Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
2026 Annual Seminar
Advancing Pelvic Pain Care: Diagnosis, Complexity and Clinical Practice
The PPFA 2026 Seminar —Advancing Pelvic Pain Care: Diagnosis, Complexity and Clinical Practice — will be held at the Emporium Hotel South Brisbane on Saturday 22 August 2026.
The seminar is a multidisciplinary education event designed to support clinicians working across pelvic pain. Bringing together leading national and international experts, the seminar will showcase the latest evidence, emerging diagnostic approaches, and practical clinical strategies to improve outcomes for people living with pelvic pain.
The program features presentations and panel discussions covering diagnostics, considerations, emerging therapeutics and multidisciplinary management approaches relevant to primary care and specialist practice.
With General Practitioners forming a key focus of the event, the seminar offers 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.
The program includes keynote presentations from internationally recognised experts including Daniel J Clauw, MD (University of Michigan, USA), alongside leading Australian clinicians and researchers working at the forefront of pelvic pain care. Throughout the day Q&A time will be provided for audience interaction.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, researchers, advocates and industry representatives throughout the day, with networking opportunities integrated into the seminar program.
🎟️Tickets are $275 and are on sale now.
📍 Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane
🗓️ Saturday 22 August 2026
⏰ 8:00am – 6:00pm
🍽️ Fully catered throughout the day
☕ Morning barista coffee
🎁 Gifts for each attendee
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
We will be offering 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.
Attendees must be a member of AHPRA, Australasian Sonographers Association, Exercise and Sports Science Australia and Dietitians Australia (or relevant registration body in your country). At this stage, the seminar is an in-person only event.
Clinic discounts (4+), First Nations Health Practitioners, Medical / Allied Health students and Subscriber discounts available upon request. Complete the form below to receive a discount code.
Complete the discount code form HERE.
Pre-seminar Pelvic Pain Network event, Friday 21 August - purchase your ticket here
Our wonderful Pelvic Pain Networks will be hosting a networking event 🥂the night before the seminar, close by in Brisbane. Please consider your attendance at this event when booking travel. More information on the event will be listed here soon.
Staying overnight?
To book at the Emporium Hotel, use code EV26 for a discounted rate. When searching your booking dates, enter the code in the “Special Code” box under Rate Access/Corporate Code in the booking options.
For other accommodation options search here.
Explore the program and speakers below.
Ticket Sales
Join us for our annual Health Practitioner Seminar on Saturday 22 August 2026, 8am to 6pm, at the Emporium Hotel South Bank, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
For more details, please refer to the seminar website.
Join the Pelvic Pain Networks at Darling & Co - 157 Given Terrace, Paddington 4064. Tickets below.
Start the weekend by connecting with colleagues from across Australia at our informal Pelvic Pain Networking Event. Join clinicians, researchers, educators and advocates for an evening of conversation, collaboration and new connections ahead of the seminar. Whether you're attending for the first time or reconnecting with familiar faces, it's the perfect opportunity to expand your professional network in a relaxed setting.
🕕 6:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Darling & Co, 157 Given Terrace, Paddington
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Emporium Hotel
Frangipani Ballroom, Level 1
267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Love Bared Footwear? The amazing team at the Fortitude Valley store are offering 25% off to PPFA Seminar attendees from Friday 21 August to Sunday 23 August. Share your ticket registration email instore to receive the discount. Visit them at 7 Wandoo St, Fortitude Valley.
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
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 - An approach to managing pain in children for better long-term outcomes
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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