17th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC17)

Dates

June 17 – 20, 2025

Location

Perth, Australia

Promoting Family Strengths in Challenging Times

Join us for IFNC17, the premier conference presented by the International Family Nursing Association. Over four days, engage with leading experts and innovators in family nursing through inspiring keynote presentations and hands-on workshops. Discover the latest research, best practices, and strategies to support and strengthen families amidst today’s unique challenges. Do not miss this invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of family nursing.

Conference Outcomes

Educate

Promote Family Strengths globally through family nursing education for students and professionals.

Practice

Advance family health practice and models of care to promote family strengths during challenging times.

Research

Examine the body of research evidence and advance emerging methodologies to enhance family strengths during challenging times.

Policy / Leadership

Enhance leadership of family nurses to promote family health policy globally.

Meet Our

Keynote Presenters

Minette Coetzee

PhD, RN

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Sakiko Kanbara

PhD

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Bep Uink

BPsych(Hons.), Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical)

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Conference

Workshops

Conference Workshops are included in the conference registration fee.  Including workshops provide additional value for our attendees and a larger audience for each workshop, which adds more opportunities for delegates to engage with each other. This year, we are offering eight Conference Workshops (4 in the Morning, 4 in the Afternoon). The description for each workshop is provided.

Expert Lectures

The Conference Committee is pleased to promote the Expert Lectures that will be presented at the conference (IFNC17). Expert lectures provide didactic content on a focused topic related to family nursing research, education, or practice.

Conference Schedule

Preliminary Agenda

Check out our preliminary agenda to see all of the exciting conference events we have planned for this year! Note sessions times are subject to change.

Thank you to our sponsors

IFNA acknowledges the generosity and support of the Sponsors and Exhibitors for the
17th International Family Nursing Conference.

Our Diamond Sponsors

Our Gold Sponsors

Poster Schedule

Posters will be presented both in-person and virtually at the conference.

You must be an IFNA member to present

You must register for the conference

Poster Presenter Guidelines

Breakout Sessions

Podium Presenters please read this important information to help you prepare your presentation and respond accordingly.

  • You must be an IFNA member to present.
  • You must register for the conference.
  • Podium presentations will be delivered in-person in Perth. Presenting virtually is not an option.
  • Each presentation will be allotted 15 minutes, including time for questions and answers.

There will be strict adherence to the time schedule to ensure each presenter has their allotted time to present.

Presenter Guidelines

Conference Co-Chairs

Cynthia A. Danford

PhD, CRNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-PC, FAAN

USA

Sarah Neill

PhD PGC Res. Deg. Sup.,PGDE, MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, RSCN, RNT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Hotel Accommodations

IFNA has partnered with the Crown Perth for IFNC17.  We have special group rates on hotel rooms, and the conference venue is minutes away, within the same complex.

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Join Us for IFNC17

June 17 – 20, 2025 – Perth Australia

Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of family nursing. Secure your spot today and join us in promoting family strengths amidst today’s unique challenges.