PACEA Regional Conference 2026
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE – CLICK HERE or scan QR code.
The conference will be held at Katoomba Christian Convention Centre. On 27th. Arrivals will be from midday, with official commencement at afternoon tea. On 28th there will be a choice to attend one of the following pre-conference courses or workshops:
- Spiritual Care for All Nurses (SCAN) 6- hour course
- Principles of Christ-Centred Faith Community Nursing (PFCN) 6-hour workshop
- Saline Process™ Witness Training 8-hour Course
- Care For the Caregivers 8- hour Workshop
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A summary and Bio/photos of facilitators/trainers are on the Registration platform.
- As applicable, please book for one of these when registering.
- The main conference on the 29th and 30th October, which will include the Regional Forum on the evening of 29th, and delegates depart after breakfast on 31st.
- For those wishing to include some sightseeing and tourism opportunities in the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, there is an additional night’s accommodation available for a minimum of 25 people, and information available at the Convention Centre.
Further information will be included in a letter of Welcome which will be sent out following registration.
Pre Conference Courses
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NCFI PACEA Pre Conference Care for the Caregivers Workshop Flyer
NCFI PACEA Pre Conference Saline Process Witness Training Course Flyer
NCFI PACEA Pre Conference PFCN Workshop Flyer
NCFI PACEA Pre-Conference SCAN Course Flyer
Main addresses and speakers
Welcome Address: Cultivating Christlike Excellence in Nursing- to Care and to Lead.
Alicia is a woman of unwavering dedication, with a lifetime of service both in the healthcare profession and in mission work. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of the Philippine Christian University College of Nursing and Health Sciences and as the NCFI Board Member and PACEA Regional Coordinator Plenary Speaker – Cultivating Christlike Excellence in Nursing – Care Stream
Gabrielle has been nursing for over 30 years, enjoying both highly technical areas of ICU, CCU and ED in complex health care settings through to Primary Health Care in Rural and Remote areas. Gabi works clinically while also teaching at university in a variety of streams at all undergraduate levels.. Gabi has also trained as a Disaster Nurse and Rapid Response National and International Disaster Chaplain and has been deployed in many different countries experiencing a range of disasters. She served as NCFA President from 2017 to 2022. |
Leaders Who Cultivate Excellence in Nursing
Anne began her journey into leadership in high school when she was the President of the Interschool Christian Fellowship. She has since served in a variety of different leadership roles – including that of President of her university’s InterVarsity Christian Fellowship group, and within NCFI as the first Saline Process global coordinator. She then served as the NCFI VP before becoming President of NCFI in 2021. Anne has also taught nursing in Canada and Mongolia. |
Closing Challenge Address Swee Eng qualified as a registered nurse in 1976 in Singapore. She has worked in acute care, community hospital, hospice, home care, and nursing home in the areas of nursing administration, training, and clinical experience. She is involved in teaching- the “Foundational Course in Faith Community Nursing” as a volunteer under NCF International since 2021. |
Dr Alicia Banas, PACEA Regional Coordinator
Gabrielle Macaulay
Dr Anne Biro RN, Ph.D
Goh Swee Eng RN