Abstracts

Abstract submissions have now closed.

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for APASC25.

The APA received an impressive volume of high-quality submissions, showcasing the depth and diversity of thought across our community.

We’re excited to announce that the full collection of accepted abstracts is now available.

Dive in to discover the full speaker line-up and explore the ideas shaping this year’s program.

APASC25 ABSTRACT BOOK

Presentation types

Free paper	15-minute oral presentation (10 minutes with – three to five minutes for questions and change over).
How to session	30-minute session offering practical advice and guidance through lecture-style presentations, supported by visual aids, to demonstrate skills or techniques.
Rapid 5 x 5	Five-minute oral presentation complemented by a maximum of five corresponding slides presented in a concurrent session.
Symposium	Contains three individual papers, linked thematically around a topic of research.
E-poster	Electronic posters will be accepted in PowerPoint (PPT or PPS) format or PDF. Electronic posters are limited to a total of five landscape slides or pages (including title slide) to be read on a computer monitor.

Conference streams and sub themes

The conference program includes national groups streams and a physiotherapy general stream. Abstracts are invited on topics relevant to any APA National Group or the conference theme, ‘Lead the physiotherapy evolution,’ without requiring specific group allocation.

The below sub-themes, identified by the Scientific Program Committee, will help group and schedule successful submissions, which you can select during submission.

Behaviour change

Complex and chronic conditions

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Physical activity

Rural and regional health

Technology and clinical innovation

Submission instructions

Step 1

Download and read the Abstract Submission Guidelines.

Step 2

Prepare your submission accordingly. View past abstract examples (PDF).

Step 3

Access the online portal and create an account. Group-specific mentors are available via the portal to help assist with your abstract submission.

Step 4

Select the abstract submissions tab and follow instructions.

Step 5

Submit your abstract and look out for your confirmation email. Please check your junk mail if not received.

Step 6

Authors will be notified in late May 2025 of submission outcomes.

Key dates

15 December Abstract submissions open	1 March Early bird registrations open	1 April Abstract submissions close
Early July Program available	14 July Presenter registrations close	11 August Early bird registrations close
23 - 25 October APASC25 - Adelaide Convention Centre

Conference location

Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide
South Australia 5000
P: +61 8 8212 4099
W: adelaidecc.com.au

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