About the Conference

This two‑day professional development conference strengthens workforce capability to deliver safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based and person‑centred bariatric care across SA Health.

Hosted by the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network—servicing Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Health Service and the Repatriation Health Precinct—the program promotes compassionate, dignified practice, workforce safety and clinical excellence. Through interdisciplinary learning and shared approaches to care, the conference supports consistent, integrated bariatric care and sustainable improvements in patient outcomes and staff wellbeing.

A pdf of the programme is available here

Who Should Attend

Open to all SA Health Local Health Network employees only, including:

Nursing
Medical
Allied Health
Executives
Corporate and Operational Leadership

Conference Times

Thursday 5 November
- Registration opens: 0700
- Conference: 0800–1630
Friday 6 November
- Conference: 0800–1630

Pricing

AUD $220 per person
Includes:

Attendance for both days
Full catering across the two‑day event

Tickets

150 places available
Ticket sales close COB 30 September 2026 (or earlier if sold out)

Professional Development

14.5 hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Certificates of attendance available on request

Organised by the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and Platinum Sponsor, Essential HelpCare

Contact the host of Bariatric: Business as Usual Conference