Abstracts

Abstract Submissions are Now Open

The National Suicide Prevention Conference 2027 (NSPC27) invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community organisations, and people with lived and living experience to share their knowledge, innovations, and insights.

All submissions undergo a rigorous, independent, and blind peer review process by the NSPC27 Program Committee to ensure a high-quality, diverse, and engaging scientific program. Successful abstracts may be selected for oral presentations, workshops, panel discussions, lightning talks, or poster presentations.

We welcome submissions that highlight research, best practice, lived experience perspectives, policy development, service innovation, and community-led initiatives that advance suicide prevention and mental wellbeing.

When preparing your abstract, we encourage you to consider how your work may also reflect the conference theme, Build Hope. Drive Change., and demonstrates its relevance to strengthening suicide prevention efforts.

Share your work, inspire collaboration, and help shape the future of suicide prevention at NSPC27.

New Program Stream – Lightning Talks

We’re excited to introduce our Lightning Talks, a dynamic new presentation format making its debut at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2027.

Hosted in the Lightning Talks Hub on the exhibition floor, these engaging 7-minute presentations will be delivered through wireless headphones, creating an immersive “silent conference” experience. Delegates can tune in to hear presentations clearly while remaining in the vibrant exhibition space, making it easy to discover new ideas, connect with presenters, and continue exploring the conference.

Lightning Talks provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, emerging research, practical initiatives, lived experience insights, and lessons learned in an engaging and accessible way.

This exciting new program is open to presenters at all stages of their careers, from experienced professionals to emerging presenters taking the stage for the first time. If you’ve been considering presenting but haven’t felt ready to deliver a full-length concurrent session, Lightning Talks offer a supportive and accessible way to contribute to the national conversation.

By introducing this format, we’re creating space for a greater diversity of voices, perspectives, and topics, showcasing the breadth of innovation and passion that exists across the suicide prevention sector. Every idea has the potential to inspire action, spark collaboration, and influence positive change.

This is your opportunity to share one powerful idea that could inspire many.
Submit your Lightning Talk abstract today and help us Build Hope. Drive Change.

NSPC27 Key Dates

Submissions open: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Oral submissions close: Sunday 11 October 2026. Submissions will not be accepted after this date.
Presenters notified of their oral abstract outcome: January 2027
Poster submissions close: Sunday 21 February 2027

Download the Abstract Guidelines

Submit an Abstract Here

Each abstract is reviewed and scored independently by three reviewers. These abstracts are then ranked according to score.

Please also note that being accepted to present an abstract at NSPC27 does not guarantee the award of a bursary, should you have applied for one.

If you have any questions about the NSPC27 abstract submission process, please contact Adelle Xue from ASN Events at: NSPC27@asnevents.net.au