LGBTQI+ Health Australia

Abstract submissions

Health in Difference 26 brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders to advance LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing. We welcome abstracts across research, policy and practice - including community-led and lived-experience work.

Key dates

  • Abstracts open: January 2026
  • Abstracts close: Friday, 6 March 2026. Extended: Tuesday 17 March, 11:59 pm AEDT
  • Notifications: Monday, 13 April 2026
  • Presenter registration deadline: Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

Venue: National Convention Centre, Canberra
Conference dates: 10–11 June 2026.

Themes

Aligned to the National Action Plan 2025–2035:

  • Leadership and cultural change in health systems
  • Prevention, connection and health literacy
  • Accessible, safe and responsive care
  • A capable and inclusive workforce
  • Research, data and evidence for change.

Who should submit

We encourage submissions from LGBTIQ+ people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presenters; people with disability; culturally and linguistically diverse presenters; community-controlled organisations; clinicians; researchers; policymakers; and lived-experience experts.

Presentation types

  • Oral (standard): 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A (20 mins total)
  • Oral (short): 7 mins, Q&A at session end
  • Rapid fire: 3 mins; Q&A at session end
  • Poster: designated discussion times
  • Workshop: 60 mins, interactive skills/reflective
  • Creative/non-traditional: up to 20 mins (advise technical needs).

Abstract format and word limit

  • Choose one: Research (Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion) or Policy/Practice (Problem, Approach, Outcomes, Lessons)
  • Word limit: 300 words (excludes title/authors); plain text only
  • Additional 300 words permitted to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance, data sovereignty and cultural protocols (where applicable).

Review criteria

Abstracts are peer reviewed for: relevance to themes; clarity of purpose; evidence/innovation; contribution to equity and inclusion; and potential to engage attendees.

Conditions

  • Original work; submitter is the primary contact and must register if accepted
  • Up to three abstracts per presenting author
  • Include a conflict of interest disclosure in your presentation (or state “I have nothing to disclose”).

Accessibility

Tell us any access needs (e.g. Auslan, captioning, accessible formats) when submitting.

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