Early Bird Closed.

Key dates

Abstract submission closes
8 February 2012 ical appointment
Notification of acceptances
5 April 2012 ical appointment
Conference News
October 2011 Abstract Submission Now Open
Call for Papers
July 2011 Conference website launched
 

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Call for Papers

Key Dates

Online submission OPEN
Online abstract submission closes 8 February 2012
Notification of acceptance to authors 5 April 2012

Invitation to Submit an Abstract

The Australian Institute of Family Studies invites contributions to the 12th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference to be held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia on 25 – 27 July 2012.

Using the online abstract submission form you will be asked to enter some contact information. Before doing so, please ensure that you read the Abstract Submission Guidelines and Instructions.

Submit an Abstract –   Call for Papers now closed.

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Keynotes

Among many other fine speakers and expert panel discussants, three internationally renowed specialists in their fields will provide keynote addresses:

  • Professor Willem Adema, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  • Professor Lauren Lein, University of Michigan
  • Professor Patrick Parkinson, University of Sydney

Abstract Submission Requirements

By submitting an abstract, you agree to the following:

  • Your abstract MUST be no more the 250 words and MUST be one (1) paragraph
  • Your abstracts must be print ready, please read it carefully.
  • The acceptance of an abstract does not imply provision of travel, accommodation or registration for the AIFS Conference, nor any other costs associated with preparation or presentation of the abstract, or any costs associated with attendance at the AIFS Conference.
  • You confirm that at least one author will register to attend and present the paper at the AIFS Conference.
  • All authors who are presenting at the AIFS Conference must register and pay to attend.
  • You give us permission to publish your abstract submission and/or PowerPoint presentation on the AIFS Conference website, on CD Rom, in hardcopy and online if it is accepted for presentation.
  • You confirm that the submission has been approved by all authors.

Presentation Formats

Submission will be accepted for the following presentation types:

Oral Submission

Submissions are invited for papers reporting original research findings, papers reporting work-in-progress, methodological papers, policy analysis, case presentations, professional practice issues or evaluations of family service programs. Papers will be grouped into themes and presented in concurrent sessions. Twenty minutes, plus ten minutes for discussion, will be allocated for each individual paper. Three papers will be presented in the course of each one-and-a-half-hour session.

Symposia

Symposia submissions should propose a set of closely related papers on a particular topic, the content of each paper, and the names of a convenor and a discussant. Each symposium, of one-and-a-half-hours duration, will usually consist of 3 - 4 papers followed by a discussant responsible for drawing together themes, coordinating discussion and directing questions from the floor to particular speakers.

Submitting a Symposia

A convenor must initially submit an overview of the symposium on line via the link provided above. Once the overview has been submitted the convenor then invites presenters to submit abstracts under the symposium name.

Poster Presentations

Posters provide a visual display of new techniques, programs, research or professional innovations.

Key Words

Using the online abstract submission form you will be able to select up to three of the following keywords that best fits your submission. These keywords will be used by the Scientific Program Committee to place abstracts in sessions and assign them to the reviewers.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  • Adolescents and youth
  • Ageing
  • Child Protection
  • Community development
  • Cultural Diversity (including CALD families and refugees)
  • Demography
  • Disability
  • Early years
  • Education
  • Evaluation/Methodology
  • Family law
  • Family Violence
  • Health
  • Labour Force Participation
  • Natural disasters
  • Out of home care
  • Parenting
  • Policy to practice
  • Post separation and parenting
  • Poverty
  • Prevention
  • Risk taking behaviors
  • Rural and remote issues
  • Service Provision/practice
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Inclusion
  • Social Policy
  • Trauma/Recovery
  • Work/Life balance

Abstract Submission Guidelines & Instructions

Please read the instructions below on how to use the Oxford Abstracts Submission System to submit, edit or withdraw an abstract for the AIFS Conference 2012.

All abstracts must be submitted in electronic format. The length must be one paragraph no more than 250 words and the abstracts must be submitted by 8th February 2012.

Download: Abstract Submission Guidelines & Instructions

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships may be offered to Indigenous researchers or practitioners who are in circumstances that do not readily permit participation in the AIFS Conference. These scholarships are to assist with travel and conference fees.

As part of your submission process, please ensure you complete the following when submitting your abstract:

  • A statement (maximum 80 words) outlining the benefits to you in attending and presenting your paper at the AIFS Conference.
  • Please explain why, in the absence of this assistance, you might not be able to attend the AIFS Conference.
  • The name and contact details (eg phone number, email address) of two referees who can be contacted to discuss your application for scholarship funding.