Healthcare Professionals Education Sessions
Sign up for future education sessions.
Digestive Health Masterclass: GI Insights & Red Flags for Primary Care
Date: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
Start Time: 6:30pm
Finish Time: 8:45pm
Location: La Baguette Cafe, 82 High St, Berwick VIC 3806
Speakers: Dr Manjeet Sandhu and Mr Asiri Arachchi
For ticketing information please contact:
Michelle - Gastroenterology Specialist Care
T: 0424 988 800 E: michelle@gastrosc.com.au
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8kjvn2
Event Agenda
6.30pm Welcome Drinks and Registration
6.40pm Dr Manjeet Sandhu (Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Managing Fatty Liver: When Specialist Care is Needed
Identifying Fatty Liver:
Assessment & Investigations
Referral & Management: and practical strategies for ongoing GP-led care.
7.00pm Kelly de Jong (Practice Nurse)
Fibroscan® Practical Demonstrations
07.15pm Dr Manjeet Sandhu (Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist)
IBS: A GP’s Guide to Diagnosis and Management
Identifying IBS in a primary care setting
Practical Management
Identifying complex cases and referral pathways
07:35pm Dr James Kenny (Osteopath and Partnership Manager)
Nerva Introduction and Practical demonstration
Optimising care for DGBI patients
Practical app demonstration
07.50pm Dr Asiri Arachchi (Colorectal Surgeon)
Colorectal in Primary Care: Red Flags, Benign Conditions: Beyond Laxatives
Red Flags in Colorectal Symptoms – When to Refer
Common Benign Anorectal Conditions
Chronic Constipation & Functional Bowel Disorders: Beyond Laxatives
08.45pm Summary and Conclusion
Red Flags in the Gut: How to identify and manage them
Date: Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Start Time: 6:30pm
Finish Time: 8:45pm
Location: The Firehouse Restaurant, 253-257 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, Victoria 3134
Speakers: Dr Desmond Chee and Mr Ravish Jootun
For ticketing information please contact:
Michelle - Gastroenterology Specialist Care
T: 0424 988 800 E: michelle@gastrosc.com.au
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4eum88fa
Event Agenda
06.30pm Welcome Drinks and Registration
06.40pm Arrotex Presentation
Ivo Morassut (National Sales Manager)
06.45pm Mr Ravish Jootun - Laproscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgeon
Surgical Emergencies in the community: Elective vs Emergency Surgical Referrals
Elective vs Emergency: How to Decide
When common conditions become emergencies: haemorrhoids , hernias, gallstones.
Case Studies Discussion and Q&A
07.40pm Dr Desmond Chee - Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Common GI Presentations in Primary Care: Recognising red flags
Recognising red flags in common GP presentations
Early onset colorectal cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disorder
Case Studies Discussion & Q&A
08:35pm Gastro Diagnostics (Kelly de Jong)
Services and Fibroscan® Demonstrations
08.45pm Summary and Conclusion
Gut Instincts :Decoding Common GI Presentations
Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Start Time: 7pm
Finish Time: 8:30pm
Location: Yarra Valley Lodge, 2 Heritage Ave, Chirnside Park VIC 3116(Free parking onsite)
Speakers: Dr Thomas Worland and Kelly de Jong (RN)
For ticketing information please contact:
Michelle- Gastroenterology Specialist Care
T: 03 7023 0230 E: michelle@gastrosc.com.au
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4ct6x5e6
Event Agenda
7.00pm Registration
7.10-7.15pm Gilead Presentation
7.15-8pm Mastering Common GI Presentations (Dr Thomas Worland)
IBS: Diagnosis, red flags and evidence based management
Abnormal Liver tests: Interpretations, patterns and referral pathways
Assessment and Management of Dysphagia Case Studies Discussion
8.00-8.20pm Gastro Diagnostics (Kelly de Jong)
Services and Fibroscan Demonstrations
8.20-8.30pm Summary and Conclusion (Dr Thomas Worland)
Fibroscan demonstrations available throughout the session
Reflux, Rumbles & Rear Ends
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Start Time: 8:30am Registration, 9am Start
Finish Time: 3:30pm
Location: PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne, 872 Blackburn Road, Clayton (Free parking onsite)
Speakers: Dr Anton Rajadurai, Dr Manjeet Sandhu, Mr Travis Ackermann, Mr Hanu Chouhan
For ticketing information please contact:
Keely Wright - GP Liaison Officer, St John of God Berwick
T: 03 8784 5559 E: keely.wright@sjog.org.au
Register here: www.trybooking.com/DDPVG
Event Agenda
09:00 - 10:30 Session 1: IBS & IBD
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Tea Break - refreshments and networking
11:00 - 12:00pm Session 2: Hepatology
12:00 - 12:45pm Lunch Break - refreshments and networking
12:45 - 1:45pm Session 3: Lower GI
1:45 - 3:00pm Session 4: Upper GI
3:00 - 3:20pm Panel Discussion (Possible GP case discussion)
3:20 - 3:30pm Closing remarks
Fibroscan and Intestinal Ultrasound demonstrations available throughout the session
RACGP CPD Approved Activity
Educational Activities: 4 hours
Reviewing Performance: 1 hour
Webinar: Ask a Gastroenterologist
For Healthcare Professionals Only
Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Webinar
Speakers: Dr Anton Rajadurai, Dr Ryma Terbah, Dr William Chung, Dr Chris Li Wai Suen
Join our webinar to ask questions directly to our gastroenterologists.
Practitioners are encouraged to submit patient cases in advance for discussion during the webinar.
When registering for attendance to this event, you will be asked to input your email address and phone number. In providing this information, you agree to receive a text message or email reminder for this event.
By Private Invitation Only
Past Education Sessions Below
Webinar: Ask a Gastroenterologist
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Join our webinar to ask questions directly to our gastroenterologists.
Practitioners are encouraged to submit patient cases in advance for discussion during the webinar.
When registering for attendance to this event, you will be asked to input your email address and phone number. In providing this information, you agree to receive a text message or email reminder for this event.
Webinar: Ask a Gastroenterologist
Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Join our webinar to ask questions directly to our gastroenterologists.
Practitioners are encouraged to submit patient cases in advance for discussion during the webinar.
When registering for attendance to this event, you will be asked to input your email address and phone number. In providing this information, you agree to receive a text message or email reminder for this event.
From Bloat to Float: Navigating the Gassy Seas of IBS
Date: Thursday 29th August 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne, 649 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
When registering for attendance to this event, you will be asked to input your email address and phone number. In providing this information, you agree to receive a text message or email reminder for this event.
Event Agenda
18:30 - 18:45 Registration - beverages & canapes served
18:45 - 19:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Nerva Program
19:00 - 19:15 Main course to be served
19:15 - 20:15 Case studies - Management of IBS/IBD
Real-life case studies showcasing patients and their journey with managing irritable bowel symptoms. Tips and tricks on managing these patients in your practice.
Dr Anton Rajadurai, Dr Thomas Worland, Dr Anke Nguyen & Dr Desmond Chee
20:15 - 20:45 Updates in Gastroenterology
Latest updates on bowel cancer screening, changes to Medicare, and management of common gastrointestinal disorders
Dr Anton Rajadurai & Dr Thomas Worland
20:45 - 21:00 Q&A
Audience & Specialists
21:00 Meeting concludes
A certificate of attendance will be provided to those attending
