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Come join us for an intimate, relaxing & fun retreat in the Hunter Valley NSW. You will leave having completed 12 hours of CPD hours including your mandatory Annual Conversation & Professional Development Plan, and a Self-Care Audit. Attendance to all CPD group sessions makes completion of your Minimum Annual CPD requirement easy, PLUS you’ll learn new methods of self-care for continued wellness.

Watch a short clip from a past CPD retreat participant

What to Expect:

Expertly facilitated and coached CPD sessions
Protected & supported time for self-reflection & self-care skills
A weekend where you prioritise yourself including, gentle yoga, guided relaxation & mindfulness meditation
Complete CPD:
2 hours of category 1,
5 hours of category 2 (including the mandatory annual conversation and professional development plan), and
5 hours of category 3
making completion of your 2025 CPD requirements easy and effective
With total attendance to all CPD activities instructed, you can complete 12 hours of CPD
RACP templates & use of the RACP CPD home to record your achievements signed off by your hosts Dr Dalton & Dr Ward

Inclusions:

Accommodation:
Relax for 2 nights at Spicers Retreat Hunter Valley - less than an hour travel, but you feel like you are 1000 miles away!

Yoga & Relaxation:
Enjoy 3 rejuvenating yoga sessions (optional)
Culinary Delights:
Indulge in nourishing wholefood meals, including hot and continental breakfasts, buffet-style lunches, and a seated 3-course dinner on Saturday.

Expert Talks:
Participate in insightful talks on CPD and wellbeing skills by Dr. Susannah Ward (Rehabilitation Specialist & Yoga/Mindfulness Teacher, Ataraxia Collective) and Dr. Sarah Dalton (Emergency Paediatrician & Physician Coach, Capstan Coaching). Pre reading will be required before arrival

This retreat is thoughtfully designed by physicians, for physicians.

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