select as many as apply)*
    • Abstract content 
    • 0/75
    • Does your work target any priority population group/s?
    • 0/50
    • 0/75
    • 0/75
    • Disclosure of interest  
    • Support  

    • Financial support

    • Presenters at the conference are required to attend the conference and purchase a ticket.

      • NADA provides all accepted abstract presenters with a 10% discount on the standard NADA conference registration fee.  A code will be provided to all presenters.
      • NADA will have a small number of travel grants to cover the cost of transport and accommodation. (Eligibility: staff from NADA member organisations based in rural and regional areas) 
      • NADA also offers a small number of conference scholarships (registration fee only) Eligibility: staff from NADA member organisations that have fewer than 12 workers.

      Application for the travel grant and scholarship will open in early 2027. For more information, contact conference@nada.org.au.

    • I may require support with purchasing conference tickets, transport, or accommodation. (Only staff from NADA member services are eligible)

    • Abstract support

    • NADA has put together a small team of abstract mentors who are available to support you in the abstract writing and submission process. 

      Contact conference@nada.org.au if you would like to be put in touch with an abstract mentor or have any questions about writing an abstract. 

    • Permissions 

    • The abstract submitted is my own original work and I have disclosed any conflicts of interest.

      I give permission for my abstract to be published on the conference website and in the handbook, if my submission is successful. 

      (Type name below to acknowledge)

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