Workshops submission guidelines

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Continence Health Australia is accepting Workshop submissions for the 34th National Conference on Incontinence 2026 to be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park in Victoria on 13-16 May 2026. 

The National Conference on Incontinence poses a wonderful professional development, networking and learning opportunity for health professionals across Australia and overseas working in bladder, bowel and pelvic health.

We invite you to be part of this conference by applying to present.

Guidelines and submission instructions

Please read the following instructions on how to prepare and submit your workshop for the 34th National Conference on Incontinence. 

Submissions will be returned if the guidelines are not adhered to. Accepted workshops will be published exactly as they are submitted. 

PLEASE NOTE:

* Workshops submitted in hard copy will not be accepted. Only workshops submitted via the online portal will be accepted and reviewed.

*All workshops must be prepared in English.

*Applications for multiple workshop proposals will be accepted. However, speakers and workshop chairs can only participate in a maximum of two workshops.

*Workshop applications will be evaluated with this year’s conference theme.

All accepted workshops will be:

  • published exactly as they are submitted
  • appear in the Conference app 
  • made available to the conference delegates

Please remember to proofread the workshop submission before pressing submit. 


Key Dates

Call for Abstracts and Workshops Open17 Sept 205
Registrations Open 22 Oct 2025
Workshop Submissions Close12 Nov 2025
Notification to Workshop Presenters Week beginning 24 Nov 2025
Abstract Submissions Close 29 Jan 2026
Preliminary Program Released  4 Feb 2026
Notification to Abstract Authors 25 Feb 2026
NCOI 2026 13-16 May 2026


Workshops 

  • Workshops are scheduled for Wednesday 13 May at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, unless offsite facilities are approved and available
  • Workshop duration:
    • ½ day – 8.30am to 12.00pm or 12.30pm to 4.00pm with 20minute coffee break
    • Full day – 8.30am to 4.00pm (includes 2 x 20minute coffee breaks and 30minute lunch break)
  • The confirmed time of accepted workshops will be announced in the Conference Program once made available.
  • Workshops are scientific activities proposed and delivered by members and non-members.
  • The workshop format options may include Seminars, Debates, Discussion groups, Forums.



Submitting your Workshop 

  • There are no restrictions on the number of submissions you may submit or the number of submissions you may present
  • The deadline for electronic submissions for abstracts is 12 November 2025 at 11:59pm, AEST.
The online portal offers a text-based submission form where you will be required to enter the information regarding your abstract, such as title, presenters, biography, etc.

Workshop Abstracts

  • Enter the workshop abstract text, by either copy/pasting from your word file or typing in the information. See below for workshop abstract writing tips.
  • In submitting this application, the workshop chair is agreeing to coordinate this workshop and understands and agrees to the following:
  • Applicants must:
    • Specify the format and topic of workshop.
    • Include the workshop chair's related experience and qualifications as well as relevant publications.
    • Provide the names of each speaker who will be presenting in the workshop program.
    • Outline the workshop program's aims and define its objectives, explaining how each will be met.
    • Describe the workshop program's educational value.
    • Explain the rationale for including the workshop in the national conference program.
    • Prepare an outline of the proposed workshop program.
    • Identify any requests for financial support for workshop speakers, as these cannot be made after the workshop has been approved.
    • Additionally, propose a budget for any expected costs. While workshop chairs and speakers will not receive an honorarium, individuals whose expertise lies outside member organisation disciplines - and who would not typically attend the annual conference or are not members of Continence Health Australia - may be eligible for reimbursement of workshop-related expenses (excluding airfares, accommodation, and conference registration). 
    • All expense requests must be included in the online application, with estimated costs and justification, and are subject to approval by the Scientific Committee.
    • Any special requirements (e.g. additional computers, and anything required for practical demonstrations), must be outlined in the application form. Requests not specifically detailed on the application may not be approved and therefore may reduce the overall educational quality of the workshop.
    • A workshop chair must specify if the workshop should have a limited number of attendees due to limited space, equipment, or cost.
    • Each workshop is allowed only ONE chairperson. It is the responsibility of the chair to invite and organise all speakers in the workshop. The availability of each speaker should be confirmed prior to inclusion on the application to minimise late changes.
    • It is the responsibility of the workshop chair to keep the speakers, and the Scientific Committee updated of any changes or updates to the workshop, once accepted.
    • Handouts (syllabus material) are encouraged for each workshop. It is the responsibility of the workshop chair to inform the speakers that syllabus material for each presentation must be prepared. The chair must collect all handouts and submit them to Continence Health Australia's National Office, prior to the conference, for printing.
    • It is important that the workshop chair does not underestimate the amount of time, and the responsibility required to develop and chair a workshop.





Workshop outcome notifications

  • You will be notified electronically of the outcome of your abstract on the 28 November 2025 
  • Only the corresponding presenter will be notified. It is the responsibility of the corresponding presenter to notify all co-presenters
  • If you do not receive your notification by Wednesday 3 December, you should contact conference@continence.org.au. 

Submitting more than one workshop

If you are submitting more than one workshop, complete the first submission then click on ‘Workshop submission’ at the top of the screen to submit a new workshop. Please follow the same steps as above to complete the submission.



Eligibility

Work submitted for presentation at this conference must not have been previously published or presented at another conference (for example International Continence Society). Please do not submit case reports as they are not permitted and will not be reviewed.

Language

All abstracts must be prepared in English.

Product Name Usage

  • For purposes of blind scoring, institutional names must be omitted whenever possible in the title and body of the workshop abstract.
  • Presenters are requested to avoid the use of commercially branded names.
  • If a specific device is only identifiable by its trade name, then this should appear in brackets after a generic description of the device.
  • Should it be necessary to use a trade name, then the trade names of all similar products or those within a class must be used.

Responsibilities of the Corresponding Presenter

The first presenter listed for each abstract serves as the corresponding presenter and as the primary contact for all correspondence regarding the abstract. The corresponding presenter is responsible for the following:

  • Ensuring that all presenters have read the abstract and agreed to be authors
  • Notifying all co-presenters of any additions, deletions and changes to the program, as may be communicated by the Continence Health Australia
  • Obtaining all the conflict-of-interest disclosures
  • Reviewing all presentation material prior to the commencement of the workshop to ensure all material meets the guidelines as outlined in this document.
  • The workshop chair must confirm if there is an intent for equipment to be used or promoted at the workshop. If yes, full details must be provided in the submission
  • The workshop chair must confirm if there is any agreement or intent to request equipment from an identified sponsor for the workshop. If yes, full details must be provided in the submission. Please note that Continence Health Australia remains the sole contact for all workshop sponsorship. 

Revisions

  • Carefully check the proof of your workshop submission. Make sure all special characters and formatting are displaying properly in your proof.
  • If you find errors, return to the appropriate page by clicking on the page name in the left-hand menu to make your corrections.
  • If your workshop submission contains errors, you may opt to withdraw the workshop.
  • If you have not completed all required sections and details, you will not be able to submit.
  • When all required information is entered, the "Conclude Submission" button will appear at the bottom of the "Confirmation" step.

Withdrawals

  • After the workshop submission closing date, workshop chairs may submit a request to have a workshop submission withdrawn with written notification sent to conference@continence.org.au.
  • This notification must include the title, presenters and affiliations (as submitted), name affiliation, phone, and email of the submitter.
  • All workshop presenting presenters (s) receive attendance to their workshop complimentary.
  • A minimum number of delegates is required for workshops to proceed. Once acceptances are received, you will be informed of the minimum attendance threshold.

Need help?

For technical assistance, regarding the workshop submission site, contact Continence Health Australia at +61 3 8692 8400 Monday through Friday, or by email conference@continence.org.au. 

For general abstract enquiries, email conference@continence.org.au.



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