Call for abstracts

Abstract submissions are currently Closed for the 2025 Health Care in Secure Settings conference.

We will be accepting Oral and Poster abstracts and you are invited to submit an abstract on the topics relating to, and advancing, practice, programs, policy and research in custodial and forensic mental health care settings.

Key dates

  • Abstract submissions open Tuesday 28 January 2025
  • Abstract submissions close (strictly on) 4.00pm Friday 7 March 2025
  • Notification of abstract acceptance end of April 2025

Abstract submissions must

  • Be a maximum 500 words
  • Be written in English
  • Be formatted in Arial 11 point type, single-line spaced with one line left between paragraphs
  • Specify any abbreviations used at the first mention
  • Be checked for spelling and grammatical errors
  • Not include references
  • Submitted as a word document 

Abstract papers must provide the following information

  • Advise if Oral or Poster
  • Advise if Custodial Health OR Forensic Mental Health
  • Title
  • Author/s (with the presenter highlighted) 
  • Introduction of issue to be discussed.
  • Aim/s or background to the issue
  • Methods or description of what is being done about the issue.
  • Results or outcomes and implications from identified actions or approaches and why it is important.
  • Discussions/conclusions
  • Key takeaway message for delegates

How to submit

Please email your 500 word abstract submission to: JHFMHN-events@health.nsw.gov.au

Oral Presentation

Each abstract presentation will be 15 minutes in total, with discussion. 

Poster 

Each abstract poster to be A1 portrait in size, they can be put up by pins.

Terms and conditions for accepted abstracts

If chosen, you will need to be available over the conference dates to present your abstract to delegates or display it.

Successful Oral abstract presenters (maximum of 2), Strictly one presenter will receive complimentary registration to the conference, if there is a second presenter, they will receive 50% off the registration fee. Any costs incurred to attend the conference, such as travel, and accommodation is the responsibility of the presenter. 

Successful Poster abstracts (maximum of 1) will receive complimentary registration to the conference. Any costs incurred to attend the conference, such as travel, and accommodation is your responsibility



More information

If you have any questions about the abstracts or the submission process, please email JHFMHN-events@health.nsw.gov.au



         

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