GPCE Melbourne 2019 Registration Brochure

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GPCE will return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre with our most comprehensive program to date, filled with ALMs, clinical education sessions, practical skills masterclasses, networking and suppliers showcasing the latest products and innovations.

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15-17 NOVEMBER 2019 MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

WHY ATTEND – THE 2019 CONFERENCE AGENDA Refresh your skills and knowledge across a huge range of therapeutic areas The GPCE 2019 program has been designed to suit the changing needs of all primary care professionals, with high quality CPD content in four interest area categories, focusing on your practice, your business, your life and your curiosity.

PRACTICE These sessions will give you an update on the latest clinical recommendations in general practice, focussing on practical, useful takeaways in a range of therapeutic areas.

BUSINESS If your focus for 2020 is improving your business, these sessions will cover the foundations of practice, profitability, team, risk, reputation, systems, operations and more!

LIFE Turning the stethoscope around to you! If 2019 has taken the stuffing out of you, these sessions will focus on personal health and well-being, work-life balance, time management, communication skills and more.

CURIOSITY Feed your curiosity and learn more about what’s new and what’s coming!

Covering technology, research, what others are doing, these sessions are guaranteed to inspire!

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ACROSS 24 THERAPEUTIC AREAS The conference program includes accredited CPD education across the full spectrum of primary care, covering the latest refreshers and clinical updates on: ART OF GENERAL PRACTICE CANCER CARDIOVASCULAR CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE CHRONIC CONDITIONS DERMATOLOGY

EMERGENCY MEDICINE EYE HEALTH GASTROENTEROLOGY GENETICS INFECTION CONTROL MENTAL HEALTH MUSCULOSKELETAL

HEALTH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PAEDIATRICS PAIN MANAGEMENT PERSONAL HEALTH PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH RESPIRATORY MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY TRAVEL MEDICINE TRIAGE WOMEN’S HEALTH

HAVE YOU ATTENDED THE GPCE AT LEAST TWICE IN THE LAST 3 YEARS? Then you may be eligible for Platinum Club membership and access to a range of benefits including 30% discount on conference rates!

To find out if you qualify for Platinum Club membership in 2019, please contact our customer service team on 1800 571 960 or email info@gpce.com.au.

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Flexible registration options are available allowing you to attend GPCE as a conference delegate (providing full access to the conference and exhibition) or an Exhibition Only visitor. 1, 2 or 3 day passes are available.

Entry to the exhibition only is FREE.

BOOK AS A GROUP & SAVE 25% ON EACH REGISTRATION!** If you have 2 or more healthcare professionals in your practice looking to attend GPCE Melbourne, you will SAVE 25% off the standard registration rate when booking as a group within the early bird period, and 10% thereafter. Group registrations can be made via phone. Don’t forget to use code the promo code EBMELRB before 4 October!

5 WAYS TO REGISTER Book online at www.gpce.com.au/register Call us on 1800 571 960 Email us on info@gpce.com.au Fax us on 02 9993 8328 Text us on 0466 025 210

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GPCE Melbourne is an excellent and knowledgeable event with so much information that I can take and start using in my practice.

There are really good education sessions and ALMs to choose from.

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REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be made in writing to info@gpce.com.au. We offer a 5 day cooling off period from the date of booking with a 100% refund policy (valid only up to 7 days before the event). Cancellations made before Friday 4 October will receive 50% refund. Cancellations made after Friday 4 October will not be refunded.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS **Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discount applies to standard rates within the early bird period only. All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST. Entry to the GPCE is strictly for healthcare professionals only. Anyone found canvassing at the exhibition will be escorted out by security immediately. If you are interested in attending GPCE for commercial opportunities please visit our exhibitor information page to get in touch and discuss the options available.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER FRIDAY SESSION

1

ALM 8.30AM – 10.00AM

›› Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 1)

MASTERCLASS 8.30AM – 10.00AM

›› CPR in general practice

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups A & B, part 1)

MORNING TEA 9.30AM – 10.15AM

FRIDAY SESSION

2

ALM

MASTERCLASS

10.15AM – 11.45AM

10.15AM – 11.45AM

›› Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 2)

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups A & B, part 2)

FRIDAY SESSION 3

›› CPR in general practice ›› Sleeping on the job – effective

assessment of insomnia and OSA in general practice

FRIDAY KEYNOTE 12.00PM – 1.00PM

LUNCH 1.00PM – 1.45PM

FRIDAY SESSION

4

ALM 1.45PM – 3.15PM

›› Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 1) ›› Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Part 1)

MASTERCLASS 1.45PM – 3.15PM

›› CPR in general practice ›› Mastering diabetic retinopathy

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group A, part 3)

AFTERNOON TEA 2.45PM – 3.30PM

FRIDAY SESSION

5

ALM 3.30PM – 5.00PM

›› Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 2) ›› Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for

MASTERCLASS 3.30PM – 5.00PM

›› CPR in general practice

better patient outcomes (Part 2)

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group A, part 4)

GPCE KICK-OFF DRINKS 4.30PM – 6.00PM

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

8.30AM – 9.30AM

›› Aortic stenosis – when to ask for a second opinion? ›› Dealing with difficult behaviours ›› Deciphering ME/CFS ›› GPs in the genomic era – implications for general

›› Recognising and managing schizophrenia ›› Taking the pain out of headache management ›› Traumatic head injury in sport – the role of the GP

practice

›› Radiation therapy for prostate cancer – getting to the bottom of what’s new

EDUCATION SESSIONS 10.15AM – 11.15AM

›› Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on chronic disease

›› Helping smokers to quit – what can the GP do? ›› Injury compensation 101 ›› Managing the behavioural symptoms of dementia ›› Medical machine learning – Australian healthcare in

›› Paediatric ENT update ›› PCOS – diagnosis and management in general practice

›› Revisiting renal denervation for moderate,

uncontrolled hypertension – what do we now know?

the age of artificial intelligence

EDUCATION SESSIONS 1.45PM – 2.45PM

›› Break a leg! Tackling osteoporosis in primary care ›› Diagnosis and management of BCC and SCC in general practice

›› Endometriosis in the GP practice ›› Exasperating exacerbations – managing the moderate to severe COPD patient

›› GPs and practice nurses – getting the best from each other

›› Managing obesity – is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) a game changer?

›› Personal impact – how do I come across to others? ›› Treating Parkinson’s disease – a stimulating discussion

EDUCATION SESSIONS 3.30PM – 4.30PM

›› Female urinary incontinence – how can we help? ›› Managing childhood sepsis risk in general practice ›› Managing chronic pain with spinal cord stimulation ›› Managing the weekend warrior on Monday – sports and exercise medicine

›› Rationalising polypharmacy in the elderly ›› Running successful, profitable travel vaccine clinics ›› Stepping up your game in asthma – optimally managing asthma of varying severity

›› Upper airways – infections, allergies and the rest

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER

EDUCATION SESSIONS

CONFERENCE PROGRAM SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER SATURDAY SESSION

1

ALM 8.30AM – 10.00AM

›› Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of

asthma (Part 3) ›› Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 3) ›› Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes (Part 3) ›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group B, part 3)

MASTERCLASS 8.30AM – 10.00AM

›› CPR in general practice

MORNING TEA 9.30AM – 10.15AM

SATURDAY SESSION

2

ALM

MASTERCLASS

10.15AM – 11.45AM

10.15AM – 11.45AM

›› Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma (Part 4)

›› Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM (Part 4) ›› Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for

›› CPR in general practice ›› Sleeping on the job – effective

assessment of insomnia and OSA in general practice

better patient outcomes (Part 4)

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group B, part 4)

SATURDAY SESSION 3

SATURDAY KEYNOTE 12.00PM – 1.00PM

LUNCH 1.00PM – 1.45PM

SATURDAY SESSION

4

ALM

MASTERCLASS

1.45PM – 3.15PM

1.45PM – 3.15PM

›› Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 1)

›› Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 1) ›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote

›› CPR in general practice ›› Mastering diabetic retinopathy

setting ALM (Groups C & D, part 1)

›› The timely diagnosis and improved management of dementia ALM (Part 1)

AFTERNOON TEA 2.45PM – 3.30PM

SATURDAY SESSION

5

ALM

MASTERCLASS

3.30PM – 5.00PM

3.30PM – 5.00PM

›› Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 2)

›› CPR in general practice

›› Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 2) ›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Groups C & D, part 2)

›› The timely diagnosis and improved management of dementia ALM (Part 2)

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

8.30AM – 9.30AM

›› Aortic stenosis – when to ask for a second opinion? ›› Atopic dermatitis – a practical guide ›› Dealing with difficult behaviours ›› Eliminating hepatitis C in Australia – a workshop for

›› Managing obesity – is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) a game changer?

›› Managing the behavioural symptoms of dementia ›› Understanding the Practice Nurse Incentive Program

GPs

›› It’s all about me – a patient-centred approach to depression management

EDUCATION SESSIONS 10.15AM – 11.15AM

›› Beating burnout – a session on self-care for practice

›› Revisiting renal denervation for moderate,

›› Break a leg! Tackling osteoporosis in primary care ›› GPs and practice nurses – getting the best from each

›› Vitamin D decoded – how can we best address

nurses

other

›› Injury compensation 101

uncontrolled hypertension – what do we now know? vitamin D insufficiency in our patients?

›› What GPs need to know about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

EDUCATION SESSIONS 1.45PM – 2.45PM

›› Fighting fire with fibre – the role of microbial

›› The Golden Eye Rules – assessment and treatment of

›› Getting to grips with guidelines – a new approach to

›› The sustainable general practice ›› The journey from newborn to childhood ›› Treating Parkinson’s disease – a stimulating

metabolites on mucosal gut homeostasis and diabetes first injectables in type 2 diabetes

›› New Australian asthma guidelines 2019 –

empowering you and your patients with asthma

retinal conditions

discussion

EDUCATION SESSIONS 3.30PM – 4.30PM

›› Chronic kidney disease update – handing you the

›› Medicinal cannabis – navigating through the

›› LGBTQI & you – ensuring sensitivity in your clinical

›› Rationalising polypharmacy in the elderly ›› Recognising and managing schizophrenia ›› Whose fault is it anyway? – legal accountability and

new handbook recommendations practice

›› Managing chronic pain with spinal cord stimulation ›› Managing the weekend warrior on Monday – sports and exercise medicine

confusion

open disclosure in general practice nursing

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER

EDUCATION SESSIONS

CONFERENCE PROGRAM SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER SUNDAY SESSION

1

ALM 8.30AM – 10.00AM

›› Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 3)

MASTERCLASS 8.30AM – 10.00AM

›› CPR in general practice

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group C, part 3)

›› The timely diagnosis and improved management of dementia ALM (Part 3)

MORNING TEA 9.30AM – 10.15AM

SUNDAY SESSION

2

ALM 10.15AM – 11.45AM

›› Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019? (Part 4)

MASTERCLASS 10.15AM – 11.45AM

›› CPR in general practice

›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM (Group C, part 4)

›› The timely diagnosis and improved management of dementia ALM (Part 4)

SUNDAY SESSION 3

SUNDAY KEYNOTE 12.00PM – 1.00PM

LUNCH 1.00PM – 1.45PM

SUNDAY SESSION

4

ALM

MASTERCLASS

1.45PM – 3.15PM

1.45PM – 3.15PM

›› Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 3) ›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote

›› CPR in general practice

setting ALM (Group D, part 3)

AFTERNOON TEA 2.45PM – 3.30PM

SUNDAY SESSION

5

ALM

MASTERCLASS

3.30PM – 5.00PM

3.30PM – 5.00PM

›› Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM (Part 4) ›› Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote

›› CPR in general practice

setting ALM (Group D, part 4)

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

8.30AM – 9.30AM

›› Diagnosis and management of BCC and SCC in general practice

›› Female urinary incontinence – how can we help? ›› Getting to grips with guidelines – a new approach to first injectables in type 2 diabetes

›› Infection control in general practice

›› Personal impact – how do I come across to others? ›› Radiation therapy for prostate cancer – getting to the bottom of what’s new

›› Stepping up your game in asthma – optimally managing asthma of varying severity

›› The Golden Eye Rules – assessment and treatment of retinal conditions

EDUCATION SESSIONS 10.15AM – 11.15AM

›› Eliminating hepatitis C in Australia – a workshop for

›› Medicinal cannabis – navigating through the

›› Endometriosis in the GP practice ›› Exasperating exacerbations – managing the

›› Triage 101 for the practice nurse ›› Vitamin D decoded – how can we best address

›› Helping smokers to quit – what can the GP do? ›› It’s all about me – a patient-centred approach to

›› What GPs need to know about fetal alcohol spectrum

GPs

moderate to severe COPD patient

confusion

vitamin D insufficiency in our patients? disorder (FASD)

depression management

EDUCATION SESSIONS 1.45PM – 2.45PM

›› Chronic kidney disease update – handing you the

›› Medical machine learning – Australian healthcare in

›› GPs in the genomic era – implications for general

›› New Australian asthma guidelines 2019 –

›› LGBTQI & you – ensuring sensitivity in your clinical

›› Paediatric ENT update ›› Running successful, profitable travel vaccine clinics ›› Traumatic head injury in sport – the role of the GP

new handbook recommendations practice practice

›› Managing childhood sepsis risk in general practice

the age of artificial intelligence

empowering you and your patients with asthma

EDUCATION SESSIONS 3.30PM – 4.30PM

›› Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on

›› Fighting fire with fibre – the role of microbial

›› Aged care nursing in general practice ›› Atopic dermatitis – a practical guide ›› Deciphering ME/CFS

›› Taking the pain out of headache management ›› Upper airways – infections, allergies and the rest

chronic disease

metabolites on mucosal gut homeostasis and diabetes

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER

EDUCATION SESSIONS

ALMs Choose from these high impact and topic-focussed ALMs covering the latest updates.

Each ALM earns you 40 QI&CPD (RACGP) or 30 PRPD (ACRRM) points.

The timely diagnosis and improved management of dementia ALM SATURDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SUNDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 THERAPEUTIC AREA: CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE

This ALM will enhance your medical and clinical understanding of dementia, highlighting the major challenges in its assessment, treatment and ongoing management. The activity will also address the wider challenges around the care of aged people, including polypharmacy, social and legal issues and dealing with family and carers.

Sponsored by

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Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease ALM FRIDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SATURDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 THERAPEUTIC AREA: CHRONIC CONDITIONS

Effective management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) helps to prolong the decline of kidney function and reduce complications associated with end stage kidney disease. CKD management also addresses comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. This active learning module uses didactic presentations and interactive case studies to highlight these often complex and interrelated issues and help you to effectively manage your patients with CKD and comorbidities.

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Diabetes management in general practice ALM – fresh thinking for better patient outcomes FRIDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SATURDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 THERAPEUTIC AREA: CHRONIC CONDITIONS SPEAKERS: A/PROF GARY KILOV & A/PROF RALPH AUDEHM

The day-to-day workload of diabetes management can leave little time for reflection on the factors that could make the biggest differences to your patients. This ALM cuts through dogma, taps into the evidence and focusses on what really matters, including delivering non-threatening weight and lifestyle messages, dealing proactively with cardiovascular risk and multi-morbidity, engaging chronically disengaged patients, and busting confusion around the pharmacological management of diabetes.

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Helping your patients navigate through the menopause ALM SATURDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SUNDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 THERAPEUTIC AREA: WOMEN’S HEALTH

The menopause signals the end of major hormonal changes.

Some women sail through with ease, while others endure daily symptoms. Upskill yourself in the management of menopause, including learning about the latest research findings, evaluating treatment options, implementing a hormone therapy risk assessment and management plan, understanding the impact on sex, relationships and mental health and helping your patient to manage their health after the menopause.

Sponsored by

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CATEGORY 1 CPD POINTS

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

ALMs Heart failure management ALM – what do GPs need to know in 2019?

SATURDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SUNDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 THERAPEUTIC AREA: CHRONIC CONDITIONS SPEAKERS: A/PROF RALPH AUDEHM & A/PROF GAUTAM VADDADI

Get to grips with heart failure diagnosis, management and a multi-disciplinary team approach, in this case-study based ALM. Develop a deeper understanding of heart failure medications to prescribe, titrate, switch and monitor with confidence. Learn why, how and when to use the new ARNI class of medications and leave the ALM with a template for creating an effective heart failure management plan. This highly practice-focussed activity provides practical tools to deliver the best possible care for heart failure patients, in line with the new 2018 Heart Failure Guidelines.

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Management of the emergency patient in the primary and remote setting ALM GROUP A FRIDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 GROUP B FRIDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 SATURDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2

GROUP C SATURDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SUNDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 GROUP D SATURDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 4 & 5 SUNDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 4 & 5

THERAPEUTIC AREA: EMERGENCY MEDICINE SPEAKER: DR JOHN FAHEY

This course emphasises the identification and management of acute emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. Using easy-toremember diagnostic tools, procedures and techniques, GPs and practice nurses will learn to effectively manage acute medical and traumatic emergencies such as acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrest, asthma and respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, seizures, hypoglycaemia, and trauma, including emergency decompression of pneumothorax, cricoid puncture and interosseous access.

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Asthma update ALM – breathing new life into the management of asthma FRIDAY PARTS 1 & 2 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 SATURDAY PARTS 3 & 4 – SESSIONS 1 & 2 THERAPEUTIC AREA: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Given that 1 in 9 patients in Australia have asthma, it’s a good idea to stay up to date. This simple, practical and hands-on education from Asthma Australia will help you gain the latest knowledge and give you increased confidence diagnosing, managing and educating your asthma patients in general practice.

Sponsored by

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Our four interest area categories are: PRACTICE

BUSINESS

LIFE

CURIOSITY

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/conference

EDUCATION SESSIONS Understanding the Practice Nurse Incentive Program

ART OF GENERAL PRACTICE

Dealing with difficult behaviours FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SATURDAY – SESSION 1

DR JAGDEESH SINGH DHALIWAL

We can all be difficult at times. But some work colleagues seem to exhibit behaviours that are consistently challenging and infuriating. In this interactive session we will look at common difficult behaviours that you might encounter – and what you can do about them!

GPs and practice nurses – getting the best from each other MS HOLLY ROBINSON

FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SATURDAY – SESSION 2

GPs and nurses will be at the forefront of the brave new world of team-based care. Aside from needing to better integrate their own efforts, they will be leaders of the practice team. Done correctly, this will enhance both patient outcomes and job satisfaction. Explore and discuss how GPs and practice nurses can get the most from their time, in this moderated, interactive session.

Although ideally placed to help patients achieve better outcomes, many GPs are reluctant to manage compensation cases due to concerns about complexity. It is not as hard or time consuming as you may believe. This session will help you to expedite services for your patient, reduce exposure to bureaucracy and disputation, as well as lessen the requirement for additional paperwork at a later date and the need to attend court.

LGBTQI & you – ensuring sensitivity in your clinical practice MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK

LGBTQI people are more likely to experience barriers to appropriate healthcare due to stigma, discrimination and misinformation. This interactive session will provide a safe space to ask questions and learn about the LGBTQI community, including a gender & sexuality 101.

It will also provide you with tips to ensure sensitivity in your clinical practice and up-to-date information on key clinical issues affecting this vulnerable patient population.

Personal impact – how do I come across to others?

DR JAGDEESH SINGH DHALIWAL

How do I come across? It’s a question that we all want to know and all dread asking! In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how you come across to others and how – armed with this information – you can own your own narrative, so boosting your success in dealing with the people you encounter every day in primary practice.

The sustainable general practice SATURDAY – SESSION 4

Repeated changes to the Practice Nurse Incentive Program (PNIP) can make it harder to keep up! This session provides a no-nonsense, practical update on changes to the PNIP and how it affects GPs and the nurses working in general practice. Key updates to the Practice Incentive Program (PIP) that have occurred in 2019 will also be discussed.

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Diagnosis and management of BCC and SCC in general practice FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SUNDAY – SESSION 1

DR JEREMY BANKY

Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), e.g. BCC and SCC, are the most common cancers in Australia, and GPs are the ‘first-port-ofcall’ to diagnose these skin cancers in most people. This workshop will provide you with the most recent evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of NMSC, including which NMSCs should potentially be referred.

FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 1

FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SATURDAY – SESSION 2

FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SUNDAY – SESSION 1

MS HOLLY ROBINSON

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer – getting to the bottom of what’s new

Injury compensation 101

SATURDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

SATURDAY – SESSION 1

This interactive session, based around patient cases, will give you an updated overview about modern radiation therapy as an effective treatment option for prostate cancer. GPs have a crucial role to play, ensuring that men have the full information about their options to assist them with decision-making. Useful educational resources for GPs and patients will also be provided.

CARDIOVASCULAR

Aortic stenosis – when to ask for a second opinion?

FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SATURDAY – SESSION 1

This session will provide an update on less invasive treatment options and a multidisciplinary approach for people with aortic stenosis, including an introduction to advanced therapy Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for people with symptomatic AS who are considered a high surgical risk.

Revisiting renal denervation for moderate, uncontrolled hypertension – what do we now know?

FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SATURDAY – SESSION 2

Discover why renal devernation (RDN) has recently been revived as a promising adjunctive option for patients with moderate, uncontrolled hypertension. Recent data has led to a change in consideration of this procedure and what this means for you as a GP. You’ll learn about who this procedure could help, how to refer and also how to assist your patient post-operatively.

MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK

The health system, including general practice, generates enormous waste. Can we minimise waste and our impact on the environment without sacrificing vital infection control? This interactive session will provide useful strategies to help reduce your practice carbon footprint and discuss the health impacts of climate change.

SESSION SPACES ARE LIMITED! Register for the conference at registration.gpce.com.au

EDUCATION SESSIONS CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE

Aged care nursing in general practice

Getting to grips with guidelines – a new approach to first injectables in type 2 diabetes SATURDAY – SESSION 4 / SUNDAY – SESSION 1

MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK & MS HOLLY ROBINSON

SUNDAY – SESSION 5

Australians are living longer, however engaging older people can present varied challenges. This interactive conversation will focus on quality of life, cognitive impairment, mental wellbeing, chronic illness and health assessments of older people in general practice. You will learn how to achieve more from consultations with older patients and enhance the care provided.

Managing the behavioural symptoms of dementia FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SATURDAY – SESSION 1

DR TROYE WALLETT

Dementia is becoming more common as the population ages and one of the most difficult presentations in dementia is related to agitation and aggression. Learn how to manage difficult behaviours in dementia to get the best outcomes for your patients and their families.

Rationalising polypharmacy in the elderly

Recent international treatment guidelines now recommend first using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in preference to insulin for most people with type 2 diabetes requiring injectable therapy. This session will review the evidence for this important update and discuss appropriate patient selection and considerations, as well as locally available treatment options for the general practitioner.

DERMATOLOGY

Atopic dermatitis – a practical guide SATURDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 5

Approximately 1.8 million GP visits each year are for atopic dermatitis, which can affect people of any age and impact their quality of life.

This session will dispel common myths around causes, diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, including the rational use of topical steroids.

EYE HEALTH

FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SATURDAY – SESSION 5

DR TROYE WALLETT

When should you deprescribe? Evidence shows that elderly people on fewer medications have better outcomes. This is not because they have fewer pathologies, but because the medications themselves can become a problem. This session will cover how to rationalise your elderly patients’ medications and improve their outcomes.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

Chronic kidney disease update – handing you the new handbook recommendations SATURDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

Key information and resources will be provided in this update session, based on the 2019 edition of the ‘CKD Management in Primary Care’ handbook, including evidence for new targets, algorithms, clinical action charts, CKD ‘hotspots’ data and expanded recommendations for whole-of-practice approach to CKD and chronic disease management.

Participants will also learn about the services and support available from Kidney Health Australia.

Deciphering ME/CFS FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 5

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is debilitating and can be a challenge for practitioners, with an estimated 85% of sufferers remaining undiagnosed. Experts now agree that this is a biological, not psychological, disorder. There is currently no specific biomedical test, yet patients look to their GP for guidance. This patientfocussed, case study-based session will help you diagnose and better manage your patients with ME/CFS.

The Golden Eye Rules – assessment and treatment of retinal conditions SATURDAY - SESSION 4 / SUNDAY - SESSION 1

DR DEVINDER CHAUHAN

This session will aim to raise awareness around eye conditions affecting the retina, such as macular degeneration, as well as the GP’s role in supporting patients through promoting early diagnosis and enhancing adherence.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Eliminating hepatitis C in Australia – a workshop for GPs SATURDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

General practitioner prescribing of direct acting antivirals (DAA) for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has steadily increased since unrestricted access was provided in March 2016 by the PBS, to increase treatment rates for the ~170,000 patients living with HCV in Australia. This workshop will update you on the screening, diagnosis and treatment of a once-incurable disease, to achieve the World Health Organisation target to eliminate this major health burden by 2030.

Fighting fire with fibre – the role of microbial metabolites on mucosal gut homeostasis and diabetes SATURDAY – SESSION 4 / SUNDAY – SESSION 5

DR ELIANA MARINO MORENO

One explanation for the rising incidence of diabetes and complications such as CVD and CKD centres around the gut microbiota. This workshop will explore the hypothesis that inflammation alters our gut microbiota and a healthy diet can restore our good commensal microbiota by increasing the production of intestinal metabolites that have beneficial properties. Targeting the gut microbiota-immune axis has an exciting potential to mitigate the risk of developing metabolic complications and autoimmunity.

SESSION SPACES ARE LIMITED! Register for the conference at registration.gpce.com.au

EDUCATION SESSIONS GENETICS

MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH

GPs in the genomic era – implications for general practice DR CHLOE STUTTERD

FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

Expanded access to commercial and clinical DNA testing means that GPs increasingly encounter genomics in general practice. This session will help GPs navigate genomic tests, covering their current uses and limitations, and ways to support patients. You will also learn the latest updates on applications including carrier and risk screening, online DNA testing and pharmacogenomics.

INFECTION CONTROL

Infection control in general practice SUNDAY – SESSION 1

MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK & MS HOLLY ROBINSON

Infection control is a vital component of quality healthcare and minimising the growing threat of superbugs. This session will cover the principles and practices of infection control in general practice, the pros and cons of disposable and reusable equipment and provide insight into antimicrobial resistance in Australia.

Break a leg! Tackling osteoporosis in primary care FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SATURDAY – SESSION 2

PROF GUSTAVO DUQUE

In Victoria in 2019 there will be an estimated 43,000 fractures due to poor bone health. In this session you will have an opportunity, with a specialist presenter, to break open the following questions on the bone health frontline: Why treat osteoporosis? Who should be treated? How should it be managed and for how long? What constitutes treatment failure?

Managing the weekend warrior on Monday – sports and exercise medicine FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SATURDAY – SESSION 5

Sport is part of the Australian way of life and we know that regular exercise is good for health. Yet injuries can occur. This session will focus on getting your patients back in the game. Plus help you get your sedentary patients more active.

NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Taking the pain out of headache management

MENTAL HEALTH

Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on chronic disease FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SUNDAY – SESSION 5

Is it possible that disappearance of a parent through divorce could cause heart disease later in life? This session will explore findings from the ground-breaking Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, allowing you to use a trauma lens crossing all socioeconomic and ethnic boundaries, to make sense of some of your patients’ presentations. You will be able to identify the 10 ACEs, be aware of the ‘disguised’ presentation of developmental trauma, plus what you can do as a GP to help reduce future health impact in this group of patients.

It’s all about me – a patient-centred approach to depression management SATURDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 5

Headaches are under-recognised and under-treated in the community.

This session will focus on common types of headaches, red flags not to be missed, and strategies to improve headache management for our patients.

Traumatic head injury in sport – the role of the GP FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

Awareness of the head in sports has grown in recent years, as has our understanding of the impact of head trauma. This session will go through an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and management of head injuries, including advice to players and parents.

Treating Parkinson’s disease – a stimulating discussion

PROF MALCOLM HOPWOOD

In this case-based workshop, patient-centric management and treatment of depression will be explored. Participants have an opportunity to update their skills to tailor depression treatment to patient symptoms, in order to enhance efficacy while minimising side effects, and increasing the likelihood of treatment success.

Recognising and managing schizophrenia FRIDAY – SESSION 1 / SATURDAY – SESSION 5

Affecting 1% of the population, schizophrenia is common in general practice. Early diagnosis and correct management can significantly improve quality of life. This session will cover key issues that the GP needs to know to effectively diagnose and manage these patients.

FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SATURDAY – SESSION 4

110,000 Australians are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, making it the most common major movement disorder, and the secondmost prevalent neurodegenerative condition after dementia. Given that 1 in 340 people in Australia have Parkinson’s, it’s important to stay up to date in the management of these patients. This session will discuss treatment options to improve functional outcomes, specifically looking at the latest technology in deep brain stimulation.

PAEDIATRICS

Managing childhood sepsis risk in general practice FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

DR TARAS MIKULIN

The child with an infectious illness is a very common general practice presentation. Serious childhood infection is uncommon but the outcome can be catastrophic. This presentation will discuss a six-step system approach for the early detection of potentially serious infection in Australian children.

SESSION SPACES ARE LIMITED! Register for the conference at registration.gpce.com.au

EDUCATION SESSIONS Paediatric ENT update

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH

FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

This session will update GPs and AHPs on new developments and management changes in ear, nose and throat and head and neck conditions in children. The session will also cover commonly asked questions on paediatric ENT conditions.

The journey from newborn to childhood MS HOLLY ROBINSON

SATURDAY – SESSION 4

Tricky questions like ‘is this poo normal?’ or ‘when do I start solids?’ have no exact answers and often come up during a routine immunisation visit. This session provides an overview of the transition from newborn to childhood, tackling some key questions and leaving you more confident to deal with them.

What GPs need to know about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) SATURDAY – SESSION 2 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

DR MARCEL ZIMMET

Alcohol consumption remains a major health issue, including during pregnancy. This can lead to children with cognitive, neurodevelopmental or behavioural problems presenting to GPs. You will acquire skills in how to address the issue of alcohol and pregnancy, the importance of asking, assessing, recording and providing advice to all pregnant patients and how to recognise possible FASD. PAIN MANAGEMENT

Managing chronic pain with spinal cord stimulation FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SATURDAY – SESSION 5

1 in 5 Australians lives with chronic pain and almost 1 in 5 GP consultations involve a patient with chronic pain. In the over 65s, this prevalence rises to 1 in 3 consultations. This session will discuss nonopioid treatment options available for managing patients with chronic pain and the treatment continuum, including understanding the place and clinical effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation.

Medicinal cannabis – navigating through the confusion SATURDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

Surveys show many GPs remain unclear as to who medicinal cannabis can be prescribed for and how to go about it. This session will provide you with an understanding of the role medicinal cannabis can play and how you can best help your patients, especially those with chronic pain.

PERSONAL HEALTH

Beating burnout – a session on selfcare for practice nurses SATURDAY – SESSION 2

Helping smokers to quit – what can the GP do?

FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in Australia.

Do smokers want to quit? Are a few failures an acceptable end goal?

GPs are ideally placed to assist their patients to quit. This session will dispel some myths and cover options at your disposal to assist smoking cessation, including nicotine replacement therapy.

Managing obesity – is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) a game changer?

FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SATURDAY – SESSION 1

With two-thirds of the population overweight or obese, the need for GP management of this problem has never been greater. This session will provide guidance, including work up, dietary changes and surgical options. There will also be discussion about a new procedure, ESG, and how it differs from laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Vitamin D decoded – how can we best address vitamin D insufficiency in our patients?

SATURDAY – SESSION 2 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

DR FLAVIA FAYET-MOORE

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer, and almost 1 in 4 Australians have vitamin D deficiency. This session will explore emerging lifestyle medicine strategies that can help to ensure your patients get enough of this essential vitamin.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Whose fault is it anyway? – legal accountability and open disclosure in general practice nursing SATURDAY – SESSION 5

MS HOLLY ROBINSON

Do you need indemnity insurance at work or are you covered? Who by, and what does it cover? Legality in general practice can be shrouded by uncertainty, especially around documentation, care planning, My Health Record and day-to-day clinical practice. This session will cover how to perform legally and safely, how to plan for an adverse event and what to do if something goes wrong.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Exasperating exacerbations – managing the moderate to severe COPD patient FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SUNDAY – SESSION 2

The prevention of exacerbations is a key focus in managing COPD patients. 1 in 2 COPD patients hospitalised due to an exacerbation may die within 4 years, and COPD is the second-leading cause of avoidable hospital admissions in Australia (2013-14). It is the fifth leading cause of death (2015). This workshop will review the latest management options and new advances in pharmacological strategies in order to prevent exacerbations in moderate to severe COPD patients.

MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK

How do you care for yourself when your role as a nurse, is to care for other people? Healthcare workers have experienced high rates of workplace stress and burnout for decades, leading to a major crisis in recruitment and retention. This interactive session will explore the concept of burnout and the development of practical skills in self-care.

SESSION SPACES ARE LIMITED! Register for the conference at registration.gpce.com.au

EDUCATION SESSIONS New Australian asthma guidelines 2019 – empowering you and your patients with asthma SATURDAY – SESSION 4 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

Guidelines Committee Chair and GP Professor Barnard stated: “The Australian Asthma Handbook was developed by primary care for primary care. It contains exactly what primary carers need – practical and useful information in plain English, underpinned by the latest evidence.” Update yourself on this first major review of the online guidelines since 2014, including managing asthma in children, severe asthma, primary prevention and management challenges.

Stepping up your game in asthma – optimally managing asthma of varying severity FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 1

Asthma is a serious global health issue and guidelines recommend a stepwise approach to management, with goals to achieve symptom control and minimise future risk. An accurate diagnosis and addressing comorbidities and triggers are important to effective asthma management, as well as early ICS preventer therapy for symptomatic patients. This presentation will provide an overview of the diagnostic approach, asthma phenotypes and pharmacological management of asthma from mild through to moderate-severe asthma, plus when and how to refer for consideration of biologic therapy.

Upper airways – infections, allergies and the rest

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Female urinary incontinence – how can we help?

FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 1

DR SALWAN AL-SALIHI

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to bladder health management. This session will provide an update on current trends and evidence behind therapies for female urinary incontinence. It will also cover controversies and questions surrounding this topic, particularly over the past few years.

TECHNOLOGY

Medical machine learning – Australian healthcare in the age of artificial intelligence FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

The Chair of RANZCR’s AI Working Group will provide an overview of artificial intelligence and how the radiology and radiation oncology sectors are preparing for the implementation of machine learning and AI. This session will focus on ethical principles, standards for research and deployment, how RANZCR is preparing members and trainees, and what AI means in the future for us all.

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Endometriosis in the GP practice

FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 5

FRIDAY SESSION 4 / SUNDAY SESSION

Symptoms of upper airway conditions are common everyday presentations, but differentiating viral, bacterial and allergic causes is not always simple. This session will deliver a rational approach to diagnosis and management of upper airway issues including prevention measures and red flags to be aware of.

Endometriosis is a common, often debilitating gynaecological condition historically associated with a significant diagnostic delay. This session provides an overview of the different types of endometriosis and how recent improvements in the non-invasive diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis with transvaginal ultrasound allows better triaging and management of women with symptoms of endometriosis.

TRAVEL MEDICINE

Running successful, profitable travel vaccine clinics FRIDAY – SESSION 5 / SUNDAY – SESSION 4

MS HOLLY ROBINSON

Could your practice have the capacity to run travel vaccine clinics?

How do you transition towards a structured, nurse-led approach?

Importantly, how do you increase practice profitability as a result?

In this session you will learn how to set up and run successful travel vaccination clinics and gain essential 2019 updates on common travel vaccinations.

DR ANDREW EDWARDS & DR SOFIE PIESSENS

PCOS – diagnosis and management in general practice FRIDAY – SESSION 2

DR SONIA DAVISON

PCOS affects 12-18% of women of reproductive age, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infertility. Symptoms can vary between women, from none to issues which greatly affect quality of life. Early recognition and good management can minimise its impact.

This session will drill into the evidence covering diagnosis, lifestyle and medical management of PCOS.

TRIAGE

Triage 101 for the practice nurse SUNDAY – SESSION 2

MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK

General practice presentations are extremely varied. Practice nurses need excellent triage skills, in order to provide quality patient care and help the flow of the practice. This lively, interactive workshop will focus on the principles of triage using scenarios and case studies from real general practice presentations.

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MASTERCLASS SESSIONS CHRONIC CONDITIONS

EYE HEALTH

Sleeping on the job – effective assessment of insomnia and OSA in general practice

Mastering diabetic retinopathy PROF RICHARD O’BRIEN

FRIDAY – SESSION 2 / SATURDAY – SESSION 2

FRIDAY – SESSION 4 / SATURDAY – SESSION 4

Your patient complains of not sleeping, snoring or feeling tired – what do you do next? Participants will understand how to assess insomnia and OSA in general practice, including triage guidelines – the what, when, where and how – to refer to a sleep psychologist or for a home sleep study. You will also have a rare opportunity to review and test the latest home sleep study equipment in this hands-on masterclass session.

Early detection and prompt management can help prevent up to 98% of diabetes-related visual impairment in your patients. General practice is ideally placed to help prevent blindness from microvascular disease in patients with diabetes. This workshop provides an overview of effective options for prevention, screening and management of diabetic retinopathy, discussion of new MBS items, and a hands-on opportunity to use a non-mydriatic retinal imager designed specifically for primary care.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

CPR in general practice FRIDAY – SESSIONS 1, 2, 4 & 5 / SATURDAY – SESSIONS 1, 2, 4 & 5 / SUNDAY – SESSIONS 1, 2, 4 & 5

This paramedic-led masterclass provides detailed, hands-on instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

At GPCE we pride ourselves on having some of the most prolific speakers in the field deliver education at our conferences. Here are just a few that you will see at GPCE Melbourne this year!

PROF GUSTAVO DUQUE

DR FLAVIA FAYET-MOORE

A/PROF GARY KILOV

MS HOLLY ROBINSON

A/PROF GAUTAM VADDADI

DR ELIANA MARIÑO MORENO

MR ROBBIE BEDBROOK

PROF RICHARD O’BRIEN

Find out more about all of our GPCE Melbourne speakers at www.gpce.com.au/melbourne/speakers

LAST CHANCE!

BENEFIT FROM ACCREDITED EDUCATION

Earn your final CPD points before the end of the triennium!

EARN UP TO

97 CPD POINTS

CPD FOR GPs

GP CPD points

The GPCE conference program delivers a wide range of educational sessions providing GPs the opportunity to tailor their program to meet their learning needs. GPs can choose to participate in active learning modules (ALM), individual sessions or masterclasses across the event days.

CPD points awarded will be dependent on the type of learning chosen and the accreditation provider:

RACGP

ACRRM

ACTIVE LEARNING MODULE

40 QI&CPD points (Category 1)

30 PRPD points

CPR

5 QI&CPD points (Category 2)

10 BLS points

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

2 QI&CPD points (Category 2)

1 core point

The RACGP QI&CPD minimum requirements for the 2017-2019 triennium are:

130 CPD POINTS

INCLUDING 2 X CATEGORY 1 ACTIVITIES,

ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) ACTIVITY

CPR

1 X CPR

All CPD documentation is to be completed via the online Delegate Hub.

Important information: GPs participating in an Active Learning Module (ALM) will need to complete the following requirements to be eligible to receive CPD points: • Predisposing activity – this must be completed prior to attending the conference

• Evaluation – to be completed within two weeks following the conference

• Reinforcing activity – to be completed within two weeks following the conference

CPD FOR NURSES EARN UP TO

15 CPD HOURS

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires nurses and midwives to accrue 20 hours of CPD each year. The GPCE education program has been designed to suit the needs of Australian primary health care nurses in meeting their continuing professional development requirements.

All CPD documentation to be completed via the online Delegate Hub.

FIND OUT MORE AT www.gpce.com.au/melbourne

MEET THE EXHIBITORS As well as meeting over 90 healthcare suppliers showcasing the latest products, treatments and innovations, take advantage of the other fantastic free features on the expo floor.

ABBVIE • ACT4TOMORROW • ADVICELINE INJURY LAWYERS • ALTHEA COMPANY • ASPEN • PHARMACARE AUSTRALIA • AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL HEALTH AGENCY • BLACK DOG INSTITUTE • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC • CARDIOSCOPE • CLINICS BY DESIGN • COCHLEAR • CORNERSTONE HEALTH • CYNERGEX GROUP • EBOS HEALTHCARE GROUP • EGO PHARMACEUTICALS • LILLY • ENTOURA • FULLERTON HEALTH MEDICAL CENTRES • FRANCES INSURANCE • GATEWAY BRANDS • GENERAL PRACTICE MENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS COLLABORATION • GENESIS CARE

GENWISE SOLUTIONS • GILEAD SCIENCES • GLAXOSMITHKLINE • LITTLE GREEN PHARMA • HEALTHENGINE • HEALTHLINK • HEALTHSHARE • HEALTHWORKS HEALTHCARE • LUNDBECK • MACQUARIE MEDICAL SYSTEMS • MARIE STOPES • MEDRECRUIT • MEDRELEAF AUSTRALIA • MEDTECH HEALTHCARE • MENARINI • MODMED • MOLEMAP AUSTRALIA • NATIONAL ASTHMA COUNCIL AUSTRALIA • NATIONAL CANNABINOID CLINICS • NATIONAL HEARING CENTRES

NATIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY • NATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP • NEILMED PHARMACEUTICALS • NORGINE • NOVARTIS • PENINSULA HEALTH • PERFECT PRACTICE • PREMIER FINANCIAL ADVISORS • ROADS CORPORATION • SUPAGAS • TEAM MEDICAL SUPPLIES • TELEFLEX MEDICAL AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND • TELETHON KIDS INSTITUTE • THE A2 MILK COMPANY • TILRAY AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND • TRANS-AX HEALTH CARE • VISION EYE INSTITUTE • ZAPARAS LAWYERS • ZEDMED

Our exhibition opening times are: • Friday 15 November – 8AM TO 5PM • Saturday 16 November – 8AM TO 5PM • Sunday 17 November – 8AM TO 5PM

SAVE WITH SHOW-ONLY DISCOUNTS Get exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services across the exhibition floor. Take advantage of the opportunity to save on medical devices and equipment, software, insurance and more!

5 WAYS TO REGISTER Book online at gpce.com.au/register

Call us on 1800 571 960

Email us on info@gpce.com.au

Fax us on 02 9993 8328

Text us on 0466 025 210

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GETTING THERE

GPCE Melbourne is located at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

BY TRAM:

Catch any of the following trams and get off at the stop opposite the Clarendon St entrance of MCEC: • Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick • Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill • Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda Alternatively catch tram number 48 or 70 and get off at the Flinders Street stop then take a short walk towards the Yarra River, across the Seafarers Bridge.

TAXI/RIDESHARING:

There are two drop off points for taxi or ridesharing nearby: • 1 Convention Centre Place (near Pan Pacific Hotel) • 2 Clarendon Street (opposite Crown Casino)

PARKING: Parking at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible via Normanby Rd.

BY TRAIN:

Take any train that goes to Southern Cross Station.

Get off at Southern Cross Station and catch tram number 96, 109 or 12.

PARKING IS FREE FOR PLATINUM CLUB MEMBERS

CONTACT US

For more information on GPCE Melbourne: Visit www.gpce.com.au/ Melbourne Call 1800 571 960 Email info@gpce.com.au

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