2011 Call for abstracts

We want speakers for 2011 Better Practice

This is your opportunity to contribute to improving practice across the industry and be part of an event that has given more than 9,000 attendees the ideas and encouragement to raise the bar in their own homes is now here. Our evaluation results tell us that what delegates most like about Better Practice conferences is hearing about examples of how others have achieved better practice.

This is your opportunity to promote your program and promote your home.

Better Practice events to be held in Adelaide, Launceston, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Submissions are welcomed from all who feel they have a better practice example that will enhance the lives of older Australians living in residential aged care.

Key dates
Presentation topics
Concurrent topic explanations – What we want from these sessions…
What are the benefits of presenting?
What are the selection criteria for 2011 Better practice submissions?
How do I write a submission?
Guidelines for abstract submission
How do I make a submission?
Contact details

Call for abstract dates

Submissions open - 22 November 2010.
Submissions close - 14 January 2011.
Successful speakers notified for Launceston and Adelaide conferences - 30 January 2011.
Successful speakers notified for remaining conferences - from March 2011.

2011 Conference presentations due

Launceston            1 April
Adelaide                15 July
Sydney                  12 August
Brisbane                2 September
Melbourne             7 October
Perth                     28 October

Brochure available online

Launceston            February 2011
Adelaide                May 2011
Sydney                  June 2011
Brisbane                July 2011
Melbourne              August 2011
Perth                     September 2011

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Presentation topics

Papers are invited on any of the topics listed below. To be considered for inclusion, the submission must address the selection criteria in relation to any of the specific topics below.

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Concurrent topic descriptions – What we want from these sessions…

Click here to view a full list of the topic descriptions. The headings are broad to provide a wide scope for better practice in each area and the topic descriptions under each heading are only examples of how these topics could be addressed.

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What are the benefits of presenting?

Free registration for invited speakers, including subsidised travel and accommodation (conditions apply)
Improve life for other residents across the industry
Professional development opportunity
Promote your organisation and its achievements
Networking opportunities and establish mutually beneficial relationships
Raise awareness and contribute to better practice within the industry

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What are the selection criteria for 2011 Better Practice submissions?

To be considered for inclusion, submissions must address the selection criteria:

Demonstrates person-centred care
Innovative and creative
Outcomes are substantiated with evidence of results
Applicable to a variety of aged care settings
Outlines key steps to implementation including key success factors and overcoming challenges
Engages the audience

Submissions are simple to complete by answering key questions. The aim of the conference is for delegates to hear presentations from practitioners and be able to adopt or adapt the concept to their own organisation. Therefore papers promoting the purchase of commercial products or services are unlikely to be considered.

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