Family Medicine

at the Gold Coast
30 September - 4 October 2009
Queensland, Australia

Invitation	Convener	Program Structure	Program Highlights	Provisional Program
Accommodation	Theme Parks	Additional Activities

		Introdution The inaugural Family Medicine Conference was held at the Sea World Resort, which is Australia’s only theme park resort and conference facility. Family Medicine at the Gold Coast was aimed at General Practitioners. It provided an update on cutting edge principles of assessment and management of family medicine. Plenary sessions were coupled to discussion groups. Practical workshops extended participants’ knowledge and practice in Family Medicine. The lectures and workshops were in the morning and interactive workshops in the afternoon. Time was allowed to visit the incredible theme parks with family members. Convenor Bernard Pearn-Rowe is Foundation Professor of Clinical Studies at the School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle and Head of the Discipline of General Practice. Still very much a ‘real’ GP who practices for at least 5 sessions each week, he is Convenor of the Federal AMA Council of General Practice. Formerly Chair of the RACGP in WA, President of the AMA in WA and inaugural Chair of WA GP Education and Training, he holds a Ministerial appointment to the Professional Services Review and is a Clinical Advisor to the National e-Health Transition Authority. His ambition is to help define the evolving role of General Practice in Australia and to enthuse students and young doctors about the professional rewards and variety in his Discipline. In the past he has competed in many cycle races but these days his attempts to maintain his cycling fitness have been only partly successful! back to top		Academic Convenor Prof Bernard Pearn-Rowe Speakers Dr Greg Bain website Carolyn Byrne bio Dr Andrew Giles bio Dr Enone Honeyman bio Prof Christopher Nordin bio Dr David Kandiah bio Dr Jill Maxwell bio A/Prof Julie McGaughran bio Dr Treasure McGuire bio Prof Gordon Wright bio Dr Ranil Gunewardene bio Michael Lynch bio Greg Pawson bio Michael Bailey bio Rob Lockhart bio Sandi Hayes bio

		Program Structure The program will feature between 5-6 hours a day of vigorous academic, workshop and demonstration sessions. Wednesday 30 September 1800-1930 Welcome cocktail reception with Sponsors (Free for delegates and families) Thursday 1 October 0800-1300 Academic lectures, discussion groups and workshops. Friday 2 October 0755-0845 Shark Bay Experience at Sea World (Free for delegates and families) 0930-1530 Academic lectures, discussion groups and workshops. Saturday 3 October 0800-1300 Academic lectures, discussion groups and workshops. 1830-2030 Conference BBQ Dinner (Partners and families welcome) Sunday 4 October 0800-1300 Academic lectures, discussion groups and workshops. Sponsors back to top
		Program Final Program can be downloaded here. (Subject to change) back to top Accommodation and Venue Sea World Resort The inaugural Family Medicine Conference was held at Sea World Resort, Australia's only theme park resort and conference facility. Just 5 minutes from downtown Surfers Paradise, guests enjoyed direct Broadwater frontage and access to premier surf beaches. Delegates and partners took advantage of a range of the specially negotiated conference rate at Sea World Resort. back to top

		Theme Parks Delegates and their families received entitled to 25% discount off the retail price for the following theme parks - Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Movie World. Vouchers available on arrival. back to top
		Additional Activities Australian Outback Spectacular Dolphin Encounter experience (exclusive to Resort’s Guests) http://seaworldresort.myfun.com.au/Sea-World-Dolphin-Encounter.htm Meet the Dolphins and Seal Tour (exclusive to Resort’s Guests) http://seaworldresort.myfun.com.au/Events/Meet-The-Dolphin-and-Seal-Tour.htm Sea World Whale Watch Tour For adult and children (3 - 13 inclusive) and pensioners. Kids Club Supervised session daily from 5:30pm to 9pm for children aged 4 ½ to 12 years. - Delegates who chose to dine at leisure (outside of organised conference catering activities) will receive 10% discount off their bill at the Shoreline or Hatsuhana Restaurant. They have to mention that they are delegates attending the “Learning and Leisure” Conference at the time of booking to receive this discount - Delegates using the Relaxation Centre will receive also receive 10% discount. They have to mention that they are delegates attending the “Learning and Leisure” Conference at the time of booking to receive this discount Bookings for each of the above activities are essential (including dinner in our restaurants) as there is limited spaces. Delegates can pre-book any of the above through our Tour Desk by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it back to top