GP Education: Screening in Women's Health

2026 Session 2: Screening in Women's Health

Join Luma for an evening of practical, evidence-based education designed to support earlier detection, improved outcomes, and stronger referral pathways in women's health.

As a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation supporting women's health and wellbeing for almost 50 years, Luma is committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities that help clinicians deliver the best possible care for women across all stages of life.

This interactive education evening brings together leading specialists across women's health to share current best practice in screening, diagnosis, and management. Through a series of expert-led discussions, attendees will gain practical clinical insights that can be immediately applied in general practice.

The evening includes networking opportunities, dinner, and the chance to engage directly with specialists and fellow healthcare professionals.

Round table discussions will be led by experts and champions in the field. You can expect intimate conversation with limited seats available offering a chance to speak with each expert as they rotate through the room. The evening includes a 2-course dinner at the University Club of Western Australia.

Topics and Speakers include:

🗨️Dr Katrina Rogers: is a gastroenterologist who offers comprehensive and holistic care for her patients, treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis and screening for bowel cancer. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and holds appointments at Hollywood Private Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and Osborne Park Hospital. Dr Rogers will be sharing her expertise in bowel cancer screening and gut health, drawing on her special interest in IBS, eosinophilic oesophagitis, coeliac disease and complex management of gastrointestinal conditions.

🗨️Dr Bernie McElhinney: is a member of the endoscopy team at King Edward Memorial Hospital, providing specialist care for women with endometriosis, and is the lead clinician for outpatient hysteroscopy and colposcopy services. Dr McElhinney consults privately at Soleil, HPH and St John of God, and provides fertility care at City Fertility. She is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Notre Dame Australia and will share her expertise in detecting and managing complex gynaecological conditions, endometriosis, fertility care, hysteroscopy and colposcopy.

🗨️Dr Michelle Yong: is a Sexual Health specialist at LUMA with over two decades of medical experience, leading transgender healthcare at LUMA and with a particular interest in complex sexual health presentations, Dr Yong will discuss approaches to screening for sexual dysfunction in women, as well as the assessment and evidence-based management of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD)

🗨️Dr Helen Ballal: is a specialist general surgeon and breast cancer surgeon with extensive oncoplastic training. A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of BreastSurgANZ, she specialises in breast cancer surgery, reconstruction and personalised patient care. She is currently leading several Breast Cancer Trials projects across WA. Dr Ballal will discuss breast cancer screening and the early detection of breast cancer.

Learn more about our speakers over on our LinkedIn page!

What to Expect:

• Expert speakers at each table that will rotate through the evening sharing their insights, experiences and tips.

• A two-course meal including canapes on arrival and a main course.

• CPD hours can be claimed for this event, with 2.5 hours counting toward the Educational Activities (knowledge & skills) category. As Luma is not a registered CPD provider, attendees will need to self-record these hours.

Seats are limited to 50 only. Register now to save your spot. We also welcome the submission of particular questions or case studies for discussion on the night.

About Luma: For 50 years, Luma has been Western Australia's largest not-for-profit dedicated to women's health and wellbeing, supporting 1000’s of vulnerable women annually. Now we're investing in the healthcare providers who serve them. With client facing hubs in Northbridge, Joondalup and Wanneroo, Luma provides health and wellbeing services to thousands of women across WA each year.

Luma is excited to launch and deliver GP Education events that will deliver critical women's health education to General Practitioners and other industry professionals.

Luma is a sector leader in women's health and wellbeing within Western Australia. Attending our GP Education Sessions will position you as a partner and advocate in supporting better health outcomes for women in WA.