RDN Conferences and Events for 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, we are excited to share our list of events scheduled for next year so that you can “Save the Date”.  

RDN supports a range of professional development conferences and events for rural doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, practice managers, health service managers, pharmacists and students throughout the year. 

Please note that new events may be added as learning needs evolve, and we’ll keep you informed as soon as details are confirmed. To keep up to date, watch RDN’s social media, or subscribe to our Monday Message newsletter for full details as they become available. 

Here is our list of events for 2026: 

• Breakfast with Gary Webinar – 28 January, online
• New GP Orientation Workshop – 26-27 March, Port Macquarie
• ADHD Masterclass – 27 March, Port Macquarie 
• Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1) – 27 March, Port Macquarie
• Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS 2) – 26-27 March, Port Macquarie
• Rural GPs Refresher Conference – 27-29 March, Rydges Port Macquarie
• GP VMO Conference – 2-3 May, Canowindra
• Breakfast with Gary Webinar – 14 May, online
• PESCI Preparation Workshop – 14 May*, Sydney
• ADHD Masterclass – 22 May, Sydney
• Obstetrics Procedural Conference – 29-30 May, RDN Office & Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards
• Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1) – 17 June*, Batemans Bay
• New GP Orientation Workshop – 18-19 June*, Batemans Bay
• GP VMO Conference – 18-19 July*, Temora
• Obstetrics Procedural Conference – 7-8 August, RDN Office & Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards
• New GP Orientation Workshop – 3-4 September*, Newcastle
• Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1) – 5 September*, Newcastle
• National Rural and Remote Health Awards – 5 or 10 November*, Canberra
• Rural Practice Managers Conference – 25-26 November, Sydney
• New GP Orientation Workshop – 25-26 November, Sydney
• Rural Allied Health Conference – 27 November*, Sydney and online
• Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS 2) – 25-26 November, Sydney
• Rural GPs Conference – 26-28 November, Sydney
• Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference – 28 November, Sydney

* Date subject to confirmation

Visit our Upcoming Events page here.

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