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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hauora Tautoko Goodfellow Unit Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Our latest webinar CPD options for you:
Epilepsy: Considerations for paediatric, and female patients
29 September, 7.30pm.
Lynette Sadleir will cover Paediatric epilepsy, and Ian Rosemergy discusses epilepsy management in women. Register here.
ADHD insights from confirming diagnoses to initiating stimulant treatment
6 October, 7.30pm.
Michael Buckley overviews the landscape for ADHD in primary care. Register here.
Point-of-care testing: Making it work
13 October, 7.30pm.
Samarina Musaad and Jo Scott Jones on how POCT can support general practice. Register here.
Beyond Topicals: Managing moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis
20 October, 7.30pm.
Karen Koch will review the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, including when to move beyond topical treatments, and the role of systemic therapies. Register here
Anaphylaxis in practice: Recognition, management and misperceptions
3 November, 7.30pm.
Karen Lindsay & Rebekah Thompson explore how to distinguish mild allergic reactions from anaphylaxis, and identify when treatment. Register here.
Beyond the CPAP mask: Incretins, obesity, and the future of OSA treatment
10 November, 7.30pm.
Brendon Yee on recognising and appropriately managing patients with comorbid obesity and OSA in primary care. Register here.
Endometriosis and fertility: The missed diagnosis that delays conception
17 November, 7.30pm.
Guy Fisher outlines decision aids for referral timing, pain management during fertility care, and routing patients correctly between surgical and fertility care. Register here.
Endometrial cancer
PODCAST EPISODE
Silipa Naiqiso discusses endometrial cancer, including the latest trends, disparities, and practical tips for early detection and referral. Listen to episode here.
For other events of interest, please check the NZNO Events calendar.
PAST CONFERENCES
2026 NZNO Women's Health College Annual Conference
Venue: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington
Dates: 14-16 May 2026
Many journeys, one purpose: Honouring all voices in health
He maha ngā huarahi, kotahi te whāinga: He whakanui i ngā reo katoa i te ao hauora
Seize the opportunity for professional development and networking to meet nurses, midwives and allied health professionals from across the motu. Learn about best practice and contribute to discussion regarding Women’s Health and nursing.
This conference will address key topics which include:
- Endometriosis and endometrial cancers
- Pelvic floor health
- HPV and colposcopy
- Emerging fertility innovations
- The role of the midwife in maternal-fetal medicine.
Sessions will also explore medicinal cannabis in women's health, while expert speakers will address the social complexities that shape access to care and influence outcomes for those we serve.
Annual General Meeting
Date: 16 May 2026
Time: 11:45 am -12:45 pm
AGM Papers:
Call for nominations, remits and topics for discussion closes 8 May 2026
Colposcopy Study Day 2026
Venue: Hutt Hospital, 638 High Street, Lower Hutt
Date and time: Thursday 12 March, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sex & Consequences 2025
Thursday 26 June 2025, 1pm - 5pm, Christchurch OR Zoom
Caro Davidson, Edward Coughlan, Peter Ford and I are thrilled to share the Sex & Consequences 2025 programme with you.
Thank you for your patience while we worked with our fantastic speakers to finalise the line-up – we’re so grateful for their generosity in sharing their time, knowledge and experience.
2025 Women's Health College Conference & AGM
Wings of Change: Transforming the landscape of women's healthcare
15-17 May 2025, JetPark Auckland
WHC AGM: 17 May 2025 @ 11:30am
Half Day Practical Session: Thursday 15 May, 2pm - 4pm – Demonstration of equipment showcased by exhibiting companies