Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health

Date: October 24, 2005
Location: Red & White Club, University of Calgary
Building Sexually Healthy Communities
7th Biennial Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health

May 4 & 5, 2005
Red & White Club,
University of Calgary,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Sponsored by the Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH) and
the Faculty of Nursing Community Health Nursing Unit (CHNU)

Call for Papers

The Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH) (www.aspsh.ca) promotes optimal sexual and reproductive health and well-being throughout the lifespan for all through
- Comprehensive sexuality education
- Public education
- Advocacy
- Acquisition, utilization and distribution of information and resources
- Networking and support

The Community Health Nursing Unit (CHNU) in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary (www.ucalgary.ca/NU/research/chnu) supports the health of communities and populations through strategic partnerships that promote excellence in practice, education, and research.

Through the 7th Biennial Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health, ASPSH and CHNU will create a forum to explore Building Sexually Healthy Communities ¨C how they are developed, supported, and maintained. Papers that address collaborative partnerships, public policy creation, community development and the need to dialogue about these issues are invited.

Specific conference themes include:
-Accessibility
- Cultural competence
- Generational awareness
- Diversity
- Skill Development
- Creating connections

Anticipated conference participants include educators, nurses, social workers, clergy, correctional staff, child care and youth workers, physicians, other health care professionals and support staff, university faculty and students, and the general public. Conference attendance is projected at between 150 and 200 participants.

Instructions to submit an abstract (electronic submissions only please):
- Complete the attached abstract form
- Include your name, agency affiliation, address, and contact information
- Indicate your presentation type (oral presentation, research paper, workshop), preferred audience size, and conference themes covered
- Include a double spaced, 1 page abstract
- Submission deadline is Friday October 21, 2005 at 6:00pm (email ONLY)

Submit proposals through email to:
Alison Nelson, Conference Co-Chair
Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
Phone: 403-210-3870
Email: ajnelson@ucalgary.ca

Building Sexually Healthy Communities
7th Biennial Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health
May 4 & 5, 2005 Red & White Club,
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Sponsored by the Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH) and
the Faculty of Nursing Community Health Nursing Unit (CHNU)

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Friday October 21, 2005 at 6:00pm

Presenting Author (may submit a maximum of two abstracts):
Name:
Position:
Agency:

Address:
City: Prov: Postal Code:
Telephone: Fax:
Email (REQUIRED):

ASPSH Member: __Yes __ No
Student: __Yes __ No University/College

By submitting this abstract I understand that, if this abstract is accepted by the Conference Program Committee and I agree to present in the offered format, I will be required to register for the Conference. Only my conference fees for the day of presentation will be paid for by the conference. I also understand that limited assistance for travel and accommodation may be available from the Conference Committee for out of province presenters by inquiry only.
Signature: Date:

Co-Author(s):
List names of all co-authors.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________

Description of presentation (1-2 sentences for reproduction in promotional materials):
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Presentation type preferred (mark with an X):
__ oral presentation (90 minutes),
__ research paper (30 minutes),
__ workshop (3 hours)

Audience size preferred (mark with X):
__ 10 to 20,
__ 21-39,
__ 40 to 60,
__ 61 to 100,
__ 100+


Specific conference themes covered (mark with an X):
__ Accessibility,
__ Cultural Competence,
__ Generational Awareness,
__ Diversity,
__ Skill Development,
__ Creating Connections

Audio visual requirements (provided by conference):

__ Laptop (no outside laptops)
__ Data Projector,
__ VCR,
__ DVD player,
__ CD/cassette player,
__ Flip Chart

Please Note:
- Presenters must bring presentations on CD, disc, or memory stick
- Presenters are required to duplicate any handouts at their own expense.

Please attach a double spaced 1 page abstract of your paper
Submissions will be notified of acceptance by December 1, 2005

Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health

Date: May 4, 2006 to May 5, 2006
Location: University of Calgary, Calgary

Building Sexually Healthy Communities
7th Biennial Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health
May 4 & 5, 2006
Red & White Club,
University of Calgary,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH) www.aspsh.ca promotes optimal sexual and reproductive health and well-being throughout the lifespan for all through
· Comprehensive sexuality education
· Public education
· Advocacy
· Acquisition, utilization and distribution of information and resources
· Networking and support

The Community Health Nursing Unit (CHNU) in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary (www.ucalgary.ca/NU/research/chnu) supports the health of communities and populations through strategic partnerships that promote excellence in practice, education, and research.

Through the 7th Biennial Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health, ASPSH and CHNU will create a forum to explore Building Sexually Healthy Communities – how they are developed, supported, and maintained. Papers that address collaborative partnerships, public policy creation, community development and the need to dialogue about these issues are invited.

Specific conference themes include:
- Accessibility
- Cultural competence
- Generational awareness
- Diversity
- Skill Development
- Creating connections

Anticipated conference participants include educators, nurses, social workers, clergy, correctional staff, child care and youth workers, physicians, other health care professionals and support staff, university faculty and students, and the general public. Conference attendance is projected at between 150 and 200 participants.

Conference Registration and the Detailed Program are available through the 2006 Western Canadian Conference link on the www.aspsh.ca home page.

For further information, please contact
Alison Nelson, Conference Co-Chair
Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
Phone: 403-210-3870 or 403-944-7112
Email: ajnelson@ucalgary.ca

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