Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
2026 Annual Seminar
Advancing Pelvic Pain Care: Diagnosis, Complexity and Clinical Practice
Our 2026 PPFA Seminar was a sell-out, bringing together pelvic pain health professionals, researchers, educators and advocates from across Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) for an inspiring day of learning, connection and collaboration.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the seminar such a success. We were delighted by the response and the enthusiasm, expertise and conversations throughout the day.
This multidisciplinary education event designed to support clinicians working across pelvic pain brought together leading national and international experts, showcasing the latest evidence, emerging diagnostic approaches, and practical clinical strategies to improve outcomes for people living with pelvic pain.
Presentations and panel discussions covered diagnostics, considerations, emerging therapeutics and multidisciplinary management approaches relevant to primary care and specialist practice.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The seminar provided valuable professional development opportunities for GPs, Gynaecologists, Pelvic Physiotherapists, Pain Specialists, Psychologists, Nurses, Sonographers, Pharmacists, Researchers and other allied health professionals working in pelvic pain.
RACGP, ACRRM, RANZCOG and RANZCOG accreditation, with RACGP offering 6EA, 2RP and up to 8 hours MO.
ANZCA Fellows and trainees: Participation in this seminar may be recorded as a Learning Session within the ANZCA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program. Participants who complete a reflection on the seminar may also record this activity as a Critical Reflection, in accordance with ANZCA CPD requirements.
Participants are responsible for recording their own CPD activities and should refer to the ANZCA CPD Program requirements to determine how this activity aligns with their individual learning plan.
Explore the program and speakers below.
Meet the speakers and topics.
Seminar MC
Alexandra Diggles
B. Phty (Honours), Grad. Dip. (Clinical Rehab), M. Public Health. Specialist Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist (awarded 2023), APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist
Vice Chair of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
Brisbane, Australia
GLP-1 Agonists in PMOS: What Clinicians Need to Know about Emerging Use in Pain Management
Dr Jillian Tay
Endocrinologist, Clinical Academic, Monash Health Dep. of Diabetes and Vascular Medicine
Melbourne, Australia
Where is Pleasure Located in Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder?
Ann Traeger Spees, MACP
APA Titled Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Clinical Sexologist
Adelaide, Australia
The Role of Multisensory Pain Sensitivities in Pelvic Pain
Daniel J Clauw, M.D
Professor of Anesthesiology | Professor of Internal Medicine | Professor of Psychiatry | Scientific Director for the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Centre
Michigan, USA
Ehlers-Danlos and Other Genetic Conditions: Red Flags, Genetic Screening and Integrating Care
Prof. David Coman
General Paediatrician (Metabolic) BBS MPhil FRACP
Brisbane, Australia
Impacts of Intergenerational Trauma on Pelvic Pain: A Cultural Lens
Miriama Kamo
Award winning current affairs journalist, TV presenter, lived experience advocate
Christchurch, New Zealand
Management of Pelvic Pain following a Normal / Negative Vaginal Ultrasound or Negative Laparoscopy
Dr Marilla Druitt
RANZCOG/AGES Level 5-6 Accredited Surgeon
President - Pelvic Pain Victoria Network
Geelong, Australia
Psychological Impacts following a Normal / Negative Vaginal Ultrasound or Negative Laparoscopy for Pelvic Pain
Dr Jo Sheedy
PhD, MPsych(Couns), BPsych(Hons), BAppSci(Physio)
Melbourne, Australia
Health Our Way: Honouring Women's Business in Clinical Care
Jayde Woon - Practice Manager MATSICHS Strathpine Clinic, IUIH
Annette Houston - RN, Nurse Wayfinder, MATSICHS Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Clinic
Dr Caroline Harvey - Women’s Senior GP, Sexual Reproductive Health, IUIH, Lead GP MATSICHS Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Clinic.
Brisbane, Australia
Vulvodynia: Current Evidence Integrating into Clinical Practice
Judith Thompson
Specialist Continence and Pelvic health physiotherapist (2008), APA Titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health physiotherapist.
Perth, Australia
The importance of prevention of iron deficiency and addressing modifiable psychosocial risk factors in dysmenorrhoea and chronic pelvic pain
A/Prof. Geoffrey David Champion AM
MB, BS, MD, FRACP, FFPMANZCA
Sydney, Australia
Pain in Teens with Bad Periods
Dr Sarah Wallwork
BPhysio(Hons), PhD | Senior Research Fellow
Adelaide, Australia
PPFA’s Translational Innovation Research Fund
A/Prof Susan Evans
Chair of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia, Gynaecologist and Pain Specialist
Adelaide, Australia
Panel Discussion: Emerging Non-Invasive Diagnostic Approaches for Endometriosis
Panel Host: Dr Alecia Macrow
Fanny Blaudez — Blood Biomarkers and Diagnostics
Shirley Cheers — The Role of Ultrasound in Diagnosis
Tori Fox — Advances in Urine Testing
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