
Friday October 31, 2025
Melbourne
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World-Class Speakers
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action-packed workshops
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unmissable day of networking
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The best minds in perioperative nurse education.
Australasian Perioperative Educators Conference (APEC) 2025 brings together the brightest minds in perioperative nurse education for a full day of connection, inspiration, and practical learning. ENGAGE with peers and leading experts through thought-provoking keynotes, interactive workshops, and an expert panel. INNOVATE with fresh ideas and real-world solutions that address the evolving needs of our profession. ELEVATE your practice with insights from leaders in mindfulness, rural health, technology, and clinical education. Join us on Friday 31 October at United Co., Fitzroy, Melbourne — and stay for rooftop cocktails as we celebrate the future of perioperative education, together.
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Who's Speaking

Workshop
A/Prof Andrew Tagg
Western Health, VIC
Andrew Tagg, Melbourne Paediatric Emergency Physician and DFTB co-founder, will inspire educators to transform their teaching, boosting clarity, engagement, and confidence in clinical reasoning, decision-making, and delivering presentations that truly connect.

presentation
Dr Paula Foran
University of Tasmania
Paula Foran, perianaesthesia nurse, academic leader, and award-winning speaker, will empower educators to enhance workplace learning, inspire emerging scholars, and elevate clinical teaching through her expertise in perioperative practice, research, and professional communication.

presentation
Prof Steve Trumble
University of Melbourne
Steve Trumble, GP and esteemed medical educator, will equip educators with a coaching model to transform challenging supervision into supportive, constructive conversations that drive learner improvement and confidence in perioperative settings.

presentation
Emily Riggall
Hunter New Englang LHD, NSW
Emily Riggall, perioperative nurse consultant and rural health advocate, will inspire educators to advance perioperative care, strengthen team capability, and drive innovation to improve patient outcomes in rural and regional settings.

presentation
Marrianne McGhee
NSW Health
Marrianne McGhee, perioperative nurse, educator, and health tech leader, will empower educators to harness technology, streamline surgical workflows, and build confident, high-performing teams that deliver safer, smarter perioperative care.

presentation
Caitlin Sale
Metro North Health - QLD
Caitlin Sale, Nurse Educator - Innovation, will inspire educators to harness technology, simulation, and creative solutions to expand perioperative education access, improve patient safety, and drive innovation in anaesthesia and surgical care.

workshop
Alexander Moller
ENSO MEDITATION
Alex, Melbourne meditation coach and founder of Enso Meditation, will guide educators to create calm, foster genuine rest, and recharge—helping them sustain focus, clarity, and wellbeing in demanding healthcare environments.
Proudly presented by

your hosts:

Dr JACK MADDEN
Anaesthetist
Managing Director, Periop Concepts

andrew goyen
Perioperative Registered Nurse
General Operations Manager, Periop Concepts

Sophie Dash
Clinical Nurse Educator
Lead Educator, Periop Concepts
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