2025 WA ACE Country Conference
The ACE WA Committee, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital are pleased to introduce the 2025 ACE WA Country Conference.
This conference will be held at the fabulous Cable Beach Resort in Broome, lectures will be held on the Saturday in the Sam Male room, while the workshops will be held on the Sunday morning. Registration and the program are now available.
The social activities include a complimentary delegate welcome event on the Friday evening on the Okari Deck at the Cable Beach Resort accompanied by music; partners and children are welcome. The Saturday evening function will be held by the Kichi Kichi restaurant and pool
June is the perfect time of the year to visit Broome, we look forward to welcoming you there.
Dr Pallavi Kumar and Dr Kiara VanMourik
Fiona Stanley Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital
2025 Country Conference Convenors
Key Speaker - Dr Jenny Stedmon
Location and venue
This meeting will be held at the Cable Beach Resort, in Broome, Western Australia.
Indian Ocean sunsets, gently swaying palm trees, and Kimberley charm, Cable Beach Club is truly a destination like no other and we look forward to welcoming you. The diverse choice of accommodation is complemented by acres of lush tropical gardens. Immerse yourself in the full Resort experience with the adults-only Ocean Pool, Chahoya Spa & Salon, a fully equipped gym and the choice of four premium and award winning restaurants. Families will have hours of fun at the Family Pool, mini golf course and tennis courts as you relax, reconnect and create lasting memories.
Getting there
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa is located on the beautiful Cable Beach – a 23km long stretch of pure white sand in Broome, Western Australia, 2175km from Perth.
You can fly to Broome daily from any capital city in Australia, via Perth (2.5 hours). There are also weekly seasonal direct flights from Sydney (5 hours), Melbourne (4.5 hours), Brisbane (5 hours) and Darwin (1.5 hours).
Program
The program is available here.
Please note the program titles and speakers are subject to change due to availability or illness.
Key Speaker - Dr Jenny Stedmon
British trained, subsequently gaining FANZCA, Dr Jenny Stedmon has worked as Director of Anaesthesia & ICU in Maryborough Base Hospital (QLD), Deputy Director at Fremantle Hospital (WA) and as Director of Anaesthesia at Redland Hospital in Brisbane (QLD). She retired in 2019 to enjoy more leisurely pursuits.
Over a 30-year career within the public health sector, she intermittently deployed for Red Cross postings to Thailand, Yemen, East Timor and Kenya as part of surgical teams in war affected countries. She later deployed as part of Red Cross Disaster Responses to the Philippines (Typhoon Haian/ Yolanda) and Nepal (earthquake), also as part of surgical teams. One of her more challenging Red Cross assignments was to Sierra Leone, working with victims of Ebola alongside a wide variety of health care and other workers.
She was awarded a FANZCA Citation in 2017 and was named in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours list with an OAM, thanks again to her colleagues for her nomination. Her presentation will draw on her experiences in global health delivery and the importance of teams.
Image: Delivery of Health Care in the Field: Red Cross Teams
Invited Speakers
We would like to thank all the speakers and workshop facilitators who donate many hours of their time to organise, prepare and present at the meeting.
Workshops
9-10.30am + 11am-12.30pm - Malignant hyperthermia by Dr Kate Leitner
9-10.30am + 11am-12.30pm - Regional workshop by Dr Kiran Venkatasulu, Dr Anupa Herath and Dr Steve Howey
9-10.30am + 11am-12.30pm - Acute severe behavioural disturbance (ASBD) by TBC
9-10.30am - Trauma Skills and Aeromedical Thrills (RFDS) excursion by Dr James Anderson (transport provided)
Get ready for a series of workshops that are as engaging as they are informative, offering you the chance to dive deep into critical topics and explore real-world applications in the world of medicine!
Kick things off with Malignant Hyperthermia led by the brilliant Dr Kate Leitner, where you'll uncover life-saving insights into this rare but potentially deadly condition. Then, don’t miss the Regional Workshop featuring Dr Kiran Venkatasulu, Dr Anupa Herath, and Dr Steve Howey - a power-packed trio ready to take you on a journey through regional challenges and innovative solutions. Next, prepare for a thought-provoking session on Acute Severe Behavioural Disturbance (ASBD) with an expert still to be confirmed - get ready for a deep dive into this complex and urgent area of care.
Finally, you won't want to miss the Royal Flying Doctor Service Trauma Skills and Aeromedical Thrills Excursion led by Dr James Anderson and a team of RFDS Anaesthetists, where you'll get a behind the scenes view of aeromedical services in remote WA plus you'll get to practice trauma skills in the prehospital environment. Transport from the Cable Beach Resort provided.
Accommodation
June is a popular month to visit Broome, please book your flights and accommodation early.
To book accommodation, use the code ANZCA2025 on the Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa website to access the discounted rate, the code needs to be entered right at the beginning when you are entering the dates, not at the end when you're paying (this confuses some people). The discount is available for any dates booked between the 6th June - 22nd June 2025 (subject to availability).
If you are planning on attending, please book accommodation ASAP.
The Cable Beach Resort offer bus transfers to and from the airport, please include this option in your accommodation booking if you require a transfer to the resort. If you are extending your stay and plan to visit tourist attractions, there are plenty of car hire options via this link.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program will automatically have their attendance auto-populated to their CPD portfolio within 14 days of the conclusion of the meeting.
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program
This event is claimable by ANZCA and FPM CPD participants within the practice evaluation, knowledge and skills, or emergency responses categories.
Knowledge and skills activities
2014 CPD: Knowledge and skills – learning sessions - one credit per hour.
2023 CPD: Knowledge and skills – learning sessions - in hours.
Emergency responses activities
Where the outline states that the workshop satisfies an Emergency Response CPD requirement, the workshop will be prospectively recognised as suitable to be claimed as an emergency response activity.
If you're not a member of our CPD program
If you’re not participating in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program, please check with your respective college/provider regarding your CPD classifications. Post-event, you may request an electronic certificate of attendance for CPD evidence from event organiser meeting organiser.
Sponsorship
The organisers would like to acknowledge sponsors for their involvement and support of the meeting.
Safety Message
The Kimberley is a remote, rugged destination and the distance between attractions can be vast. Allow enough time when planning your itinerary to comfortably travel the distances involved.
Broome enjoys a tropical climate with warm days and balmy nights for most of the year. During the summer months temperatures and humidity are high and it is important that enough fluids are consumed to avoid dehydration, especially when physically active. During exercise such as bushwalking or hiking it is recommended that a litre of water per person per hour is carried. Year round it is advisable to wear a hat and sunscreen when outdoors.
Mosquitos are at their most prevalent during the Tropical months of November to April. To avoid the discomfort of mosquito bites and any risk of infection it is advisable to cover up at dawn and dusk and apply insect repellant. Mosquito candles or coils are useful for burning if outside, but it is still advisable to cover exposed skin, as this is the best protection.
Sandflies become more active in Broome on high tides, however the same prevention methods are applicable as for mosquitos.
Tropical waters can contain various stingers. The two types of potentially dangerous jellyfish are the Chironex Box Jellyfish (this large but almost transparent Box Jellyfish is up to 30cm across and has up to 15 ribbon-like tentacles from each of the four corners) and Irukandji (A tiny transparent jellyfish 1-2cms across with four thin tentacles, this jellyfish is almost totally invisible in water) during the summer months of November to May. Care should be taken when swimming (wear protective clothing - wet suit or lycra stinger suit to reduce exposure to potential stings) and signs displayed on the beaches should be obeyed at all times. Medical advice (call 000 for an ambulance) should be sought should a person be stung whilst swimming.
Saltwater crocodiles are found in estuaries throughout the Kimberley and freshwater Johnson’s crocodiles in some freshwater gorges and lakes. To a certain degree if there are warning signs there is danger; these messages should be strictly adhered to. However, if not signposted, advice from a reliable local authority should always be sought before swimming in rivers and waterholes.
Contact us
For further information, please email us.
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Social program
Friday Evening
Welcome Cocktail Event - 13 June 2025
Venue: Cable Beach Resort - Okari Deck
Time: 5.30pm - 11pm
Style: Cocktail
Dress: Smart casual
Welcome to the Friday Evening Cocktail Event!
We are excited to invite you to a special evening at Cable Beach Resort’s Okari Deck on Friday, 13th June 2025, from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend, with an evening of stunning views and great company. The style will be cocktail, with a relaxed smart casual dress code that sets the tone for an enjoyable and casual gathering.
This event is family-friendly, so bring along your partners and children to enjoy the festivities. As the sun sets over the beautiful coastline, we’ll raise our glasses to new connections, great conversations, and an unforgettable start to the weekend.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday Evening
Disco in the Desert - 14 June 2025
Time: 6pm - 10.30pm
Venue: Cable Beach Resort – Family Pool
Style: Sit-down
Dress: Your best disco attire to win fantastic prizes!
Welcome to Disco in the Desert!
Ladies and gentlemen, step into the neon glow of the '70s as we bring the legendary sparkle of disco to the heart of Broome, right here by the family pool at Cable Beach Resort. Tonight, we’re cranking up the beats and turning back time to an era of glitter, glam, and funky moves.
Think Studio 54 meets the desert sands, where the rhythm of Donna Summer, the groove of Earth, Wind & Fire, and the iconic swagger of the Bee Gees will have you dancing all night long. Whether you're channelling your inner John Travolta or shining bright like Diana Ross, tonight is all about celebrating the sparkle of the past with the warmth of the desert under the stars.
So, get your boogie shoes on, don your most dazzling attire, and join us as we crown the king or queen of disco with a fabulous prize for the best dressed. The night is young, and the beat never stops—let’s make it a night to remember!
Please note this event is adults only.