Submit your Abstract below.
Abstract Submissions Close: Sunday 24th August 2025
If you encounter any issues using this form, please email sapophealthconference2025@gmail.com
Conference Subthemes:
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Health Promotion
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Health Policy, Planning and Management
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Equity and Diversity in public health
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Climate change and Global Health
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Evidence-based Population Health
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Epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring
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Healthcare service delivery and clinical practice
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Any other public health related themes
FAQ's Presenters
Are presenting authors required to pay for registration?
All authors and delegates are required to pay for their own registration costs. Please refer to the registration page for full details on costs.
What if my abstract has been accepted and I cannot register?
To avoid this situation presenters will be requested to register ASAP on notification of acceptance of their abstract.
Can I update my abstract after submission?
If you need to update the information submitted in the abstract form, please email us at sapophealthconference2025@gmail.com. Please ensure you clear state the surname of the first author, and the change you require.
Successful abstracts cannot be updated once the program booklet has been compiled.
Can I submit more than one abstract?
You are welcome to submit more than one abstract. However to maximise presentation opportunities across the program it is likely that only one abstract per presenting author/team will be accepted. The decision of the Scientific Committee chair is final and will be made in consultation with conference co-chairs if required.
When can I expect to hear an outcome regarding my abstract?
The Scientific Committee will be reviewing and processing abstracts as quickly as possible. All presenters will be notified by end of September at the latest. Please direct any enquiries to sapophealthconference2025@gmail.com
My abstract was accepted, but I can no longer attend on the day. Can I still present?
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate video conferencing or virtual presentation modes including full video recordings. Please reach out to the Scientific Chair as early as possible to discuss alternative options (sapophealthconference2025@gmail.com).
How many slides for each type of presentation?
Long format: as many slides as required considering the 15 min time limit
Rapid fire presentation: 1 x title slide, up to 3 additional slides (not including final references if included)
What do I need to include in my abstract?
○ Research Abstracts
Research abstracts will be asked to include the following sections:
(300 words maximum)
● Introduction
● Methods
● Results
● Conclusion
● Implications for policy and/or practice
○ Practice-based Abstracts
Practice based abstracts will be asked to include the following sections
(max 300 words):
● Background (issues, ideas, discussion point)
● Project/Program details (i.e. who, what, where, when)
● Progress or outcomes
● Implications for Policy and/or practice
Do I have to submit my slides beforehand? Can I bring them on the day?
To support the logistical management and flow of the conference we require all authors to submit slides the week before the conference. This ensures we can align slide decks relevant for each room and reduces any risk of technical errors on the day.
I have submitted my presentation slides, but need to update them on the day. What do I do?
Updates on the day will be limited and depend on the nature of the changes required. Typically any updates would be restricted to significant mistakes or oversights that substantially change the meaning or interpretation of content.
You must notify the Scientific Chair at registration in the morning if you need any changes. Changes will only be available to be made before the opening session, or if the Scientific Chair was notified in the morning for later presentations. .
Can I present via video conferencing?
Video conferencing presentations are not available. All presenters are expected to present in person in Adelaide.
Can I include video footage in my presentation?
Short video clips can be included in presentations if needed. Please keep in mind delegates are attending to see and hear from you as a presenter though!
If your presentation includes video or audio files, please ensure you flag this with the Scientific Chair when you upload your slides, and with your session chair before the start of your session.
What is the maximum poster size I can make?
The maximum poster size we can accommodate is AO (841 x 1189mm). Posters can be presented in either portrait or landscape format as suits the content.
When do I drop off and collect my poster?
Posters can be dropped off next to the registration desk on the morning of the conference. Volunteers will help you to display your poster. If possible, we would encourage posters to remain up across the day so delegates can review them in breaks. However you are only expected to be available to discuss your poster during the scheduled poster session across the lunch break (after you’ve got food). If you need to leave early you are welcome to take them down after the poster session, please see a volunteer at the reception desk for help.
Do I need to bring poster hanging supplies?
The venue will provide all required poster hanging supplies to suit most posters. If you have any specific questions please contact Scientific Chair (sapophealthconference2025@gmail.com)
Who is responsible for paying for my poster to be printed?
Participants are responsible for all printing costs.
I have a question that is not otherwise answered here, who should I contact?
Please email us at sapophealthconference2025@gmail.com.
