Allied Health: Digital Lunch & Learn – AI in allied health practice
Join our Allied Health Digital Lunch & Learn webinar series running from May to August, with short, practical sessions you can attend on your lunch break.
Sessions:
26 May 2026: Digital Health Initiatives – Background and Context
23 June 2026: Mapping a Pathway - from paper to digital in practice
28 July 2026: AI in Allied Health practice. (With special guest speaker Brenton Jones).
We will be joined by guest speaker Brenton Jones, Manager Digital Health at the Western NSW Primary Health Network. Known for his expertise in digital health strategy and communications, Brenton is passionate about improving healthcare sustainability and patient outcomes and experiences by leveraging the benefits of technology. He also hosts a podcast series titled ‘Let’s Get Literal About Digital Health’. Now in it’s third season, the program is dedicated to digital health literacy education for frontline healthcare workers living and working in rural and remote areas of Australia.
25 August 2026: National Digital Health Platforms
What to expect:
✅ Bite-sized 30-minute sessions you can manage on your lunch break
✅ Opportunity for discussion and Q&A
✅ Practical, actionable steps to get you connected into national digital initiatives
Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vsSurI97ScO8GdIAyLqY7A
(Register once and choose one or more sessions to attend)
Melanoma Institute Australia: Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies (MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2026)
Webinar Three: ‘Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies: Helping you decide’
Join us for an informative series of three live webinars for patients with melanoma and their carers.
Hosted by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), each week our free webinar will provide you with a rare opportunity to hear from medical experts and community members as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A panel discussion.
The webinars are held every Tuesday evening for three weeks.
Speakers:
A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist
Shahn Coburn – Surgical Clinical Nurse Consultant
A community member
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017756024067/WN_yH8uqlg_TVicdUQcFXjr2w#/registration
Comorbidity Project webinar - Navigating the intersection of domestic and family violence and alcohol and other drug services: practice considerations for staff
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Our webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. All previous webinars are freely available via the Comorbidity Project webinar library. This August, we bring you a two-part special webinar series on domestic and family violence (DFV). Presented by Associate Professor Sophie Isobel and Rodney Vlais, these special edition 90-minute webinars will explore the two perspectives of working with both victim survivors and adult users of DFV, and attendees are encouraged to come along to both.
When: Monday 3rd August 2026, 12:00-1:30PM (AEST)
Speaker: Associate Professor Sophie Isobel Sophie Isobel is an Associate Professor of Mental Health at The University of Sydney. She has a clinical background in mental health nursing and has worked within health services for over 20 years advocating for trauma informed approaches for people experiencing distress and their families.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
• Reflect on the challenges and possibilities of responding safely and effectively to domestic and family violence (DFV) within existing service delivery
• Draw on lived experience of victim survivors and AOD workers to consider the role of services and staff in identifying and responding to DFV
• Consider what trauma and violence informed care really means in the context of AOD services
Register here: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOljWG0kTQ6ORl_iRFZBGQ
This is part one of a two-part special webinar series on domestic and family violence. We strongly encourage attendance at both webinars. Part two will take place on Wednesday 26th of August 12:00pm-1:30pm AEST. Rodney Vlais will present on Engaging adult users of domestic and family violence: Concepts, roles and practice tips for AOD and mental health practitioners.
Register for part two here:https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KCXKvveaTmGcto0wSyW1vg
Please do not hesitate to contact enquiries@comorbidityguidelines.org.au if you have any questions.
Health Sector Town Hall 2026: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Across Australia’s Health Sector
Australia's health sector faces unprecedented surge in cyber threats – prompting urgent action.
Hear directly from Australian government officials and industry representatives about what this evolving threat landscape means for you and discover the steps you can take to strengthen your organisation's cyber resilience.
Online webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams. Access link will be delivered via email 5 business days before the event.
Hosted by National Office of Cyber Security, Department of Home Affairs.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/health-sector-town-hall
Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care (EPiPC) Education Day (Wagga)
We are excited to invite GPs to the 2026 Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care (EPiPC) Program Education Day.
This training day is now being delivered in partnership with NSW Ministry of Health, and will enable GPs to complete the educational requirement to apply to become a NSW ADHD continuation prescriber.
Topics:
NSW ADHD reforms
ADHD screening and diagnostics
Intersection with trauma, state dependent function and mental health conditions
Pharmacological and nonpharmacological management
Adjustments in schools
GP ADHD models of care, Making Medicare Work for You, Tips and Tricks
In person attendance is mandatory to complete the accreditation.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Participants will also receive a complimentary copy of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) ADHD Prescribing Guide for the Continuation of Care and Co-managed Care in General Practice.
Register now at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/89ETPH
Murrumbidgee Regional Health Innovation Showcase 2026
The Murrumbidgee Regional Health Innovation Showcase is an annual event hosted by the Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct (MHKP), bringing together representatives from health, education, industry, government and community sectors to celebrate and explore innovation across rural and regional health.
Recognising the unique challenges and opportunities faced by regional communities, the Showcase provides a platform to highlight place-based solutions, partnerships and ideas that are improving health and wellbeing outcomes across the Murrumbidgee region. By bringing together diverse partners and perspectives, the Showcase promotes a one-system approach to addressing the complex challenges faced in rural and regional communities. It creates opportunities to share knowledge, identify areas for collaboration and investment, and shape future collective action through the MHKP to enhance health workforce, education and community outcomes across the region.
This year's Showcase will place a strong emphasis on local and regional initiatives, practical examples and opportunities for future collaboration.
Tickets are strictly limited so make sure to secure your place!
Features:
· Keynote and local speakers
· Panel and Q&A sessions
· Networking lunch with local stallholders
· Optional add-on - Hospital tours from 3:30pm-5:00pm (limited to 20 places)
Online: Practice Network Meeting
MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.
The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.
It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
Nurses For Nurses: Being Trauma Informed Across the Lifespan
Throughout the sessions, you’ll gain valuable tools and techniques to effectively support patients grappling with anxiety, fear, anger, and shame.
We’ll explore innovative care models that enhance your interactions with both patients and colleagues, helping you cultivate a more empathetic and understanding environment.
Your presenters are seasoned professionals with over six decades of combined experience in mental health.
They bring a wealth of knowledge about trauma-informed practices, using storytelling and reflective exercises to deepen your understanding of these vital concepts. As the expectation for trauma-informed care continues to grow among patients, this conference will help you assess and expand your own expertise.
Are you ready to enhance your practice and better serve those in need? Join us and discover how you can make a difference!
Parkinsons NSW: Parkinson’s care and treatment information seminar for general practitioners and health professionals
Parkinson’s care and treatment information seminar
for general practitioners and health professionals
Location:
International Hotel
Sturt Highway & Lake Albert Road, East Wagga Wagga
Date:
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time:
6.00–9.00 pm
Tailored for general practitioners and health professionals, this seminar shares the latest approaches to managing Parkinson’s disease and supporting patients.
Presenters:
Dr Samuel Bolitho – Sydney neurologist with sub-specialised training in movement disorders and Parkinson’s disease
Kate Warren – Clinical Nurse Specialist
Working with people with movement disorders across MLHD, her role is to enhance quality of life and support self-management for individuals living in the region
This seminar is supported by AbbVie and Stada.
Further information:
Parkinson’s NSW
Christine McGee
0400 881 779 | (02) 8051 1900
christine.mcgee@parkinsonsnsw.org.au
Participants can self-record this activity as CPD using CPD Home.
Allied Health: Digital Lunch & Learn – National digital health platforms
Join our Allied Health Digital Lunch & Learn webinar series running from May to August, with short, practical sessions you can attend on your lunch break.
Sessions:
26 May 2026: Digital Health Initiatives – Background and Context
23 June 2026: Mapping a Pathway - from paper to digital in practice
28 July 2026: AI in Allied Health practice
25 August 2026: National Digital Health Platforms
What to expect:
✅ Bite-sized 30-minute sessions you can manage on your lunch break
✅ Opportunity for discussion and Q&A
✅ Practical, actionable steps to get you connected into national digital initiatives
Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vsSurI97ScO8GdIAyLqY7A
(Register once and choose one or more sessions to attend)
Comorbidity Project webinar - Navigating the intersection of domestic and family violence and alcohol and other drug services: practice considerations for staff (Copy)
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Our webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. All previous webinars are freely available via the Comorbidity Project webinar library. This August, we bring you a two-part special webinar series on domestic and family violence (DFV). Presented by Associate Professor Sophie Isobel and Rodney Vlais, these special edition 90-minute webinars will explore the two perspectives of working with both victim survivors and adult users of DFV, and attendees are encouraged to come along to both.
When: Wednesday 26th August 2026, 12:00-1:30PM (AEST)
Speaker: Rodney Vlais Rodney Vlais (them/they) is a behaviour change specialist, training provider, supervisor, evaluator and psychologist in engaging men who cause family violence harm. They have substantial experience both as a men's behaviour change practitioner and in policy and capability-building work, running or contributing to projects commissioned by NGOs and/or government agencies across Australia.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
• Understand their role in addressing domestic and family violence (DFV) use in the context of core service delivery to the client, and opportunities to contribute towards the safety of those experiencing the client's violence.
• Consider intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and shame-sensitive practice concepts when leaning into 'courageous conversations' with clients who use violence, when safe to do so.
• Hear some examples of practice tips, and about available resources to explore in more depth.
Register here: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KCXKvveaTmGcto0wSyW1vg#/registration
This is part two of a two-part special webinar series on domestic and family violence. We strongly encourage attendance at both webinars. Part one of this webinar series will take place on Monday 3rd of August 12:00pm-1:30pm AEST. Associate Professor Sophie Isobel will present on Navigating the intersection of domestic and family violence and alcohol and other drug services: practice considerations for staff.
Register for part one here: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOljWG0kTQ6ORl_iRFZBGQ
Please do not hesitate to contact enquiries@comorbidityguidelines.org.au if you have any questions.
ASHM: Syphilis Update Discussion (Online)
Short-form, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape, diagnostics, and outbreak alerts.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
Summarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.
Recognise key clinical presentations of syphilis, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.
Apply current guidelines for syphilis testing, interpretation, and management.
Describe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.
Increase confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.
Speakers
Melanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC
Sheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC
Additional speakers TBC
Suitable for: Nurses & Midwives, Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait slander Health Workers/Practitioners Community Based Practitioners and Primary Care
Cost: Free
Learn more and register here: https://ashm.org.au/education/syphilis-update-discussion/
Clozapine for Pharmacists
Pharmacists across the Murrumbidgee region play a vital role in the care and monitoring of consumers prescribed clozapine. This session will explore the key benefits of clozapine, the TGA protocol requirements, management of side effects, important drug interactions and how to manage treatment interruptions.
Join Julia McKay: District Clinical Leader Mental Health Physical Healthcare and Clozapine Coordination Murrumbidgee Local Health District for this valuable education session.
This session will explore the:
Historical perspective
Indications and benefits
Clozapine governance
Commencing clozapine
Monitoring adverse effects, impact and management options
Dosing and drug interactions
Interruptions to treatment
Register here: https://bit.ly/4yiMGLq
Limited places available. Book early.
Regional Rainbow Forum (Wagga)
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is excited to take part in the NSW Regional Rainbow Forum, Connection in Action, hosted by ACON. The forum brings together community leaders, health organisations, local government and lived experience voices to help strengthen conversations about inclusive, safe and responsive healthcare for LGBTQ+ people living in regional communities.
As part of the program, MPHN will deliver a presentation on the LGBTQ+ Health Needs Assessment, providing an overview of key findings and local insights to help inform more inclusive service planning and delivery across the Murrumbidgee.
MPHN will also present on the introduction and role of the MPHN Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to creating a more inclusive workplace culture and supporting equitable health outcomes.
The forum program includes a range of speakers and sessions focused on lived experience, regional wellbeing, workplace strategies, local pride initiatives and opportunities to turn priorities into action.
MPHN is pleased to contribute to this important event and to be part of a broader regional conversation about improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities.
Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Education Day Orientation & Update (Wagga)
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 pactice based midwives are welcome to apply to attend.
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.
Session 2: Afternoon Update Program, 2.00 pm – 4.30pm
The update session will feature presentations on:
What’s new: NIPT – Testing for Rhesus Neg Women
Clinical update on diabetes and thyroid conditions in pregnancy
Pregnancy priorities after bariatric surgery
RACGP/ACRRM accreditation pending.
Register at www.stickytickets.com.au/BY2F4I
Online: Practice Network Meeting
MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.
The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.
It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) - Wagga Wagga
Working in partnership with The Benchmarque Group, MPHN is excited to be bringing the following Nationally accredited course: Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) 11030NAT.
This course is designed to inform safe assessment and management of ear health. It will provide participants with a range of knowledge, and skills to perform ear health examinations for the purpose of wax and foreign body removal.
You will learn the skills and knowledge required to safely undertake an ear assessment and will be assessed in the classroom by a clinical trainer. On successful completion of the course, you will be accredited in ear wax removal (irrigation) and therefore workplace ready.
Details:
Arrival Tea/Coffee: 8:45am
Training start time: 9am
Concludes: 4:30pm
Ticket cost $550.00
Morning tea and light lunch will be provided
Register by: 11 September 2026
Wagga Wagga
21 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/X04QGU
22 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/AXLPN5
Griffith
24 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/1OBI7B
Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) - Wagga Wagga
Working in partnership with The Benchmarque Group, MPHN is excited to be bringing the following Nationally accredited course: Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) 11030NAT.
This course is designed to inform safe assessment and management of ear health. It will provide participants with a range of knowledge, and skills to perform ear health examinations for the purpose of wax and foreign body removal.
You will learn the skills and knowledge required to safely undertake an ear assessment and will be assessed in the classroom by a clinical trainer. On successful completion of the course, you will be accredited in ear wax removal (irrigation) and therefore workplace ready.
Details:
Arrival Tea/Coffee: 8:45am
Training start time: 9am
Concludes: 4:30pm
Ticket cost $550.00
Morning tea and light lunch will be provided
Register by: 11 September 2026
Wagga Wagga
21 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/X04QGU
22 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/AXLPN5
Griffith
24 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/1OBI7B
Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) - Griffith
Working in partnership with The Benchmarque Group, MPHN is excited to be bringing the following Nationally accredited course: Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) 11030NAT.
This course is designed to inform safe assessment and management of ear health. It will provide participants with a range of knowledge, and skills to perform ear health examinations for the purpose of wax and foreign body removal.
You will learn the skills and knowledge required to safely undertake an ear assessment and will be assessed in the classroom by a clinical trainer. On successful completion of the course, you will be accredited in ear wax removal (irrigation) and therefore workplace ready.
Details:
Arrival Tea/Coffee: 8:45am
Training start time: 9am
Concludes: 4:30pm
Ticket cost $550.00
Morning tea and light lunch will be provided
Register by: 11 September 2026
Wagga Wagga
21 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/X04QGU
22 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/AXLPN5
Griffith
24 September 2026
Register here: www.stickytickets.com.au/1OBI7B
Online: Practice Network Meeting
MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.
The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.
It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
Blue Knot Foundation: Recognising and Responding to Complex Trauma for GP's and Primary Care Providers (Virtual Classroom)
This training focuses on building trauma-informed awareness and support for general practitioners and primary care providers to
recognise complex trauma and its possible health presentations.
Developing an understanding of the types, prevalence, adaptations to and impacts of complex trauma
Identifying possible adult health presentations of complex trauma
Recognising symptoms and signs with a trauma-informed lens
Determining strategies for working with clients who have experienced complex trauma in short-form consultations, to enhance safety and
minimise re-traumatisation.
Cost: $230.00 incl. GST
Register here: https://blueknot.arlo.co/w/events/117-recognising-and-responding-to-complex-trauma-for-gps-and-primary-care-providers/3513
Online: Practice Network Meeting
MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.
The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.
It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
Blue Knot Foundation: Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Wagga Wagga)
This training program utilises current research to provide an understanding of trauma, the impacts of trauma on all aspects of life and subsequently the coping mechanisms formed in response to trauma.
The principles of trauma-informed practice are introduced which focus on a strengths-based approach and applicable to all , vital for every person working in health, human, education, disability and legal services, working in government, non-government, public or private sectors.
By participating in this training program, participants will:
Develop understanding of the types, prevalence, neurobiology, and impacts of trauma Use a trauma-informed lens to reframe challenging behaviours as adaptive responses to trauma
Using case scenarios, apply the principles of trauma-informed practice in your role to develop strategies which enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation and support recovery of people with diverse traumas
Who should attend?
Anyone in the workplace from diverse sectors including, but not limited to, health, mental health, alcohol and other drugs services, community, legal, justice, domestic and family violence, child protection, emergency, disability, housing, settlement, and employment services.
URL: https://blueknot.arlo.co/w/events/37-foundations-for-building-trauma-awareness/3594
Online: Practice Network Meeting
MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.
The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.
It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
Latrobe University: Navigating resource constraints in geriatric medicine
This course by Latrobe University is designed for consultant physicians, senior clinicians, and clinical leaders working at the frontline of care for older people.
It directly addresses the real challenges of practising in constrained systems—defensible clinical decision making, duty of care, medico legal risk, patient and family expectations, moral distress and burnout, and the emerging role of AI.
The program features senior clinical, legal and policy leaders and emphasises practical insights, discussion, and reflection.
Benchmarque: RSV vaccination for older people
In July, Benchmarque Group will be delivering 2 free webinars exploring the recently released RSV Vaccination program for older people.
With the program only starting in the middle of May, the one-hour webinars will be an opportunity for our presenters to talk about the real-world roll out of the program and although it is only a short session, our speakers will be exploring when to encourage vaccination, having the conversation, funded and non-funded programs and co-administration.
The webinars are free to attend, one-hour in duration and we have back-to-back events to try and give people a couple of options to attend. The webinars, sponsored by GSK will be delivered by Ali Maggs and Angela Newbound and we also have a Q&A panel at the end of the event.
The event details are below:
Wednesday 22nd July 2026 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm AEST
Thursday 23rd July 2026 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm AEST
Places are limited and it is expected the events to fill fast.
Benchmarque: RSV vaccination for older people
In July, Benchmarque Group will be delivering 2 free webinars exploring the recently released RSV Vaccination program for older people.
With the program only starting in the middle of May, the one-hour webinars will be an opportunity for our presenters to talk about the real-world roll out of the program and although it is only a short session, our speakers will be exploring when to encourage vaccination, having the conversation, funded and non-funded programs and co-administration.
The webinars are free to attend, one-hour in duration and we have back-to-back events to try and give people a couple of options to attend. The webinars, sponsored by GSK will be delivered by Ali Maggs and Angela Newbound and we also have a Q&A panel at the end of the event.
The event details are below:
Wednesday 22nd July 2026 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm AEST
Thursday 23rd July 2026 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm AEST
Places are limited and it is expected the events to fill fast.
Melanoma Institute Australia: Understanding endocrine side effects of immunotherapy (MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2026)
Webinar Two: ‘Understanding endocrine side effects of immunotherapy’
Join us for an informative series of three live webinars for patients with melanoma and their carers.
Hosted by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), each week our free webinar will provide you with a rare opportunity to hear from medical experts and community members as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A panel discussion.
The webinars are held every Tuesday evening for three weeks.
Speakers:
Dr Stephanie Zunder – Medical Oncologist
Dr Annabel Hayes – Endocrinologist
Aled Gaynor – Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant
A community member
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217756015685/WN__HtAXRpvQlWp-WXDh2na_Q#/registration
The University of Queensland: Strengthening Digitaltech-Humanness in General Practice
Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for GP practice owners and practice managers. We will introduce a practical, research‑based approach developed by The University of Queensland to help clinics balance digital technologies with high‑quality, human‑centred care. Learn how clinics can keep their practice up-to-date with digital technology while maintaining strong patient relationships, supporting staff wellbeing, and improving overall practice performance. We will share key insights from our research into what works in real‑world primary care settings, and what distinguishes clinics that successfully combine efficiency with a personal touch.
As part of the session, we will introduce PC‑IMPROVE, a new clinic improvement tool, and invite participants to take part in a national study trialling this approach. Participating clinics will receive a Digitaltech‑humanness assessment and Insights Report for their clinic, practical planning resources, and benchmarking insights to support continuous improvement.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from current research, gain practical strategies, and contribute to shaping the future of digital transformation in primary care. Register now to secure your place!
The session recording will be available to all registrants.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/n8GP6B3maU
RACGP: Understanding Medicare: Fundamentals and Compliance Essentials for GPs
This webinar will provide an overview of the key principles of Medicare, how the department supports the sustainability of the system, and the legislative obligations of providers.
It will draw on key concepts from the Provider Handbook, and compliance strategy and priorities, including:
Medicare fundamentals
the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) (e.g. when benefits are payable, excluded services)
levels of MBS benefits
compliance essentials
compliance strategy and priorities
where to get help and support
The session is designed primarily forGPs in training and providers new to the system, although all are welcome to attend, including Practice Managers.
Melanoma Institute Australia: Your melanoma nurse (MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2026)
Webinar One: ‘Your melanoma nurse: What they do and how they help’
Join us for an informative series of three live webinars for patients with melanoma and their carers.
Hosted by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), each week our free webinar will provide you with a rare opportunity to hear from medical experts and community members as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A panel discussion.
The webinars are held every Tuesday evening for three weeks.
Speakers:
Rebecca Johnson – National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager
Peta Holly – Specialist Melanoma Telehealth Nurse
A community member
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217756015685/WN__HtAXRpvQlWp-WXDh2na_Q#/registration
Black Dog Institute: Intro to CBT for Health Professionals
Blended learning (CPD certificate provided)
Self-directed learning + interactive Zoom session
Learn core CBT principles and simple techniques
Support common mental health presentations using structured, evidence-based approaches
Gain practical tools you can apply the very next day
Date Monday 29 June 2026
Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST)
Suitable for GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Youth Workers & other Mental Health Professionals
Register Here: Intro to CBT for Health Professionals | Black dog Institute
AAPM DEUCARE Webinar Series: Ask Me Anything...BBPIP Forecasting, Assessments and Guidance
Join Diana Cooper and Tom de Vries from Services Australia to discuss BBPIP payments and assessments. The team will share some helpful tips on how to keep your information up to date.
AAPM in collaboration with Services Australia, is excited to host a series of informative and interactive webinars called “Ask Me Anything”. These webinars will include the latest updates along with the ability to ask your questions and get tips to ensure your MyMedicare is up-to-date to maximise your patient community engagement.
Presenters
Tom de Vries, Services Australia.
Diana Cooper, Provider Transformation Branch, Services Australia.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f82ae473-9412-46b5-a07e-f0fe46369ce9@a772a7d1-1a6d-4b79-a92e-89641abe926c
Black Dog Institute: Youth in Distress
This multidisciplinary, evidence-based program focuses on supporting adolescents experiencing distress, self-harm and suicidality. Designed for clinicians working with young people, it builds on existing skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and post-attempt care.
The program is delivered through a blended learning format combining self-paced eLearning with interactive online workshops. Participants complete four modules covering the suicidal crisis, assessing and managing risk, self-harm, after a suicide attempt, and clinician self-care. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative, team-based approaches to care.
Who should attend
Psychologists, social workers and guidance officers working with young people.
What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:
Manage youth in distress and self-harm
Undertake effective suicide risk assessments
Develop collaborative safety plans
Implement a team approach to treatment planning
Provide appropriate care following a suicide attempt
Identify practical self-care strategies
Format and duration
6.5 hours CPD
Module 1: eLearning, to be completed prior to the live training
Modules 2 and 4: live online workshops (9am–4pm AEDT)
Module 3: eLearning
Online delivery via Zoom
CPD certificates are provided upon completion of all four modules.
Location
Online via Zoom
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.
Black Dog Institute: Creating a Safe Space for Young People in General Practice
Online workshop (1 CPD hour*)
Learn to build trust and foster open communication with young people
Improve confidence to recognise and respond to youth mental health concerns in a primary care setting
Gain simple, evidence-informed techniques to create a more youth-friendly, psychologically safe practice environment
Date Monday 22 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST)
or
Date Friday 26 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST)
Suitable for GPs & GP Registrars
*Educational Activity
Register Here: Creating a Safe Space for Young People in General Practice - Webinar | Black dog Institute
Managing Complications of Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy Webinar
Led by Family Planning Australia, this webinar supports clinicians to recognise, assess and respond to potential complications, with a focus on safe, person-centred care and appropriate referral.
Managing Complications of Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy Webinar
When: Thursday 25 June 2:30-3:30pm AEST
You will be joined by:
Dr Lucy Cho, Medical Officer, Family Planning Australia & Medical Lead, SEARCH Project.
Our presenter will share clear, practical guidance to help you:
Assess and manage post MS‑2Step presentations, including infection, retained products of conception, ongoing pregnancy and bleeding.
Determine appropriate referral pathways, by identifying what to refer, who to refer to and when referral is required.
Discuss and prescribe post termination of pregnancy contraception based on clinical presentation and patient needs.
Analyse clinical case scenarios involving haemorrhage, bleeding assessment, pain, retained products of conception, infection and ongoing viable pregnancy to inform management decisions.
This session is suited for healthcare professionals involved in women's health and reproductive healthcare, including those providing termination of pregnancy care in primary care, Early Pregnancy Assessment Services (EPAS), maternity services, emergency departments, and other relevant clinical settings.
Black Dog Institute: Talking About Suicide Prevention in General Practice
Online workshop (3 CPD hours*)
Tailored specifically to GPs and primary care settings
Centres on time-limited consultations, GP workflows and Medicare context
Case studies focused on GP-specific presentations and common patient scenarios
Prioritises practical tools for standard GP consults and follow-up care
Date Friday 19 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm (AEST)
or
Date Thursday 25 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm (AEST)
Suitable for GPs & GP Registrars
Register Here: Talking About Suicide Prevention in General Practice - Webinar | Black dog Institute
*Includes 2 hours Educational Activity & 1 hour Reviewing Performance; Mental Health CPD
I-ASIST FREE Suicide Prevention Skills Training for First Nations (Wagga)
Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6 task model to provide a suicide first aid intervention, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe for now and connect with further help. This course has been developed by Indigenous people with Indigenous facilitators, to provide culturally appropriate suicide prevention training.
I-ASIST is for Indigenous workforces, people who work with Indigenous communities, as well as schools, community groups, and sports clubs. Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an I-ASIST trained helper
During the two-day interactive workshop, participants learn through powerful audio-visual learning aids, group yarns, skills practice and development through trainer-facilitated workgroups. Participants in I-ASIST:
Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention
Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”
Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to further help
Acquire skills in an evidence-based intervention model, with the assistance of two LivingWorks registered I-ASIST trainers
Griffith
22 -23 June 2026
Venue: Griffith Exies: 6-12 Jondaryan Avenue Griffith
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Wagga Wagga
25-26 June 2026
Venue: Mercure Hotel 1 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided
Places are limited Maximum 30
RSVP By 11 June 2026.
Black Dog Institute: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
This multidisciplinary program provides advanced, evidence-based training for health professionals working with people at risk of suicide. Grounded in science, compassion and action, the program is designed to strengthen skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, collaborative safety planning and ongoing management across the full spectrum of suicide risk.
The training combines self-directed online learning with interactive Zoom workshops and facilitated case discussion. Participants are supported with practical tools to respond to acute suicidal crises, provide care following a suicide attempt, and support individuals, families and carers impacted by suicide and suicide bereavement.
Who should attend
This program is suitable for a multidisciplinary audience including GPs and GP registrars, allied health professionals, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.
What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:
Undertake suicide risk assessments effectively
Develop collaborative safety plans
Implement a team-based approach to treatment planning
Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Format and duration
6.5 hours CPD delivered online
Module 1: self-directed online learning (1.5 hours)
Module 2: live interactive Zoom workshop (3 hours)
Module 3: facilitated case discussion group via Zoom (1 hour 45 minutes)
Accreditation
6.5 CPD hours including 5.5 hours Educational Activity and 1 hour Reviewing Performance (RACGP and ACRRM)
Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
6.5 CPD hours for psychologists
Optional Measuring Outcomes CPD activity available for GPs, with details provided in the training handbook
Location
Online via Zoom
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.
End of Life – Just Include Me: Supporting people with intellectual disability with death, dying and grief (Wagga / Online)
Who should attend: Health, disability, and end-of-life professionals and staff working in the Murrumbidgee PHN region who support people with intellectual disability and their families as part of their job.
Aim: This workshop aims to build health, disability, and end-of-life professionals’ confidence, knowledge and skills to support people with intellectual disability through death, dying and grief.
Learning outcomes: By attending this workshop attendees will:
Build confidence initiating conversations about death, dying and grief
Develop skills in inclusive and accessible communication
Strengthen understanding of supported decision-making for end-of-life matters
Identify ways to ensure care planning reflects the preferences and choices of people with intellectual disability
Increase knowledge of end-of-life care, palliative care and Advance Care Planning for people with intellectual disability.
You can attend this workshop in-person or online.
More details:
Parking is available onsite.
Afternoon tea will be provided.
Funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.
Black Dog Institute: Talking About Suicide Prevention in Practice
Online workshop (3 CPD hours)
Multidisciplinary - designed for a broad range of health professionals
Emphasises collaborative care and cross-sector coordination
Case studies from diverse settings with team-based care examples
Integrates suicide prevention across different roles and services
Date Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time 9:00am - 12:00pm (AEST)
or
Date Wednesday 24 June 2026
Time 9:00am - 12:00pm (AEST)
Suitable for All Health Professionals
Register Here: Talking About Suicide Prevention in Practice - Webinar | Black dog Institute
Allied Health: Digital Lunch & Learn – Mapping a pathway: from paper to digital in practice
Join our Allied Health Digital Lunch & Learn webinar series running from May to August, with short, practical sessions you can attend on your lunch break.
Sessions:
26 May 2026: Digital Health Initiatives – Background and Context
23 June 2026: Mapping a Pathway - from paper to digital in practice
28 July 2026: AI in Allied Health practice
25 August 2026: National Digital Health Platforms
What to expect:
✅ Bite-sized 30-minute sessions you can manage on your lunch break
✅ Opportunity for discussion and Q&A
✅ Practical, actionable steps to get you connected into national digital initiatives
Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vsSurI97ScO8GdIAyLqY7A
(Register once and choose one or more sessions to attend)
Black Dog Institute: Creating a Safe Space for Young People in General Practice
Online workshop (1 CPD hour*)
Learn to build trust and foster open communication with young people
Improve confidence to recognise and respond to youth mental health concerns in a primary care setting
Gain simple, evidence-informed techniques to create a more youth-friendly, psychologically safe practice environment
Date Monday 22 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST)
or
Date Friday 26 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST)
Suitable for GPs & GP Registrars
*Educational Activity
Register Here: Creating a Safe Space for Young People in General Practice - Webinar | Black dog Institute
I-ASIST FREE Suicide Prevention Skills Training for First Nations (Griffith)
Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6 task model to provide a suicide first aid intervention, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe for now and connect with further help. This course has been developed by Indigenous people with Indigenous facilitators, to provide culturally appropriate suicide prevention training.
I-ASIST is for Indigenous workforces, people who work with Indigenous communities, as well as schools, community groups, and sports clubs. Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an I-ASIST trained helper
During the two-day interactive workshop, participants learn through powerful audio-visual learning aids, group yarns, skills practice and development through trainer-facilitated workgroups. Participants in I-ASIST:
Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention
Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”
Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to further help
Acquire skills in an evidence-based intervention model, with the assistance of two LivingWorks registered I-ASIST trainers
Griffith
22 -23 June 2026
Venue: Griffith Exies: 6-12 Jondaryan Avenue Griffith
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Wagga Wagga
25-26 June 2026
Venue: Mercure Hotel 1 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided
Places are limited Maximum 30
RSVP By 11 June 2026.
Black Dog Institute: Talking About Suicide Prevention in General Practice
Online workshop (3 CPD hours*)
Tailored specifically to GPs and primary care settings
Centres on time-limited consultations, GP workflows and Medicare context
Case studies focused on GP-specific presentations and common patient scenarios
Prioritises practical tools for standard GP consults and follow-up care
Date Friday 19 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm (AEST)
or
Date Thursday 25 June 2026
Time 12:00pm - 3:00pm (AEST)
Suitable for GPs & GP Registrars
Register Here: Talking About Suicide Prevention in General Practice - Webinar | Black dog Institute
*Includes 2 hours Educational Activity & 1 hour Reviewing Performance; Mental Health CPD
Black Dog Institute: Youth in Distress
This multidisciplinary, evidence-based program focuses on supporting adolescents experiencing distress, self-harm and suicidality. Designed for clinicians working with young people, it builds on existing skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and post-attempt care.
The program is delivered through a blended learning format combining self-paced eLearning with interactive online workshops. Participants complete four modules covering the suicidal crisis, assessing and managing risk, self-harm, after a suicide attempt, and clinician self-care. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative, team-based approaches to care.
Who should attend
Psychologists, social workers and guidance officers working with young people.
What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:
Manage youth in distress and self-harm
Undertake effective suicide risk assessments
Develop collaborative safety plans
Implement a team approach to treatment planning
Provide appropriate care following a suicide attempt
Identify practical self-care strategies
Format and duration
6.5 hours CPD
Module 1: eLearning, to be completed prior to the live training
Modules 2 and 4: live online workshops (9am–4pm AEDT)
Module 3: eLearning
Online delivery via Zoom
CPD certificates are provided upon completion of all four modules.
Location
Online via Zoom
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.
Managing strangulation in primary care 2026 update
General Practitioners (GPs) and other primary healthcare providers are the main coordinating point for addressing the health needs of women with experiences of non-fatal strangulation and sexual choking.
In the last 12 months, new Australian research has revealed that strangulation results in worse cognitive outcomes than intimate partner violence alone.
Guest speaker, Dr Wei-May Su, will provide practical advice on implementing training insights into GP practice.
Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/managing-strangulation-in-primary-care-2026-update
InsideOut GP Hub Webinar: The Role of the Primary Care Remote Nurse in the identification & treatment of people with eating disorders
An APNA-endorsed webinar designed specifically for remote primary health nurses including remote area nurses.
The session introduces The InsideOut GP Hub, a groundbreaking, evidence-based resource developed to support primary health nurses including remote area nurses and primary healthcare teams in the identification, assessment, and ongoing support of people living with eating disorders within the scope of nursing practice. Co-designed with clinicians and people with lived experience, the GP Hub provides practical, point-of-care guidance to support early detection, patient engagement, care coordination, monitoring, and referral pathways in remote and primary care settings. Who should attend All Primary Health Nurses, particularly those working in regional and remote areas.
Who should attend
All Primary Health Nurses, particularly those working in regional and remote areas.
Webinar details
This interactive webinar is designed to strengthen primary health nurses’ including remote area nurses’ knowledge and confidence in recognising, assessing, and supporting people with eating disorders using evidence-based practice.
What participants will gain
• Understanding of eating disorder diagnoses, prevalence, at-risk groups, and the impact of stigma
• Insight into the importance of early detection, screening, and intervention
• Practical strategies to confidently support patients with eating disorders
• Ability to identify medical and psychiatric risks and apply appropriate management guidance
• Knowledge of referral pathways and multidisciplinary coordination between GPs, hospitals, and specialist services
URL: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGkL49GQRau4ulLMHXReDw#/registration
Is your practice ready for pay increases from 1 July 2026?
FREE WEBINAR
The 1 July changes bring critical updates to minimum wages and modern award rates, and it’s essential that practices understand what this means in real terms for payroll, contracts and staff communication. In this practical and easy-to-follow session, we will unpack the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review, and the flow-on effects for award-covered employees.
George Sotiris & Vanessa James-McPhee will guide you through:
How to determine whether your team needs a pay increase
How to manage above-award and annualised salary arrangements
What compliance steps you should be taking now. We will also explore classification reviews, pay point progression, and Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) considerations.
You’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps, communication tips for your team, and the tools needed to ensure your practice is compliant, confident and prepared for the new financial year.
Target audience: Practice managers, Practice owners and payroll/HR staff
About HR in Health: HR in Health provides tailored HR advice, education, and resources specifically for healthcare practices. With over 350 member practices across Australia, we understand the current challenges you face.
URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017719769582/WN_a6VnDZ4hTwe5IAPaHALdHg
Black Dog Institute: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
This multidisciplinary program provides advanced, evidence-based training for health professionals working with people at risk of suicide. Grounded in science, compassion and action, the program is designed to strengthen skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, collaborative safety planning and ongoing management across the full spectrum of suicide risk.
The training combines self-directed online learning with interactive Zoom workshops and facilitated case discussion. Participants are supported with practical tools to respond to acute suicidal crises, provide care following a suicide attempt, and support individuals, families and carers impacted by suicide and suicide bereavement.
Who should attend
This program is suitable for a multidisciplinary audience including GPs and GP registrars, allied health professionals, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.
What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:
Undertake suicide risk assessments effectively
Develop collaborative safety plans
Implement a team-based approach to treatment planning
Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Format and duration
6.5 hours CPD delivered online
Module 1: self-directed online learning (1.5 hours)
Module 2: live interactive Zoom workshop (3 hours)
Module 3: facilitated case discussion group via Zoom (1 hour 45 minutes)
Accreditation
6.5 CPD hours including 5.5 hours Educational Activity and 1 hour Reviewing Performance (RACGP and ACRRM)
Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
6.5 CPD hours for psychologists
Optional Measuring Outcomes CPD activity available for GPs, with details provided in the training handbook
Location
Online via Zoom
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.
Get ready for Medicare Assignment of Benefit changes
From 1 July 2026, the Department of Health is modernising the Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) process for bulk billing. The reforms are designed to reduce paperwork, streamline claiming workflows, and support more modern digital patient experiences.
Join HotDoc’s upcoming webinar with Riwka Hagen and Kiana Minkie for Medicare Assignment of Benefit Changes - Get Ready! as they cover off what the new legislation means for your practice, how to prepare before it takes effect, and how HotDoc can keep you compliant and audit-ready, without the extra admin.
By the end, you'll:
Understand the key changes
Have an action plan to implement the reforms
Identify your current workflows and compliance pressure points
Have strategies for communicating the changes with your team
Learn how HotDoc can help reduce admin
Q&A with Riwka and Kiana
Online: Practice Network Meeting
MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.
The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.
It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.
Search Reproductive & Sexual Health: Nurse led models of care webinar
The availability of abortion care in regional and remote areas of NSW often depends on the skills and abilities of nurses and midwives to facilitate access to choices for that care. This is especially relevant now with the legislated changes to prescribing in NSW last year.
Held on 26 May or 3 June (12 pm) the webinar will talk about establishing and leading a nurse led model of abortion care:
What that means
What it might look like
How to establish a service
Build the support needed for success
Building on the approach to patient centred care and also technical knowledge, the webinar will also highlight the importance of nurses in both advocating for the service and then delivering abortion care in their regions. Further information searchproject@fpnsw.org.au