Carers WA Conference - Call for Abstracts

Carers WA Conference – Call for Abstracts

By Carers WA | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 26 April, 2024 |

The organising committee is inviting the submission of abstracts for the Carers WA Conference 2024.

Conference delegates will attend in person OR online. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend, comprising of carers, service providers, advocates, health professionals and people who are a combination thereof.

Carers WA encourages you to submit an abstract for your original work to align with the conference theme:

Empowering the unpaid carer

Navigating identity, belonging and change

Submissions are encouraged from sector professionals, service providers, carers and other stakeholders, who have an interest in the impact of caring and how the community can better support the needs and wellbeing of unpaid carers in WA.

Abstracts Open: Monday 29 April 2024

Abstracts Close: Friday 31 May 2024

For those interested in attending the conference, delegate registrations will be open from the 1st July 2024.

Abstract Guidelines

Submitting an abstract is the first step toward being considered for inclusion in the program for the Carers WA Conference 2024.

To download a copy of the guidelines click here.

Contact

Questions about abstracts can be directed to Carers WA.

Conference Officer

E:conference@carerswa.asn.au

P:1300 227 377

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