Workshops

Optional workshops will take place during WAAG 2026 from Wednesday 12 August – Friday 14 August. Workshops have limited places and will sell out. We strongly recommend you book your workshop when you register for the conference, so you do not miss out.

Note: All sessions will take place at the Intercontinental Bali. All prices do not include GST (not applicable).

Acute Severe Behavioural Disturbance

Facilitator(s): Dr Simon Hellings

This 90 minute case discussion qualifies for ANZCA CPD points under the Emergency Response category. It will equip delegates in assessment and management of acute severe behavioural disturbance including the legal requirements, risks of emergency sedation and the ANZCA guidelines on the safe care of these patients.

Cost: $200 per session

Anaphylaxis PBLD

Facilitator(s): Dr Peter Platt

This workshop will cover the pathophysiology behind anaphylaxis, and the presentation and treatment. There will be a look at what happens behind the scenes with skin testing. The workshop follows the guidelines of ANZCA and is recognized as an emergency response activity in the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program.

Cost: $200 per session

Can’t Intubate & Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) Workshop

Facilitator(s): Dr Gordon Chapman, Dr Peter Garnett, Dr Sam Fitzpatrick, Dr Scott Douglas and Dr Ethan Fitzclarence

This 90-minute workshop will cover the important CICO situation and will qualify for ANZCA Emergency Procedures CPD points. Bound to fill quickly.

Cost: $220 per session

Difficult Airway PBLD

Facilitator(s): Dr Robbie Brogan, Dr Claire McTernan

Navigating the Gap.

Join us for a problem-based learning workshop dedicated to the physiological and technical aspects of managing tracheoesophageal fistulas (TOF). This session is not only for those working in tertiary centres, but it also aims to develop analytical, problem solving and practical skills that will be applicable in a wide range of scenarios.

Workshop Highlights

Problem-Based Learning Scenarios: Deconstruct complex cases involving adult acquired TOFs in small groups. Engage in collaborative decision-making on areas such as anaesthetic technique, tube positioning and more.
Case presentations: A case review of complex TOF cases at our institution
Practical Skills: Get hands-on with advanced airway equipment and specialised techniques that are applicable to a wide range of scenarios.

Why Attend?

TOF management is a low-frequency, high-acuity skill. This workshop provides the muscle memory and clinical frameworks needed to turn a potential crisis into a controlled, successful intervention.

Cost: $200 per session

Fibreoptic Workshop

Facilitator(s): Dr Mark Stacey, Dr Aonghus McGivney, Dr Jon Bower

Participants will have the opportunity to refresh their basic technique and to pick up tips and tricks for scoping. This will include tips for both the nasal and oral approach, and the sitting and supine patient. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice scoping mannequins and using intubating airways.

Cost: $220 per session

Nasendoscopy Workshop

Facilitator(s): Dr Hayley Herbert, Dr Anton Hinton-Bayre, Dr Bridget Hogan

Learn important nasendoscopy skills direct from ENT surgeons to improve the safety and comfort of awake fibreoptic intubations for practitioner and patient.

This engaging 90-minute workshop will cover relevant nasal anatomy, common pathology, basic assessment of vocal cord function and practical hints and tips for performing fibreoptic scopes through the nose. It will also include a live demonstration and mannequin-based skills experience.

Delegates will get the option of pairing up to perform live nasendoscopy on each other. The cost of this workshop includes the disposable scope. Delegates are welcome to keep their individual scope.

Cost: $280 per session