Call for Presentations

Online Portal. Click here to access your record where you can:

• View your submission(s)
• Replace/Edit an accepted abstract
• Register for the conference

 

Your proposal to deliver, host or facilitate presentations, workshops, yarning circles, poster presentations, interest group learning circles, panel discussions  or any other innovative delivery methods can be submitted on this site.

All proposals should be linked to one of the three themes Celebrate: Challenge: Connect, and will meet the following criteria:

• The child’s voice within the FDC environment will be evident
• Principles and practices of the National Quality Framework will be clearly visible
• The ability of the presenter to deliver to a range of participants who have a broad spectrum of understanding of the Framework will be evident
• All presentations will be delivered using a strength-based focus
• Presentations will be based on a concrete understanding of current early childhood thinking and linked to transforming practice
• Presentations will aim to build our current community understanding of practice and/or research

For assistance in preparing your abstract submission please contact Kym Groth conference@fdcqld.org

 

Presentation Formats

Practitioner Showcase (40 or 90 minutes)

The Practitioner Showcase is an opportunity for those doing the work at a grass roots level to share the expertise and knowledge they have gained in practice with peers. Educators/Carers and Coordination Unit staff who currently work within a Family Day Care service are invited to present information that represents the work that is happening within a FDC from a practice based perspective. Your presentation/workshop may demonstrate for example; innovative practice in response to finding a solution to better provide outcomes for children, financial viability, building of relationships etc… The presentation may be presented by a team of people or a group of people who have different perspectives on a similar topic i.e.: responding to the National Quality Framework. Interested presenters are encouraged to consider different methods of presentation i.e.: an interview, props to display an environment that peers could participate in, demonstrate or model a practice.

Workshops (40 or 90 minutes)

Workshops are sessions that allow interaction between delegates in smaller groups. Workshops will be allocated 40-minutes or 90-minutes and are not meant to be an extended lecture. Workshops are preferred that emphasise practical solutions and teach valuable skills and provide a setting that fosters informal discussion and active engagement among attendees. In particular we are looking for workshops that encourage discussions on the conference themes and how they are applied in the real world.

Learning Circles (90 minutes)

Learning circles will be of 90 minutes duration. The facilitator will be familiar with the Learning Circles concept and be able to provide a set of focused questions for the circle to explore in the abstract proposal.

Yarning Circles (90 minutes)
Yarning Circles will be of 90 minutes duration. In keeping with the tradition of the Yarning Circle as place for exchange, listening and sharing with discussion. Abstract proposals should be put forward by people of Indigenous heritage.

Posters Displays

Posters Displays are an opportunity for you to share innovative ideas or important information with other delegates without having to present in a formal session. Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference in the catering and exhibition area allowing delegates to browse during the catering breaks. Each poster will be allocated a 1-metre wide x 2 meters high display board that is covered in material suitable for Velcro hooks. You have the freedom to create your display as a single printed sheet or as a series of smaller prints. Your poster can mix text giving key information and graphics such as photos. We will ask presenters to stand by their poster during a specified “Poster Session” so other delegates can talk to you about your presentation.

IMPORTANT: Whilst you will be asked to indicate your preferred presentation format the Conference Committee may request an alternative format be considered.

 

Abstract Submission Proceedure

Call for Presentations
Abstract Template

Prepare your abstract

Prepare your abstract as a Microsoft Word document using Times New Roman font, 11 point, using the abstract template above. Your presentation summary must include:

• Presentation title
• Name, organisation, suburb, state and email address (optional) for each presenter
• A short biography (50-80 words) for each presenter
• A description of the presentation (500 words) including;
  • A brief description of the topic. The presentation should focus on special issues or themes rather than broad, general topics. Be sure to mention why the topic is of interest to delegates
  • A brief description of the proposed format. Formats should maximize opportunities for discussion and interaction, and should seek to involve all workshop participants. Innovative approaches to fostering interaction are encouraged
  • A paragraph which describes what you plan to do in your session, what topics you will cover. Basically what it is about and very important, who it is for - who is your audience. For example, you would want to tell whether a workshop is for carers, or academics and policy makers.

Register your presentation

Access the Online Presenters Portal to enter your demographic and presentation details. You can enter multiple presentations.

Upload your abstract

At the end of the registration process you will be asked to upload your Microsoft Word document.

 

Audiovisual Equipment

Each lecture room will be equipped for the presentation of Power Point slides and include a data projector, computer (with external speakers), lectern and microphone. Multimedia clips should be embedded in your slides. Whiteboards or flip charts will be provided for workshop presentations on request. Other audiovisual aids, such as Overhead Projectors, are not available.

Presenters will take their Power Point slides and associated media files to the conference on a memory stick, where an audiovisual technician will load your presentation. All slides will be run from a central presentation computer. However, if you have a complex presentation, which includes multiple media files, we suggest you bring your own laptop as a backup in case of difficulties loading your presentation.