
Frequently Asked Questions
Recording submissions
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What is the deadline for recording submission?
The deadline for your recording submission is 1 May 2025. Please ensure your recording is submitted by this date so that it may be uploaded to the virtual platform.
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Can I make changes to my recording submission?
Yes, you can edit your recording and supplementary materials until the submission deadline. Log in to your account, go to your submission, and click "Edit."
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Can I make changes to my abstract details?
If you have noticed a mistake in your abstract or presenter/author details you are allowed to edit your submission. Please do not change the presentation title, format (e.g. rapid paper) or subtheme.
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Do I need to register for the Congress if my abstract was excepted?
Yes, all presenters must register for the Congress. The registration deadline is March 15. More information about the registration categories can be accessed here.
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How many authors are required to register for accepted multi-author abstracts?
Only the presenting author(s) are required to register. However, all authors are welcome to register for the conference to participate in the three-day, high-quality scientific program.
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Am I a presenting author?
If you are in the presentation recording, or intend to participate in live Q&A during the Congress, you are a presenting author.
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How long should my symposium be?
A symposium should be between 45-60 minutes long. We recommend 15 minutes per individual paper. If you wish to include discussion time as well, this will cut into your 60 minute allocation.
Technical Issues
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I’m having trouble accessing the submission portal. What should I do?
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please try the following steps:
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Ensure you are using a supported web browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
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Clear your browser’s cache and cookies.
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Disable any browser extensions that might be interfering.
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If the issue persists, please contact our technical support team at i-ceps2025@getvfairs.io or admin team at i-ceps@pafra.org.
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I forgot my password. How can I reset it?
Click on the "forgot password" link o the login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.
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How can I fix a mistake in my abstract and/or presenter details?
If you notice a mistake in your submission details please access the submission portal and try to edit them first. If the issue persists, please contact our technical support team at i-ceps2025@getvfairs.io or admin team at i-ceps@pafra.org.
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What should I do if part of my abstract is missing?
Please send your full abstract to our admin team at i-ceps@pafra.org. This is a technical issue that we can resolve on our end.
Roundtables
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I've been offered a roundtable. Do I still need to submit a recording?
Yes, the roundtable is in addition to your pre-recorded presentation, not a replacement. It offers a valuable opportunity for live engagement with fellow attendees around the broader topic of your presentation.
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How long is a roundtable?
The roundtable session has up to one hour allocated, and you’re free to use as much or as little of that time as you wish.
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Do I need to register to participate?
All participants in the roundtable must be registered for I-CEPS 2025 in order to take part. This includes any co-authors who are not yet registered as presenters but plan to join the discussion.
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How should I prepare?
You may decide whether you’d prefer to prepare a few guiding discussion points in advance or let the conversation develop more organically on the day.
Parent Day
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Who should attend Parent Day?
Parent Day has been especially designed for parents and carers. Professionals and practitioners are also welcome, to hear the latest information about current parenting topics to pass on to families they work with.
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When will Parent Day be held?
Parent Day will be held on Saturday 7 June 2025. Registered ticket holders can access the event when it is broadcast from 10:00am-4:00pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time), and can watch the presentations on demand for two weeks after the event.
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Where will Parent Day be held?
Parent Day will be held online, in an online conference portal called vFairs. After you register and buy your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email. Closer to the event date, you will receive information via email that explains how to access the online event portal.
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When will the presentations be available on-demand?
Presentations will be made available in the on-demand library as soon as possible after they are first broadcast, but there may be a delay of 1-2 hours between the advertised broadcast time (in AEST) and the time the presentations are available to watch on-demand.
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How long will I have access to the videos for?
The on-demand library will be available for two weeks - until midnight on Sunday 22 June 2025.
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What is included in my ticket?
Included in your ticket is access to a full day program of online presentations from leading experts on a wide range of parenting topics. You will also have access to the presentations for a period of two-weeks post event.
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Will I have direct access to the expert presenters?
Where possible, the expert presenters will be present to answer your questions in the text-based Q&A chat during the time their presentation is first broadcast.
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How do I access Parent Day if I’m in a timezone other than AEST?
Parent Day will be first broadcast between 10:00am-4:00pm AEST on Saturday 7 June. If you’d like to watch it as it is broadcast, you can use a time and date planner to calculate the time in your own timezone.
If it’s not convenient for you to watch it during this time, you can watch the whole event on demand for a period of two weeks post-event – just keeping in mind it may take us 1-2 hours to upload each presentation into the portal after it is first broadcast.
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Can I access Parent Day from a mobile phone?
Yes, both the virtual platform and the event app can be accessed through your phone.
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How much does a ticket to Parent Day cost?
Price for Australian residents: AUD$22 (including GST)
Price for international attendees: USD$13.50
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Are there any options if I cannot afford to pay for a ticket?
If registration fees pose a financial challenge for you or a family you work with who would benefit from attending Parent Day, please reach out to i-ceps@pafra.org for more information about our financial support program.
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When do ticket sales end?
Ticket sales will remain open so you can purchase a ticket right up until the event. If you missed the streamed event on 7 June but would like to watch the recordings, you can purchase a ticket any time during the two week period while videos remain available.
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What if I have issues with my registration, or problems accessing the online event platform?
If you have trouble registering for the event, please contact i-ceps@pafra.org.
If you need some technical support to access the online event, please contact i-ceps2025@getvfairs.io
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Who can I contact for more information?
For any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting and Family Research Alliance admin team at i-ceps@pafra.org.