ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOVEMBER 1 2026
The portal to submit abstracts for the 2027 SNAICC National Conference will be open shortly.
SNAICC warmly welcomes submissions from communities, organisations and individuals to present a breakout session at SNAICC’27.
The 2027 National Conference will take place on Kaurna country at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 14 September – 16 September 2027.
KEY INFORMATION & GUIDELINES
Closing date for submitting abstracts: 5pm (AEST) Friday February 19 027.
- Organisations and individuals are welcome to submit more than one abstract.
- All breakout sessions will be 60min long (please allow 15min for questions and discussion).
- Room capacities at the venue vary.
- SNAICC reserves the right to allocate the room considered the most appropriate to each presentation.
- Selection is highly competitive. SNAICC receives more submissions than there are breakout sessions in the program.
SNAICC’27 will have three main themes:
- Early Learning and Development.
- Child Protection.
- Children and Families.
Abstracts will be assessed based on the following five criteria:
- How well does the submission align with SNAICC’s strategic priorities?
- Download the SNAICC Strategic Plan 2025-2028.
- How strongly does the presentation reflect the voices of young people?
- How clear are the abstract’s main themes, topic and ideas?
- Does the abstract present new research, practices or progressive ideas?
- How will the session use Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of sharing knowledge?
Additional Information
SNAICC will provide all AV required for your presentation.
Presenters are responsible for covering all costs associated with attending and presenting at the conference, including:
- SNAICC’27 registration fees.
- Flights and transport.
- Accommodation.
- Printed handouts at the session (if applicable).
Travel Subsidies for SNAICC’27
Full information on how to apply for a travel subsidy will be available on the SNAICC’27 website in early April 2027.
SNAICC and Agentur acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, waters, culture and communities.
We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.