Focus26 Elevating practices, empowering physiotherapy
Australian Physiotherapy Association

Abstracts

Abstract submissions are now closed. The APA would like to thank everyone who submitted an abstract to FOCUS26.

We received an impressive volume of high-quality submissions, showcasing the depth and diversity of thought across our community.

Authors will be notified of their submission outcome in late June.

Dive in and discover the announced speakers and explore the ideas shaping this year’s event.

Submission instructions

Step 1

Download and read the Abstract Submission Guidelines.

Step 2

Prepare your submission accordingly.

Step 3

Access the online portal and create an account.

Step 4

Select the abstract submissions tab and follow the instructions.

Step 5

Submit your abstract and look out for your confirmation email which should come through immediately (please note that it may be in your junk folder).

Step 6

Authors will be notified in late June 2026 of submission outcomes.


Key dates

29 January 2026 – 8 am AEST
Abstract submissions open
27 April 2026 – 5 pm AEST
Abstract submissions close
Late June 2026
Presenter notification
 1 July 2026
Acceptance deadline
12 August 2026
Registration deadline for presenters

Conference location

Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street
Cairns 4870
P: +61 7 4032 1300
W: pullmancairnsinternational.com.au 

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