The 2026 RANZCOG Symposia series launches in Victoria, Melbourne. An event where all members and trainees are invited to 2 days of didact learnings and panel discussions on Saturday 28 February - Sunday 1 March 2026. Topics covering women's health with a specific scope in the VIC-TAS region.
Over two days, members and trainees came together to enhance their knowledge, foster new professional connections, and celebrate contributions of our future leaders in women's health. Conversations were sparked, knowledge shared, and collaborations initiated during the Symposium (VIC-TAS) will undoubtedly echo far beyond its walls.
The Program offered thought-provoking sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, covering the future of training, second stage labour and patient experience.
The intimate and engaging Social Program helped strengthen professional connections, with delegates gathering for cocktail function at RACV City Club rooftop serving Victorian produce and sweeping views of Melbourne CBD as a backdrop. Overall, the Symposium (VIC-TAS) offered an outstanding opportunity to engage with experts, exchange insights, and collaborate on the latest research, strategies, and innovations in women’s health across Victoria and Tasmania.
With over 135 registrations, the Education and
Engagement Day featured:
Best Free Communications Presentation was
awarded to Hannah Gordon for the presentation titled "In-Utero
Metformin Exposure and Offspring Development at 4–6 Years: A Population-Based
Cohort Study From Victoria, Australia"
Best Static Poster Presentation was awarded
to Bee Ling Ng for the presentation titled "Exploring Clinician
Perspectives on Antenatal Counselling for Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC):
Identifying Gaps and Variations Across Clinical Practice"