Flying Penguins
Continuing Professional Development
CPD Conference
McLaren Vale
Nov 13-15th 2026
Conference 2026
After another successful year, we’re busy planning this years conference.
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To preserve our small-group, collegial atmosphere, attendance is capped at 50 participants. Registrations sold out in both 2024 and 2025. See the tabs above for past workshops and conference lunches.
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To avoid disappointment, we recommend joining our mailing list to be notified as soon as registrations open. We value your inbox as much as you do and guarantee no more than two emails per year—no junk mail, ever.
A conference for the busy clinician!
Experience a dynamic and flexible way to complete all your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in just one weekend—set against the stunning backdrop of McLaren Vale
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Our immersive conference features small-group workshops that bring often-overlooked clinical skills to life through hands-on, face-to-face learning. Whether you're an experienced clinician or new consultant, each session is designed to meet you at your level, then refine and expand your expertise.
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This conference is for clinicians from all disciplines, part-time clinicians and especially those in private practice who find it difficult to complete their annual CPD. Past attendees have particularly enjoyed the lively long lunches at South Australia's best restaurants.
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By completing pre-workshop readings and online audit material, in addition to attending the 3 days, delegates can complete all CPD requirements.
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Conference includes...
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CPD Category 2 & 3 workshops
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Annual conversation & Professional Development Plan
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4 Cultural safety & health inequity exercises (new requirement 2025)
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Mentorship activities
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Online learning and pre-conference readings​​​​​​​​
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Conference highlight: indulgent long lunches at two of SA’s finest restaurants
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Delegates receive an eWorkbook with readings & learning tasks 1-2 months before Conference. These allow completion of all CPD tasks
A hard copy will be provided at registration
​Template for Annual Conversation
Readings & content for each workshop
Template for Professional Development Plan
Information and mentorship discussion themes for lunches
Information to complete Cultural Safety & Health Inequity activities
Conference Location
McLaren Vale Function Centre
Main Rd & Caffrey St, McLaren Vale SA 5171
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...just 40min drive from Adelaide