Occupational Dust Diseases Fundamentals Training
Friday November 13, 2026
Occupational Dust Diseases Fundamentals Training
Join us on the 13th of November 2026
CPD: The event qualifies as a CPD Category 1, Educational Activity and a certificate of attendance will provided for CPD audit purposes after attendance.
Identify occupational lung disease earlier and improve health outcomes.
Occupational dust diseases remain a significant and preventable cause of illness in Australian workers. Yet many affected workers first present to their General Practitioner with symptoms that can be difficult to recognise as work-related.
The Occupational Dust Diseases Fundamentals Training is a practical, evidence-based education program designed specifically for General Practitioners, with a strong focus on supporting clinicians working in regional, rural and remote communities. Delivered by leading experts in occupational medicine, respiratory medicine, radiology and workplace health, this program provides the knowledge and confidence needed to identify, assess and manage workers exposed to hazardous dusts.
Whether you are new to occupational health or looking to strengthen your respiratory assessment skills, this training will provide practical tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice.
Identify occupational lung disease earlier and improve health outcomes.
Occupational dust diseases remain a significant and preventable cause of illness in Australian workers. Yet many affected workers first present to their General Practitioner with symptoms that can be difficult to recognise as work-related.
The Occupational Dust Diseases Fundamentals Training is a practical, evidence-based education program designed specifically for General Practitioners, with a strong focus on supporting clinicians working in regional, rural and remote communities. Delivered by leading experts in occupational medicine, respiratory medicine, radiology and workplace health, this program provides the knowledge and confidence needed to identify, assess and manage workers exposed to hazardous dusts.
Whether you are new to occupational health or looking to strengthen your respiratory assessment skills, this training will provide practical tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice.
Location
icare
321 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
321 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Date & Time
November 13, 2026
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Learn from Australia's leading experts
Hear directly from nationally recognised specialists in occupational medicine, respiratory medicine, radiology and workplace health. Our presenters will share real-world case studies, practical insights and current clinical guidance to help you better support workers affected by occupational dust exposure. All our presenters will be in person on the day.
This unique training brings together experts from clinical practice, occupational medicine, respiratory medicine, radiology, workplace regulation and worker health surveillance. Participants will hear directly from the clinicians and professionals shaping Australia's response to occupational dust diseases and gain practical knowledge that can improve patient outcomes from the very next consultation.
This unique training brings together experts from clinical practice, occupational medicine, respiratory medicine, radiology, workplace regulation and worker health surveillance. Participants will hear directly from the clinicians and professionals shaping Australia's response to occupational dust diseases and gain practical knowledge that can improve patient outcomes from the very next consultation.
Professor Catherine Jones
Radiologist
Professor Catherine Jones is a radiologist with a special interest in cardiothoracic imaging and occupational lung disease. She advises government agencies and clinical taskforces on imaging approaches for dust-related diseases and is an Associate Professor at Monash University. Professor Jones is recognised for her expertise in detecting occupational lung disease and emerging imaging technologies that support early diagnosis.
Professor Deborah Yates
Respiratory Physician
Professor Deborah Yates is a Respiratory Physician and internationally recognised expert in occupational lung disease. She was the first clinician to describe engineered stone silicosis in Australia and has played a leading role in responding to the re-emergence of occupational dust diseases. Her work spans clinical care, research, respiratory surveillance and disease prevention. She is a conjoint Professor at Macquarie University Hospital and UNSW and has longstanding clinical and research experience in silicosis, asbestosis & other pneumoconiosis, occupational asthma and asbestos-related disorders.
A/Prof Ryan Hoy
Respiratory Physician
A/Prof Hoy is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and lead physician for the occupational respiratory clinic at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. His research interest lie in the areas of silicosis and work-related asthma.
Dr Graeme Edwards
Occupational & Environmental Medicine specialist
Dr Edwards was appointed to the Australian Government Department of Health’s National Dust Disease Taskforce, chairing its working party that developed its National Guidance for Doctors managing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. As the RACP representative Dr Edwards has appeared as an expert in Federal and NSW Parliamentary inquiries relating to silica dust-related diseases and biotoxins.
Dr Catherine Field
Occupational & Environmental Physician
Dr Catherine Field is Medical Lead for Dust Diseases Care Health Screening at icare and an Occupational and Environmental Physician with more than 20 years of experience. She has led occupational health monitoring programs across diverse industries, including workers exposed to silica and asbestos, and is widely respected for her contributions to occupational medicine, education and advocacy.
Dr Sugeesh Pathirana
Occupational Physician
Dr Sugeesh Pathirana is an Occupational Physician with Dust Diseases Care at icare. He works with workers exposed to occupational hazards and supports respiratory health screening, clinical assessment and occupational risk management. His practical experience helps bridge the gap between workplace exposure risks and effective clinical care.
Angela McDonald
Safework nsw
Angela spent 12 years in the construction industry before joining SafeWork NSW in 2019. She has since worked across Major Infrastructure and Silica teams, playing a pivotal role in targeted compliance in the tunnelling industry to improve air quality and reduce exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Angela now manages a multi-disciplinary Occupational Health team, improving worker health outcomes by strengthening regulation, industry awareness and stakeholder engagement.
Flexible attendance options
Attend in person in Sydney and connect with colleagues, presenters and industry experts throughout the day
Join live online from anywhere in Australia.
For those who are unable to join us in person or online on the day we have an option for you to register to receive the full post-session recording only.
Who should attend?
This training has been developed for General Practitioners who want to strengthen their understanding of occupational dust diseases and respiratory health screening.
The program is also relevant for Occupational and Respiratory Health Practitioners, Medical Registrars, GP Trainees and other healthcare professionals involved in respiratory assessment, worker health monitoring and occupational disease management.
The program is also relevant for Occupational and Respiratory Health Practitioners, Medical Registrars, GP Trainees and other healthcare professionals involved in respiratory assessment, worker health monitoring and occupational disease management.
Why attend?
Occupational lung diseases are often preventable, yet early diagnosis depends on clinicians recognising the signs, asking the right questions and understanding the impact of workplace exposures.
This training will help you identify occupational disease earlier, improve patient outcomes through timely intervention and build confidence in occupational history taking, respiratory assessment and clinical decision-making. You will gain practical knowledge on referral pathways, reporting requirements and worker support services, helping you provide more comprehensive care to patients affected by occupational dust exposure.
By strengthening your knowledge and skills, you can play an important role in improving the early detection and management of occupational lung disease across New South Wales and Australia.
This training will help you identify occupational disease earlier, improve patient outcomes through timely intervention and build confidence in occupational history taking, respiratory assessment and clinical decision-making. You will gain practical knowledge on referral pathways, reporting requirements and worker support services, helping you provide more comprehensive care to patients affected by occupational dust exposure.
By strengthening your knowledge and skills, you can play an important role in improving the early detection and management of occupational lung disease across New South Wales and Australia.
Friday November 13
Join a community of clinicians committed to protecting worker health and ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, from the right clinician.