Victorian Pelvic Pain Symposium
13 May 2024
This groundbreaking event will focus on understanding, treating, and supporting women with pelvic pain.
Explore innovative approaches, exchange insights, and network with experts and advocates in the field. From keynote presentations to interactive talks and panel discussions, this symposium offers a valuable platform to enhance knowledge, foster collaboration, and empower individuals in pelvic pain management.
How to book your place
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic conversation driving positive changes in women's healthcare.
Book your via Humantix. Registrations close 5pm Friday 31 May.
Please advise member number when booking.
This is an RACGP approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program (4 hours educational activities, 1.5 hours reviewing performance).
Please email vpps@health.vic.gov.au for further enquiries.
Event details
When: Thursday 13 June 2024
Time: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) - Eureka Room, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Symposium program
Opening address
The Hon Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health
Keynote address
Dr Anita Munoz, Chair Victorian Council, RACGP
Session 1 - Increasing awareness of pelvic pain for clinicians and patients
Featuring
- Professor Sonia Grover, (Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecologist)
- Fi Macrea (Consumer representative and advocate, founder of Private Parts Community)
- Dr Sarah Borg (Public health and sexual reproductive health physician)
- Dr Angela Chia (Consultant Anaesthetist and Pain specialist, Royal Women's Hospital)
- Dr Magdalena Simonis (General Practitioner)
Session 2 - Strategies to support timely access to patient-centred care
Facilitated by Professor Danielle Mazza. Three TED Talk style presentations from acclaimed professions in the field.
Session 3 - Understanding appropriate treatment and support
Three TED Talk style presentations facilitated by Professor Ben Thomson, Head of General Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Dr Marilla Druitt - Experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, President Pelvic Pain Victoria, RANZCOG counsellor and Deakin researcher
- Dr Megan de Souza - Role of psychology in the management of women's pelvic health
- Rosie Purdue - The role of Physiotherapy in the management of women's pelvic health
Closing plenary - Building collaborative, patient-centred care to address pelvic pain now, and into the future
Featuring Kat Theophanous MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Women's Health
