Conference theme
Ride the Wave
Subthemes
1. Ignite, Light & Insight
- Be Kind to your Mind
- Mental Health Matters
- Championing Student Success
- From Grieving to Healing
2. Evolution in Motion: from Gen Z to Gen Alpha
- Shaping the engagement experience from belonging to success
- Student Agency, centre stage in the education journey
- Resilience in the face of adversity
- Postgraduates, the “forgotten” student
- Graduate Competencies for the Future
3. Digital Realm
- Data-informed Student Success
- Technology-enhanced Practice
- Digital Wellbeing
- Ethics in Technology-based Practice
4. Waves of Change: Future Counselling, Career & Development Services
- The Future is Now
- Power of Engagement and Collaboration
- Cultivating a Culture of Professional Wellbeing
- Multicultural Practices
- Realigning Professional Practice
- Ethics of Self-Care
Important dates
| First Call | 13 May |
| Second Call | 6 June |
| Abstract submission closes | 5 July |
| Final abstract committee communique | 8-12 July |
| Conference registration deadline | 16 August |
| Final date to submit proof of payment for Conference | 30 August |
| Submission of presentation for preloading | 5 September |
| Submission of full paper for publication in the JCDHESA | 14 October |
CPD points
To be announced.
Conference programme
To be announced.
Conference venue & accommodation
The Conference will take place in Durban at the Imbizo Conference Centre, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom.
Accommodation @ Sibaya Lodge, Sun International
Use this discount reference code when booking with Sibaya Lodge, Sun International: SAACDHE.
Telephone bookings: Call the contact centre on 011 780 7855/7443.
Email bookings: Send an email to grpresv@suninternational.com
Register for the Conference
Register for the Conference online.
Registration fee
- SAACDHE members: R5000 per delegate
- Non-SAACDHE members: R5500 per delegate
- Students: To be announced
You will receive an invoice once you have submitted your registration.
Abstract submission
The extended closing date for submissions is 5 July 2024.
Abstract submission guidelines
All presentations should encourage participation, initiate thought-provoking ideas and questions, and create an engaging atmosphere.
Three types of conference submissions are considered in this year’s conference. Please ensure that you follow the abstract submission guidelines for conferences on the SAACHDE website. Herewith a brief overview:
- Conceptual paper: A conceptual paper focuses on the essence of an idea, laying the groundwork for further development and evaluation. A conceptual abstract submission should include a statement, share key explorative strategies, and explore findings and impact.
- Research paper: A research paper presents the research undertaken, analysis and interpretation of data. A research abstract submission should include: the statement or research problem, unpack methodology (design, sample, data collection and analysis, ethical clearance), and explore key findings.
- Workshop: Workshops aim to teach specific skills, demonstrate processes, or showcase a key concept, offering delegate engagement and participation with hands-on learning. A workshop submission should include a description of the workshop, relevance for counselling and development, key learning outcomes, duration needed for successful implementation, and a maximum number of delegates.
Abstract tips:
Provide a concise, coherently written and developed abstract on good research principles, practitioner experiences or data.
Abstracts are reviewed based on 5 criteria:
- Relevant to the conference themes.
- Abstract offers a clear background, statement, overview of findings, discussions and recommendations.
- Follows the structure of abstract submission.
- Contributes significantly to the practices within student development and counselling.
- Adheres to the abstract word count (300 words).
Conference enquiries
Please send your questions to saacdhe2024@ukzn.ac.za.
