Darling Downs General Practice Symposium

Saturday, 18 July 2026 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Highfields Cultural Centre, Highfields

Activity No. 1632473

Program

Our program brings together experienced local speakers to deliver practical, relevant content across a range of key topics in primary care. With a strong focus on real-world application, you’ll gain valuable insights into local referral pathways, available services, and what’s happening on the ground across the region.

18 July 2026 - Highfields Cultural Centre

*Program subject to change

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GP Stream

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Nurse Stream

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All Delegates

8:00am - 8:10am

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Welcome - Acknowledgement of Country

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Geneene Meijer

8:10am - 8:45am

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Smoking and Vaping

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Jenny Minchell

8:45am - 9:30am

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Rheumatology

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Dr Eliza Pearson and Dr Rachel McLellan

9:30am - 10:15am

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Child Development

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Antoinette Fitzgerald

10:15am - 10:35am

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Morning Tea

10:35am 11:25am

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Endocrinology



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Dr Nick Boyer

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Rodgers Room

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Ages - Frailty, >75 Years Health Assessment and Cognitive Testing

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Anna Taylor and Theresa Chion  - Ages Team - Darling Downs Health

11:25am 12:05pm

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ADHD

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Michelle Aniftos and Team

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Rodgers Room

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Immunisation Update PHU

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Public Health Team - Theresa McGorm

12:05pm 12:35pm

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Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain

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Dr Sweta Rani

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Chronic Disease Management

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Judith Matuzelski

12:35pm - 1:10pm

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Lunch

1:10pm 1:55pm

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Chronic Liver Disease

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Burglind Liddle

1:55pm 2:20pm

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Sexual Assault

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Leah Thompson

2:20pm 2:30pm

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Iron Infusions

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Kate Duffy

2:30pm - 2:45pm

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Afternoon Tea

2:45pm 3:45pm

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Orthopaedic - Upper Limb Concerns, Hand Therapy and PODS

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Jessica Porter, Dr Natasha Van Zyl and Tanya Archina 

3:45pm - 4:00pm

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Evaluation Feedback and Lucky Door Prizes

Speakers

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Dr Jo Pappas

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Jenny Minchell

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Dr Eliza Pearson 

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Dr Rachel McLellan

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Antoinette Fitzgerald

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Dr Pierre-Nicolas Boyer (“Nick”)

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Michelle Aniftos               

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Dr Sweta Rani                  

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Theresa McGorm

Speaker

Burglind Liddle

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

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 Tanya Archinal

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Dr Natasha Van Zyl

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Anna Taylor

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Theresa Chion 

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

Dr Amanda Ciozda

Dr Amanda Ciozda

Steffi Ceballos

Kate Duffy

Judith Matuzelski

Judith Matuzelski

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 Tanya Archinal

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Anna Taylor

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Theresa Chion 

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

Exhibitors

Visit the Darling Downs GP Symposium exhibition space to connect with local organisations and initiatives making a difference in communities across the Darling Downs region. Explore innovative programs, practical resources and evidence-based solutions that support prevention, health promotion and better health outcomes.

Queensland Ultrasound for Women

Health Workforce Queensland

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program  

Queensland X-Ray

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

Your Hand Therapy

BlueCare

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Medicare Mental Health

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

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Darling Downs Health Child Development Service - Allied Health Division

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Clinical Advisory Group - Refugee Health Network Queensland

Queensland Health -Donatelife Organ

and Tissue Donation

             

Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

MET Phys

Cub Care

Health Pathways

Cancer Council Queensland

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

Children’s Health Queensland - Connecting2U

Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health

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Burglind Liddle

Leah Thompson

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Leah Thompson

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Jessica Porter

Venue Information

The Darling Downs GP Symposium will be held at the Highfields Cultural Centre - Sean McCarthy Wy, Highfields QLD 4352


Parking:

There are more than 60 free on-site parking spaces.

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Brilliant day - fantastic event, make it

happen more often.

Timing was good to fit in with GP life and very informative/well run.

2025 Darling Downs GP Symposium delegate