NATSIEHC24 - Early Bird closing
The 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC24) will be held on nipaluna country (Hobart, Tasmania) from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 May 2024.
Early bird registration will be closing 31 January 2024
Regular registration opens 1 February 2024 - 30 April 2024
Community Member Conference Registration* | |
| Early bird full registration (open 10 Nov, 2023) | $300 |
| Full registration (open 1 Feb, 2024) | $500 |
| One day registration (for day 1 only & day 3 only) | $250 |
| One day registration (for day 2 includes conference dinner) | $350 |
| Conference dinner additional ticket | $155 |
| Youth dinner ticket (under 18 only) | $60 |
General Conference Registration | |
| Early bird full registration (open 10 Nov, 2023) | $1050 |
| Full registration (open 1 Feb, 2024) | $1250 |
| One day registration (for day 1 only & day 3 only) | $700 |
| One day registration (for day 2 includes conference dinner) | $800 |
| Conference dinner additional tickets | $190 |
| Youth dinner ticket (under 18 only) | $60 |
* Community Member registration is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates and delegates employed or on the board of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
Terms & Conditions:
- This is a ticketed event, and the tickets are not transferrable
- Registration maybe be cancelled and refunded up until 30 days before the event starting. The Eventbrite fee is non-refundable
see all Terms & Conditions
NATSIEH AWARDS:
The 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Awards recognise achievements and contributions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. These sector awards, originally known as the Leaky Pipe Awards, have recognised and honoured champions and unsung heroes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye care annually as part of the sector’s national conferences since 2018.
We are pleased to open nominations for the 2024 awards, in the following categories:
- Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health by Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO)
- Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health (Individual)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in eye health
- Allyship in contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health
We are particularly interested in identifying and acknowledging the many ‘unsung heroes’ contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.
The 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Awards will be presented during the 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference Gala Dinner.
Award Nominations close Friday 12 April
SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
NATSIEHC24 co-hosts and organisers are delighted to make another sponsorship announcement - with the Department of Health Tasmania becoming a bronze Conference sponsor. Thank you Department of Health Tasmania.
Gold | The Fred Hollows Foundation
Bronze | Optometry Australia | The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) | Department of Health Tasmania
The importance and significant contributions of sponsors allows NATSIEHC24 to happen, provide bursaries for some First Nations delegates, and also supports the future of the conference, in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hands.
ABSTRACTS:
We welcome abstracts from all working in or interested in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. Abstract submissions which include at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander presenter will be given preference for inclusion.
Conference Theme
The 2024 Conference theme is 'Our Vision in Action'. It is a natural progression of the 2022 and 2023 themes, ‘Our Vision in Our Hands’ and ‘Finding Our Voice’. Whereas past themes explored the emerging First Nations leadership in eye care, this year’s theme progresses from vision and planning to the action stage. The progression of themes mirrors the progression in First Nations leadership and ownership of the Conference itself.
For more information on the theme and its background and to submit your abstract please see here.
Topics of Relevance
Topics should be relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and support the 2024 Conference theme. Topics for abstracts could include: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of eye care; community-led and innovative approaches to improving eye health outcomes; effective commitment, communication, and advocacy in eye care; working collaboratively and interculturally to improve eye health; cultural safety in eye care and in the eye health and vision sector; eye care in the primary health care setting; community and/or cultural engagement initiatives; workforce development; overcoming challenges in coordination and case management; improving outcomes and access to services; health system changes and reform.
Abstract submission closes Friday 23 February
BURSARIES:
Applications for bursaries to support First Nations delegates attend NATSIEHC24 are now open.
Bursaries are provided for successful First Nations applicants to support attendance and participation in this exciting annual sector gathering. Applications are not limited to those currently working in and around eye care, and we encourage students and other interested community members to consider applying to attend NATSIEHC24.
Bursaries can cover full Conference registration, transport and accommodation as required. Bursaries are not offered as set amount.
Key selection criteria:
- Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander People with interest in eye health
- Priority may be given to First Nations high school and university students, Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners, and those working for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Please note that interest in bursaries is very high, and only a limited number will be available, mostly based on sponsorships and external support. We strongly suggest exploring other funding opportunities - this helps to support the attendance of more First Nations delegates.
See the full bursary information terms on the conference website here
Bursary applications close Friday 1 March
