AGES COVID-19 Bulletin Board
AGES will be posting new information here relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This page aims to offer the AGES community information to assist and navigate these challenging times.
AGES: Education Response to Trainees RE: COVID-19
Published 27th May 2020
Please find a downloadable update, Education Response to Trainees RE: COVID-19
All COVID-19 updates can be found here on the AGES COVID-19 Bulletin Board. Updates specifically relevant to Trainees will be posted here and subsequently added to the "Trainee Information" page.
Please click here to view the Trainee Information - COVID-19 section of the website.
AGES Mental Health Webinar - Resources
Published 7th May 2020
Please find a downloadable list of resources for Mental Health across Australia & New Zealand.
AGES COVID-19 Update
Published 24rd April 2020
A message from AGES President, Stuart Salfinger:
Dear Members & Colleagues
On Wednesday the 22nd of April the Federal Government announced that from Monday the 27th April 2020, all Category 2 and some important Category 3 surgeries can recommence across the public and private sectors, specifically this includes:
- IVF
- Screening programs (cancer and other diseases)
- Post cancer reconstruction procedures (such as breast reconstruction)
- Procedures for children under 18 years of age
- Joint replacements (incl knees, hips, shoulders)
- Cataracts and eye procedures
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
In response to this Federal Government announcement AGES has released the following gynaecological surgical category tool for your reference.
We strongly encourage the responsible use of this increased capacity in a manner to preserve PPE and ensure that the health sector has the capacity to respond to surge demand from COVID-19 if required. We encourage surgeons aim to stay within the bounds of the “25% of current available capacity” limits. Respect and restraint at this stage will hopefully allow further relaxation soon down the track whereas flaunting the rules and limits will likely lead to tighter controls.
Stuart Salfinger
AGES President
**Please find the full document below, including a breakdown of the gynaecological surgical category**
AGES COVID-19 Informational Resources
Published 16th April 2020
Australia
https://www.pulseitmagazine.com.au/australian-ehealth/5387-technology-resources-for-covid-19
New Zealand
https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/clinicians/t/telehealth-clinicians/
AGES COVID-19 Informational Resources
Telehealth
Published 14th April 2020
Please find below links to documents that might contain some helpful information regarding Telehealth.
- Telehealth for global emergencies (COVID-19)
- Quick guide to Telehealth
- Comprehensive guide to Telehealth
- What is Telehealth - a guide for health professionals and your patients
- Communicating online - a guide for health professionals
- Purchasing video conferencing devices
- Video conferencing software options
- A quick start to video conferencing - a guide for health professionals
Accreditated to ATS, ACRRM, UQ, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
AGES COVID-19 Informational Resources
Published 9th April 2020
NASOG (National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
NASOG COVID-19 Update: Private Hospital Contracts and Indemnity News.
Please click here to access information released by NASOG pertaining to:
- Agreements with private hospitals: Check before you sign
- Assisting with the COVID-19 Workforce
- Good news on indemnity
- Looking to the future
- Useful resources
AGES Webinar
Published 4th April 2020
AGES is pleased to share the first of the AGES Webinar series:
- AGES COVID-19 Webinar available here
AGES COVID-19 Information Resources
Published 27th March 2020
- AGES COVID-19 Risk Minimisation Tips
- AGES Statement on Surgical Urgency & COVID-19
- Gynae Case Prioritisation - COVID-19
COVID-19 Links
Published 27th March 2020
(COVID-19: Tips for keeping your practice running)
Avant
COVID-19: medico-legal advice for doctors and practices
MDA National
MDA National COVID-19 advice
Fair Work Australia
Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws
Dr Andrew Miller – AMA(WA) president and greats source of information on COVID/Politics and Medicine.
Dr Andrew Miller's Blog "
COVID-19: Tips for keeping your practice running
Published 24th March 2020
AGES Upcoming Workshop & Event Updates
Published 24th March 2020
- AGES Upcoming Workshop & Event Updates:
Please ensure that you check the AGES website for the most up-to-date information regarding dates as we closely monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the scheduling of AGES workshops and events. - Please check the Events section for updates regarding particular events and workshops.
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- AGES Upcoming Conferences
- AGES Upcoming Workshops & Courses
- Other Society Events*
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*Other society event information is not updated on the AGES website, each event has a link to the respective organisations event page.
Industry Partners
AGES Educational Training Partner

Gold Industry of AGES


Professional Development Alliance

Supplied resources
Major Partners of AGES

Supplied resources
- Our EAP provider: http://www.optumeap.com/ There are factsheets, educational videos and also 3 Free webinars.
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- WHO Resources https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public. Scroll down to “How to cope with Stress during the 2019-nCov outbreak.
Industry Partner Webinars
Industry Partner Webinar
COVID-19 Update
Published 27th April 2020
A message from AGES Industry Partner Johnson & Johnson
You're invited to attend live webinars on Tuesday, 28th April 2020.
AIS JJI Global Perspectives Thoracic Webinar
28th April, 8.00pm WA time, 9.30pm SA & NT time, and 10.00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS). Please click here to join.
Bariatric Webinar
3.00pm WA time, 4.30pm SA & NT time, 5.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS).
Please click here for further information.

Industry Partner Webinar
April 27 - 3.00pm - 4.00pm ET USA
Looking ahead: Navigating alternative sites of care for operative hysteroscopy
Published 23rd April 2020
A message from AGES Industry Partner Medtronic
LOOKING AHEAD: NAVIGATING ALTERNATIVE SITES OF CARE FOR OPERATIVE HYSTEROSCOPY
You're invited to attend the live webinar on Monday, April 27th at 3:00PM - 4:00PM ET
When elective surgeries begin to ramp up again, you may be considering alternatives to performing hysteroscopic cases in the hospital OR. Join us for a one-hour live discussion on how to navigate your hysteroscopic cases post COVID-19, and how to plan ahead to safely perform procedures in your office setting.
Topics will include:
- Benefits of performing procedures in an office setting
- Physician/patient preparation
- Hysteroscopic techniques in the office
- Coding/reimbursement
This live event will be led by Charles E. Miller, MD, FACOG Chicago, IL (https://drcharlesmiller.com/)
To register, please click here.
“This virtual international meeting is hosted offshore and may include information on therapies which are not approved in Australia and/or New Zealand. You acknowledge that Medtronic Australasia does not in any way endorse or promote the content of the material contained through this link. Please review applicable product labelling for your country for indications and instructions prior to use.”

Industry Partner Webinar
April 16 - 18: Leadership During COVID-19
Published 22nd April 2020
- Part 1: Click here
- Part 2: Click here
Published 16th April 2020
A message from AGES Industry Partner Johnson & Johnson
"Dear All,
Attached is a promotional webinar newsletter for this week’s “Leadership During the COVID-19 Pandemic” to be delivered in two successive parts. These will be delivered on the AIS Channel on
PART 1: APRIL 16 (11.00pm – WA Time)
PART 1: APRIL 17 (1.00am – AEST (Syd/Melb/Bris/Tas), 12.30am SA & NT Time)
PART 2: APRIL 17 (11.00pm – WA Time)
PART 2: APRIL 18 (1.00am – AEST (Syd/Melb/Bris/Tas), 12.30am SA & NT Time)"
For more information click here
