Wagga: Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Program Update
Aug
23
9:00 am09:00
MPHN, Maternal and Child

Wagga: Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Program Update

This annual full-day workshop focused on pregnancy care is for GPs who are interested in providing shared care in pregnancy, and GPs who want an update on first trimester care. General Practice Based Midwives are welcome to apply.

Session 1: Morning Program, 8.30am – 1.30pm

Local GP obstetricians and midwives will present the morning session, focusing on recommended Ultrasound, Blood Testing, risks in pregnancy, and referral for booking in 

RACGP/ACRRM: Educational Activities: 2hrs I Reviewing Performance: 3.5hr I Measuring Outcomes: 1.5hrs

Session 2: Afternoon Update Program, 2.00 pm – 4.30pm

The update session will feature presentations on Infections during Pregnancy, Sexual function and wellbeing, and Whats New 

RACGP/ACRRM: Educational Activities: 2hrs I Reviewing Performance: 1.5hr I Measuring Outcomes: 1.5hrs

Register by 13 August 2025 at www.stickytickets.com.au/QN48A

We are currently updating the structure of the Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Program

We will be asking about your interest in providing shared care through 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Interested GPs will be contacted later with further information.

Additional dinner event

For those attending the ANSC or EPiPC workshops we would like to invite you to join us in the evening for light refreshments and canapes and connect with your peers, with a special guest. Saturday 23 August from 5pm-7.30pm. Numbers are limited for this evening catch up.

Register here for the dinner: www.stickytickets.com.au/N88L0

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Wagga: Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care Education Day
Aug
24
9:00 am09:00
MPHN, Maternal and Child, EPiPC

Wagga: Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care Education Day

We are excited to invite GPs, GP registrars, nurses and allied health professionals for an enriching day at the 2025 Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care Program (EPiPC) Education Day. 

This year’s free, full-day education will centre on preschool aged child behaviour/development and is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your skills, expand your knowledge and connect with fellow practitioners and experts in the paediatric field.

Topics will include:

• Developmental delay
• Allied health tips for the preschool age group
• Transition to school and educator perspectives
• Child and Family Health Nurse programs
• Hearing and vision screening
• Sleep
• and more!

RSVP by 13 August.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

This event is accredited for 4hrs Educational Activity (EA) and 3.5hrs Reviewing Performance (RP).
This will be a self-reporting CPD for all other health professional attending.

In person attendance is encouraged. For those unable to make the event in person, please contact MPHN CPD coordinator at events@mphn.org.au for a videoconference link.

 

Additional dinner event

For those attending the ANSC or EPiPIC workshops we would like to invite you to join us in the evening for light refreshments and canapes and connect with your peers, with a special guest. Saturday 23 August from 5pm-7.30pm. Numbers are limited for this evening catch up.

Register here for the dinner: www.stickytickets.com.au/N88L0

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Aug
26
1:00 pm13:00
Other

AAPM: New legislation on pathology and diagnostic imaging results in My Health Record

Legislation is changing on pathology and diagnostic imaging results in My Health Record. To help general practices understand the impact, AAPM, in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency, is hosting a webinar providing a comprehensive overview of these legislative updates.

Presenters:

  • Hina Bhimani, Digital Health Educator, Australian Digital Health Agency

  • Nicola Graham, Education Manager, Australian Digital Health Agency

When: 1:00–2:00pm, Tuesday 26 August 2025
Where: Online via Zoom

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Leeton: Specialist Series: Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives with A/Prof Adriaan Venter
Aug
27
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Leeton: Specialist Series: Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives with A/Prof Adriaan Venter

Join us for an engaging evening of learning and collaboration at our upcoming dinner event. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and build relationships with local specialists.

RECOMMENDED FOR

GPs, registrars, and nurses.

PRESENTER

A/Prof Adriaan Venter – Respiratory and Sleep Physician

EVENT TOPICS

Screening for Pulmonary Nodules – An overview of the new lung cancer screening program launched on 1 July, with a focus on the detection and management of suspicious pulmonary nodules. Learn how the program works and the role GPs will play in its implementation.

Lung Function Testing – Understanding the performance and interpretation of lung function tests, including key indicators, reporting, and clinical applications.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Keely Buckingham – Transition of Care Pharmacist, MLHD
Interactions between natural, alternative and conventional medicines used in the treatment of lung cancer

Thomas Podbury – Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Tailored programs for pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation

This is a self-reporting CPD event. Dinner provided.

RSVP by 20 August 2025.

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Aug
28
to 30 Aug
Other

Sydney: Australian Vaccinology Course – boost your impact in immunisation

  • Q Station Manly NSW Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has launched the inaugural Australian Vaccinology Course – a new in-person program designed for professionals seeking a deep, evidence-based understanding of vaccines, immunology and vaccination programs. 

Informed and delivered by Australian and international experts, the immersive program will equip you with the critical knowledge and skills required to: 

  • confidently navigate the complex landscape of vaccine science and policymaking 

  • address immunisation program-related questions from diverse stakeholders 

  • play a pivotal role in improving vaccine uptake. 

Whether you're involved in policymaking, clinical practice, public health or research, this course will empower you to contribute meaningfully to local and national immunisation strategies; enhance vaccine decision-making processes; and become a trusted advocate for immunisation in your community and country. The event will be held at the Q Station in Manly, Sydney from 28-30 August 2025, with a one-day option available to attend the Essential immunisation provider update on Saturday 30 August 2025.

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Aug
28
7:00 pm19:00
Other

ASHM: PrEP Reality Check: Busting Myths & Addressing GP Concerns

RACGP and ASHM presents this interactive webinar featuring a panel of experienced General Practitioners (GPs) who will examine the ongoing potential of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV prevention in Australia. Learn about the role of primary care in the latest epidemiological trends in HIV, current patient demographics and effectiveness of PrEP in reducing HIV transmission.

Learn more about the PrEP Reality Check webinar

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Sept
2
7:00 pm19:00
Other

MHPN: Multidisciplinary Masterclass: Best Practice in Eating Disorders

Moderated by Dr Sarah Trobe, National Director of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC), the expert panel features a person with lived experience, a dietitian, GP and psychiatrist.

During the webinar, the panel will explore how collaborative care can support better outcomes for people experiencing eating disorders. The discussion will cover the complexity of presentations and the important role of multidisciplinary support across different types of diagnoses.

Learn more about the session’s panel and learning outcomes here.

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Sept
2
7:30 pm19:30
Other

Migraine Masterclass for GPs – Part 2: Barriers to Care in Practice

A Free CPD-Accredited Webinar Series for GPs
Whether you’re seeing patients with complex headache presentations or just want to sharpen your diagnostic and management skills, this two-part Masterclass is designed for busy GPs who want clinical clarity and confidence.

Part 1: Diagnosis & Management– 19 August, 7:30–9:00pm AEST
Confidently diagnose migraine, manage it with effective medications, address lifestyle factors, and get your questions answered by expert clinicians.

Part 2: Barriers to Care in Practice – 2 September, 7:30–9:00pm AEST
Gain practical clinical insights, navigate prescribing and access challenges, know when to refer to a neurologist, and engage in a live expert Q&A.

RACGP CPD Accredited |  Free to Attend | Live Online |  Expert Panel Q&A

Register now to secure your place.

https://bit.ly/GPmigraine

For Masterclass enquiries contact

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Sept
3
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Sept
3
7:00 pm19:00
Other

Moama: Asthma and Hayfever Seminar

Join us for a night of information provided by Healthcare Professionals on effective management of Asthma and Hayfever!

When: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Where: "The Venue' Moama Bowling Club

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Cost: FREE

GUEST SPEAKERS

  • Sherri Barden –Community Pharmacist & Asthma Educator

  • Sam Kennedy – General Practitioner & Zoe Kennedy Foundation Board Member

  • Kaliste Fordham – Local Community member & Asthma and Hayfever Sufferer

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

  • Clint Flanigan

Brought to you by Zoe Kennedy Foundation, Moama Bowling Club and Chemsave.

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DDMVT

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Sept
4
9:00 am09:00
Other

Immunisation Seminar Series

The 2025 Immunisation Seminars aims to equip healthcare professionals with updated strategies and best practices in immunisation. Throughout this one-day Seminar, you will upskill in various areas of Immunisation, providing you with 6 CPD hours.

Through focused sessions on Cold Chain Management, Vaccine Screening and Promotion, Adult and Older person vaccines and Immunisation Catchups, this one-day event seeks to enhance participant knowledge, skills, and confidence in delivering effective immunisation services, ultimately improving public health outcomes across Australia.

Register now for just $95.00 per delegate for the complete 1 Day seminar.

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Sept
4
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Optimising function in palliative care and managing fatigue

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Wagga: Specialist Series: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure in 2025 with Prof Gerard Carroll
Sept
9
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Wagga: Specialist Series: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure in 2025 with Prof Gerard Carroll

Join us for an evening of learning and networking with other health professionals.

Recommended For

GPs, registrars, nurses, and allied health professionals. 

Presenter

Prof Gerard E Carroll AM 
MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ
Consultant Physician and Interventional Cardiologist

Event topic 

Gain valuable insights into the latest approaches for diagnosing and managing heart failure.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the different classifications of heart failure

  • Identify key diagnostic tools and their clinical applications

  • Explore evidence-based pharmacological treatments for heart failure

RSVP by 2 September 2025.

Sponsored by Novartis

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Clozapine in general practice
Sept
11
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Clozapine in general practice

General Practitioners across the Murrumbidgee region play a vital role in the care and monitoring of consumers prescribed clozapine. This session will explore the benefits of clozapine, management of adverse effects, TGA protocols, and how GPs and the Community Mental Health Team can work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes.

Learning outcomes:
After attending this event, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the role of clozapine in managing treatment-resistant schizophrenia

  • Identify common and significant side effects of clozapine

  • Understand the monitoring requirements for safe clozapine use

  • Recognise the risks of treatment interruption and the protocol for safe recommencement

RACGP and ACRRM accreditation pending

RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M8pEDhcHT76HSgd2GKkYOQ

Limited places available. Book early.

 
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Sept
12
to 14 Sept
Other

Southern Cross Travel and Tropical Medicine Conference

  • Google Calendar ICS

Take advantage to register before EOFY for the Southern Cross Tropical and Travel Medicine Conference to be held 12-14th September 2025 at the Melbourne Sofitel on Collins.

There is an amazing line up of international and local speakers and it is a great way to network with local travel doctors/nurses or even upskill to become one yourself (trying to bring in pharmacist colleagues also)! After all most of the travel advice to patients is provided by GPs.

There are many workshops suggested by our members: yellow fever vaccination workshop, getting started in travel medicine, workshops focusing on travel medicine advice for destination specifics itineraries esp South-Asia and South America, to updated guidelines in rabies pre exposure vaccination and many more. If you don’t see any topics that are of interest to you, feel free to message me and we’ll look at putting it into the conference program for 2026!

Hope to see you in Melbourne. ACTM members get 10% discount of registration. Annual membership fee depends on your work background. Mention this message and your membership application fee will be waived.

SCTM8 conference registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/8th-southern-cross-australasian-travel-and-tropical-medicine-conference-tickets-1018510009857 SCTM8 program link: https://sctravelmedconference.com/2025-program/ 

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Sept
13
to 14 Sept
Other

Pelvic Pain seminar

The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia, a provider of RACGP accredited health professional education in pelvic pain, is holding their annual Health Practitioner Seminar in September 2025. This seminar is designed for general practitioners, pelvic physios, gynaecologists, and healthcare professionals with an interest in pelvic pain management.

URL: https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/get-involved/ppfa-annual-seminar/

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Sept
16
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 2: Kits at consults: how healthcare providers can issue National Bowel Cancer Screening kits

This webinar explores how to issue National Bowel Cancer Screening Program kits to eligible patients in your practice. This ‘alternative access to kits model’ is in addition to the program’s mail-out model where kits are automatically mailed to eligible people. Learn about the benefits of engaging patients in population screening and discover effective methods for doing so. The webinar will cover how to use the National Cancer Screening Register to quickly bulk order kits and issue them to patients and the benefits of ongoing automatic screening reminders. This comprehensive session will equip healthcare providers with the tools and strategies to enhance patient care and increase bowel cancer screening in your community.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify the rationale for, and the differences between, the program’s mail out model and the alternative access to kits model (healthcare provider issued kits)  

  • Outcome 2: Identify the benefits of, and methods for engaging patients to participate in population screening via the alternative access to kits model  

  • Outcome 3: Examine how to effectively use the NCSR to bulk order kits and issue them to patients  

  • Outcome 4: Determine ways to change own practices to apply knowledge of the alternative access to kits model to help increase patient participation in population screening with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program  

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Wagga: Perinatal Interprofessional Psychosocial Education – Maternity Clinicians
Sept
22
8:30 am08:30
MPHN

Wagga: Perinatal Interprofessional Psychosocial Education – Maternity Clinicians

Are you a general practitioner, maternity care or community health clinician caring for women and families in the perinatal period (from birth to one year after birth)? 

PIPE-MC is a simulation based, interprofessional education program co-designed to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to care for women and their families with perinatal mental health concerns. 

22nd September 2025
8.30am to 4pm
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network 1/185 Morgan Street Wagga Wagga 

To express your interest in a workshop email: PIPE-MC@westernsydney.edu.au with your 
Name 
Discipline / professional background 
Email address 
Workshop date preference 

Find out more about PIPE-MC www.pipemc.teeach.org.au 

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Sept
24
7:00 pm19:00
Other

MHPN: Ageing with Agency: Multidisciplinary Support for Older People Living in Community

Meet Hilda
She’s 79, staunchly independent, and determined to stay in her own home. But osteoporosis, bipolar disorder, and possible cognitive decline are making life more complex and more isolating.

At this webinar, a multidisciplinary panel including a general practitioner, psychiatrist, nurse and lived experience advocate will unpack Hilda’s story and explore how collaborative care can support older people to live well in the community, even as needs change.

Register to meet Hilda and see multidisciplinary care in action.

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Oct
1
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Oct
2
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Managing Agitation, Restlessness, and Confusion in End-of-Life Care: Approaches for Comfort, Dignity, and Family Support

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Oct
9
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 2: Kits at consults: how healthcare providers can issue National Bowel Cancer Screening kits

This webinar explores how to issue National Bowel Cancer Screening Program kits to eligible patients in your practice. This ‘alternative access to kits model’ is in addition to the program’s mail-out model where kits are automatically mailed to eligible people. Learn about the benefits of engaging patients in population screening and discover effective methods for doing so. The webinar will cover how to use the National Cancer Screening Register to quickly bulk order kits and issue them to patients and the benefits of ongoing automatic screening reminders. This comprehensive session will equip healthcare providers with the tools and strategies to enhance patient care and increase bowel cancer screening in your community.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify the rationale for, and the differences between, the program’s mail out model and the alternative access to kits model (healthcare provider issued kits)  

  • Outcome 2: Identify the benefits of, and methods for engaging patients to participate in population screening via the alternative access to kits model  

  • Outcome 3: Examine how to effectively use the NCSR to bulk order kits and issue them to patients  

  • Outcome 4: Determine ways to change own practices to apply knowledge of the alternative access to kits model to help increase patient participation in population screening with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program  

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Oct
21
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 3: Overcoming barriers: engaging people hesitant to screen for bowel cancer

This webinar will help you identify individuals and population groups who participate in bowel cancer screening at lower rates. Learn about the barriers that hinder participation in screening and explore effective communication and outreach strategies to overcome screening hesitancy. The webinar will also examine practices that support engagement with specific patient groups, helping healthcare providers tailor their approach to increase screening rates. By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to address hesitancy and improve patient participation in bowel cancer screening programs. 

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify people and population groups who screen in lower numbers  

  • Outcome 2: Determine barriers to participation in screening  

  • Outcome 3: Identify communication and outreach strategies and how to overcome barriers to participation in screening  

  • Outcome 4: Examine practices that support engagement with own patient demographic   

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Nov
6
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Grief and Bereavement Support in Palliative Care: Compassionate Approaches for Families and Caregivers

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Nov
6
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 3: Overcoming barriers: engaging people hesitant to screen for bowel cancer

This webinar will help you identify individuals and population groups who participate in bowel cancer screening at lower rates. Learn about the barriers that hinder participation in screening and explore effective communication and outreach strategies to overcome screening hesitancy. The webinar will also examine practices that support engagement with specific patient groups, helping healthcare providers tailor their approach to increase screening rates. By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to address hesitancy and improve patient participation in bowel cancer screening programs. 

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify people and population groups who screen in lower numbers  

  • Outcome 2: Determine barriers to participation in screening  

  • Outcome 3: Identify communication and outreach strategies and how to overcome barriers to participation in screening  

  • Outcome 4: Examine practices that support engagement with own patient demographic   

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Nov
15
8:00 am08:00
Other

International World Neurology Conference 2025

The International World Neurology Conference 2025 is a hybrid event held November 15–16 in Orlando (with virtual access) that brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, allied health professionals, and industry innovators under the theme “Bridging Neural Pathways & Mental Wellness.” Attendees will engage in keynote lectures, hands‑on VR/neurofeedback workshops, AI‑driven diagnostic demos, and poster sessions, earn CPD credits (1 per presentation minute), and network with global peers. Key deadlines include abstract submissions by September 15 and registrations by June 30, 2025. 

URL: https://neurologyconference2025.com/

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Nov
18
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 4: Lead the change: driving bowel cancer screening uptake within your practice

This webinar will help you identify goals for enhancing patient engagement with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Learn how to determine the training needs of healthcare professionals within your practice and system improvements that can be implemented to boost patient participation in bowel cancer screening. You will also explore training tools and resources to help you create tailored education sessions for your practice colleagues. At the end of this webinar, you will be equipped with the strategies and knowledge to lead the change and to help increase bowel cancer screening in your community.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify organisational goals for improving engagement with the NBSCP  

  • Outcome 2: Determine the training needs of healthcare professionals within the practice to improve patient engagement with population bowel screening  

  • Outcome 3: Determine system improvements for the practice to improve patient engagement with population bowel screening  

  • Outcome 4: Select training tools and resources to provide a tailored education session for your practice colleagues  

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Nov
19
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More: A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Dec
3
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 4: Lead the change: driving bowel cancer screening uptake within your practice 

This webinar will help you identify goals for enhancing patient engagement with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Learn how to determine the training needs of healthcare professionals within your practice and system improvements that can be implemented to boost patient participation in bowel cancer screening. You will also explore training tools and resources to help you create tailored education sessions for your practice colleagues. At the end of this webinar, you will be equipped with the strategies and knowledge to lead the change and to help increase bowel cancer screening in your community.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify organisational goals for improving engagement with the NBSCP  

  • Outcome 2: Determine the training needs of healthcare professionals within the practice to improve patient engagement with population bowel screening  

  • Outcome 3: Determine system improvements for the practice to improve patient engagement with population bowel screening  

  • Outcome 4: Select training tools and resources to provide a tailored education session for your practice colleagues  

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Feb
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Mar
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Aug
19
7:30 pm19:30
Other

Migraine Masterclass for GPs – Part 1: Diagnosis & Management

A Free CPD-Accredited Webinar Series for GPs
Whether you’re seeing patients with complex headache presentations or just want to sharpen your diagnostic and management skills, this two-part Masterclass is designed for busy GPs who want clinical clarity and confidence.

Part 1: Diagnosis & Management– 19 August, 7:30–9:00pm AEST
Confidently diagnose migraine, manage it with effective medications, address lifestyle factors, and get your questions answered by expert clinicians.

Part 2: Barriers to Care in Practice – 2 September, 7:30–9:00pm AEST
Gain practical clinical insights, navigate prescribing and access challenges, know when to refer to a neurologist, and engage in a live expert Q&A.

RACGP CPD Accredited |  Free to Attend | Live Online |  Expert Panel Q&A

Register now to secure your place.

https://bit.ly/GPmigraine

For Masterclass enquiries contact

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Aug
14
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

The NSW Public Guardian’s Stakeholder Engagement team is hosting a free educational webinar on 25 June 2025. This session is specifically tailored for health care providers and will offer valuable insights into the role of the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship.

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

  • Planning ahead: Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship and Advanced Care Planning

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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Aug
13
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 1: Smarter bowel screening: improving patient care using the National Cancer Screening Register 

This webinar delves into how the National Cancer Screening Register supports the patient bowel screening journey and contributes to population health data and policy improvements. Learn about the benefits of the register, clinical software integration and delegations, and understand how to work with and report to the register. The webinar will also cover how to integrate the register into practice software, troubleshoot issues and find supporting resources. 

Key topics include the importance of the National Cancer Screening Register in public health data, its role in bowel kit distribution and patient follow-up, and the interaction between the pathology provider and the register. Attendees will also explore the benefits of accessing the healthcare provider portal, updating patient details, and the significance of reporting. This comprehensive session aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to effectively utilise the National Cancer Screening Register for improved patient care and streamlined practice operations.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify how the National Cancer Screening Register supports the patient screening journey and contributes to population health data and policy improvements  

  • Outcome 2: Determine the benefits of utilising the National Cancer Screening Register, including through clinical software integration and delegations  

  • Outcome 3: Identify healthcare professionals’ roles and processes for working with and reporting to the National Cancer Screening Register.  

  • Outcome 4: Identify resources and processes for integrating the National Cancer Screening Register into your practice software and how to troubleshoot issues  

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Aug
12
7:00 pm19:00
Other

ASHM: Emerging BBV and STI Threats and Opportunities in NSW

Join this practical and engaging webinar designed for NSW-based GPs and primary care clinicians, offering the latest updates on emerging issues in BBV and STI care, including Doxy-PEP, antimicrobial resistance, partner treatment, and anal cancer screening.

Learning Outcomes
• Identify best practices for prescribing and managing Doxy-PEP
• Understand the impact of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea on treatment options
• Increase understanding of partner treatment for bacterial vaginosis
• Understand anal cancer risk factors and apply the Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines
• Examine transmission and prevention strategies for mpox
• Access updated resources and guidelines supporting STI management in NSW

Expert Speakers
Dr Andrew Grulich – Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician, UNSW Sydney
Dr Catriona Ooi – Sexual Health Physician, Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney
Dr Catriona Bradshaw – Sexual Health Physician, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

📅 Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 8:00 PM (AEST)
📍 Online: Free Registration

🎓 Earn 1 CPD Hours (RACGP: Educational Activity)

👉 Register now

This webinar is funded by NSW Health.

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Deniliquin: Diabetes Regional Education, Access, and Management Initiative (DREAM)
Aug
12
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Deniliquin: Diabetes Regional Education, Access, and Management Initiative (DREAM)

Join us for an informative dinner event in Deniliquin!

Are you a GP, practice nurse, pharmacist, or allied health professional? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the Diabetes Mobile Outreach Team from St Vincents Health Sydney!

What’s on the Agenda?

  • The latest updates in diabetes management

  • Collaborative case discussions to navigate complex diabetes cases

  • An overview of the Diabetes Mobile Service

Presented by:

  • Associate Professor Alexander Viardot, St Vincents Health Network Sydney.

  • Gael Holters, Credentialed Diabetes Educator & Clinical Nurse Consultant, St Vincents Hospital

Bring your case studies and questions for a dynamic and interactive discussion!

RACGP and ACRRM accreditation pending:  EA 1hr, RP 1hr

Register by 6 August 2025.

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Aug
12
10:00 am10:00
Other

Substance-related psychosis: What to ask and what to do – Comorbidity Project Webinar

This webinar will give an overview of substance-related psychosis and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice.

When: Tuesday 12th August, 10:00 - 11:00 AM (AEST)

Speakers include: Associate Professor Julia Lappin

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the relationship between psychotic experiences and substance use, particularly cannabis and methamphetamine;

  • Detail the evidence for what works in treating co-morbid psychosis and substance use;

  • Know what to ask when assessing risk factors for the development of psychotic symptoms and enduring psychotic illness; 

URL: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jYzUygbSS0a59i_8rzFhtQ#/registration

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Aug
8
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Understanding Bulk Billing Changes by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (AAPM)

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites Practice Managers, GPs and relevant team members to attend one of the webinar sessions below to further understand the upcoming changes to Bulk Billing, including:

  • the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

  • provide additional funding to GPs and Practices that bulk bill their patients.

  • establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their Practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.

  • support patients to access the primary care services they need.

The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times: 

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

Monday 04 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Wednesday 06 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Friday 08 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

AAPM encourages you to join one of these sessions to gain insight, ask any questions, and ensure you are up to date with the latest information.

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Aug
7
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Eating/Drinking with acknowledged risk and EOL mouth care

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Aug
6
4:00 pm16:00
Other

Understanding Bulk Billing Changes by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (AAPM)

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites Practice Managers, GPs and relevant team members to attend one of the webinar sessions below to further understand the upcoming changes to Bulk Billing, including:

  • the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

  • provide additional funding to GPs and Practices that bulk bill their patients.

  • establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their Practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.

  • support patients to access the primary care services they need.

The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times: 

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

Monday 04 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Wednesday 06 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Friday 08 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

AAPM encourages you to join one of these sessions to gain insight, ask any questions, and ensure you are up to date with the latest information.

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Aug
6
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Wagga: Medication Safety Hub initiative
Aug
5
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Wagga: Medication Safety Hub initiative

  • Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Conference Room 1/185 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and Murrumbidgee Local Health District present:

Penelope Tuffin – Pharmacist Lead, Palliative Care (WA Country Health Service)

Penelope is a contributing author to the Therapeutic Guidelines – Palliative Care chapter and we are fortunate to welcome her to the Murrumbidgee region to share her expertise at a special education evening.

Penny’s session will cover key learning outcomes including:

  • Medicines commonly used outside their registered indication (off label use)

  • Deprescribing approaches and practical tools

  • Managing high dose opioids in patients with cancer

The evening will also feature interactive case studies and a multidisciplinary Q&A panel session including local experts and practitioners in palliative care. 

In person attendance is encouraged. For those unable to make the event in person, please contact events@mphn.org.au for a videoconference link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

RACGP/ACRRM pending.

Register by 1 August 2025 at www.stickytickets.com.au/NQ521

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Sydney: Data and Digital Showcase – PHN Cooperative
Aug
5
to 7 Aug
MPHN

Sydney: Data and Digital Showcase – PHN Cooperative

The first PHN Cooperative Data and Digital Showcase will be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney on 5-7 August 2025, hosted by Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network.

The three themes are Data, Digital and Insights.

The showcase is an opportunity for primary health networks to come together to share their successes and learnings. The showcase will be a combination of plenary sessions and panels and Q&A sessions, as well as small group sessions and workshops, demonstrations and walkthroughs.

Day 1 of the showcase – Tuesday, 5 August – will be live streamed on the Data and Digital Showcase website. Hear from Keynote Speaker Simon Kuestenmacher, the Cofounder and Director of The Demographics Group, before the first plenary on ‘The forefront of health informatics’. At noon, the second plenary will delve into ‘data integration and interoperability’. In the afternoon, PHN staff will present on the national primary and acute care data linkage project, improving regional population health management and the development of the POLAR hepatitis C report. Finally, Isabelle Whitington from the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s social media team will end the day with an interactive presentation on how to tell an engaging story with data.

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Aug
4
10:30 am10:30
Other

Understanding Bulk Billing Changes by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (AAPM)

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites Practice Managers, GPs and relevant team members to attend one of the webinar sessions below to further understand the upcoming changes to Bulk Billing, including:

  • the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

  • provide additional funding to GPs and Practices that bulk bill their patients.

  • establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their Practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.

  • support patients to access the primary care services they need.

The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times: 

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

Monday 04 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Wednesday 06 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Friday 08 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

AAPM encourages you to join one of these sessions to gain insight, ask any questions, and ensure you are up to date with the latest information.

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July
30
12:30 pm12:30
Other

Rehabilitation & Pain Management Research: Insights for National Pain Week

The Hopkins Centre invites members, partners, people with lived experience of rehabilitation and disability to join us for a National Pain Week special event, Rehabilitation and Pain Management: Insights for National Pain Week, on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at12.30pm AEST. 

Dr Nicholas Aitcheson will lead the session with practical strategies for managing pain in everyday life. He’ll be joined by OT clinician pain researcher Hannah Kennedy, and Metro South’s Niamh Jensen to explore how Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming rehabilitation, including insights from the VR Pain Education study. Hopkins researcher Kelly Walsh, and Frith Lavin, a researcher with lived experience, will share an update on the Seed grant, Making Interdisciplinary Pain Management Programs More Patient-Centred: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Perceptions of the ENGAGE Pain Group and discuss how the findings resonate with Frith’s experience of living with persistent pain.

 This is a one-hour virtual event via Microsoft Teams Webinar. Please see further information on event webpage. 

Click here to join the live Hopkins Hour on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 12.30pm AEST.

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Implementing eNRMC in RACH: Promoting Safer Prescribing and Administration
July
29
1:30 pm13:30
MPHN

Implementing eNRMC in RACH: Promoting Safer Prescribing and Administration

Webinar series: Enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives

Murrumbidgee PHN is pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar series this month on enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives. 

Information session 2

Date: 29/07/2025
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm 

Topic: Implementing eNRMC in RACH: Promoting Safer Prescribing and Administration

Description:
This session covers how Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) can adopt the Electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) to enhance medication safety. Participants will gain a clear understanding of: 

  • What eNRMC is and how it functions within a residential aged care setting 

  • How eNRMC supports safe and compliant medication prescribing, supply, and administration.

Who should attend: All staff working for RACHs, including RNs, care staff, administration, GPs, pharmacists, and facility managers.

Register here

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Online Immunisation Update
July
29
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

Online Immunisation Update

Did you miss our recent face-to-face immunisation update? Don’t worry – we’re offering an online session to ensure you stay informed and up to date.

Join us for this essential update covering the latest immunisation guidelines, schedule changes, and best practices.

Who should attend:

Healthcare professionals who were unable to attend the in-person event or anyone seeking a refresher on current immunisation standards.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Register now: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/BDKYT

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Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum: Now and next
July
26
9:30 am09:30
MPHN, Allied Health

Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum: Now and next

Get ready for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and real-world solutions at the 2025 Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum.

This year’s theme, Now and Next, puts the spotlight on what’s working now in allied health — and where we’re headed next. Whether you’re an early-career clinician, established private practitioner, or part of a multidisciplinary team, this forum is your chance to be part of the bigger picture shaping allied health in our region and across Australia.

Keynote Speaker: Anita Hobson-Powell – Chief Allied Health Officer, Australian Government

Anita brings two decades of leadership in health, sport, and wellness to the national stage. As Australia’s Chief Allied Health Officer, she’s helping shape the future of our profession — from workforce strategies and Medicare reform, to expanding allied health’s role in primary care. Hear firsthand how these changes will impact your work.

Sessions that will inspire how you practice

Keynote – Anita Hobson-Powell, Chief Allied Health Officer

Hear directly from Australia's top allied health voice about where the profession is heading – and how you can lead the charge.

What is the PHN? Understanding allied health in the primary care landscape

Get clear on how PHNs work, why they matter to you, and how to connect with funding, programs, and supports.

Commissioning – Demystifying service delivery in primary care

Walk away with a solid understanding of commissioning and how it opens doors for allied health to deliver smarter, community-led care.

Multidisciplinary Team Models of Care – Case studies from the Murrumbidgee

Explore real examples of collaborative care in action and uncover strategies you can apply to your own practice.

Speed networking – Meet your regional allied health community

Make fast, meaningful connections with professionals across the region — because collaboration starts with conversation.

HealthPathways – A tool for navigating local health journeys

Learn how to tap into HealthPathways to improve patient navigation, streamline referrals, and strengthen your role in the system.

Digital health – Innovating in practice with data and digital tools

Discover the digital tools transforming allied health – from smarter data to real-time patient care innovations.

Working with Allied Health Assistants (panel presentation)

Hear from those doing it well – and walk away with actionable insights to optimise service delivery through smart delegation and team models.

*Program subject to change

This is a free, catered event – but places are limited.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to support your CPD requirements.

Registrations close 20 July 2025.

BONUS: Networking Dinner

Join us for Friday night’s Networking Dinner
Where: International Hotel
When: Friday 25 July 2025 from 6.30pm

Join fellow allied health professionals for a relaxed networking dinner at the International Hotel, featuring special guest Anita Hobson-Powell, Australia’s National Chief Allied Health Officer.

This is your chance to connect, share stories, and spark ideas with others who are passionate about the future of allied health.

Open to all Forum attendees — no formalities, just friendly faces.
Dinner and drinks at own expense.

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July
22
6:00 pm18:00
Other

Griffith: Huntington’s Disease Education Session (MLHD)

Presented by Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited degenerative neurological condition affecting the brain and central nervous system. It progressively impairs mental and physical abilities, eventually leading to the loss of critical functions such as walking, talking, eating and reasoning. Complications arising from HD ultimately resulting in death. 

The Westmead team works closely with individuals living with Huntington Disease, as well as their families and carers, to provide comprehensive support tailored to their needs including those within MLHD.

Join Professor Clement Loy, Clinical Nurse Consultant Sandra Barisic and Clinical Nurse Specialist Peter Kwong, and as they visit the MLHD to deliver an informative session on Huntington’s Disease and the support available through their service, covering the below topics: 

  • Understanding of Huntington’s Disease 

  • Symptom progression and challenges faced by individuals and families 

  • Symptom management and prescribing advice 

  • How to refer to the Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

  • Ways to improve the lives of people with HD 

This is a 2-hour education session and will be held in both Wagga Wagga and Griffith – choose the location that suits you. 

Wagga Wagga: Monday July 21—6pm to 8pm
Griffith : Tuesday July 22— 6pm to 8pm 

Evening refreshments will be provided. 

Places are limited and registrations are required by Monday July 14. 

To register your interest please use the link below or send Stephanie an email on stephanie.dunstall@health.nsw.gov.au

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/y6KRcekniS

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July
22
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

The NSW Public Guardian’s Stakeholder Engagement team is hosting a free educational webinar on 25 June 2025. This session is specifically tailored for health care providers and will offer valuable insights into the role of the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship.

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

  • Planning ahead: Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship and Advanced Care Planning

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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July
21
6:00 pm18:00
Other

Wagga: Huntington’s Disease Education Session (MLHD)

Presented by Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited degenerative neurological condition affecting the brain and central nervous system. It progressively impairs mental and physical abilities, eventually leading to the loss of critical functions such as walking, talking, eating and reasoning. Complications arising from HD ultimately resulting in death. 

The Westmead team works closely with individuals living with Huntington Disease, as well as their families and carers, to provide comprehensive support tailored to their needs including those within MLHD.

Join Professor Clement Loy, Clinical Nurse Consultant Sandra Barisic and Clinical Nurse Specialist Peter Kwong, and as they visit the MLHD to deliver an informative session on Huntington’s Disease and the support available through their service, covering the below topics: 

  • Understanding of Huntington’s Disease 

  • Symptom progression and challenges faced by individuals and families 

  • Symptom management and prescribing advice 

  • How to refer to the Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

  • Ways to improve the lives of people with HD 

This is a 2-hour education session and will be held in both Wagga Wagga and Griffith – choose the location that suits you. 

Wagga Wagga: Monday July 21—6pm to 8pm
Griffith : Tuesday July 22— 6pm to 8pm 

Evening refreshments will be provided. 

Places are limited and registrations are required by Monday July 14. 

To register your interest please use the link below or send Stephanie an email on stephanie.dunstall@health.nsw.gov.au

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/y6KRcekniS

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Streamlining Medication Management in RACH: ePrescriptions, ASL & My Health app
July
15
1:30 pm13:30
MPHN

Streamlining Medication Management in RACH: ePrescriptions, ASL & My Health app

Webinar series: Enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives

Murrumbidgee PHN is pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar series this month on enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives. 

Information session 1

Date: 15/07/2025
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm 

Topic: Streamlining Medication Management in RACH: ePrescriptions, ASL & My Health app

Description:
This webinar aims to help Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) staff understand how electronic prescriptions, the Active Script List (ASL), and the My Health app can simplify medication management and enhance resident care.

  • Participants will gain a clear understanding of:

  • What electronic prescriptions (ePrescriptions) are and how they work

  • The role of the Active Script List (ASL) in ensuring continuous access to medications

  • How the My Health App allows residents to view and manage prescriptions

Who should attend: All staff working for RACHs, including RNs, care staff, administration, GPs, pharmacists, and facility managers.

Register here

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