FREE EVENT - Come and meet up with Michelle Hibberson, VPNG President, at this informal meet and greet to learn about the benefits of VPNG membership.  She will be ready to answer any questions you may have around VPNG and perioperative nursing in general.

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.