
Emergency Nurse Practitioners Conference
FEBRUARY 25 - 27, 2026
NOOSA, QLD
Advancing Emergency Care
Connect | Learn | Grow
Global Pacific Medical is returning to Noosa in 2026 to present our annual Emergency Nurse Practitioner Conference at the beautiful RACV resort.
Our 2026 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Conference will once again, deliver quality content by highly skilled professionals who are experts in their chosen fields, ensuring attendees maximise their learning through both practical and lecture style sessions, in a beautiful, friendly and relaxed holiday setting.
When you purchase a ticket to attend a Global Pacific Medical conference, you are helping to support and develop health projects within Australia and Internationally.
Purchase a two-day ticket to be eligible to attend our Emergency Nurse Practitioner- Pre Conference Workshop. Seats are limited.
Meet & Mingle evening included in ticket purchase for all attendees, proudly sponsored by Global Pacific Medical and Lightbox Radiology.
Book your tickets today to experience a fresh approach to education.
Join us in Feb 2026
Join us from Feb 25-27 in 2026 to connect, learn and grow in Noosa, QLD.
Conference Schedule
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKHOP - FEB 25, 2026
1pm - 2pm
Dental Workshop
Dr Kylie Del Solar
2pm - 3pm
Cardiac Workshop
Nurse Practitioner Tara Willcocks
3pm - 4pm
Vertigo Workshop
Physiotherapist Mrs Jane Pegg
4pm - 6pm
Meet & Mingle
(All delegates) Drinks and Canapes
DAY #1 - FEB 26, 2026
8:30am – 12pm
Lightbox Radiology CXR Workshop
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
1pm - 2pm
Acute Hand Injuries
Plastics & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr Michael Wagels
2pm - 3pm
Ophthalmology Emergencies in the ED
Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker
3- 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Head Injury & Concussion Management in the ED
SMO Dr Deon Strydom
4:30pm - 5pm
Legal Pitfalls
QNU Lawyer
DAY #2 - FEB 27, 2026
8:30am – 9:30am
Cardiovascular Medicine Update
Pharmacist Mr Karl Winckel
9:30am – 10am
Leadership
Adjunct Professor Shelley Nowlan - QLD Chief Nurse Officer
10 - 10:30am: Morning Tea
10:30am – 11:30am
Toxicology Segment
Nurse Practitioner - Mr Ben Learmont
11:30am – 12:30pm
Early Pregnancy Emergencies in the ED
O&G Specialist
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Acute Shoulder Injuries
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Dr Joe Coory
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Paediatric Session
SMO Paediatric Specialist - Dr Jessica Mills
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Geriatric Presentations in the ED
SMO Dr Denise Hobson
4:30pm – 4:45pm
Closing Remarks
Conference Speakers
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Dr Kylie del Solar
General Dentist | Founder at Kylie's Family Dental
Dr Kylie del Solar is a respected general dentist and the founder of Kylie’s Family Dental. Dr Kylie del Solar will share her insights on the management and treatment of dental trauma presentations in an acute care setting, drawing from her diverse experiences and expertise. -
Associate Professor Kris. Rallah-Baker
Owner at Sunshine Coast Ophthalmologists at Noosa | Adjunct Associate Professor at the Qld University of Technology
Associate Professor Kris. Rallah-Baker is Australia’s first and currently only Indigenous ophthalmologist. As a proud Yuggera/Warangu/Wiradjuri man, Dr Rallah-Baker is making a footprint not only on the Sunshine Coast, but also in the Northern Territory. Kris Rallah-Baker provides comprehensive ophthalmic care delivered in a culturally safe, compassionate and professional manner.
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Karl Winckel
Conjoint Pharmacist | School of Pharmacy University of Queensland | Princess Alexandra Hospital
Karl is an Advanced Practice credentialed pharmacist (stage 3) with clinical pharmacy experience in a wide range of clinical areas including cardiology, general medicine and care of the elderly. Karl's research interests lie primarily in the clinical use of clozapine, and anticoagulants. -
Tara Willcocks
Nurse Practitioner
With nearly two decades of experience as a Registered Nurse, and a Master of Nurse Practitioner completed in 2015, I bring a broad and dynamic background in acute and specialised care. Currently, I serve as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at Heart HQ, working alongside interventional cardiologist Dr. Stuart Butterly. In this role, I manage complex heart failure patients, provide pre- and post-procedural education for structural heart interventions, general cardiac assessments, and implant Insertable Loop Recorders (ILRs).
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Michael Wagels
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | Princess Alexandra Hospital
Michael is a Staff Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon at the Princes Alexandra Hospital. Michael holds a conjoined Academic appointment at the University of Queensland with the title of Senior Lecturer. His clinical interests include re-animation of the upper limb in tetraplegia and brachial plexus injuries, surgery of the hand and wrist, complex lower limb reconstruction, craniofacial reconstruction and melanoma.
Conference Location
Noosa, QLD
A range of luxurious accommodation rooms ranging from 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Each style guarantees you a private and spacious environment, fully self-contained and each room can be configured into King or twin singles.
Generous accommodation deals for conference attendees including weekday rates for weekend bookings following the conference - use our special booking link here.
3 Key Reasons to Attend
Connect
Expand your knowledge and skills with workshops, techniques and talks.
Learn
Network with fellow practitioners from across Australia.
Grow
Combine your CPD with a stunning, world class location.
Conference FAQs
See here for a list of our Frequently Asked Questions. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch with us here.
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The Emergency Nurse Practioners Conference is happening on the 13th & 14th of March, 2025. The location is Noosa RACV (94 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567).
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You can purchase tickets safely and securely via our ticketing partner Humanitix. You can buy tickets for 1 day, or both days. Buy tickets here.
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Yes, CPD for day #1 is 6.5 hours, and for day #2 is 7 hours. Please refer to our Event Terms and Conditions for more information.
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Ticket purchase does not include accommodation or other travel related costs. Accommodation can be booked at the RACV resort via our dedicated link here. There are also plenty of other accommodation options are available within Noosa to suit individual needs.
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Please refer to the Event Terms and Conditions here.