Call for Abstracts
The CATSINaM National Conference 2026 will accept oral-only abstracts. Submissions should demonstrate how practice, research, education, or policy initiatives contribute to culturally safe care, professional growth, and community wellbeing, while addressing the theme of the 2026 Conference:
The Power We Carry, Protecting and Growing Our Young Ones
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Presenters may choose to present in one of the following topics below. You can view the Abstract Guidelines here.
| Topic | Description | Key Question for Presenters | Reflective Prompt: |
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| Building Strong Mental Health and Well-being | Strengthening the mental health, resilience, and social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their carers through culturally safe, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches. | What elements make programs effective in strengthening mental health, resilience, and social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and carers — and how can their impact be measured and sustained? | Consider including examples of culturally grounded frameworks, partnerships, or evaluation outcomes. |
| It Takes a Team: Insights from Nurses and Midwives in Multi-Disciplinary Care Teams | Exploring lessons from nurses working in multi-disciplinary care teams providing care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, including those with disabilities and in out-of-home care. | What have nurses and midwives learned about providing culturally safe, coordinated care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in multi-disciplinary teams — and how have these partnerships improved outcomes? | Consider sharing examples of collaboration, challenges, and culturally safe practice within team settings. |
| Breaking the Cycle: Supporting Families Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence | Exploring the role of nurses and midwives in recognising, responding to, and preventing domestic and family violence affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, and families — through culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-led approaches. | How can nurses and midwives provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support for individuals and families experiencing domestic and family violence, and what approaches are helping to prevent and heal the impacts of violence? | Consider sharing examples of early intervention, community partnerships, or culturally grounded models of care that address safety, healing, and empowerment. |
| Finding Your Way: Growing Identity and Practice Together for Early Career Nurses and Midwives | Sharing stories and insights about navigating your journey as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early career nurse or midwife — finding a mentor and connecting with cultural identity in professional practice. | How can early career Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives strengthen their cultural identity, build mentoring relationships, and find belonging in professional practice? | You may wish to reflect on personal experiences, lessons learned, or strategies that support early career development and cultural connection. |
| Listening to What Works: What Makes Maternity Programs Work for First Nations Mothers | Exploring innovative, culturally safe models of maternity care and service delivery that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, babies, and families. | What design features, partnerships, or approaches have made maternity care programs successful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, babies, and families — and what can others learn from them? | Include examples from practice, research, or community-led initiatives that demonstrate successful outcomes. |
| Walking Together: Strengthening Cultural Safety in the Workforce | Exploring how nurses and midwives can contribute to the growth of a culturally safe, confident, and responsive healthcare workforce. | How can Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives and their allies collaborate to grow a culturally safe, confident, and responsive healthcare workforce? | Consider highlighting strategies for cultural safety education, allyship, or leadership development in the healthcare sector. |
| 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 chosen your topic and prepared your abstract according to the guidelines, you may submit it using 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 (ACST).
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Key DatesConference Dates: 17 - 19 Nov 2026 Early Bird Opens: 25 February 2026 Abstract Opens: 25 February 2026 Abstract Closes: 29 April 2026 |
Contact UsAgentur 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 |