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Respectful Maternity Care Conference
| Brisbane |
23-24 Oct, 2025
Inaugural Respectful Maternity Care Conference
We are excited to announce the Respectful Maternity Care Conference, to be held on 23–24 October 2025 in Brisbane, Australia.
This landmark event will explore critical issues in maternity care, focusing on culturally sensitive practices and broader respectful care topics.
We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, students, advocates, organisations, policymakers, and consumers to submit abstracts for consideration.
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All are welcome to submit abstracts. See below of requirements.
Abstract Submission details:
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Submission Requirements
Maximum 300 words (excluding title and references).
• Format: Submissions must be in Word or PDF format. Use standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt) and 1.5 line spacing.
• Structure: Abstracts should be structured using the following headings:
• Title: A concise and descriptive title (max 15 words).
• Background: Brief context or rationale for your topic.
• Objective: The aim or focus of your presentation.
• Methodology: Summary of research methods or approach (if applicable).
• Results/Findings: Key findings or outcomes (if applicable).
• Conclusion: Implications, recommendations, or relevance to respectful maternity care.
• Presenter Information: Include the full name, organisation, role, and contact details of the presenter(s). Specify if you prefer an oral or poster presentation.
• References: Optional, but limited to five references if included.
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Submission Process
Deadline: Abstracts must be submitted by 30 March 2025
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How to Submit: Send your abstract via email to management@maternityconsumernetwork.org.au
with the subject line:
"RMC Conference Abstract Submission – [Your Name]".
• Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 30 April 2025
Presentation Format
Selected abstracts will be presented in one of the following formats:
• Oral Presentation: 40- minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes for Q&A.
• Poster Presentation: Posters will be displayed throughout the conference, with dedicated networking sessions for discussion
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Evaluation Criteria
Abstracts will be evaluated based on:
• Relevance to conference themes.
• Clarity and organisation.
• Innovation and originality.
• Contribution to advancing respectful and culturally safe maternity care
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Important DATES:
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Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 March 2025
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Notification of Acceptance: 30 April 2025
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Conference Dates: 23–24 October 2025​
For further information, please contact us at management@maternityconsumernetwork.org.au