About the masterclass
The annual Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice is the leading paediatric education event for GPs in Queensland. The masterclass is a full day seminar that brings medical experts and GPs together to learn about different health issues affecting children.
Event details
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Location: Auditorium, Level 7, Queensland Children’s Hospital, South Brisbane
Cost:
- $189 for a standard ticket
- $149 for health professionals in training.
Event program
| Start | End | Session details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00 am | 8.30 am | Registrations open / coffee / resource hub | |
| 8.30 am | 8.45 am | Welcome and housekeeping | |
| 8.45 am | 9.45 am | Opening Plenary – Thriving Kids, preschool checks and developmental surveillance What is changing nationally, what may change federally, and the role of general practice How to conduct a 3-year-old check. | |
| 9.45 am | 10.10 am | Morning tea | |
| 10.10 am | 11.00 am | Plenary – Red flags not to miss in paediatric care | |
| 11.00 am | 12.00 pm | GP stream
| Nursing stream
|
| 12.00 pm | 12.30pm | GP stream Child protection | Nursing stream Constipation |
| 12.30 pm | 1.30 pm | Lunch | |
| 1.30 pm | 2.00 pm | Parent Capacity Building – Circle of Security / Parenting Skills A practical way to build on the 3 year old health check by supporting parents. | |
| 2.00 pm | 3.10pm | Practical sessions / rotating breakouts Dermatology, Burns, Respiratory | |
| 3.10 pm | 3.40 pm | Afternoon tea | |
| 3.40 pm | 4.55 pm | Closing plenary - The Beige Tsunami A multidisciplinary panel on infant nutrition, restrictive diets and severe deficiency states Presenters: Monique Dade, Sally Campbell, Sara O’Neill | |
| 5.00 pm | Close | ||
Contact us
Our GP liaison team organises the masterclass. If you'd like more information about the masterclass email CHQ.GPLO@health.qld.gov.au.
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