APSAD 2025

FAQs

Abstracts

When will I find out about my abstract submission?

Email notifications advising the outcome of abstract submissions will be sent out early July. Further information about the abstracts submission process can be found here.

I need to make changes to my abstract submission, how do I do this?

To make amendments to your abstract submission please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au

Registrations

How do I get a copy of my invoice?

A copy of your invoice was attached to your registration confirmation email. If you no longer have this email and need to obtain a copy of your invoice, please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au. Please note that changes to invoices cannot be made once the invoice has been issued.

I have registered online but haven't received a confirmation email.

If you have not yet received your registration confirmation email please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au for a new confirmation email to be sent.

What if I can no longer attend the conference?

If you can no longer attend the conference, please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au, refund for your registration cost will be as per the conference terms and conditions. Alternatively we can transfer your registration to a new delegate nominated by you, by emailing us their full name and primary email address to the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au

What does my registration include?

Registration includes:

Access to the full in-person conference experience of oral presentations, posters and symposia
The opportunity to network with your friends and colleagues
Attend a Poster Tour, hosted by keynotes speakers
Visit the sponsors and exhibitors’ booths onsite

Can I register as a group?

The group registration portal is available at the top of the registration rates page on the website. Access this page here.

Scholarships

When do I find out the outcome of my scholarship application?

Email notifications advising the outcome of scholarship applications will be sent out early August. You can find further information on the scholarships page on website. Access from here.

Other

Will I receive a certificate of attendance?

All attendees will receive their certificate of attendance via email within one month of the conference ending.

What if I have special dietary requirements?

When completing the conference registration process you will be asked to inform us of any special dietary requirements you may have. If you forget to enter these requirements during the registration process, please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au. For registrations received within 14 days of the conference commencing, we cannot guarantee the venue will be able to accommodate dietary requirements notified in this period.

I'm interested in volunteering at the conference, what do I do?

For all enquiries of interest please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au and state which conference you’re interested in volunteering your time along with your availability.

How can I reset password?

To reset you log in for all conference portals please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au

How do I obtain a letter of invitation for visa?

To request a letter of invitation please email the conference secretariat at conference@apsad.org.au. To explore visa options please visit this government website, https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder

Will the conference be hybrid or have virtual component?

Unfortunately, on-demand/virtual registrations for APSAD 2025 will not be available.
However, APSAD remains dedicated to increasing scholarship opportunities. These scholarships aim to assist individuals who may face barriers in attending the event in person. Please visit the scholarships page here for more information should you wish to apply.

APSAD acknowledges that the conference is being held on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s continuing connection to land, water, and community and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. APSAD acknowledges Sovereignty in this country has never been ceded. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.