All submissions must adhere to the AIDA 2026 Conference Abstract Submission Guidelines as outlined on the respective webpage, and must follow the Appropriate Language and Terminology Guide in order to be considered.  

This page goes into detail on the additional and specific guidelines and requirements relating to the following presentation types: 

• Interactive Workshop: held as a 1-hour or 2-hour format workshop on any day of the 3-day conference as part of the concurrent streams 
• Post-Conference Workshop: held as full or half day format after the conference dates, at the cost of the host 
• Experiences: member‑led sessions that can be anything from a facilitated yarn or storytelling session to a wellbeing activity, creative demonstration, or something entirely your own

We want to hear from our members, peak-bodies and organisations who are leading in their work, and anyone who is working to improve the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and health workforce - to challenge the future. We encourage workshops to be aimed at different career levels: medical students, junior doctors, registrars or medical specialists, and must indicate a target audience on submission.

Workshops can be submitted as:

• Educational/Discussion: Interactive guided discussions and working through theory-based activities in small to medium-sized groups.
• Clinical/Procedural Skills: Hands on activities where attendees will learn new skills.
• Wellness/Cultural Activity: Activities that allow participants to reconnect with mind, body and spirit through practices that promote relaxation, balance and overall wellbeing, or provide a cultural activity or experience for participants.  

There are a limited number of spaces available in the program for a variety of presentation types. Sessions will run concurrently across 3-4 streams.

Abstracts can be submitted for Workshop sessions in either a 1-hour or 2-hour format. 

Post-Conference Workshops may be negotiated and are still required to submit an abstract. Those submitting a Post-Conference Workshop abstract can elect a full or half day format. AIDA does NOT cover the venue, audio visual or catering costs associated with Post-Conference

Workshops. 

If you have any questions regarding your abstract or the Guidelines, please contact the AIDA Event Team via email at conference@aida.org.au.

Interactive Workshop Abstracts

Interactive Workshop Abstracts must not exceed a maximum of 500 words, must be submitted as either a 1-hour or 2-hour format, and should articulate clear learning objectives and how interactive elements are incorporated, and include: 

• Introduction 
• Learning Objectives (3-5)
• Method 
• Outcomes/Discussion
• Include a description of how your workshop will address three learning outcomes (at the end of the workshop participants will be able to…)
• Include a description of how your workshop will engage participants 

Inclusions:

• Workshops will be held on any day of the 3-day conference
• AIDA will cover venue and day catering costs for registered delegates attending these workshops.
• Room set up - tables, chairs, power outlets, lectern and microphone, projector and screen are included  
• Additional equipment for the workshops is to be sourced and coordinated by the workshop provider(s). Any costs incurred for this may need to be covered by the workshop provider(s). 

Additional Information: 

• Target Audience (e.g. medical students, junior doctors, registrars/fellows etc.)
• Preferred date
• CPD requirements (N/A for student presentations)
• Permission to photograph
• AV requirements (AIDA will provide a laptop, projector, screen, lectern and mic. Please indicate any additional AV requirements. Please note that charges may apply for additional requirements).
• Room configuration preference: (e.g. 10 workstation trestle tables with 2 chairs and power at each table, theatre style, cleared room etc.).
• Delivery method: educational/discussion, clinical/procedural skills, or wellness activity.
• Maximum participants (There may be room size restrictions and CPD guidelines) 

Post-Conference Workshop Abstracts

AIDA encourages specialist colleges to consider a Post-Conference Workshop that offers a unique clinical skills experience to AIDA members, working toward their specialist training.

Post-Conference Workshop Abstracts must not exceed a maximum of 500 words, must be submitted as either a full of half day format, and should articulate clear learning objectives and how interactive elements are incorporated, and include: 

• Introduction 
• Learning Objectives (3-5)
• Method 
• Outcomes/Discussion
• Include a description of how your workshop will address three learning outcomes (at the end of the workshop participants will be able to…)
• Include a description of how your workshop will engage participants 

Inclusions: 

• Workshops will be held from Sunday 6^th of September
• AIDA will NOT cover venue, AV, day catering costs for registered delegates attending these workshops, or any other charges incurred by these workshops.
• Room set up - tables, chairs, power outlets, lectern and microphone, projector and screen are at the cost of the workshop host.
• All equipment for post-conference workshops must be sourced and coordinated by the workshop provider(s). Any costs incurred for this must be covered by the workshop provider(s). 

Additional Information: 

• Target Audience (e.g. medical students, junior doctors, registrars/fellows etc.)
• Preferred date
• CPD requirements (N/A for student presentations)
• AV requirements (AIDA will provide a laptop, projector, screen, lectern and mic. Please indicate any additional AV requirements. Please note that charges may apply for additional requirements).
• Room configuration preference: (e.g. 10 workstation trestle tables with 2 chairs and power at each table, theatre style, cleared room etc.) 
• Delivery method: educational/discussion, clinical/procedural skills, or wellness/cultural activity.
• Maximum participants (There may be room size restrictions and CPD guidelines) 
• AIDA will assist in registrations but cannot guarantee that minimum attendance numbers will be met. Please outline the minimum numbers of attendance to allow this workshop to go ahead.

Please note that submitted Post-Conference Workshops will be reviewed as they are received and may receive an outcome prior to the outlined notification of abstract outcomes date. 

Experience Abstracts

Experience submissions are open to all current members and will be considered for inclusion on any day of the 3-day program. Experiences can take many forms - from a facilitated yarn or storytelling session to a wellbeing activity, creative demonstration, or something entirely your own. If you have an idea you’d love to share, we welcome your submission.

While workshop abstracts require a structured format, Experience submissions are intentionally more flexible. You don’t need to provide learning objectives or a detailed methodology. Instead, use your 500‑word limit to simply describe:

• What your experience is
• What you’d like to share or explore
• How you imagine participants will engage
• Any practical considerations (time, space, materials, if relevant)

These submissions can be informal, creative, reflective, or interactive - whatever best suits your idea.

We’re looking for a clear sense of the experience you want to offer, not a formal workshop plan.