Events

Upcoming

VPNG Roadshow with President - Grampians Health Ballarat
Jun
09
VPNG Roadshow with President - Grampians Health Ballarat
Grampians Health Ballarat
08:00 – 09:00
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.
2026 Country Conference - Delegates
Aug
08
2026 Country Conference - Delegates
Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre
08:00 – 17:00
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.

Past events

FREE Webinar - Digital Surgical Preference/s Solution for Paper Based Surgical Cards - MediPref
Feb
18
Past Event
FREE Webinar - Digital Surgical Preference/s Solution for Paper Based Surgical Cards - MediPref
19:00 – 20:15
Paper-based preference cards are often outdated, difficult to access, misplaced or obsolete. MediPref provides a simple, easy-to-use digital surgical preferences solution that can improve the workflow of theatre plus anaesthetic nurses, theatre technicians, surgeons and anaesthetists in the perioperative environment. Designed as the perfect pocket tool, MediPref enhances preparedness and drives perioperative efficiency. Join our upcoming MediPref webinar for an exclusive walkthrough of the platforms end-to-end functionality and key features and learn how this web app can solve complex perioperative challenges. For more information: Visit our website -  www.medipref.com Contact Natalie Hall – (E) natalie@medipref.com OR (M) +61 (0) 494 369 308 Presented By: Natalie Hall – Registered Nurse with 19 years’ experience spanning clinical care, education and healthcare leadership across Australia and the UK. Natalie pioneered the development of Australia’s nurse led aural care industry, co-developing training and assessment frameworks across multiple healthcare sectors, scaling the industry and improving patient access. Driven by a commitment to quality and safety, she co-created a quality improvement resource for nurses and technicians working in perioperative environments whilst continuing to work in the acute care sector. Natalie is an experienced Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Examiner for AHPRA and contributes to the International Qualified Nurse Examination Committee (IQNEC), helping manage risk in the outcomes-based assessment process for internationally qualified nurses seeking registration in Australia. Driven by a commitment to healthcare excellence, she focusses on enhancing patient outcomes, empowering clinicians and transforming healthcare through practical innovation.