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Early Childhood Intervention - NSW/ACT Conference Call for Papers

Announcement posted by Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) NSW/ACT 26 Sep 2016



27th NSW/ACT Conference - Call for Papers

In May 2017, the Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) NSW/ACT Conference has as its theme ‘ECI: Beyond Possibilities - Investing in the Future’. This provides an exciting opportunity for service providers and professionals interested in Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood, to come together with a focus on building the capacity of our sector and the community, understanding the NDIS and the impact on children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families.

The conference will have a strong focus on the key issues affecting practice in early childhood intervention, now and into the future. ECIA NSW/ACT is inviting professionals to submit abstracts for presentations, workshops or panels that explore innovative practices, challenges, research and policy directions. 

The outcomes from this conference will be an improved understanding of:
• The impact of the NDIS on service providers and families
• The role of Allied Health in ECI
• National Best Practice Guidelines
• Methods of collaborative practice
• How to achieve organisational stability in a time of change
• New and emerging research in the sector
• Working inclusively and with diversity

To download the Abstract Submission Template go to PD/Events > ECIA Conferences at www.ecia-nsw.org.au.

In order to build the best conference program, we are seeking papers for sessional workshops in the following areas:
• NDIS in practice: opportunities and challenges working with NDIS now and in transition
• The role of Allied Health and Early Childhood Intervention
• Models of collaborative practice / Transdisciplinary practice
• Outcomes and evidence based practice and emerging research
• Developing professional competence and organisational stability in a time of change
• Inclusion and working with diversity
• Coaching and mentoring for professional development
• Working with children’s and families natural routines and environments

Themes are not limited to these suggestions and all areas relevant and relating to Early Childhood Intervention will be considered.
 

Proposals

Completed proposals are to be emailed before 23rd October, 2016 to lforsyth@ecia-nsw.org.au.

Authors will be notified of receipt of their proposal by email. All applicants will be notified of the outcomes by 2nd December 2016.

Successful abstracts will appear in the conference handbook and on the ECIA NSW/ACT website. Special conference registration rates are available for presenters.

Phone enquiries regarding the call for papers and conference can be directed to Libby Forsyth on (02) 9872 2593 or lforsyth@ecia-nsw.org.au.


Sponsorship

Sponsorship packages are now available for the 27th ECIA NSW/ACT Conference, to be held on the 25th - 26th May 2017 at the Novotel Sydney, Brighton Beach. This year, ‘Excellence Awards’ will be presented for outstanding achievements in the ECI Industry. The range of inclusions for our Sponsorship Prospectus has also been extended, in order to deliver added value through a wide variety of packages on offer.

The most prestigious package is our exclusive ‘Gold Sponsor’ with only one package available. The ‘Gold Sponsor’ will receive first choice sponsorship and presentation rights of the Excellence Award of their choice, including a two minute presentation and will receive prime positioning of branded material around the conference foyer and main auditorium.

There are also two ‘Silver Sponsor’ packages available, for those who would like to enjoy great exposure, at great value for money. We also have a range of standard packages available with five ‘Bronze Sponsor’ packages. If you are a smaller firm or an individual looking to promote your services, these standard packages are a great way to receive added exposure at an affordable price. ECIA Organisational Members also receive a 20% Discount.


About ECIA

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (NSW/ACT) is the peak body for early childhood interven-tion in NSW and the ACT. Formed in 1982, our organisation of professionals and parents promotes the interests of young children with de-velopmental delays and disabilities and their families. 

By becoming a member, you will be actively supporting ECIA NSW/ACT in professional development, sector development, practice tools and awareness and information – all of which will better equip your organisation and your staff to assist children with disabilities and/or developmental delays, their families and communities.

For more information email Nicole Walker, ECIA NSW/ACT Membership Manager on nicole@ecia-nsw.org.au or go to http://www.ecia-nsw.org.au/membership.