Webinar Overview This session will explore the phenomenon of a paediatric emergence delirium highlighting the history, definition and its risk factors. An open discussion regarding management, measurement scales and policy will occur in the second half of the webinar allowing attendees to participate and join in with any questions they might have.  Alana Heaven - Bio Alana Heaven is a Clinical Nurse Specialist specializing in Anaesthetics and Recovery at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. With a diverse healthcare background, Alana brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as a New Zealand-trained Anaesthetic Technician, as well as her time in Paramedic. This extensive foundation laid the groundwork for her successful transition to nursing, where she completed a Masters in Nursing Science to further enhance her expertise. In her current role, Alana is responsible for providing specialized care to paediatric patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. She is skilled in anaesthesia and airway management, patient monitoring, and recovery, and is deeply committed to optimizing patient outcomes. Alana also plays a key role in mentoring new nurses, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle the unique challenges of paediatric anaesthetics and recovery care.

On behalf of VPNG, you are invited to join the Committee and perioperative nurses from across Victoria for a day of high-quality professional education, connection and collaboration. The 2026 Country Conference will feature engaging presentations from the broader perioperative and healthcare community, with a strong focus on communication, patient safety and interdisciplinary practice. The program will include evidence-based presentations showcasing contemporary research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing perioperative patient outcomes across the entire perioperative continuum. This exchange of knowledge provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen practice across metropolitan, rural and regional settings. Importantly, the conference will also provide a platform for innovative rural and regional projects to be shared with the wider perioperative community, recognising the essential contribution of country clinicians. The Country Conference also offers valuable networking opportunities for trade and industry partners to connect with perioperative nurses from across the state, and for clinicians to build professional relationships, share experiences and strengthen collaboration across diverse practice settings. These connections support ongoing innovation, education and excellence in perioperative care. We would be delighted for you to join us for this important professional event and look forward to welcoming you to Ballarat in 2026.