CATSINaM2026

Call for Abstracts

The CATSINaM National Conference 2026 will accept oral-only abstracts, with presenters invited to submit to one of two streams:

The Nursery Stream, hosted by CASTSINaM
The Midwifery Stream, hosted by the Australian College of Midwives (ACM).

Each of the streams have key themes and guides for you to follow with your submission. You can find these below.

You will also be able reference these guides inside each streams presentation portal.

Nursery Stream Abstract Guidelines

Please click the link to view the Nursery Stream Abstract Stream Guidelines.

Midwifery Stream Abstract Guidelines

Topic Description
Culturally safe models of maternity care Examining culturally safe models of maternity care that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, babies, and families, including Birthing on Country.
Midwifery students and education Education and training focusing on foundational learning experiences for midwifery students, including clinical practicums, mentorship, and culturally safe education.
Transition to practice Supporting student midwives transitioning into the workforce, with a focus on strategies for successful integration, building confidence and competence, and navigating workplace culture.
Career development and advancement Professional development opportunities, leadership, specialisation, and pathways for midwives seeking to advance within the profession.

Once you have prepared your abstract according to the abstract guidelines, you can submit your abstract through the button below.

The successful submission of your abstract will be confirmed via email. Please ensure that your email settings allow messages from catsinam2026@agentur.com.au. If you do not receive this email, your submission was NOT submitted.

Submissions close Wednesday, 29th April 2026, midnight (ASCT).

Key Dates

Conference Dates: 17 - 19 Nov 2026

Early Bird Opens: 18 February 2026

Abstract Opens: 18 February 2026

Abstract Closes: 1 May 2026

Contact Us

Agentur Pty Ltd (ABN 57 151 252 989)

15 Cavenagh Street, Darwin NT 0800, Australia

GPO Box 1767, Darwin NT 0801, Australia

Email: catsinam2026@agentur.com.au

Topic	Description
Culturally safe models of maternity care	Examining culturally safe models of maternity care that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, babies, and families, including Birthing on Country.
Midwifery students and education	Education and training focusing on foundational learning experiences for midwifery students, including clinical practicums, mentorship, and culturally safe education.
Transition to practice	Supporting student midwives transitioning into the workforce, with a focus on strategies for successful integration, building confidence and competence, and navigating workplace culture.
Career development and advancement	Professional development opportunities, leadership, specialisation, and pathways for midwives seeking to advance within the profession.