Event details:
Title: Endometriosis Symposium: Harnessing Opportunities for Change
Date: Friday 11 September 2026
Time: Registration 8.30am - 9.00am / Symposium and roundtable 9.00am - 3.30pm / Networking drinks (optional) 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Where: Pullman on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne 3002
Program: Symposium with interactive Q&A, roundtable, and networking (optional)
Presenters:
- Dr Samantha Mooney (MC): Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Kate Kenfield (Keynote): Author and endometriosis speaker
- Dr Angela Chia: Obstetrics Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist
- Dr Amy Feng: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Kate Fisher: Australian Coalition for Endometriosis
- Dr Mikhaila Lazanyi: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Dr Tarana Lucky: Gynaecologist and Robotic Surgeon
- Plus more to be announced.
Overview:
Join us to hear from a multidisciplinary group of speakers on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, and how to empower those with this debilitating condition.
Designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the program will include audience-driven discussions, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and expert-led conversations. An optional networking session in the afternoon will provide additional time to build connections and continue the conversation.
This symposium is designed for a broad range of health professionals including gynaecologists, nurses, general practitioners, allied health professionals, pain specialists, practice managers and research academics.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the societal impact of endometriosis for young people, including its effects on education, employment, relationships, mental health, and economic participation.
- Demonstrate empathetic, trauma-informed communication that validates patient experiences and supports emotional and psychosocial needs.
- Enhance patient and community health literacy by simplifying complex information, strengthening shared decision making, and closing gaps between healthcare professionals and diverse populations.
- Explain key concepts in endometriosis and pelvic pain management relevant to the perimenopause and help patients navigate available care pathways and services.
- Recognise endometriosis as a chronic, complex condition requiring long-term, holistic, and person-centred management.
- Identify biopsychosocial factors influencing the patient experience, including pain, mental health, social support, and quality of life.
- Identify the progress and persistent challenges in endometriosis and pelvic pain care over the past decades, relating to early intervention, patient support, long-term management and clinical standards.
- Explain key challenges in accessing care, such as diagnostic delay, stigma, fragmented services, and inequities across the health system.
- Discuss strategies to enhance continuity of care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and overall patient support within an endometriosis service or centre.
- Map the whole patient journey, from first symptoms through diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management, highlighting opportunities for improvement at each stage.
RACGP
CPD: This event has been approved for 5 hrs CPD (4 EA, 1 RP)
Event Registration
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