BidgeeCon 2026 Program
Friday 19 June 2026
11.30am–4.30pm
Registration and light lunch
Welcome and introduction
Breakout sessions, choose one:
Dental emergencies that may present in general practice
Dr Josh Dunn
Dentist, Shumack Dental
Wound care
Ray Godbier
Clinical Nurse Consultant, MLHD
CPR
Greg Higgins
Higgins Training Solutions
Please note: CPR is a 1.5-hour practical session and continues across the 12.45pm and 1.45pm blocks.
Breakout sessions, choose one:
Prehospital approach to asthma, trauma, anaphylaxis and epilepsy
Dr Matthew Simpson
Paramedic Specialist, NSW Ambulance
Wound care
Ray Godbier
Clinical Nurse Consultant, MLHD
CPR
Cont.
Afternoon tea
Breakout sessions, choose one:
Prehospital approach to asthma, trauma, anaphylaxis and epilepsy
Dr Matthew Simpson
Paramedic Specialist, NSW Ambulance
ECG interpretation
A/Prof Michael McCready
Cardiologist, Riverina Cardiology
CPR
Greg Higgins
Higgins Training Solutions
Please note: CPR is a 1.5-hour practical session and continues until 4.30pm.
Closing address
Saturday 20 June 2026
7.45am–4.30pm
Registration
Welcome address and Welcome to Country
Aunty Mary Atkinson, Wiradjuri and Bangerang Elder
College led GP training – where it’s at, where it’s headed and what it means for rural general practices on the ground
Associate Professor Michael Clements, Chair, RACGP Rural Council
Shared medical appointments
Associate Professor John Stevens, Registered Nurse and Associate Professor, Southern Cross University
Morning tea, expo stalls
Breakout sessions, choose one:
NSW ADHD reforms
Dr Sarah Khanlari
Medical Advisor, Ministry of Health
Dr Ramya Raman
GP and RACGP Vice President
Dementia: background, diagnosis, treatment, and cognitive screening tests
Dr Michael O’Brien
Geriatrician and General Medicine Physician, NSW Health
Management of eating disorders
Angela Farrell
Psychologist, MLHD
Sally Corry
Primary Health Lead, Inside Out GP Hub
Breakout sessions, choose one:
The management of diabetes in pregnancy in 2026
Dr Bridget Cooper
Endocrinologist, Riverina Diabetes & Endocrinology
Build your own nurse-led clinic: A hands-on masterclass for practice nurses
Elise Penton
Registered Nurse, St George Family Medical Centre
Rebecca Manski
Nurse Practitioner and Practice Manager, Tumut Family Medical Centre
Endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic
Dr Trudi Beck
GP Obstetrician, Nova Health Co
Lunch, expo stalls
Unleashing the potential for our health workforce: Scope of practice review
Professor Mark Cormack, Professor Health System Policy, Australian National University
Panel discussion
Facilitated by A/Prof Alam Yoosuff, featuring keynote speakers and local health professionals
Breakout sessions, choose one:
Artificial intelligence and privacy compliance in practice
Aston Chee
Special Counsel, Avant Law
Charlotte Boston
Associate, Avant Law
New referral pathways for MLHD CCIS
Nicole Logan
Community Care Intake Service Nurse Unit Manager, MLHD
Tina Curry
Out of Hospital Care Coordinator, MLHD
Annie Skipworth
VAD Care Navigator, MLHD
Dr Maggie-Kate Minogue
General Practitioner and VAD team member
Afternoon tea and expo stalls
Using an MDT approach: Working at top of scope to support revenue integrity, continuity and access in rural general practice
Mario Gupta, Senior Consultant, Larter Consulting
Final address
A/Prof Alam Yoosuff, GP and Chair, MPHN Board