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Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission
Requirements for submission of abstracts
- All abstracts must be submitted electronically/online via the submission portal
- All abstracts must be submitted into the conference theme you think your abstract best aligns
- You must indicate your preferred presentation type
- You must indicate the type of abstract your submission falls under
Key dates
- Call for abstracts open: Monday 9 June 2025
- Call for abstracts close: Friday 29 August 2025
- Notification of abstract acceptance/decline: Monday 29 September 2025
When submitting your abstract please, refer and reflect on our Conference theme, the integrated nature of indigenous knowledge. We will be prioritising abstracts that have strong input from indigenous researchers and communities, share models of successful indigenous-led programmes or models of care, or present frameworks that provide evidence for global change in models of on-site patient care.
Sub-themes
- Promoting Equitable Rural Health Care
- Expanding Knowledge and Research that Grows Rural Health and Integrated Health Care in Rural Areas
- Rural Health Resourcing, Funding, Recruiting, Training and Retaining
- Effective Practices and Innovations in Rural Healthcare and Wellness
- Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Technology to Effectively Support Rural Health
- Enhancing Rural Generalism Across Professions to Provide More Effective Rural Health Teams
Presentation types
- Oral: 15 minute presentations + 5 minute Q&A.
- Workshop: 120 minute time slot within the programme, or up to 3 hours Thursday pre-conference
- Lightning talk: a short presentation for five (5) minutes. The goal of a lightning talk is to articulate a topic in a quick, insightful, and clear manner. These concise and efficient talks are intended to grab the attention of the audience and to convey key information.
- Posters: Posters will be displayed in the exhibition and catering area on electronic screens. 3 minutes per speaker with 1.5 minute Q&A
- Video: This presentation format offers an engaging way to share your work in a concise, visual format. Video presentations may cover research findings, project overviews, case studies, or innovative ideas, and are ideal for content that lends itself well to storytelling, visuals, or demonstrations. These will be made available during the conference.
The scoring model for abstract submissions is designed to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each entry. This model incorporates multiple criteria, including originality, relevance, clarity, and methodological rigor, to assess the quality and impact of the proposed presentation.
By employing a standardised scoring system, we aim to provide a transparent and objective review process that highlights the most promising, quality and innovative contributions.
This approach not only facilitates the selection of high-quality abstracts but also promotes excellence and diversity for Research Projects and Clinical Presentations. To this end we have provided you with the following interpretations of what a research project and clinical presentation abstract should contain. Further you can access the review rubric that will assist the Review Team in processing your submission.
Submission types
- Research project: A Research Abstract will show a systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting, and revising facts, theories, and applications. It involves collecting data, analysing information, and drawing conclusions to increase knowledge and understanding of a particular subject.
- Clinical presentation: A Clinical abstract will refer to the practice of day-to-day activities carried out by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage patients' health conditions. It encompasses a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including Patient Care, Medical Procedures, Patient Education, Documentation and Collaboration. Clinical practice is guided by evidence-based guidelines and protocols to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
- Other: Neither research project or clinical presentation
Research project criteria
- Design, sampling, data collection and data analysis methods are identified and appropriate for the research purpose/question
- Project has obvious rural and/or remote engagement and outcomes for rural or remote communities, professionals
- Indigenous voice, methodology, history and research team structure leads or has led this project
- The abstract or application includes components that directly addresses equity and takes unique aspects of diverse populations (gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic conditions, age and sexual orientation) into account
Clinical presentation criteria
- Application to present a clinical paper is relevant to the conference theme or subthemes, addresses need or gap in rural and/or remote learning and will make a significant contribution to health practitioners
- The application promotes interactive education styles, encouraging teaching and learning styles. Scientific committees encourage invited speakers to adopt interactive teaching and learning styles where appropriate and include this encouragement in the calls for proposals for each meeting
- The presentation will include indigenous voice, knowledge, techniques and team composition
- The presentation includes components ensures that equity and unique aspects of diverse populations (gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic conditions, age and sexual orientation) are considered and are inclusive