Hamilton Island GP Conference
2nd - 5th May, 2025
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The Venue
Hamilton Island Yacht Club
Friday 2nd May – Monday 5th May
Travel to Hamilton Island by:
- Ferry from Airlie Beach
- Fly directly to the Island
- Fly to Proserpine then ferry from Airlie Beach
Flights are very popular- book early for best deals and to avoid disappointment.
Continuing Professional Development
A total of 30 hours of CPD is possible from this conference. Onsite attendance at this GP-led conference is worth 20 hours of CPD (all sessions incl CPR) which will be recorded on your behalf including 6.5 hours of Reviewing Progress. Certification will be provided to you and sent to the relevant college. If you complete the reflection tool after the conference and make changes to your practice, you may be eligible to log your own additional Measuring Outcomes hours (5) and Reviewing Progress hours (5) .
Conference Program
Friday
1- 5 pm:
Session 1: Brain Matters – Neurology and Psychology
Dr Julian Rodrigues Neurologist
Current Migraine Treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
Kirsten Shannon Clinical Psychologist
Gambling Disorder
ADHD
Health Anxiety and Burn out
5 – 7 pm – Sundowner on the Flag Deck
Saturday
7 am - Optional Yoga on Keel Deck
8 -12am:
Session 2: Health Inequities
Dr Johanna Lynch GP, PhD, Past President Aus Society Psychological Medicine
Whole Person Trauma Informed Care
Sense of Safety
Dr Philipp du Cros Infectious Disease and Public Health Physician
Refugee Health / TB resurgence
MSF mission + Public Health Epidemic Management
2:15 pm - Optional guided hike to Passage Peak
12-1pm - Optional golf including ferry , clubs, buggy and lunch – Hawaiian shirts encouraged
5:30 pm - Optional Explore Sunset BBQ dinner cruise
Sunday
8am -12pm:
Session 3: Womens’ and childrens’ update
Dr Todd Ladanchuk Urogynaecologist
Dr Rachel Collins General Paediatrician and Researcher
Pelvic Floor Conditions, Chronic Pelvic Pain,
Urogynaecology 101
Paediatric Update
12:30pm - Optional Half Day Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach tour
6 pm - Optional Dinner at Pool Terrace Restaurant
Monday
8am-12pm :
Session 4: Trauma , Burns and Cardiology
Dr Mary Nangrahary Cardiologist and Obstetric Physician
Dr Michael Page Clinical Biochemist AMA WA President
Heart Failure and Imaging Modalities- CTCA/ Echo
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Dr Priya Thalayasingam Anaesthetist and ALS instructor
Mr Vijith Vijayasekaran Plastic Surgeon AOM
Lessons from the Bali Bombings
Burns & Trauma
12pm – 1pm: Lunch
1 – 5pm:
Session 5: Professional Standards
Dr Vijith Vijayasekaran Plastic Surgeon OAM
Dr Priya Thalayasingam Anaesthetist and ALS instructor
Hand Trauma and Suturing
Paediatric Analgesia Considerations
Hon Judge Margaret Sidis Supreme Court Judge, Deputy chair Medical Tribunal
Avoiding and Defending Medical Negligence Claim – Cautionary Tales
Dr Joe McTigue General Practitioner and AI expert , CoFounder of Silknote
Benefits and Negative Considerations about applying Artifical Intelligence in General Practice
CPR training and certification is available (Additional Fee)
Click on our link to register
Email questions to events@medicallearningjourneys.com.au
Social Events
Bookings essential. Tickets available at registration until sold out.
SUNDOWNER
Friday 5:00-7:00PM Flag Deck, Hamilton Island Yacht Club
Mingle with your peers and enjoy beautiful sunset views from the Flag Deck of Hamilton Island Yacht Club. A great way to start the conference. Nibbles and drinks provided.
YOGA
Saturday 7:00-7:50AM Keel Deck, Hamilton Island Yacht Club
For the early birds, yoga will have you feeling relaxed and ready for the day ahead. Head straight up to the conference room after yoga or use the change rooms for a quick refresh.
$20 pp, ( free with full conference pass)while spots last
Transportation available from Reef View Hotel, bookings essential
GOLF
Saturday 12-4:30PM Ferry Jetty
Experience the unique Dent Island Golf Course, an absolute must for golf enthusiasts! Transportation to the island, Club and Buggy hire, 9 holes of golf and a takeaway lunch are included. You won’t forget this round!
$240 per person (including GST)
HIKE
Saturday 2:30PM Catseye Beach
A complimentary two hour guided hike to Passage Peak is available for those who seek a bit of a challenge, with access to the incredible flora and fauna, as well as beautiful views. Learn more about the island and get your blood flowing with this unique experience.
Free, bookings essential
EXPLORE BBQ SUNSET CRUISE
Saturday 5:30-7:30PM
Cruise around Whitsunday Islands to watch the beautiful sunset, while you enjoy a delightful BBQ dinner.
$170 per person (incl GST)
HILL INLET HALF-DAY CRUISE
Sunday 12:30-4:30PM
Explore Hill inlet , overlooking Whitehaven beach, hiking to some of the best look-outs, for stunning, picturesque views.
$170 per person
SUNDAY EVENING DINNER
Sunday 6:30PM, Pool Terrace, Reef View Hotel
Enjoy a delicious three course meal as you network with your peers, and get a chance to chat to our wonderful speakers in a more intimate setting.
Bookings essential
Speakers
Hon Margaret Sidis
Judge LLM
The Honourable Judge Margaret Sidis LLM was a judge of the District Court of New South Wales from 1995 until her retirement in 2012 when she was appointed Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the ACT. She served as Deputy Chair of the Medical Tribunal of NSW from 2000 until 2012. Her work on the courts involved all kinds of personal injury claims, including those claiming medical negligence. She continues to work as a mediator, with increasing frequency in medical negligence claims. She will speak about the way in which the legal system deals with claims of medical negligence, minimising the risk of a successful claim and pitfalls to avoid if a claim gets to court.
Kirsten Shannon
Clinical Psychologist - BA (Psych), MA (Psych), MS (ClinPsych) MAPS
Kirsten worked at the University of Sydney for over 17 years as the Head of Clinical Services for the Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic and the Brain and Mind Centre for over a decade. She has balanced this world leading work with her private practice where she treats individuals and couples with a particular focus on Anxiety Disorders. Kirsten will be talking about both of these areas of expertise.
Dr Johanna Lynch
GP - MBBS PhD FRACGP FASPM Grad Cert
Dr Johanna Lynch is a GP who teaches, mentors and advocates for generalist and transdisciplinary approaches to distress that value complex whole person care and build sense of safety. She is past president of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine and is a Senior Lecturer with The University of Queensland’s General Practice Unit. She spent the last 15 years as a GP caring for adults who are survivors of childhood trauma and neglect. She consults to a national pilot supporting primary care responses to domestic violence. Johanna authored a book “A whole person approach to wellbeing: Building Sense of Safety”, and speaks internationally on this subject.
Philipp du Cros
Infectious Disease and Public Health Physician
Dr Philipp DuCros is the co-head of TB Elimination & Implementation Science at the Burnet Institute and Principal Research Fellow. Philipp is also the chair of the World Health Organisation Western Pacific Regional Green Light Committee, and a member of the steering committee for the MSF Global Health and Humanitarian Medicine course. He has worked extensively with Medicins Sans Frontiers, as a member of the Operations Platform in Amsterdam.
MR Todd Ladanchuk
Obstetrician and Urogynaecologist
Dr Todd Ladanchuk is a talented Urogynaecologist, who did his post fellowship subspecialty training in Perth, WA and Dublin, Ireland. He is speaking on Pelvic floor conditions, Endometriosis and Current Cervical Screening Guidelines.
Dr Vijith Vijayasekaran
Plastic Surgeon
Dr Vij Vijayasekaran is a Plastic Surgeon who undertook post-fellowship training in hand surgery, paediatric reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic surgery, in Melbourne and Toronto. He has special interests in cleft lip and palate surgery, and trauma and emergency surgery. Vij was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in 2002 for providing voluntary medical expertise and assistance to the victims of the Bali Bombings.
Dr Priya Thalayasingham
Anaesthetist
Priya is an Paediatric Anaesthetist, as well as an ALS instructor. Priya was fast to act to help the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings, alongside her husband Vijith Vijayasekaran, where they provided immediate medical assistance, before evacuating victims home. Alongside Australian of the Year, Ms Fiona Wood, they have been immortalised in a film about the bombings, “Bali 2002”. Priya will speak about treating mass casualties, as well as Paediatric pain options.
Dr Rachel Collins
Paediatrician and senior lecturer
Rachel is a Paediatrician and senior lecturer at UWA Medical School. She is the clinical lead of the Children and Adolescent Transition Service research. In addition, she is coordinating research with the Telethon Kids Institute, regarding reducing hospitalisations in children with an Intellectual Disability. Her work aims to find strategies to improve health literacy for these children and their families.
Dr Julian Rodrigues
Consultant Neurologist
Julian is a consultant Neurologist who runs a headache and migraine clinic. He has been instrumental in offering Deep Brain Stimulation techniques to patients with Parkinson’s Disease. His incredible techniques of mapping the brain are cutting edge and life changing for his patients.
Dr Michael Page
Clinical Biochemist , WA AMA President, CEO Clinipath Western Australia
Dr Michael Page is the current WA AMA President working tirelessly during the recent state and federal election campaigns to represent the interests of doctors and patients alike. He manages to juggle this with his roles as Clinical Biochemist and CEO of Clinipath WA – our Major sponsor. We are very fortunate to have Michael speak about a subject he is very passionate about – Familial Hypercholesterolemia ; a very important and under-recognised condition and also the subject of his Doctorate.
Dr Mary Nangrahary
Consultant Cardiologist and General and Obstetric Physician
Dr Nangrahary is a passionate Consultant Cardiologist, General and Obstetric Physician with a special interest in complex care patients, women’s health, cardiac disease in pregnancy and heart failure and lipid disorders.
After completion of her medical degree in the Netherlands, she specialised in Cardiology and General Medicine in Western Australia. She undertook her fellowship in Echocardiography at Fiona Stanley Hospital, took a keen interest in heart failure and led the Heart Failure Clinic at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital . She further specialised in Obstetric Medicine and Cardiology at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
She performs elective and procedural transesophageal echocardiograms (TOEs) and angiograms. She will be speaking about cardiac imaging and heart failure.
Mr Joe McTigue
Co-Founder Silknote, General Practitioner
Dr Joe McTigue speaks as a General Practitioner who is deeply invested in progressing efficiencies in General Practice so that we can spend more time being Doctors with our patients. He is the cofounder of Silknote an Artificial Intelligence platform designed for General Practice but is also well versed on the dangers of patient data handling and has made an extensive submission to DOHAC regarding the considerations. Dr McTigue will speak about the positives and negatives concerning the new technologies available today.
Book now!
Group Discounts available
Delegate Fees
Remember to book Travel Insurance as soon as you have registered.
If you do not wish to register / pay online you can email us for direct deposit instructions here: events@medicallearningjourneys.com
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Transport
There are no private cars on the island.
A conference bus is provided to transport delegates to the first session each day from Reef View Hotel but bookings are essential when registering. Delegates should arrange their own transport back to their accommodation. There are regular free shuttle buses around the island but many people prefer to hire a buggy for the duration of their stay to explore more widely. All areas on the island are within walking distance but it is hilly. If you book an apartment through our accommodation link below then often a buggy is included.
Accommodation
Our link provides discounted accommodation for conference delegates at Reef View Hotel , Palm Bungalows, Beach Club, and select private holiday apartments and homes via HIHH.
The first 10 delegates to book at Reef view Hotel will get a complimentary Coral Sea View room upgrade.
Also our accommodation co-ordinator Belinda will be happy to help you find alternative accommodation to suit your taste and budget if you prefer a private holiday home and may be able to arrange a discount. Use the link or call her on 1300 963 877.
Reef View Hotel is very economical with 2 queen beds per room and kids stay and eat free. In addition non motorised water sports such as catamaran, snorkelling equipment and stand-up paddle boards are provided complimentary if you book through these links or use Hamilton Island Holiday Homes via our conference accommodation coordinator.
Restaurants
Restaurants on Hamilton Island book out months in advance.
It is recommended to use the Hamilton Island App to book restaurants and activities well before the conference. Bookings open 6 months in advance.
- The island is a Cash free environment.
- Credit and Debit cards are accepted everywhere.
Investment : 2025 SOLD OUT- please register your interest in 6-8th June 2026
Full Delegate Pass: $1950 inc GST ( $195 saving)
Includes 4 days 5 sessions and Sundowner, and transport to venue each day from Reef View Hotel (bookings essential).
Conference Pass – No Sundowner $1780 inc GST ($195 saving).
1 Session Pass: $395
Extra Sunset Sundowner Ticket: $170
CPR: $125
Discount Rates on Full Delegate Pass and Conference Pass only
25% Off : $1463 (save $487)
- Super Early Bird – closes 5th December 2024
- Group of 5 plus delegates (Disc code = largegroup)
- Students, nurses and allied health and registrars (Disc code : Training) proof required: email us
15% Off : $1650 (save $300) No Sundowner = $1510
- Early Bird – closes 1st February 2025 (discount code – EarlyBird)
- Group of 2-4 delegates booking together (discount code – smallgroup)
For group discounts all delegates in group must register and pay within 48 hours of each
other and email their names together to events@medicallearningjourneys.com.au .
All Registrations close 1st April 2025 unless sold out prior.
There is an option at ticketing to have 4 instalments under Paypal.
If you would prefer to pay by direct deposit please contact: events@medicallearningjourneys.com.au
Inclusions
- All sessions (except CPR)
- 1 x Sundowner ticket – inclusive drinks and finger food
- Optional one way bus from reef view hotel /resort side to every session (book free ticket)
Exclusions
- CPR and social activities ; extra cost
- Flights
- Accommodation
- No Tax advice is given or implied
- Travel insurance
- Any Costs incurred if you have to cancel your flight or accommodation
Refund Policy
- Over 60 days – Full refunds minus $100 ticketing fee
- Within 59 days / more than 30 days – credit note for future conference or 50 % refund
- Within 30 days of conference starting- 100 % cancellation fee
