Submissions for the Trauma Aware Schooling 2019 Conference are now open.

We are accepting submissions of both:

• Abstracts for Research Paper presentations (20-25 minutes presentation time)
• Summary of Workshop Proposal (50-55 minutes presentation time)

Conference Themes

• The impact of complex trauma
• Trauma aware classrooms
• Trauma aware schools
• Specific populations and trauma
• Interventions and initiatives
• Resilience

• Early Childhood Practices
• Schooling in Indigenous Communities
• Pre-service Teacher Education
• Alternative Education Options
• Other

Please use the applicable template for your preferred submission type.

Research Paper Presentations

Please click here for the abstract template, please be sure to upload your abstract as in a .doc or .docx format.

Workshop Proposals

Please click here for the workshop proposal template, please be sure to upload your abstract as in a .doc or .docx format.

When submitting, please ensure you have all of the necessary information:

• Co-Authors Names & Affiliations
• Abstract Theme
• Presenting Author’s biography
• Abstract in word format only

Submissions close 1 March 2019.

Abstract submission instructions:

• Authors should prepare abstracts in line with the conference themes, and with the review criteria in mind
• Abstract narrative must be clear and concise, and checked for correctness of spelling and grammar in advance of submission
• Each submission must nominate one author as the presenter both within the submission system and by underlining the presenter’s name within the abstract
• Abstracts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, following the appropriate Research Paper Template or Workshop Proposal Template
• Please rename the abstract submission file to the presenting author’s surname, prior to upload. E.g. ‘Smith.doc’.

If you have any questions regarding the conference submission process traumaconf@qut.edu.au or call 3138 9369

Presentation Guidelines

Accepted research presentations will be allocated 20 -25 minutes presentation time, including 5 minute question time.

Accepted workshops will be allocated 50-55 minutes presentation time, including 5 minute question time.

Please note: All accepted submissions must have at least one author registered to attend the conference.

Some workshops may be run twice to allow delegates to attend multiple workshops.