Present at the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference
IWC23 provides the space to collectively bring our voices and experience together to share the wisdom, ideas and the learnings which are going to help in progressing the emotional and social wellbeing of all First Nations Australian, Māori and Pasifika people.
Our Voices | Our Solutions | Our Decisions | Our Time
Why Present at IWC?
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Inspire your community with your ideas, insights, stories and case studies. |
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Share access to support services designed specifically for First Nations Australian, Māori and Pasifika people. |
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Present research and findings which could help craft future policy and program creation. |
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Your attendance as a presenter guarantees a personalised certificate to use towards CPD points. |
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As a presenter you will receive the biggest discount to attend the conference, as well as gaining a special discount which you can share with your colleagues, friends and followers. |
If you’re looking to gain experience a presenter and build your profile within the Indigenous Wellbeing community, this conference presents an excellent opportunity to do so. We encourage both solo presenter and co-presenters, especially if you are presenting any research and findings.
Applications are now closed.
In 2023, our conference theme:
Our Voices | Our Solutions | Our Decisions | Our Time
will explore into the topics:
- Isolation and disengagement with community
- The impact of racism on Indigenous Health and Well-being
- Celebrating a wider sense of identity—including a collective view of being connected to kin, culture and community
- Economic and social disadvantages including unemployment, housing, homelessness and financial stress - Inequality
- Supporting Indigenous rangers to manage land and sea country
- Strengthening communities to develop and sustain economic independence in their regions
- Passing on of cultural values, beliefs, protocols and practices.
- Traditional Healing methods/Rongoā Māori and mobilising community natural helpers
- Power of Indigenous ways of respect, relationships, caring, view of life, living and passing
- Improving the health outcomes and access for Indigenous Communities
- Where are the government support systems succeeding and failing? ie: Indigenous Business Sector Strategy (IBSS) Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)
- Philanthropic Services and alternative funding sources
- Shaping assessment, diagnosis, care and management under culturally valid understandings, including the connection of physical health, mental health, spiritual needs and social and emotional wellbeing
- Developing a culturally, trauma sensitive and clinically competent workforce and skill set
- Strengthening and honouring our Uncle’s and Aunties voices and community standings
- Hearing the voices of tomorrow’s Elders to Close the Gap: what it means to be safe, resilient and thriving in our country
- Showcasing the ongoing knowledge and wisdom of the world’s longest living continuous culture.
- New & Innovative approaches to ensure a prosperous and empowered future for Indigenous
- Early childhood and school based preventive programs and interventions
- Healing from trauma, discrimination, racism and stigma, grief, loss and stolen children
Applications are now closed.
Be a part of the conversation.
If you have insights, ideas, research, results or future plans to share - please apply to present now.
The conference committee is looking for presenters (and co-presenters) who are ready to passionately share:
- Research findings, data and information which could inspire changes in service delivery and help create a sustainable future for the social and emotional wellbeing of all First Nations Australian, Māori and Pasifika people.
- Case studies which inspire innovations across digital solutions, service delivery models and community connections within our Indigenous communities.
- Best-practice applications to create immediate improvement for Indigenous wellbeing services and platforms.
- Successful Indigenous wellness initiatives and projects which deliver long term success.
- Culturally responsive solutions for Indigenous, First Nations people communities from around the world.
Presenters are encouraged to share their powerful experiences that address the conference topics with originality and flare. Co-presenters are welcome to apply.
Want to submit a winning presentation?
We've compiled a list of the best tips to make your presentation shine.
Presentation Styles
Take the stage and present to the audience in a 15 or 25 minute speaking session with 5 minutes for questions.
Keep the attention of attendees via engaging, hands-on learning experience in a 90 minute masterclass.
Panel presentations bring together views from a group of presenters into a discussion of innovative ideas, current topics, and relevant issues. Each panel session will run for 60 minutes and will consist of at least 3 panel members.
Visually showcase your research or services via a printed poster, displayed in the conference exhibition area for the duration of the conference. A dedicated 10 minute poster session is included in the conference program.
Important Dates
| Abstracts close | Friday 19th May 2023 |
| Notification to authors | Friday 9 June 2023 |
| Acceptances and registrations due | Friday 16 June 2023 |
| Program available | Thursday 22 June 2023 |
| Scholarships close | Friday 15 September 2023 |
| Early bird close | Friday 22 September 2023 |
| Conference dates | Monday 30 - Tuesday 31 October 2023 |