Abstracts and Submissions

LGBTIQ+ Women’s Health Conference 2023

Call for Abstracts now open!

To apply click here.

How To Write An Abstract

A conference abstract is a short summary of the presentation you hope to give. It should include the following information:
Title of presentation: Titles are most effective if they are short, attention grabbing, and clearly describe the content of the presentation.
Affiliation of presenter(s): If your presentation is connected to your professional role you should include information about the organisation you work for or carry out research at.
Background :This is usually the shortest section of an abstract. It should describe what is already known about the subject of your presentation, and what needs further exploration.
Approach (sometimes referred to as Methods): This section of an abstract provides information about how you went about your research, why you chose a particular approach, what the approach entailed. You can also mention any limitations associated with the approach you took to the topic.
Results/Findings: This is usually the longest section of an abstract. It provides an overview of what you found out from your project, what is significant about your findings, and how they might be used moving forward.
Conclusion: A conclusion can be the place where you (re)state your take home message.

Tips:

Stick to the word limit
Be concise
Use plain English where possible
Look at examples of abstracts. There are lots of good online sources

Please see below the abstract submission form questions:

• First name:
• Last name:
• Phone number:
• Email:
• Postcode:
• Pronouns:
• Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?(Please note: we ask this question to assist us in program planning and elevating the voices of a diversity of communities and intersectionalities.)
• How do you describe your sexual orientation? (Please note: we ask this question to assist us in program planning and elevating the voices of a diversity of communities and intersectionalities.)
• How do you describe your gender identity?(Please note: we ask this question to assist us in program planning and elevating the voices of a diversity of communities and intersectionalities.)
• Were you born with a variation of sex characteristics (sometimes called ‘intersex’ or ‘DSD’)? (Please note: we ask this question to assist us in program planning and elevating the voices of a diversity of communities and intersectionalities.)
• Short bio (200 word max) Please provide a short bio about yourself.
• Are you submitting as a staff member of an organisation? If so, please include the name of the organisation.
• Presentation type:(Please note: there will be four 10 minute presentations per hour followed by 20 minutes of question time. If you are not sure which presentation type to choose, please select unsure. If you would like to speak with someone about what format would best suit your content, contact us on conference@thorneharbour.org )
• Would you be happy to present on a panel or round table discussion if selected to do so?
• Submission title:
• Submission description (350 word maximum):(Please provide an overview of your presentation, including aims, activities and outcomes. If you require assistance with writing your submission description, please contact conference@thorneharbour.org)
• Have you given this presentation/workshop before? If yes, where and when?
• Please add names of any co-presenters
• Please include any links to support your application:
• Will you be applying for a scholarship?(Scholarships can provide financial assistance and support to attend the conference. For more information contact conference@thorneharbour.org )
• Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements:

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