What are the Exhibition Dates and Times?
The Sydney GPCE is on from the 23rd -25th May 2008.
Friday 23rd May 8.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 24th May 8.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 25th May 8.00am – 3.30pm
Where is the 2008 Sydney GPCE being held?
The Dome & Exhibition Hall 2
Sydney Showground
1 Showground Rd
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
How do I get there?
The Sydney Showground can be easily accessed by Public Transport. For full details on how to get to the Sydney GPCE by car, train, bus or taxi please click here.
Where can I park?
Car parking for delegates is available at a subsidised rate of $8.00/day at Sydney Olympic Park. If you select this option on your registration form, daily parking vouchers will be forwarded to you and must be presented to the parking attendant. This area will be sign posted and directions will be forwarded to you.
Who should attend the GPCE?
GPCE is primarily for General Practitioners, however we do run a large Practice Managers educational program also. The Practice Nurse Cinlical Education Conference also run alongside the GPCE. For a registration brochure or to find out more information call 1800 358 879 or 02 9211 7454. Registration will be open in January 2008
How do I register?
Registration will be open in January 2008.
Simply download the registration form, complete and return to GPCE Secretariat, PO Box K1385, Haymarket, NSW, Australia 1240 or by fax to +61 2 9211 7471.
Use the daily timetables to select the sessions you would like to attend and transfer the session code to the appropriate section of the registration form. You will find a description of each session under the 'Synopsis' tab. Alternatively fill out the registration form online and your registration will be processed immediately.
For registration queries, please phone 1800 358 879 or +61 2 9211 7454.
You can also register onsite at the GPCE. We do, however, recommend pre-registering as we only allow only 25 delegates per workshop and therefore some of your preferred sessions might be fully booked.
Where and when will I receive my delegate pack and badge?
A full registration pack confirming your sessions will be sent to you 4 weeks before the conference. Badges and conference satchels will be ready for you when you arrive at the venue.
How much does it cost to register for the conference?
Prices will be avaliable in January 2008
Group Discount* AUS$460
* If 3 or more delegates from your surgery/practice register, your registration fee will be reduced to only $460 for a full 3 day registration. All registration forms must be submitted together to receive this discount and surgery/practice name must be included on the form.
Exhibition Day Passes are also available. These are free of charge however will only allow you access to the exhibition hall and not the seminars and workshops.
How do I get my QA & CPD points?
The GPCE program is made up of 5 sessions per day with a mixture of seminars and workshops. You are entitled to attend 2 seminars and 2 workshops per day (5 session on Sunday). In general you get 2 points per seminar or workshop. After each day just fill out the evaluation form and put it in the marked boxes at the entrance. Make sure that all details and especially the CODE for the particular session you attend is filled out correctly. Failure to do so may mean that you will not be allocated CPD points.
As you leave the GPCE on your final day of attendance, please ensure you leave your Certificate of Attendance in the appropriate box in the foyer. This must include your signature and an X alongside any sessions you did not attend. Please make sure that your QA number is correct as points can not be awarded without this.
Your Certificate of Attendance will be forwarded to the RACGP QA & CPD department for allocation of points and you will be sent a copy of it approximately one month after the conference.
What can I do to gain extra points? GPCE is running ALM (Active Learning Module) programs at the Sydney GPCE. There are 7 streams you can choose from and you will be awarded 30 Category 1 points on completion of the program.
To participate, you will need to attend 6 specified sessions as well as completing some pre-conference reading and a post-conference evaluation.
Please see the 'For Delegates' tab for a list of the streams you can choose from.
What if I need specialist CPD points?
The GPCE offers GPs the chance to obtain QA & CPD Points in the following speciality areas:
1. Group 1 CPD
2. Mental Health Level 1
3. Women’s Health
4. Radiology
5. Surgery
Phone 1800 358 879 or 02 9211 7454 for more information.
What if I am a member of ACRRM?
The GPCE has been awarded continual educational accreditation by ACRRM under the Professional Development Program (PDP). Each 1hr seminar is allocated 1 point and each 1hr workshop 5 points. A total of 60 PDP points are available.
For more information call 1800 358 879 or 02 9211 7454.
What if I am coming from New Zealand?
The GPCE conference program has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 40 credits for Advanced Vocational Education (AVE) and Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS). After the GPCE, we will send you a formal certificate which you can forward to the RNZCGP for point allocation.
We recommend you contact the airline of your choice for the best fares available and remember that greater discounts are available for internet bookings.
How do I book a stand at the GPCE?
To discuss stand availability and preferences, contact:
Julie Haberfield on (02) 9422 2127 or julie.haberfield@reedexhibitions.com.au
