Australasian Rehabilitation Symposium 2026

Submit an abstract

Abstract submissions for Australasian Rehabilitation Symposium 2026: Rehabilitation - Everybody’s Business will be open 4 May - 14 June 2026.

Important information

Key dates

  • Abstract submissions open: Monday, 4 May 2026
  • Abstract submission close: Sunday, 14 June, 2026
  • Authors will be notified of the outcome of the abstract submission the week of 27 July 2026.   

Presentation formats 

Abstract submissions will be reviewed and allocated to 3-minute rapid presentations or 10-minute longer presentations. Both presentation types will have additional time for questions.  

Themes

Abstracts are invited for the following symposium sub-themes: 

  • Demonstrating the value of rehabilitation: models of care, innovation in service delivery, and pathways
  • Using data to improve outcomes: benchmarking, quality, and performance insights
  • Translating evidence into practice: implementation, innovation, and real-world impact
  • Person-centred rehabilitation: goal setting, engagement, and lived experience
  • Equity and access in rehabilitation services 

Abstract guidelines  

Abstracts are limited to 300 words and should be structured using the following subheadings: 

  • Background
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Implications for clinical practice (2-3 bullet points) 

The abstract should be submitted by the presenting author with any co-authors also listed.  

Download Abstract Template (docx)

Terms and conditions of submission 

By submitting an abstract, you agree to the following: 

  • Submissions are accepted on the basis that all presenting authors must register and pay the appropriate Symposium fee by the close of early bird registration.
  • All presenting authors agree to attend online and present at the Symposium.
  • If your abstract submission is accepted, you give the AROC permission to publish your abstract and presentation title on the Symposium website and in the Symposium Program.
  • You confirm that the abstract submission has been approved by all authors.
  • The number of abstract submissions is not limited. 

Please note: AROC is not responsible for abstract submissions that are not successfully received through the submission website.

How to submit

Submission are via an online form. Submissions open Monday, 4 May 2026.