Conference Theme and Focus Areas

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In 2023, our conference theme is "Driving Positive Change: Harnessing Value through Community Collaboration and Coaching." As recognized by both the United Nations and HCANZA’s stated mission, health is not just the absence of disease, but a state of physical, emotional, and social well-being [1].

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It is essential to promote a proactive approach to health that empowers individuals and communities to take command for their well-being by adopting healthy lifestyle habits that can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall quality of life.

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Health and wellness coaching models support a patient/client-centred approach that considers the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of each individual, with the goal of extending "wellness wisdom" to improve practical implementation within communities, businesses, and other spheres of influence. At our 2023 conference, we will explore how coaches, businesses, and community leaders can inspire and empower individuals to achieve health self-actualization, leading to an improved quality of life.

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Abstract Submission Details

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We are calling for abstracts for a presentation that fits into one of the identified topics below. Your presentation will reflect the overarching conference theme 2023 Conference Driving Positive Change Harnessing the value of Community Collaboration and Coaching.

 

Please identify which of the following focus areas your submission relates to:
 

1. Bridging the Gap: Coaching for Positive Change in Business, Communities, and Beyond.
   Explore innovative technologies and strategies that can be used to promote healthy lifestyle habits and improve overall health.
    

2. Transforming Communities: The Power of Coaching and Collaboration:
   Explore how coaches and community leaders can work together to promote health and wellness in their communities, and how they can leverage their collective strengths to achieve common goals.
    

3. Coaching for a Better World: Lessons from the Front Lines of Positive Change.
   Focus on practical strategies and real-world challenges faced by coaches and individuals working to improve health and well-being. This topic could provide valuable insights and guidance for attendees looking to implement effective coaching strategies and address common challenges faced in the field.

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Abstracts are sought from a diverse range of people and perspectives, sections of society and business, areas of practice, research and policy. We are seeking contributions from a wide range of disciplines, skills, knowledge bases and experience.  We encourage your submissions across all subject areas.

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Important dates:

• Request for Abstracts Open - 20th March 2023

• Abstracts accepted from 25th March to 24th April 2023

• Program team selects and notifies first round invitations – 10th to 14th May 2023

• Full program brochure released 30th May 2023
   

Abstracts will be reviewed by the HCANZA Program Committee. The number of presentations is limited, so preference will be given to those that offer stimulating perspectives that promote discussion and debate, encourage achievement and suggest solutions and are of high quality. They will add value to one or more of the conference themes and focus areas.

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The program committee will consider the program in its entirety. There will be a limited number of presentations via zoom. This is an in-person conference and the magic happens in the room.

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Note: Presenters selected will be registered for the Conference by HCANZA.  Travel and accommodation costs will be incurred privately by presenters unless otherwise advised in writing.

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Requirements for abstracts:

1. Abstracts can only be accepted if submitted online via the abstract portal.

2. Abstract deadline is close of business 24th April 2023. Please submit as early as possible prior to the deadline (in case you experience technical problems).

3. Please identify and select the area of interest most relevant to your abstract and only submit your abstract once.

4. A selected number of abstracts will be accepted for presentation based on merit and relevance.

5. Abstracts must be no longer than 250 words:
   + Abstract title
   + Background and summary
   + jpeg. or png. photo and brief bio of presenter (additional to 250 words)

6. Identify your preferred presentation style: oral presentation, quick fire oral presentation, panel presentation or zoom.

7. Abstracts are sought from a diverse range of people and perspectives, sections of society and business, areas of practice, research and policy.

8. We are also seeking contributions from a wide range of disciplines, skills, knowledge bases and experience.

9. International speakers may prerecord their presentation but must be available via zoom for Q&A or panel discussions.

10. Abstracts will be reviewed by the HCANZA Conference 2023 Program Committee. Preference will be given to those that offer stimulating perspectives that promote discussion and debate, encourage achievement, suggest solutions and are of high quality. They will add value to one or more of the conference themes and areas of practice.

11. Presenters selected will be registered for the Conference by HCANZA.  Travel and accommodation costs will be incurred privately by presenters unless otherwise advised in writing.

12. You will be notified as to whether you will be invited to present, and in what format, between 10th and 14th May 2023.

13. After submission, emails concerning the abstract will be sent to the author of the abstract.

14. Please do not include references or diagrams. Please avoid abbreviations and citations in the abstract.

15. All funding sources should be acknowledged at the end of the abstract and included in the word count. Should this information be extensive you will be able to send it separately after the submission deadline if necessary. 

16. Abstracts will not be published on the HCANZA conference website.

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Please click the button below to access the Abstract Submission Portal.