RDAQ2026 Pre-conference Workshops
Maximise your professional development at RDAQ2026!
You can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge and earn valuable CPD hours even before the main conference sessions begin through our carefully curated pre-conference workshops. These hands-on sessions offer focused, practical learning in an intimate setting—and cater for doctors at different stages of their careers.
Please note: all workshops will be held in Gimuy | Cairns.
RDAQ Pre-Conference Workshop 1: Advanced Procedural Obstetrics Workshop
Provided by HWQ
Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: 7.45am – 3.45pm
Venue: Pullman Cairns International
Workshop registration fee: $1,365 (inc GST)
Cancellation Policy: Click here to view
Why attend?
This one day workshop designed for GP Obstetricians features:
- Engaging Interactive Lectures: Learn from expert presenters on topics such medical and surgical termination of pregnancy overview, acute management of antenatal emergencies, intrapartum and postpartum problems, antenatal screening and antenatal issues.
- Collaborative Small Group Case Discussions: Engage in real-world scenarios with your peers, promoting teamwork and learning experiences.
- Practical Procedural Skills Stations: Gain hands-on experience in essential techniques for obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, breech delivery, 3rd & 4th degree tear repair, B-Lynch suture and Bakri Balloon.
Presenters: Dr John Hall and Dr Jared Watts.
Program: Click here to view
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RDAQ Pre-Conference Workshop 2: RACGP Supervisor Continuing Professional Development
Provided by RACGP
Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: 8.15am – 3.15pm
Venue: Pullman Cairns International
Workshop registration fee: No cost
Program: Click here to view
Join medical educators Drs Justin Coleman, Loui Setch, and Cindi Jackson for four sessions aimed at extending your skills as a GP supervisor. Enjoy plenty of peer discussion, tapping into the “wisdom in the room” as we run through a mix of hard and soft skills useful for guiding our registrars into becoming fully capable GPs. The workshop qualifies for 6.5 hours of CPD, and includes the following topics:
- Guidelines and high-yield preventive health
- Registrar running late? A troubleshooting guide
- Teaching beyond your knowledge
- Making feedback matter in workplace-based assessments
RDAQ Pre-Conference Workshop 3: Doctors in Training Rural Clinical Skills
In partnership with QRGP
Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: 7.45am – 2.15pm
Venue: Michaelmas Cay, Reef Hotel Casino
Workshop registration fee: $57.50 (inc GST)
Program: Click here to view
Onsite requirements: Participants are asked to wear short sleeve tops and shorts, i.e. not long pants.
This pre-conference workshop allows you to practise the key skills you’ll use everyday in rural generalist practice, from suturing to plastering and more. Medical students, interns and junior doctors are invited to participate.
How to register:
Book with RDAQ2026 registration:
Attending the RDAQ2026 Conference? Secure your attendance for your preferred pre-conference workshop at the same time as completing your conference registration. Visit the registrations page for more details.
Register for a pre-conference workshop only:
If you’re unable to join us for the RDAQ2026 Conference, pre-conference workshop 1 and pre-conference workshop 2 are also available for non-conference attendees here. Please note that pre-conference workshop 3 attendance is reserved for conference delegates.