Friday 24 - Sunday 26 July 2026

Connect and meet fellow Medical Radiation Science professionals in Geelong for the annual combined Victorian and Tasmanian Winter Education Weekend.

The Weekend brings MRS professionals together for two engaging days of education in Geelong. Hosted at the Crowne Plaza, this year’s event is a partnership between the ASMIRT Tasmanian Branch and the ASMIRT Victorian Branch.

The program focuses on talks across medical imaging and radiation therapy, including keynote presentations and hands‑on workshops. The weekend opens with a Welcome Function on Friday evening, followed by a networking dinner on Saturday night at the Skyline Bar overlooking the beautiful views of Geelong’s waterfront.

Our event features four Invited Speakers including:

• Christina La Spada | Specialist Family Violence Team Leader | Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong and,
• Christine Vanderley–Reichner | Senior Radiographer | Royal Hobart Hospital
• Ken Wan | Chief Radiation Therapist | Barwon Health and
• Dayna O’Shannessy | Lead Clinical Educator and Radiographer | Austin Health

We will also have two engaging workshops:

• Beatrice Tanner - Equitable care for all – If we get it right for people with learning disabilities and autism, we get it right for everyone
• Adam Steward, Jessica Watson and Steve Lacey speaking on Clinical Education 

Event details

• Welcome Drinks: 24 July | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (at attendees own cost)
• Sessions:
  • 25 July | 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • 26 July | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Social Function: 25 July | 7.00pm – 10:00 pm

WINTER WEEKEND CASE RACE

We are pleased to offer a Case Race for our Winter Education Weekend. Do you have a case that's fascinating, unusual, or truly inspiring?

Whether it features striking images, rare pathology, innovative techniques, cutting-edge technology, or powerful stories of resilience - particularly from rural, regional or remote settings.

We want to you to share a short presentation of an interesting historical case or a set of images, that is approximately 4 minutes in duration (4–6 slides), which will be followed by a 1 minute Q&A. Submit expressions of interest to james.rohan@gh.org.au.

Winners will be determined by audience vote. Submit your form to james.rohan@gh.org.au.

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ACCOMMODATION

Make the most of your conference experience with exclusive limited-time accommodation rates at the Crowne Plaza.

$249 including Buffet Breakfast for 1 guest, per room, per night

$274 including Buffet Breakfast for 2 guests, per room, per night

Upgrade options available. Terms and conditions apply.

Rates are subject to availability at time of booking.

Full cancellation applies 30 days prior to arrival.

Guests are to book accommodation directly with Crowne Plaza Geelong using the link below.

MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact our friendly events team at events@asmirt.org.