CALL FOR PAPERS - 2019 QELA CONFERENCE
5-7 June 2018 *******Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast

QELA is excited to announce the 2019 QELA Conference will be held Wednesday, 5 June to Friday, 7 June 2019 at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast. 

The theme of the 2019 QELA Conference is "The Greater Good". 

The Urban Dictionary defines 'the greater good' as “actively participating with accountability in the positive growth of social, economic and political change”.  
It is also known as the common good or the public good.  

 

 

As we grapple with complex challenges in the planning and environment landscape, it is important that we understand how these challenges, and our responses to them, influence the greater good for both current and future generations.  

The 2019 QELA Conference is about recognising the important role that the planning and environment community plays in effecting change and driving outcomes for the greater good, in all areas of our diverse jurisdiction, including (but not limited to) in the areas of:

• Waste reduction and recycling;
• Transport and infrastructure;
• Renewable energy and climate change;
• All things “E” – environment, ecology, ecosystems;
• Native title and cultural heritage;
• Future proofing cities;
• Harnessing the power of technology;
• Equitable and efficient Court processes; and
• Community engagement and involvement.  

The greater good is reached when we work together to improve the well-being of people in our society and take account of the social, economic and environmental impacts.

In the wise words of Dr. Seuss, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better.  It’s not”.  

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HOW TO SUBMIT A PAPER ABSTRACT

To submit an abstract of your proposed paper, proceed to the next page and complete the submission form.

Paper guidelines and requirements are outlined on the next page.

Call for papers closes 5:00pm, Wednesday, 13 February 2019.

If you have any questions about the 2019 QELA Conference, please contact the QELA office on info@qela.com.au or telephone 07 3832 4865.

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CALL FOR PAPERS

The 2019 QELA Conference is seeking papers reflecting and discussing the important role that the planning and environment community plays in effecting change and driving outcomes for the greater good. 

The 2019 Conference is interested in all areas of our diverse jurisdiction, including (but not limited to) in the areas of:

• Waste reduction and recycling;
• Transport and infrastructure;
• Renewable energy and climate change;
• All things “E” – environment, ecology, ecosystems;
• Native title and cultural heritage;
• Future proofing cities;
• Harnessing the power of technology;
• Equitable and efficient Court processes; and
• Community engagement and involvement.  
  

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

• The 2019 QELA Conference is being held 5-7 June 2019 at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast.
  
  
• Papers should reflect the Conference theme, "The Greater Good". 
  
  
• Abstracts should be less than one (1) A4 page or approximately 250 words or less and convey the purpose of the paper, relevance to the Conference theme, and outline of key learnings to be presented.
  
  
• Selected speakers are required to make a presentation of approximately 20 minutes and provide a full paper for inclusion into the conference folder.  Full papers need to be provided to QELA by 30 April 2019.
  
  
• Speakers receive complimentary registration to attend the Conference on the day of their session and are entitled to a reduced registration rate to attend the full Conference.  Travel and accommodation are the cost of the speaker.
  
  
• Where abstracts and papers are co-authored, only one author will be invited to present at the Conference.
  
  

• While you do not have to be a member of QELA to make a submission, preference will be given to QELA members.
  
  

• Call for Papers closes Wednesday, 13 February 2019.