Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Where: Epworth Geelong SIM room, Level 1 Education precinct, 1 Epworth Place, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216
Parking: Free parking onsite
Catering: Light dinner and refreshments provided
Presenters:
- Dr Alex Bonner
- OGB Surfcoast Nurse Julie Jaques
Overview
Alex completed Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Monash Health in 2017. She works with OGB Surfcoast at Epworth Geelong, providing a comprehensive broad range of gynaecological services, including colposcopy, pelvic floor surgery and minimally invasive surgery. She has a special interest in: Cervical Dysplasia; Endometriosis, Pelvic pain, Ovarian cysts, Pelvic organ prolapse and Urinary Incontinence, menstrual management, and Fertility.
Vaginal prolapse affects up to 50% of adult women - yet many cases go undiagnosed or untreated. As a GP, your role in providing holistic, patient-centred care includes recognising and managing this common condition.
Join Alex and OGB practice nurse Julie Jaques in a small-group, hands-on workshop designed specifically for GPs to build practical skills in pessary fitting and management. Learn to confidently support women experiencing prolapse with a non-surgical, effective option that aligns with primary care practice.
Learning outcomes
- Summarise the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
- Explain the use of vaginal pessaries
- Identify the correct pessary to use for your patient
- Discuss pessary Insertion and self-care with patients
RACGP
2 CPD Activity points
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