BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AGES - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ages.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AGES REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201022T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200916T021932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T042648Z UID:10000010-1603391400-1603400400@ages.com.au SUMMARY:Perth Seminar – Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered…• How much training do you need?• How to get into a job\, and how difficult it may be?• What job opportunities are there in both public and private?• What are the overheads?• How you could change your future job prospects?• What your income prospects will be?• How you can deal with being on call and all the other onerous stuff? \n\n\n\nIf you want answers to any of the above\, join us! \n\n\n\nLIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – Register Now! \n\n\n\nPerth Seminar – Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow UpSt John of God Subiaco HospitalThursday\, 22nd October 20206.30pm AWSTTo register\, please click hereTo view the program\, please click here \n\n\n\nThank you to our Seminar Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar will feature WA based presenters only to assist you with understanding your local area.New Zealand & NSW seminar details coming soon.QLD Virtual Seminar recording available now – https://ages.com.au/resources/ages-webinars/ URL:https://ages.com.au/event/perth-seminar-who-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up/ CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201020T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200916T040522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T072635Z UID:10000077-1603220400-1603227600@ages.com.au SUMMARY:vNOTES Hysterectomy & Adnexectomy Webinar DESCRIPTION:vNOTES Hysterectomy: Australian Case Presentations – Drs Supuni Kapurubandara & Mark RuffvNOTES Adnexectomy: New Evidence – Dr Jan BaekelandtAn AGES Industry Partner Update \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 20th October 20207.00pm AEST/8.00pm AEDTRegister now: https://appliedmedical-kkzni.formstack.com/forms/aus_ages_webinar URL:https://ages.com.au/event/applied-medical-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Australia CATEGORIES:Focus,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AGES-COVID-19-Educational-Webinar_1920-x-1008-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="AGES":MAILTO:secretariat@ages.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201011T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201014T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T005116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T044018Z UID:10000066-1602374400-1602719940@ages.com.au SUMMARY:ESGE 29th Annual Congress 2020 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/esge-annual-congress-2020/ CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201011T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201012T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T020446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T062655Z UID:10000083-1602374400-1602547140@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Train the Trainer - Workshop 4 CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This course was originally scheduled for the 26th & 27th of June\, rescheduled to the 11th & 12th of October. If you had registered to attend the June course and would like to attend the rescheduled October course please note that the AGES Secretariat will be in contact shortly will all registered June delegates. \n\n\n\nAGES Train the Trainer:Melbourne Workshop 1: August 21st & 22nd 2020 Workshop 2: August 23rd & 24th 2020 *TBC SydneyWorkshop 3: October 9th & 10th 2020Workshop 4: October 11th & 12th 2020 *TBC \n\n\n\nMore information to come\, if you have any questions please contact the AGES Secretariat\, secretariat@ages.com.au \n\n\n\n*Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements.For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-train-the-trainer-june/ LOCATION:Sydney\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201009T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201010T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T020615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T062705Z UID:10000079-1602201600-1602374340@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Train the Trainer - Workshop 3 CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:There was a course that was originally scheduled for the 26th & 27th of June\, rescheduled to the 11th & 12th of October. If you had registered to attend the June course and would like to attend the rescheduled October course please note that the AGES Secretariat will be in contact shortly will all registered June delegates. Delegates registered to attend the Train the Trainer course on the 9th & 10th of October\, there has been NO CHANGE to your registration or schedule at this time. \n\n\n\nAGES Train the Trainer: \n\n\n\nMelbourne Workshop 1: August 21st & 22nd 2020 Workshop 2: August 23rd & 24th 2020 *TBC \n\n\n\nSydneyWorkshop 3: October 9th & 10th 2020Workshop 4: October 11th & 12th 2020 *TBC \n\n \n\n\n\nMore information to come\, if you have any questions please contact the AGES Secretariat\, secretariat@ages.com.au \n\n\n\n*Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements.For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-train-the-trainer-october/ LOCATION:Sydney\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200926T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20190920T004033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T231645Z UID:10000056-1601110800-1601136000@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES / AAGL Virtual Focus Meeting 2020 DESCRIPTION:AGES is excited to announce that the AGES / AAGL Focus Meeting will be moving forward as a virtual meeting on Saturday\, 26th September 2020 from 9am – 4pm AEST. The meeting will feature an esteemed International and Australian faculty drawing from the strengths of both societies and promises to be one of the highlights of the year! \n\n\n\nFor more information including program\, speakers\, registration costs and exactly how to register – please click on event website link in the top left hand corner! \n\n\n\nJoin us for our first ever fully virtual meeting! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtwork – Sally Ann Harrison AGES Art Prize winner – 2020/2021 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements. For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-aagl-focus-meeting-2020/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Meetings & Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AGES-FM_V2_2020_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200819T005438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T015342Z UID:10000009-1599764400-1599771600@ages.com.au SUMMARY:Queensland Virtual Seminar - Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered…• How much training do you need?• How to get into a job\, and how difficult it may be?• What job opportunities are there in both public and private?• What are the overheads?• How you could change your future job prospects?• What your income prospects will be?• How you can deal with being on call and all the other onerous stuff? \n\n\n\nIf you want answers to any of the above\, join us! \n\n\n\nQueensland State Seminar – Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow UpThursday\, 10th September 20207.00pm AESTTo register\, please click here \n\n\n\nTo view the program\, please click here \n\n\n\nThis virtual seminar will feature QLD based presenters only to assist you with understanding your local area. \n\n\n\nNew Zealand\, WA & NSW seminar details coming soon. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/queensland-virtual-seminar-who-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up/ CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200910T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200912T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T004909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T072425Z UID:10000065-1599696000-1599955140@ages.com.au SUMMARY:IGCS Global Meeting DESCRIPTION:AGES Members receive a 10% discount\, please use the code ages2020 when registering. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/igcs-global-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200902T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200905T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T002310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T052839Z UID:10000063-1599004800-1599350340@ages.com.au SUMMARY:IUGA 2020 IUGA 45th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/iuga-2020-iuga-45th-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200829T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200829T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20190920T004323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T002352Z UID:10000057-1598686200-1598722200@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Lap-Demonstration Workshop 2020 - (CANCELLED)* DESCRIPTION:This course has been canceled. We will be updating this page with any new information. \n\n\n\n**This course is for members only. Please visit the members tab of the AGES website or click here to join or renew now** \n\n\n\nSaturday 29th August 2019MERF\, Brisbane – 0730 – 1700 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe AGES Laparoscopic Pelvic Anatomy Demonstration Workshop is suitable for all levels of RANZCOG trainees and specialists. \n\n\n\nIt is designed as a single day\, intensive\, pelvic anatomy primer\, for those wishing to expand their knowledge of what lies beneath pelvic and abdominal peritoneum. \n\n\n\nAGES wishes to address the difficulty in accessing quality anatomy teaching by providing a number of courses that focus on a laparoscopic approach to pelvic anatomy. \n\n\n\nThe demonstration course will allow forty registrants to participate in lectures\, watch live surgery and interact with highly skilled laparoscopic surgeons as they delve into the anatomical aspects of the female pelvis. \n\n\n\nThe dissection is performed on donated fresh frozen cadavers at the Medical Engineering and Research Facility (MERF)\, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) facility in Brisbane. \n\n\n\nThese highly interactive presentations\, followed by the relevant focussed dissections will be performed on six compartments of the pelvis and abdomen. All participants will be provided with pre-reading and copies of the presentations a week prior to the workshop. \n\n\n\nRegistrants can expect to increase their anatomical knowledge and awareness allowing for improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for their patients. \n\n\n\nAims & Objectives \n\n\n\nLearn and review the Anatomy of the pelvis\, pelvic sidewall\, and rectosigmoidObserve the laparoscopic cadaveric dissection of significant abdominal and pelvic structuresRelate the anatomy to common laparoscopic procedures and apply this knowledge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements. For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-lap-demonstration-workshop-2020/ LOCATION:MERF Brisbane\, Staib Road\, Chermside\, QLD\, 4032\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Lap-D Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AGES-Lap-D_1920-x-1008-02.png ORGANIZER;CN="AGES":MAILTO:secretariat@ages.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200823T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200824T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T020054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T002105Z UID:10000082-1598140800-1598313540@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Train the Trainer - Workshop 2: August (CANCELLED)* DESCRIPTION:There was a course that was originally scheduled for the 27th & 28th of March\, which was rescheduled to the 23rd & 24th of August.  The August courses have now been cancelled due to the ongoing restrictions of COVID-19. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGES Train the Trainer: \n\n\n\nMelbourne Workshop 1: August 21st & 22nd 2020 CANCELLED Workshop 2: August 23rd & 24th 2020 CANCELLED \n\n\n\nSydneyWorkshop 3: October 9th & 10th 2020Workshop 4: October 11th & 12th 2020 *TBC \n\n \n\n\n\nMore information to come\, if you have any questions please contact the AGES Secretariat\, secretariat@ages.com.au \n\n\n\n*Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements.For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-train-the-trainer-march/ LOCATION:Melbourne\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200821T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T020536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T002038Z UID:10000081-1597968000-1598140740@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Train the Trainer - Workshop 1: August (CANCELLED)* DESCRIPTION:The August courses have now been cancelled due to the ongoing restrictions of COVID-19. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGES Train the Trainer: \n\n\n\nMelbourne Workshop 1: August 21st & 22nd 2020 CANCELLEDWorkshop 2: August 23rd & 24th 2020 CANCELLED \n\n\n\nSydneyWorkshop 3: October 9th & 10th 2020Workshop 4: October 11th & 12th 2020 *TBC \n\n \n\n\n\nMore information to come\, if you have any questions please contact the AGES Secretariat\, secretariat@ages.com.au \n\n\n\n*Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements.For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-train-the-trainer-august/ LOCATION:Melbourne\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200727T050151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T063805Z UID:10000008-1596135600-1596142800@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Trainees Virtual Journal Club presented by Medtronic DESCRIPTION:AGES Trainees Virtual Journal Club presented by Medtronic \n\n\n\n*This webinar is only available to AGES Trainees\, for further information please contact ages@yrd.com.au \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWith the Covid19 challenges to all our hospitals\, there have been impacts on training. To help meet post-fellowship training requirements\, AGES and Medtronic are instituting a “virtual” journal club. \n\n\n\nFirst presentation: Endometriosis Meta-Analysis presented by Amy FengSecond presentation: TLH vs TLH at the time of uterosacral suspension presented by Sam Daniels \n\n\n\nPresentations will be 20 – 30 minutes long and discussions will be held after each presentation\, participation in these discussions by all trainees is encouraged and will be facilitated by both Amy and Sam\, along with Erin Nesbitt-Hawes. \n\n\n\nAGES Trainees Virtual Journal Club – presented by MedtronicThursday\, 30th July 20205.00pm AWST6.30pm ACST7.00pm AEST URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-trainees-virtual-journal-club/ CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Art-Prize_Texture-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200716T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200629T070521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T063449Z UID:10000007-1594926000-1594929600@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Webinar on Protecting the Surgeon and Surgical Team DESCRIPTION:The changing medical landscape over the last few months has highlighted the responsibility of the surgeon and the health facility to protect the surgical team from occupational hazards in the operating theatre. We have also had a timely reminder that our physical health is one of the greatest assets for career longevity and quality of performance. \n\n\n\nWith this in mind\, AGES will be hosting a webinar on the evening of Thursday\, 16th July focusing on two occupational hazards in theatre: \n\n\n\nSurgical plume/aerosolized particles and;Ergonomic hazards\n\n\n\nWe will welcome Menna Davies\, nurse consultant (FACORN\, FACN)\, to present an update on the latest technology for safely managing smoke evacuation and surgical plume.  \n\n\n\nWe also look forward to Margaret Land\, a physiotherapist with a special interest in surgical ergonomics\, who will present her experience on the ergonomics of minimally invasive surgery and how to mitigate some of the physical risks of the surgeon-workplace interface. \n\n\n\nLastly\, Dr Devini Ameratunga (FRANZCOG) will present on assessing theatre equipment for a diverse surgical population and her tips and advice for finding the best surgical equipment for your individual needs.  \n\n\n\nAGES Webinar on Protecting the Surgeon and Surgical Team – held in conjunction with StrykerThursday\, 16th July 20205.00pm AWST6.30pm ACST7.00pm AESTTo register\, please click here URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-webinar-on-protecting-the-surgeon-and-surgical-team/ LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AGES-COVID-19-Educational-Webinar_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200707T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200710T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200121T031813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T032004Z UID:10000070-1594080000-1594425599@ages.com.au SUMMARY:2nd ISSA International DESCRIPTION:2nd ISSA International\, Hands-On Intensive Master in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Techniques URL:https://ages.com.au/event/2nd-issa-international/ LOCATION:ICLO Training Center\, Verona\, Italy\, Via E. Torricelli 15/A\, Verona\, 37135\, Italy CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200705T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200708T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T004712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T054134Z UID:10000064-1593907200-1594252740@ages.com.au SUMMARY:ESHRE The 36th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/eshre-the-36th-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Bella Center\, Center Boulevard 5\, Copenhagen\, 2300\, Denmark CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200613T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200614T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T015158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T000420Z UID:10000078-1592006400-1592179140@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES/RANZCOG Trainee Workshop 2020 (SUSPENDED)* DESCRIPTION:This course is currently suspended with no date set at this time. We will be updating this page with any new information. \n\n\n\nThe maximum number of delegates is 20. As places are limited\, delegates are encouraged to book early. \n\n\n\n Registration Fee Inclusions: Attendance at sessions on 13 & 14 June \n\n\n\n Conference lunches\, morning & afternoon teas (as per program) Dinner (excluding drinks). \n\n\n\n **Please note that Members have priority in attending the AGES Trainee Workshop \n\n\n\n Member: $680 Non-Member: $850 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements.For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-ranzcog-trainee-workshop/ LOCATION:Royal Australasian College of Surgeons\, Melbourne\, 250/290 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3002\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200603T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200511T040938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T224233Z UID:10000006-1591210800-1591214400@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES M&M Webinar DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n\n\n\n\nThe Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) webinar held in conjunction with SurgicalPerformance will give clinicians an opportunity to review medical management\, create self-awareness\, generate insights about patient care and identify areas of improvement. \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday 3rd June 2020 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm AEST\, AGES\, in conjunction with SurgicalPerformance\, will be hosting an M&M webinar focusing on both obstetrics & gynaecology. \n\n\n\nSimilar to our previous webinars\, you can choose to register for this webinar and join live on the evening to be involved in live Q&A\, or alternatively watch it later through the members’ section of our AGES website\, where a recording will be available to view.  \n\n\n\nAGES M&M Live Webinar – Member’s only!Wednesday\, 3rd June 20205.00pm AWST6.30pm ACST7.00pm AEST URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-mm-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AGES-AVANT-Telehealth-Webinar_1920-x-1008-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="AGES":MAILTO:secretariat@ages.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200508T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200511T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T001054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T043410Z UID:10000060-1588896000-1589241540@ages.com.au SUMMARY:WES 14th World Congress on Endometriosis DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/wes-14th-world-congress-on-endometriosis/ LOCATION:Shanghai Marriott Hotel\, 333 Guang Zhong Road West\, Shanghai\, Zhabei District\, 200072\, China CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200507T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200422T041653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T072642Z UID:10000005-1588878000-1588881600@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Mental Health Webinar DESCRIPTION:With the combined effects of COVID-19 and a world in financial crisis\, we as practitioners\, our patients\, and their families are under extreme levels of emotional and financial stress.   \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 7th May 2020 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm AEST\, AGES will be hosting a webinar focusing on the effects COVID-19 has had on mental health. We welcome Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM from Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre\, Melbourne\, who will cover topics such as:  \n\n\n\nIdentification and management of stress and anxiety with patients and in pregnancy Strategies for you with self-care and supporting colleagues with emotional and mental health challenges \n\n\n\nThis webinar is offered complimentary to AGES members\, and non-members are invited to register for a fee of $50.00.    \n\n\n\nSimilar to our previous webinars\, you can choose to register for this webinar and join live on the evening to be involved in live Q&A\, or alternatively watch it later through the members’ section of our AGES website\, where a recording will be available to view.  \n\n\n\nBelow are the details of the webinar and how to register. Once you have registered\, more information will be sent to you with instructions on how to access the live webinar on the evening.  \n\n\n\nAGES Mental Health Webinar Thursday\, 7th May 2020 5.00pm – 6.00pm AWST 7.00pm – 8.00m AEST To register please click here  \n\n\n\nIndustry Partner of AGES 2020 URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-mental-health-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AGES-AVANT-Telehealth-Webinar_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200426T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200429T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T001458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T054506Z UID:10000061-1587859200-1588204740@ages.com.au SUMMARY:Malzoni Group International Congress Endometriosis 2020 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/malzoni-group-international-congress-endometriosis-2020/ CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200422T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200424T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T002005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T054605Z UID:10000062-1587513600-1587772740@ages.com.au SUMMARY:BSGE Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/bsge-annual-scientific-meeting-2020/ CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200416T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200407T040622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T040352Z UID:10000004-1587063600-1587070800@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES / AVANT Telehealth Information Webinar DESCRIPTION:AGES will be holding another educational webinar in conjunction with Avant to keep all AGES members up to date with current information relating to COVID-19. \n\n\n\nOur next webinar will be held on Thursday\, 16th April 2020 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm AEST and will focus on issues relating to Telehealth: \n\n\n\nSimilar to our last webinar\, you can choose to register for this webinar and join live on the evening to be involved in Q&A\, or alternatively watch it later through the members section of our AGES website\, where a recording will be available to view. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature three sessions surrounding telehealth: \n\n\n\nGEORGIE HAYSOM – AVANT\n\n\n\nTelehealth in our current environment offers medical practitioners a significant amount of flexibility. There are however several medico-legal and practical considerations. This webinar will review best practices when engaging in a telehealth consultation and discuss the option in relation to our current climate. \n\n\n\nMARGARET FAUX – SYNAPSE MEDICAL\n\n\n\nMargaret will discuss issues around the new COVID MBS billing items and the impact on daily practice. She will also offer practical tips and advice on how to remain Medicare compliant and will touch on Medicare billing issues arising from having public patients in private hospitals during the COVID emergency. \n\n\n\nEXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION\n\n\n\nPanel chair\, Michael Wynn-Williams (AGES) will be joined by Gino Pecoraro (President\, NASOG)\, Catarina Ang (NASOG)\, Kirsten Connan (AGES)\, Georgie Haysom (Avant) & Margaret Faux (Synapse Medical) to discuss the latest changes relating to Telehealth in today’s current climate. \n\n\n\nBelow are the details of the webinar and how to register. Once you have registered\, more information will be sent to you with instructions on how to access the live webinar on the evening. \n\n\n\nAGES AVANT Educational Telehealth Webinar\n\n\n\nThursday\, 16th April 20205.00pm – 6.00pm AWST7.00pm – 8.00m AEST To register please click here \n\n\n\nCost:Complimentary for AGES MembersAGES Non-members: $50 AUD \n\n\n\nNASOG has also asked us to share some important information to AGES members regarding ‘Private Hospital contracts and indemnity news’. This is a high-risk time for doctors\, and to access this information\, please click here. \n\n\n\nIf you have any queries\, please do not hesitate to contact us via email to ages@yrd.com.au URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-avant-telehealth-information-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AGES-AVANT-Telehealth-Webinar_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200405T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200405T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20190920T003528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T070641Z UID:10000055-1586071800-1586107800@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Advanced Lap-Dissection Workshop - (POSTPONED) TBC* DESCRIPTION:This course has been postponed with no date set at this time. We will be updating this page with any new information. \n\n\n\nThe Advanced Lap D Workshop is designed for Specialist Gynaecologists with advanced laparoscopic training who wish to: \n\n\n\nExpand their knowledge of pelvic\, abdominal and retroperitoneal anatomyHone their laparoscopic surgical dissection and teaching skills.\n\n\n\nThere will be a particular focus on identification of the pelvic nerves and nerve sparing surgical techniques. \n\n\n\nHands-on laparoscopic dissection sessions utilising fresh frozen\, female donors follow the relevant anatomical lecture series. \n\n\n\nThe\n workshops are held at the Medical Engineering and Research Facility \n(MERF)\, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) facility in Brisbane. \n\n\n\nThree\n participants are assigned to each donor and will be closely supervised \nby an experienced advanced laparoscopic surgical instructor. Each \nparticipant will have the opportunity to operate\, assist and observe to \noptimise the learning experience as they rotate evenly through each \nstep. \n\n\n\nThe course focuses on the approaches to dissection of the \npelvic sidewall with a particular emphasis on the surgical layers and \nsurgical spaces and the anatomical structures contained within them. \nRetroperitoneal spaces around the bladder\, pelvic floor\, large bowel and\n kidneys are all explored. There is a particular focus on identification\n of the pelvic nerves and nerve sparing surgical techniques. \n\n\n\nThe anatomy of the diaphragm and surgical approaches to resection of diaphragmatic endometriosis is covered. \n\n\n\nAll\n participants are provided with pre-reading and copies of the \npresentations a week prior to the workshop. Registrants are expected to \nconfidently increase their anatomical knowledge and awareness\, allowing \nfor improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for their \npatients. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Please ensure that you check back here for the most up to date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. \n\n\n\nPlease note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements. For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-advanced-lap-dissection-workshop/ LOCATION:MERF Brisbane\, Staib Road\, Chermside\, QLD\, 4032\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Lap-D Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AGES-Lap-D_1920-x-1008-03.png ORGANIZER;CN="AGES":MAILTO:secretariat@ages.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200330T032638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T062507Z UID:10000002-1585854000-1585861200@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES COVID-19 Educational Webinar DESCRIPTION:AGES COVID-19 Educational Webinar\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7pm AEST/ 8pm AEDT \n\n\n\nHow: ZOOM (please register to receive access information) \n\n\n\nCost: Complimentary for AGES Members \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\nDr Jubilee Brown (AAGL) \n\n\n\nDr Belinda Lowe\, Dr Rebecca Szabo\, Dr Victoria Brazil \n\n\n\nJulie O’Reilly (William & Buck) \n\n\n\nPanel Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Information\n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature 3 presentations: \n\n\n\nThe first will be from Dr Jubilee Brown\, current president of the AAGL and with whom spoke at our AGES ASM in Perth in 2019. The United States has seen a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases\, therefore Jubilee can offer significant insight from her experience. Dr Brown will be addressing a number of issues including the safety of surgery\, most specifically MIS in COVID-19 cases.  \n\n\n\nThe second presenters include Dr Belinda Lowe\, Dr Rebecca Szabo and Prof Victoria Brazil\, simulation experts from Melbourne and the Gold Coast. Dr Belinda Lowe\, RANZCOG Fellow\, Dr Rebecca Szabo (speaker at the AGES ASM 2020)\, RANZCOG fellow and Prof Victoria Brazil (also a speaker at the AGES ASM 2020) is an ACEM fellow. All are simulation experts and they will run through a scenario of donning and doffing PPE and theatre preparedness for gynae emergencies with COVID-19 so we can best protect ourselves during surgery. \n\n\n\nOur last speaker of the evening is Julie O’Reilly from William Buck. Julie will walk you through the government assistance for practices during this time\, and help you understand the financial assistance policies that will keep you running. \n\n\n\nBelow are the details of the Webinar and how to register. Once you have registered\, more information will be sent to you with instructions on how to access the live webinar on the evening. \n\n\n\nAGES COVID-19 Support Webinar \n\n\n\nThursday 2nd April \n\n\n\n7pm – 8.30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nTo register for this webinar\, please click here URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-covid-19-educational-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses,Focus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AGES-COVID-19-Educational-Webinar_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200328T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200331T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20191211T000446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T043147Z UID:10000059-1585353600-1585699140@ages.com.au SUMMARY:SGO Annual Meeting 2020 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ages.com.au/event/sgo-annual-meeting-2020/ LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Other Society Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20190724T054648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T014458Z UID:10000048-1583395200-1583600400@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES XXX Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 DESCRIPTION:Foundations and the Future! \n\n\n\nWe would like to invite you to Sydney\, the city that dazzles by day and by night\, and home of the Sydney Opera House\, the Harbour Bridge and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches\, for the AGES XXX Annual Scientific Meeting “Foundations & the Future” to be held on from the 5th to the 7th March 2020. \n\n\n\nThe theme “Foundations and the Future” encompasses two sub-themes. Firstly\, our society has solid foundations established by previous AGES Boards and its members but also needs to remain dynamic to remain of relevance to its Members so that best care for our patients is ensured. Secondly\, core topics relevant to all gynaecological surgeons will always remain central to AGES’ role in ongoing education for its Members; in addition\, new and advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques\, as well as cutting-edge technologies will be showcased so that our Members can stay abreast of modern gynaecological endoscopic options for their patients. \n\n\n\nThe AGES ASM 2020 scientific committee has developed a program showcasing a spectacular team of international and local faculty that will make this meeting one that cannot be missed\, taking us back to our foundations and guiding us towards the future of gynaecology\, obstetrics and more – Foundations and the Future! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you all in Sydney in March 2020. \n\n\n\n\n\nStephen LyonsChair AGES ASM Organizing CommitteeAGES Vice-President \n\n\n\n\n\nBassem GergesChair AGES ASM Scientific CommitteeAGES Board Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n*Please note when adding this event to your calendar\, the event will populate with a generic time. It is vital that you check the current program available on the event website for the correct program timings before making travel arrangements. For any further information or assistance please contact the AGES Secretariat via email\, ages@yrd.com.au or phone\, 07 3368 2422. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-annual-scientific-meeting-2020/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Sydney\, 61 Sussex Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Meetings & Conferences,Focus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AGES-ASM-2020_1920-x-1008-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="AGES":MAILTO:secretariat@ages.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200304T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200304T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T015018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T044447Z UID:10000076-1583280000-1583366340@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Advanced Trainee Pre-Conference Workshop DESCRIPTION:INVITE ONLY URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-advanced-trainee-pre-conference-workshop/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Sydney\, 61 Sussex Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Workshops & Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200101T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201231T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20200124T015738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T051527Z UID:10000080-1577836800-1609459140@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Seminars - Who do you want to be when you grow up? DESCRIPTION:BRISBANE \n\n\n\nPERTH \n\n\n\nSYDNEY \n\n\n\nLocations\, dates and times to be confirmed URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-seminars-who-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGES-Upcoming-event_1920-x-1008-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191130T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20191130T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T071716 CREATED:20190724T054356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T040836Z UID:10000049-1575097200-1575135000@ages.com.au SUMMARY:AGES Lap-Dissection Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for gynaecologists with laparoscopic skills who wish to expand their knowledge of pelvic and abdominal retroperitoneal anatomy while advancing their laparoscopic surgical skills. \n\n\n\nHands-on laparoscopic cadaveric sessions utilising fresh frozen\, female cadavers follow the relevant anatomical ‘fast’ lecture series. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be held at the Medical Engineering and Research Facility (MERF)\, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) facility in Brisbane. \n\n\n\nThree participants are assigned to each donor and will be closely supervised by an experienced advanced laparoscopic surgical instructor. Each participant will have the opportunity to operate\, assist and observe to optimise the learning experience as they rotate evenly through each step. \n\n\n\nThe course will focus on demonstration of the pelvic sidewall dissection with a particular focus on the surgical layers and surgical spaces with the anatomical structure contained within them. Retroperitoneal spaces around the bladder\, pelvic floor\, large bowel and kidneys will all be explored. \n\n\n\nThe registrants will have the opportunity to complete the anatomical dissection required to perform a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. There is a very limited number of 18 delegates able to participate. \n\n\n\nAll participants will be provided with pre-reading and copies of the presentations a week prior to the workshop. \n\n\n\nRegistrants are expected to confidently increase their anatomical knowledge and awareness\, allowing for improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for their patients. URL:https://ages.com.au/event/ages-laparoscopic-anatomy-pelvic-dissection-lap-d-workshop/ LOCATION:MERF Brisbane\, Staib Road\, Chermside\, QLD\, 4032\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGES Lap-D Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ages.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AGES-Lap-D_1920-x-1008-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="AGES":MAILTO:secretariat@ages.com.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR