▪▪ Update: Please note that the Sydney Clinical Ethics Intensive 2026 is booked out. The wait list has also been closed. Thank you for your interest. ▪▪

Following the success of our inaugural event in 2024, this two-day education and capacity-building workshop is back and brings together some of the leading voices in clinical ethics and health law to explore the complex ethical challenges shaping contemporary health care and clinical practice.

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for both newcomers to clinical ethics and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise, including: Doctors • Nurses • Allied Health Professionals • Health Service Managers • Clinical Ethics Committee Members • Ethics Service Staff

Whatever your experience level, this intensive offers:

Practical skills development in ethical reasoning and decision-making
Real-world case discussions that reflect the dilemmas you face in practice
Expert insights on timely and challenging topics
Networking opportunities with ethics and law colleagues across disciplines
Recognition – attendance certificates provided (ethics now part of mandatory CPD for many clinicians)

Leading experts

Learn from and join in discussions with leaders in the field including Profs Richard De Abreu Lourenco, Ian Freckleton, Lynn Gillam, Ian Kerridge, Paul Komesaroff, Wendy Lipworth, Jackie Leach Scully, Cameron Stewart, and more.

Engage with critical topics relevant to the clinical space

Updated foundational sessions and timely contemporary topics ensure both new and returning participants gain fresh perspectives - see the program summary below. A copy of the full program is now available, find it here.

Engaging format

Expert presentations
Real-world case discussions
Interactive facilitated sessions
Networking opportunities
Optional workshop dinner

Limited spaces – register early

50 spaces only
Concession rates for students and trainees (see FAQs)
Discount for Clinical Ethics Society of Australasia members
All catering is included: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea both days.
Continue the conversations over the optional casual dinner on Friday evening. (Please select this additional option when registering.)

Convenors

Sydney Clinical Ethics Intensive group: Mel Drinkwater, Ian Kerridge, Edwina Light, Anne Preisz, Linda Sheahan (chair), George Skowronski, Cameron Stewart

Support

The convenors wish to express their thanks for the material and in-kind support for this event from the Clinical Ethics Society of Australasia and the Sydney Law School at the University of Sydney. We particularly wish to thank Sydney Health Law for their financial and logistical support.

Contact the host of Sydney Clinical Ethics Intensive 2026