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Women’s Health Across the Lifespan: A GP Update [FULL]

Join St John of God Bendigo Hospital for an update designed for general practitioners covering Women’s Health Across the Lifespan. 

2 Jun 2026

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Nine of our obstetricians and gynaecologists will share practical strategies for managing common obstetric and gynaecological cases, helping you navigate day-to-day challenges with confidence and efficiency. You’ll gain insights that make patient care simpler, safer, and more effective across all stages of a woman’s life.

Discover how to optimise the private maternity services available at SJGBH, including the Joy Program—an affordable package providing shared care with St John of God obstetricians, midwives, and allied health professionals. Gain a clear understanding of referral pathways and the tools needed to effectively manage private maternity patients.

Walk away with actionable knowledge to enhance patient outcomes, streamline care, and deliver confident, evidence-based management for your patients.

Tuesday, 2rd June 2026

Details

Date: Tuesday 02/06/26
Time:  6pm – 8.45pm
Catering: Quality Hotel Lakeside
Cost: Sponsored - free
Location:  286 Napier St, Bendigo

Presenters

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and manage endometriosis in primary care, including appropriate investigation and treatment options. 

2. Evaluate management options for adenomyosis and tailor treatment based on symptom severity, reproductive goals, and patient preferences. 

3. Discuss investigation and management of female infertility by identifying common causes, interpreting key investigations, and applying appropriate treatment options. 

4. Develop the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage early pregnancy complications including miscarriage.

5. Assess and manage a short cervix to prevent preterm birth, using appropriate diagnostic tools and interventions.

6. Outline the evidence-based use of low-dose aspirin in pregnancy, including risk assessment for pre-eclampsia, appropriate initiation, dosing, and duration of therapy 

7. Develop the ability to assess and manage postmenopausal bleeding in patients using hormone replacement therapy, including risk stratification, appropriate use of investigations and timely referral for specialist care. 

8. Identify and manage vaginal prolapse using conservative, pessary, and surgical treatment options. 

Program outline

Time

Speaker | Topic

6.00pm - 6.25pm

Registration, Networking

6.25pm - 6.30pm

Welcome & Entree

6.30pm – 7.20pm

Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3, & 4

7.20pm - 7.40pm

Main Course – Joy Program Promotion

7.40pm – 8.35pm

Learning Outcome 5, 6, 7, 8

8.35pm – 8.45pm

Sponsorship presentation - optional

 

Dessert – served during presentations

8.45pm

Close

CPD Points 

RACGP – 2 hours Education Activities 

CPD hours 2 educational

 

Sponsor

Bendigo radiology logo

Besins Healthcare Logo

Evaris pharma logo

Gedeon Richter logo

RSVP

The event is currently at capacity.

Please contact Kathryn Cunning via email [email protected] to join the waitlist.