Stoma Care in Practice

Come along to the Sydney Masonic Centre on August 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM (AEST) for a hands-on event all about stoma care. Whether you're a pro or just curious, this is a great chance to learn practical tips and connect with others in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your skills and confidence!

Learning Objectives

• Understand different colorectal and urological procedures
• Identify differences between colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy
• Problem solving stomal and peristomal complications using various products
• Understand the physical, psychosocial and emotional challenges associated with stomal therapy conditions
• Reflect on strategies to maintain dignity, comfort and wellbeing for these people

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Info: Currently the first year CSSANZ Colorectal Fellow at Prince of Wales Hospital. Did my surgical training in the Prince of Wales/Bankstown training network. Prior to this year, I have also done 2 years of colorectal fellowship in Wollongong Hospital as well as in Singapore.

Info: Sam is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Stomal Therapy Service at Wollongong Hospital, delivering care across acute settings, nurse led clinics, peripheral hospitals, and the community. After working on the Surgical Ward since 2006 and experiencing stoma formation surgery herself in 2017, she completed the Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy and transitioned into specialist practice. She is passionate about supporting people with a stoma through adjustment and long term self management.

Info: Angela is a Senior psychologist from The Royal Hospital for Women -Gynaecological Oncology Department.  She has over 30 years experience working with chronic health conditions including; gynaecological oncology, mental health, drug and alcohol and chronic pain.  Angela has a special interest in women’s health generally and is focused on helping women in the gynae- oncology space to address issues such adjustment to diagnosis, managing uncertainty, transitioning through treatments, managing stoma surgery and ongoing issues, fertility issues, survivorship and sexual functioning.

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Karen Winterbourn was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1990. Alongside multiple bowel resections, in 2006, she had surgery for a permanent colostomy. While the resections left her with Short Bowel Syndrome/Intestinal Failure and dependent on Home Parenteral Nutrition, she now relishes stable health and opportunity to ‘smell the roses’.

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Info: An overview of the nursing care of Ileal Conduit, Continent Urinary Diversion and Neobladder operations.

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Info: The session explores the indications for, and practical application of bowel irrigations and sacral nerve stimulation.  Gain confidence in applying these therapies to help your patients improve bowel management, continence and quality of life. 

Info: This presentation will explain the insertion methods and types of tubes used when a gastrostomy is inserted.
Knowing the differences can help you better understand the key components of the devices and increase your confidence when caring for patients who have a gastrostomy.

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