Professional Development Day Western Australia
In person at Mercure Perth & Live Streamed
Friday, 20 November 2026
The State Professional Development Day is a key event in the continence learning calendar, providing valuable professional development, networking opportunities, insights from experts, and the chance to connect with industry partners supporting bladder, bowel and pelvic floor health across Australia.
The Professional Development Day will be offered in-person for city central delegates and live streamed for those living in RA2 areas.
With a program curated by practitioners responding to continence needs, and accredited CPD Points, this event will help strengthen your knowledge and understanding allowing you to proceed forward with confidence in continence health and care.
MORNING SESSIONS
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Registration & exhibition open
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome & sessions commence
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Session 1: Bladder at Night
- Urological stones: Formation, prevention and non-surgical treatment w/ Dr Melvyn Kuan
- Bladder cancer w/ Dr Steve McCombie
- Nocturia: Beyond the bladder w/ A. Prof Wendy Bower
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Morning tea & exhibition
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Session 2: Comorbidities in Ageing
- FGM/C and the health implications w/ Christine Waddell
- Aids and equipment to support with continence management w/ Deborah Waghorn
- Beyond CPD-Reflections from NCHC conference w/ Manpreet Nancy Kaur
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & exhibition
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Session 3: Bladder - Across the ages
- Incontinence in the workplace w/ Keith Davies
- Hypermobility and continence in children w/ Karina Caldwell
- Complicated UTIs: Challenges, pitfalls & solutions w/ Dr Elayne Ooi
- Urological implications and sexual dysfunction in adolescents with substance use w/ Dr Japinder Khosa
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea & exhibition
3:30 PM Sessions conclude for attendees not participating in the Ultrasound Workshop
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Practical Ultrasound Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
5:30 PM Workshop concludes
This is a preliminary program and is subject to changes.
Registration Fees
If you are purchasing a member pass, please have your member number ready when registering.
Your member number can be found in promotional emails or in your Welcome email sent from the membership team.
Member Cost | Non-Member Cost | |
|---|---|---|
Early Bird until 20 October 2026 11:59 PM AWST (in-person) | $185.00 | $235.00 |
Standard from 21 October 2026 12:00 AM AWST (in-person) | $235.00 | $285.00 |
Live-Streamed (excludes workshop) for RA2 delegates Standard from 2 November 2026 (online) | $150.00 | $200.00 |
Mercure Perth
Getting there
Public transport
To access via train, alight at Perth City Train Station and walk for 10 minutes. The closest bus stops are Wellington Street Station, East Perth Terminal, and Transperth Busport. All within a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Parking
Valet parking at the hotel is $35 per day, based on availability. Alternatively, Wilson Parking at 517 Hay Street is around the corner and offers $20 all-day Early Bird parking. Book online to save.
Accommodation
We are pleased to offer all attendees a discounted rate, subject to availability at the time of booking. Accommodation can be booked directly with the hotel using the link below.
Address: 10 Irwin Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9326 7000
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