FCVic invites submissions of abstracts for presentation at our upcoming conference, to be held in Melbourne from 9-11 October 2024.
We welcome abstracts from anyone with an interest in financial counselling and consumer issues, including financial counsellors, researchers, industry, regulators, community workers, policy makers, students, and other experts who are interested in sharing best practice, research findings, critical reflections or case studies.
Submissions should reflect the conference theme “Fearless and Forthright”. This might mean:
- Through a consumer lens - de-stigmatising financial hardship, building client capacity and honouring client courage
- Through a practice lens - innovative perspectives and paradigms that drives positive impact
- Through a policy lens - bold policy recommendations that reshape the status quo
All submissions should address the judging criteria, including how the presentation connects with the conference theme, and your goals for what participants will learn or gain from the presentation.
Successful applicants will generally be offered a session to the full audience (30 minutes) or may be considered for a small breakout session if relevant as a CPD training session for financial counsellors (90 minutes).
How to Submit
- Review the Abstract Guidelines carefully prior to submission.
- Prepare your abstract and professional biography.
- Submit your abstract via the form below.
Key Dates
- Submissions open – Tuesday, 30 April 2024
- Submissions close – Tuesday, 21 May 2024
- Notification to authors – Tuesday, 28 May 2024
- Preliminary program release – Friday, 31 May 2024
Abstract Guidelines
Click here to read the Abstract Guidelines, Judging Criteria and Terms and Conditions.