Call for Abstracts

The conference Program Committee are currently reviewing abstracts submitted for Stand Up, Speak Out, the 2026 Elder Abuse Conference.

This national gathering of people who care deeply about creating a safer, more just future for older Australians will be held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, the land of the Yugambeh/Kombumerri peoples, from 27-29 July 2026.

It will be a space where bold conversations are welcomed, living experiences are honoured and collaborative solutions are forged. 

Key dates:

18 August 2025 - Call for Abstracts opens

7 October 2025 - Call for Abstracts closes

27 November 2025 - Notification of acceptance sent

31 January 2026 - Speaker registration deadline