Women's Pain Matters: Rethinking Care

A growing awareness exists around the impacts of gender medical bias on women’s access to quality and equitable health care.

ANMF (Vic Branch) has developed this special event following the Victoria State Government’s 2024 Inquiry into Women’s Pain. The forum will welcome ANMF members as well as government and healthcare representatives working in women’s health to explore women’s experiences of pain – both from the perspective of women receiving healthcare, and from the professional perspective of nurses and midwives.

The aim of this event is to further examine the connection between gender bias and the impact on women’s experience of – and access to – the diagnosis and management of pain-related illnesses. It will also analyse the impact of this bias on women’s access to healthcare related to other health conditions, for example cardiac conditions.

Event summary

• Date: Friday 22 November
• Time: 9am–4pm
• Location: Carson Conference Centre, 535 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
• Format: Face-to-face event
• CPD: 6 hours

This event will include presentations across the following areas:

• the impact on research, treatment and outcomes of gender bias in women’s healthcare
• First Nations women’s health and experiences of the health system
• women’s health initiatives and healthcare improvements
• a workshop to further explore the issues and potential solutions

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Register now to attend this important forum and join other nurses and midwives exploring how to rethink and reimagine women’s access to and delivery of healthcare.

Save on early bird registration by registering before 5pm Friday 1 November

ANMF member: $130 early bird | $180 regular

ANMF Job Rep or HSR: $110 early bird | $160 regular

Non-member: $220 early bird | $270 regular

Student member pricing options also available

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Refund policy:

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the ANMF (Vic Branch) refund policy:

a) 10% administrative fee levied on all participants who cancel

b) 14 days or more notification - full refund (i.e. 90%)

c) seven days or more notification - 70% refund

d) less than seven days notification - 25% refund

Catering:

Yes, this event is catered. Please ensure you list your dietary requirement/s when completing your registration for this event so we can endeavour as much as reasonably practicable to cater for your requirement/s.

Getting to the venue:

Public transport use is encouraged to attend this event. Melbourne Central and Flagstaff railway stations are a short walk or tram ride to 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Tram Routes 19, 57 and 59 travels along Elizabeth Street and the trams all stop outside Queen Victoria Market.

Limited parking exists near the venue. There is two hour paid street parking located on Elizabeth Street and at the rear of the venue on O’Connell Street.

Additional secure paid all-day parking located can be at the Queen Victoria Market. This car park is open seven days a week, between 5am - 7pm, and is accessible via Franklin or Queen Streets. Rates for parking can be found here. Please note this event takes place on a market day.

Interested in accommodation offers to attend this event?

ANMF members can book significantly discounted accommodation in the Melbourne CBD. Please visit our member benefit page here to learn more.

Would you like to pay via invoice?

Please contact the Events department via [email protected] with your details and an invoice can be issued to you.
Please note registration to this event will only be finalised once your invoice has been confirmed as paid ahead of this event.

Have 5 or more colleagues interested in attending this event?
Group registration options available by contacting the ANMF (Vic Branch) Events team via [email protected]

General questions about this event?

Contact the ANMF (Vic Branch) events department via [email protected]

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