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CLINICAL UROLOGY WORKSHOP
Robotics Masterclass - Insights and Innovations in Robotic Surgery

NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Psycho-educational and psycho-therapeutic perspectives on screening for and working with prostate cancer related emotional distress

Workshop Chairs	Mr Max Rutherford & Ms Shan Morrison
Time	Thursday 21 August, 8:30am - 12:45pm (includes morning tea and lunch)
Speakers	Ms Shan Morrison Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy, VIC Mr Max Rutherford Psychologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital, VIC
Who should attend	Anyone who wants to gain deeper insights into how to recognise and work with the everyday emotional challenges in caring for patients with prostate cancer.
Experience	All practitioners whether new to their role or been in their role many years.

In this workshop we will explore the virtues and limitations of both psycho-educational and psycho-therapeutic approaches to patients care.You will learn;

• About the pro’s, con’s and application of various screening tools
• The diﬀerence between a symptom neurosis and a character neurosis and why it matters
• A range of psycho-educational tools for decision making, problem solving, relationship issues and so on.
• The virtues of getting to ‘know someone’ as opposed to learning ‘about someone’ (the ‘facts’ of their lives)
• How sometimes it’s enough to be able to just feel an emotion without necessarily having talk about it

And you will learn about when and how to refer: and to whom.It is hoped that through exploring these themes together we collectively arrive at new understandings that will in turn help you to feel more confident in your own abilities with regard to working with patients / partners going through emotional distress.

NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Advancing Prostate Cancer Care: The Role of Exercise Oncology in Clinical Practice

RADIATION ONCOLOGY WORKSHOP
Advancing Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy – Innovations & Best Practices

CLINICAL UROLOGY WORKSHOP
Focal Therapy – Mastering targeted treatments

NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Sexual Function and Prostate Cancer – An interactive workshop on sex and pleasure

NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Regaining Control: Innovative Approaches to Managing Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence

Workshop Chairs	Ms Shan Morrison & Ms Rachel Heerey
Time	Thursday 21 August, 1:30pm - 5:45pm (includes lunch and afternoon tea)
Presenters	Dr Andrew Matthew (International Faculty) Psychologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada Dr Nicola Jeffery Urologist Nepean Hospital, NSW Ms Shan Morrison Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy, VIC
Who should attend	Pelvic Health Physiotherapists working with men after prostate surgery or wanting to work with men after prostate surgery. Other disciplines are welcome to attend but the content will be targeted to pelvic health physiotherapists.
Experience	Beginner to Intermediate

Join us for an enlightening and comprehensive workshop on Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence (PPI), designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and best practices in managing this challenging condition. Learn from national and international experts on topics such as the latest in pelvic floor muscle training, understanding what causes PPI, contemporary assessment techniques, how to manage incontinence that doesn’t resolve, containment options, and navigating intimacy with incontinence. Secure your spot and join us for a morning of insightful presentations, interactive discussions, touch and feel workshop tables, case studies and valuable networking.

BREAKFAST SESSION
Local Anaesthetic Freehand Trans Perineal Biopsies

Workshop Chairs	Dr Mario Guerrieri, Dr Cristian Udovicich & Dr Jeremy de Leon
Time	Thursday 21 August, 8:30am - 5:30pm (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)
Faculty	Professor Andrew Loblaw Sunnybrook & University of Toronto, Canada More speakers to be announced
Who should attend	This program is for healthcare professionals looking to advance their knowledge in the management of prostate cancer, this workshop will provide valuable insights into evolving techniques and treatment strategies.
Experience	Beginner to Advanced

Workshop Chairs	A/Professor Ruban Than & A/Professor Daniel Moon
Time	Thursday 21 August, 8:30am - 12:45pm (includes morning tea and lunch)
Faculty	Dr Youness Ahallal Urologist, Morocco A/Professor Jim Porter Urologist, Providence St. Joseph Health, United States Professor Henk van der Poel Urologist, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who should attend	This program is for healthcare professionals looking to advance their knowledge of robotic prostate cancer surgery, including updates on the latest techniques, imaging modalities and semi-live surgery.
Experience	Beginner to Advanced

Workshop Chairs	Professor Daniel Galvao & Ms Molly Lowther
Time	Thursday 21 August, 8:30am - 12:45pm (includes morning tea and lunch)
Speakers	Professor Rob Newton Professor of Exercise Medicine, Exercise Medicine Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, WA Dr Shelley Kay Exercise Physiologist Oncology, Research Fellow Exercise Oncology, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, NSW
Who should attend	If you want to learn from the leaders in exercise oncology and advance your knowledge and understanding of the role of exercise oncology including its vital role in every stage of prostate cancer treatment.
Experience	Suitable for all levels of health and exercise professionals.

Workshop Chairs	Dr Nicholas Mehan & Dr Fairleigh Reeves
Time	Thursday 21 August, 1:30pm - 5:45pm (includes lunch and afternoon tea)
Speakers	Professor Arvin George (International Faculty) Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, United States A/Prof John Yaxley Wesley Urology Clinic, QLD A/Prof Celi Varol Nepean Hospital, NSW A/Prof Jeremy Grummet Alfred Health, VIC
Who should attend	This program is for healthcare professionals looking to integrate minimally invasive, targeted treatment options into their practice.
Experience	Beginner to Advanced

Workshop Chairs	Ms Evie Mertens & Ms Francesca Rogers
Time	Thursday 21 August, 1:30pm - 5:45pm (includes lunch and afternoon tea)
Presenters	Ms Evie Mertens, Urology Nurse Practitioner Bendigo Health, VIC Ms Francesca Rogers, Urology Nurse Practitioner Thyer Urology, WA
Who should attend	Whether you are new to the field, or an advanced practitioner, this workshop will equip you with the necessary tools and skills to support men on their journey to sexual recovery.
Experience	All practitioners regardless of experience

Workshop Chairs	To be announced
Time	Saturday 23 August, 7:00am - 8:30am (includes light breakfast)
Speakers	To be announced
Who should attend	Urologists and Nurses who wish to have training, increased knowledge and awareness of Local Anaesthetic Clinic setup and requirements.