19-20 JUNE 2026
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WAGGA WAGGA
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9.5 CPD HOURS
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19-20 JUNE 2026 • WAGGA WAGGA • 9.5 CPD HOURS •
BidgeeCon is a 1.5 day conference focused on strengthening and future-proofing general practice.
Designed for GPs, registrars, practice nurses and allied health professionals working in general practice, BidgeeCon brings together practical clinical learning, hands-on workshops, expert presentations and space to connect with colleagues from across the Murrumbidgee region.
✓ Hands-on clinical workshops
✓ Practical skills sessions
✓ Expert-led presentations
RACGP/ACRRM accreditation pending for:
Educational Activity (EA) 7.5hrs Reviewing Performance (RP) 2hrs
Meet our keynote speakers
Health reform and what it means for rural general practice teams on the ground.
A/Prof Michael Clements
Chair, RACGP Rural Council and Townsville based General Practitioner and practice owner
Scope of practice reform and the opportunities for rural health workforces.
Prof Mark Cormack
Professor Health System Policy, Australian National University (ANU) College of Health and Medicine
Shared medical appointments and how they can support team-based care.
A/Prof John Stevens
Co-founder and Director, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Using multidisciplinary teams to improve access, continuity and financial sustainability.
Mario Gupta
Primary care consultant with deep general practice experience across business, workforce and service reform.
Get your tickets now
Conference: $150 per person
Cocktail evening: $50 per person
Relaxed cocktail evening
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Catch up with colleagues
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Informal networking
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Magic, laughs and surprises
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Relaxed cocktail evening • Catch up with colleagues • Informal networking • Magic, laughs and surprises •
BidgeeCon Cocktail Evening
Friday 19 June 2026, 6.00–8.30pm
The Gardens Function Centre,
Botanic Gardens, 43 Tom Wood Drive, Wagga Wagga
Unwind after the day’s sessions and join us for a relaxed cocktail evening designed for connection, conversation and a bit of surprise.
Enjoy great company, drinks and light catering while being entertained by Jay Cristo, magician and mentalist. Expect moments of astonishment, genuine laughs and those “how did that just happen?” experiences that will have you talking well after the night ends.
Tickets are limited. Partners are very welcome. Just remember to purchase a ticket for them as well!
Check out the full program
The program is designed to help general practice teams build practical skills, strengthen their workforce and adapt to a changing health system, while connecting with colleagues from across the region.
FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2026
11.30am-4.30pm
11.30am – Registration and light lunch
12:30pm – Welcome and introduction
12.45pm
Stream 1 – Dental emergencies that may present in general practice – Dr Josh Dunn, Shumack Dental
Stream 2 – Wound care – Ray Godbier, MLHD Clinical Nurse Consultant
Stream 3 – CPR – Greg Higgins – Higgins Training Solutions
1.45pm
Stream 1 – Prehospital approach to asthma, trauma, anaphylaxis and epilepsy – Dr Matthew Simpson, NSW Ambulance
Stream 2 – Wound care – Ray Godbier, MLHD Clinical Nurse Consultant
Stream 3 – CPR – Greg Higgins, Higgins Training Solutions (cont.)
2.45pm – Afternoon tea
3.00pm
Stream 1 – Prehospital approach to asthma, trauma, anaphylaxis and epilepsy – Dr Matthew Simpson, NSW Ambulance
Stream 2 – ECG interpretation – A/Prof Michael McCready
Stream 3 – CPR – Greg Higgins, Higgins Training Solutions (cont.)
4.00pm – Closing address
SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026
8.30am-4.30pm
8.30am – Welcome address and Welcome to Country – Aunty Mary Atkinson, Wiradjuri and Bangerang Elder
9.00am – Keynote speaker – Health reform – Associate Professor Michael Clements, Chair, RACGP Rural Council
9.30am – Keynote speaker – Shared medical appointments – Associate Professor John Stevens
11.00am – Morning tea, expo stalls
11.15am
Stream 1 – Management of eating disorders - Angela Farrell, Psychologist & Sally Corry, Inside Out GP Hub
Stream 2 – Dementia: background, diagnosis, treatment, and cognitive screening tests - Dr Michael O’Brien
Stream 3 – NSW ADHD Reforms
12.00pm
Stream 1 – The Management of diabetes in pregnancy in 2026 - Dr Bridget Cooper, Endocrinologist
Stream 2 – Build your own nurse-led clinic: a hands-on masterclass for practice nurses - Elise Penton, Registered Practice Nurse and Rebecca Manski, Nurse Practitioner & Practice Manager
Stream 3 – Endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic, Dr Trudi Beck, GP Obstetrician
12.45 – Lunch, expo stalls
1.15pm – Unleashing the potential for our health workforce - Scope of Practice Review - Professor Mark Cormack
1.45pm – Panel discussion – facilitated by Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff and featuring keynote speakers and local health professionals
2.30pm
Stream 1 – Artificial intelligence and privacy compliance in practice - Aston Chee, Special Counsel, Avant Law
Stream 2 – Recruiting in a candidate driven market - Kaitlin Fuller, Director Huntsman Recruiting
Stream 3 – New referral pathways for MLHD CCIS, Nicole Logan, Tina Curry and Annie Skipworth
3.15pm – Afternoon tea and expo stalls
3.30pm – Using an MDT approach: working at top of scope to support revenue integrity, continuity and access in rural general practice – Mario Gupta, Larter Consulting
4.20pm – Final address (Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff)
Meet more of our speakers
Dr Joshua Dunn
Dr Joshua Dunn is a Wagga local and dentist at Shumack Dental. Since graduating from Charles Sturt University in 2018, he has worked across NSW Health, Charles Sturt University and private practice in Wagga.
Elise Penton
Elise Penton is a registered practice nurse with a passion for innovation, lifestyle medicine and helping nurses work at top of scope. She is actively involved in nurse-led clinics, shared medical appointments and regional workforce development to improve chronic disease care and patient outcomes.
Annie Skipworth
Annie Skipworth is a Clinical Nurse Consultant and Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator with MLHD. With a background in intensive care and a Master of Nursing, she supports patients, families and healthcare professionals through the VAD process.
Dr Bridget Cooper
Dr Bridget Cooper is an endocrinologist committed to improving health outcomes in regional and rural communities. Originally from Wagga Wagga, she returned to the region to establish Riverina Diabetes & Endocrinology in 2025 and also holds appointments across Wagga Wagga, Calvary Riverina and Canberra hospitals.
Rebecca Manski
Rebecca Manski is a Nurse Practitioner and Practice Manager at Tumut Family Medical Centre. Her work focuses on preventative health, nurse-led models of care and improving access to high-quality primary care in regional and rural communities.
Dr Maggie-Kate Minogue
Dr Maggie-Kate Minogue is a GP at Gundagai Medical Centre and a member of the Voluntary Assisted Dying team. She has worked across Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin and Gundagai, with special interests in palliative care, chronic disease management and diabetes.
Sally Corry
Sally Corry is Primary Health Lead at InsideOut, with more than 25 years’ experience across medical administration, management, leadership, primary care and youth mental health. She leads initiatives including the Upskilling program and InsideOut GP HUB, bringing a creative and systems-focused approach to improving eating disorder care.
Nicole Logan
Nicole Logan is the Community Care Intake Service Nurse Unit Manager with MLHD and has more than 26 years’ nursing experience across acute, aged care, emergency, community and general practice settings. She leads a multidisciplinary team supporting timely referral management and access to community-based services.
Angela Farrell
Angela Farrell is a registered psychologist, MLHD Eating Disorder Coordinator and District Clinical Leader. She has more than 25 years’ experience supporting people with eating disorders and works to develop local pathways and improve equitable access to care for rural and remote communities.
Tina Curry
Tina Curry is the Out of Hospital Care Coordinator and has worked as a registered nurse for 26 years, including 18 years in community health. Her work focuses on discharge planning, hospital avoidance and supporting people to receive person-centred care at home.
BidgeeCon Accommodation Partners
Mention BidgeeCon when booking with the following accommodation providers to access a special event rate.
Townhouse Hotel Wagga
Standard - $185
Deluxe - $205
Executive Suites - $225
These rates include breakfast and free access to the Wagga Leisure center across the road.