SPA 2026 Conference program review process

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We are seeking dedicated professionals to serve as reviewers for the SPA 2026 Conference program. As a reviewer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the conference content and ensuring its quality. By participating, your timely and thoughtful reviews will enable the Conference Program Advisory Committee (CPAC) to finalise the program and contribute to the success of the conference. Completing reviews within the designated timeframe is crucial to this success, and your expertise and commitment are greatly valued.

Review process overview

  • Estimated time commitment: Each review is designed to take approximately 10-15 minutes, possibly even less, depending on the complexity of the submission. Reviewers will be assigned approximately 10 submissions, resulting in a total time commitment of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. 
    NB. The exact number of submissions per reviewer will depend on the total number of submissions received and the number of reviewers available.

  • Review period: The review process will take place from 16 - 30 October 2025. All reviews must be completed and submitted by the final deadline.

  • Review criteria and rubric: Reviewers will be provided with a detailed rubric and set of criteria to guide their evaluations. These criteria include the quality of research or practical application, clarity of content, and potential impact on the field. While constructive feedback is encouraged to help refine the submissions, reviewers are not expected to provide detailed individual feedback due to the volume of submissions received.

  • Double-blind review process: Submissions will undergo a blind review, ensuring both submitter and reviewers remain anonymous to maintain fairness and impartiality. Every submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers to ensure balanced evaluations and consistent feedback.

Support and guidance

All reviewers will receive a comprehensive guide on the review criteria and process, as well as access to a support team for any questions or concerns during the review period.

Key dates

Call for program submissions close Program reviewing opens Program reviewing closes CPAC begins program allocation and build
09 October 2025 16 October 2025 30 October 2025 12 November 2025

 

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SPA 2026 Conference Program Reviewer EOI

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Personal information

Are you a current member of Speech Pathology Australia or the New Zealand Speech‑language Therapists’ Association?

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We recognise that the health and social and
emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres
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continued connection to Culture, Country,
Language and Community and acknowledge
that sovereignty was never ceded. 

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SPA 2026 Conference Program Reviewer EOI

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To help us better understand you, please select the fields most relevant below:

Experience and contribution

Have you previously participated in a conference in a professional capacity (e.g. as a program reviewer, presenter, or volunteer)?

Which program stream(s) does your expertise align with?

What unique skills, experience, or insights can you bring to the role of a conference program reviewer?

What motivates you to serve as a reviewer for this conference program? What do you hope to gain from this experience, and how do you believe you can contribute to the success of the conference?

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of 
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We recognise that the health and social and
emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples are grounded in
continued connection to Culture, Country,
Language and Community and acknowledge
that sovereignty was never ceded. 

    Torres Strait Islander flag

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Thanks for expressing your interest in being a reviewer for the Speech Pathology Australia 2026 Conference program.

An email acknowledging receipt of your application has been sent to the email you provided; if you do not receive this within the next fifteen (15) minutes, please contact the SPA Conference and Events Team, quoting your application confirmation number. 

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of 
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and pay respect to Elders past, present and
future.

We recognise that the health and social and
emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples are grounded in
continued connection to Culture, Country,
Language and Community and acknowledge
that sovereignty was never ceded. 

    Torres Strait Islander flag

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