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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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
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)
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.
RACGP/ACRRM accreditation pending.
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
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Leg Ulcer and Compression Therapy Workshop - Sydney
Common aetiology of lower leg ulcers and their management, assessment of the lower leg and lower leg compression.
Wound Innovations in conjunction with Essity is proud to present a one-day Leg Ulcer and Compression Therapy Workshop. This workshop will cover the assessment and management of common lower leg ulcer aetiology and the assessment and application of compression therapy.
Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of wound healing and wound care prior to attending this workshop.
Key topics:
An understanding of Leg Ulcer prevalence
Differentiation between leg ulcer aetiology
Ability to assess the patient, wound and limb in relation to compression therapy use
Understanding of steps to take in maintaining skin integrity
Ability to deliver appropriate patient education to support informed decision making
A working knowledge of available compression therapy and application of each.
The day will be split into theory in the morning and a practical hands-on supported learning in the afternoon.
MATES Connector (Wagga)
Become a MATES Connector
A Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK Course
Join us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW. This evidence-based workshop equips everyday people – aged 16 and above – to become suicide alert helpers on site or in the community. No prior experience is needed.
Workshop Details
Date & Time: 8:30am start – runs for 5 hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Light refreshments will be provided
🟢 Connectors are easy to spot – they wear the green MATES sticker.
What Is a Connector?
A Connector is:
A mate who looks out for their workmates
The go-to person when someone needs to talk
Someone who notices when others aren’t themselves
A person trained to recognise the signs that someone is struggling – and help them access support
Connectors play a critical role in suicide prevention.
Important Info
Limited to 30 participants – first come, first served
MATES reserve the right to cancel Workshop if minimum numbers aren't met
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
MATES Connector (Narrandera)
Become a MATES Connector
A Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK Course
Join us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW. This evidence-based workshop equips everyday people – aged 16 and above – to become suicide alert helpers on site or in the community. No prior experience is needed.
Workshop Details
Date & Time: 8:30am start – runs for 5 hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Light refreshments will be provided
🟢 Connectors are easy to spot – they wear the green MATES sticker.
What Is a Connector?
A Connector is:
A mate who looks out for their workmates
The go-to person when someone needs to talk
Someone who notices when others aren’t themselves
A person trained to recognise the signs that someone is struggling – and help them access support
Connectors play a critical role in suicide prevention.
Important Info
Limited to 30 participants – first come, first served
MATES reserve the right to cancel Workshop if minimum numbers aren't met
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
Free Webinar - Voluntary Assisted Dying in General Practice: Legal and Clinical Insights
Join the End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) training program for a FREE case study webinar on voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with presenters Dr Penny Burns (GP) and Dr Eliana Close (PhD law).
Gain clinical and legal insights including:
· legal requirements for having VAD conversation
· GPs’ roles in relation to VAD
· eligibility requirements for VAD
· decision-making capacity in the context of VAD
· law on VAD administration.
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program.
Register for free at https://events.humanitix.com/national-gp-webinar-voluntary-assisted-dying
Allied Health: Digital Lunch & Learn – Digital health initiatives: background and context
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)
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 (12:00 pm to 1:00 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.
Questions? Please contact us via searchproject@fpnsw.org.au
MATES Connector (Griffith)
Become a MATES Connector
A Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK Course
Join us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW. This evidence-based workshop equips everyday people – aged 16 and above – to become suicide alert helpers on site or in the community. No prior experience is needed.
Workshop Details
Date & Time: 8:30am start – runs for 5 hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Light refreshments will be provided
🟢 Connectors are easy to spot – they wear the green MATES sticker.
What Is a Connector?
A Connector is:
A mate who looks out for their workmates
The go-to person when someone needs to talk
Someone who notices when others aren’t themselves
A person trained to recognise the signs that someone is struggling – and help them access support
Connectors play a critical role in suicide prevention.
Important Info
Limited to 30 participants – first come, first served
MATES reserve the right to cancel Workshop if minimum numbers aren't met
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
Ageism Awareness Workshop (Deniliquin)
Build the skills and confidence to recognise, challenge, and reduce ageism in your workplace or community.
If you are a GP, Registrar, Nurse, Pharmacist, Allied Health Professional, Medical Student, Aboriginal Health Professional, Paramedic or anyone working with older people and want to promote respect and inclusion across all ages, don’t miss these FREE events.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will examine the assumptions and stereotypes commonly associated with ageing and older people.
Backed by research, this workshop is a must for individuals and organisations who work with older people, or who want to create an engaged and effective workplace.
What to expect?
Engage in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions to explore your own attitudes and beliefs about age.
Develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions.
Challenge ageist stereotypes about older people relating to their capacity, health outcomes, needs and wants
Increase your knowledge and understanding of age beliefs and ageism and increase your skills for developing and implementing age-friendly initiatives in the workplace
Guest Speaker: Dr Emily Stelly from Australian Human Rights Commission
Harden
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11.00am-1.30pm
Registration from 10.45am
Venue: Hard Rock Gym, 24 Station Street, Harden
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/4FZPCT
Wagga Wagga
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care, 14 College Avenue, Turvey Park
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/OFDQJ0
Temora
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 1.30pm-4.00pm
Registration from 1.00pm
Venue: Temora Memorial Town Hall Foyer, Cnr Loftus & DeBoos St, Temora
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/H072MU
Griffith
Thursday 21 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: MIA Rural Fire Service, 200 Wakaden St, Griffith
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6O7OC9
Deniliquin
Friday 22 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Southern Cross Care Orana, 59 Napier Street, Deniliquin
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8ALSBF
Ageism Awareness Workshop (Griffith)
Build the skills and confidence to recognise, challenge, and reduce ageism in your workplace or community.
If you are a GP, Registrar, Nurse, Pharmacist, Allied Health Professional, Medical Student, Aboriginal Health Professional, Paramedic or anyone working with older people and want to promote respect and inclusion across all ages, don’t miss these FREE events.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will examine the assumptions and stereotypes commonly associated with ageing and older people.
Backed by research, this workshop is a must for individuals and organisations who work with older people, or who want to create an engaged and effective workplace.
What to expect?
Engage in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions to explore your own attitudes and beliefs about age.
Develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions.
Challenge ageist stereotypes about older people relating to their capacity, health outcomes, needs and wants
Increase your knowledge and understanding of age beliefs and ageism and increase your skills for developing and implementing age-friendly initiatives in the workplace
Guest Speaker: Dr Emily Stelly from Australian Human Rights Commission
Harden
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11.00am-1.30pm
Registration from 10.45am
Venue: Hard Rock Gym, 24 Station Street, Harden
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/4FZPCT
Wagga Wagga
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care, 14 College Avenue, Turvey Park
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/OFDQJ0
Temora
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 1.30pm-4.00pm
Registration from 1.00pm
Venue: Temora Memorial Town Hall Foyer, Cnr Loftus & DeBoos St, Temora
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/H072MU
Griffith
Thursday 21 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: MIA Rural Fire Service, 200 Wakaden St, Griffith
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6O7OC9
Deniliquin
Friday 22 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Southern Cross Care Orana, 59 Napier Street, Deniliquin
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8ALSBF
For more information, please contact Jane Gerhard 0436 354 245
Ageism Awareness Workshop (Temora)
Build the skills and confidence to recognise, challenge, and reduce ageism in your workplace or community.
If you are a GP, Registrar, Nurse, Pharmacist, Allied Health Professional, Medical Student, Aboriginal Health Professional, Paramedic or anyone working with older people and want to promote respect and inclusion across all ages, don’t miss these FREE events.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will examine the assumptions and stereotypes commonly associated with ageing and older people.
Backed by research, this workshop is a must for individuals and organisations who work with older people, or who want to create an engaged and effective workplace.
What to expect?
Engage in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions to explore your own attitudes and beliefs about age.
Develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions.
Challenge ageist stereotypes about older people relating to their capacity, health outcomes, needs and wants
Increase your knowledge and understanding of age beliefs and ageism and increase your skills for developing and implementing age-friendly initiatives in the workplace
Guest Speaker: Dr Emily Stelly from Australian Human Rights Commission
Harden
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11.00am-1.30pm
Registration from 10.45am
Venue: Hard Rock Gym, 24 Station Street, Harden
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/4FZPCT
Wagga Wagga
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care, 14 College Avenue, Turvey Park
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/OFDQJ0
Temora
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 1.30pm-4.00pm
Registration from 1.00pm
Venue: Temora Memorial Town Hall Foyer, Cnr Loftus & DeBoos St, Temora
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/H072MU
Griffith
Thursday 21 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: MIA Rural Fire Service, 200 Wakaden St, Griffith
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6O7OC9
Deniliquin
Friday 22 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Southern Cross Care Orana, 59 Napier Street, Deniliquin
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8ALSBF
Ageism Awareness Workshop (Wagga)
Build the skills and confidence to recognise, challenge, and reduce ageism in your workplace or community.
If you are a GP, Registrar, Nurse, Pharmacist, Allied Health Professional, Medical Student, Aboriginal Health Professional, Paramedic or anyone working with older people and want to promote respect and inclusion across all ages, don’t miss these FREE events.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will examine the assumptions and stereotypes commonly associated with ageing and older people.
Backed by research, this workshop is a must for individuals and organisations who work with older people, or who want to create an engaged and effective workplace.
What to expect?
Engage in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions to explore your own attitudes and beliefs about age.
Develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions.
Challenge ageist stereotypes about older people relating to their capacity, health outcomes, needs and wants
Increase your knowledge and understanding of age beliefs and ageism and increase your skills for developing and implementing age-friendly initiatives in the workplace
Guest Speaker: Dr Emily Stelly from Australian Human Rights Commission
Harden
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11.00am-1.30pm
Registration from 10.45am
Venue: Hard Rock Gym, 24 Station Street, Harden
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/4FZPCT
Wagga Wagga
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care, 14 College Avenue, Turvey Park
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/OFDQJ0
Temora
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 1.30pm-4.00pm
Registration from 1.00pm
Venue: Temora Memorial Town Hall Foyer, Cnr Loftus & DeBoos St, Temora
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/H072MU
Griffith
Thursday 21 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: MIA Rural Fire Service, 200 Wakaden St, Griffith
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6O7OC9
Deniliquin
Friday 22 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Southern Cross Care Orana, 59 Napier Street, Deniliquin
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8ALSBF
Ageism Awareness Workshop (Harden)
Build the skills and confidence to recognise, challenge, and reduce ageism in your workplace or community.
If you are a GP, Registrar, Nurse, Pharmacist, Allied Health Professional, Medical Student, Aboriginal Health Professional, Paramedic or anyone working with older people and want to promote respect and inclusion across all ages, don’t miss these FREE events.
Join us for an interactive workshop that will examine the assumptions and stereotypes commonly associated with ageing and older people.
Backed by research, this workshop is a must for individuals and organisations who work with older people, or who want to create an engaged and effective workplace.
What to expect?
Engage in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions to explore your own attitudes and beliefs about age.
Develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions.
Challenge ageist stereotypes about older people relating to their capacity, health outcomes, needs and wants
Increase your knowledge and understanding of age beliefs and ageism and increase your skills for developing and implementing age-friendly initiatives in the workplace
Guest Speaker: Dr Emily Stelly from Australian Human Rights Commission
Harden
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11.00am-1.30pm
Registration from 10.45am
Venue: Hard Rock Gym, 24 Station Street, Harden
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/4FZPCT
Wagga Wagga
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care, 14 College Avenue, Turvey Park
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/OFDQJ0
Temora
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 1.30pm-4.00pm
Registration from 1.00pm
Venue: Temora Memorial Town Hall Foyer, Cnr Loftus & DeBoos St, Temora
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/H072MU
Griffith
Thursday 21 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: MIA Rural Fire Service, 200 Wakaden St, Griffith
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6O7OC9
Deniliquin
Friday 22 May 2026, 9.00am-11.30am
Registration from 8.30am
Venue: Southern Cross Care Orana, 59 Napier Street, Deniliquin
Register at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8ALSBF
ANZMOSS: Multidisciplinary Obesity Care Masterclass
This immersive two-day masterclass will deliver a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiological, nutritional, psychosocial and medical dimensions of obesity management.
You’ll actively engage in real-world case studies, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions that mirror the challenges you’ll face in practice.
8 & 9 May 2026
Pullman Melbourne, Albert Park
Hear from experts within the multidisciplinary team
Share their knowledge on surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment options
Gain insights into how cross discipline collaboration is fundamental for patient outcomes
Build your networks and collaborate like never before
For more information visit the website anzmoss.com.au/integrative-health-roadshow/
Tickets via: https://www.trybooking.com/DHSUC
GPCE Sydney 2026
GPCE Sydney is widely recognised as one of the most important educational events on the general practice calendar and is where healthcare professionals come to discover the latest medical innovations, learn about novel approaches to care through accredited CPD education and interact with industry leaders and peers.
The GPCE welcomes all healthcare professionals working in or with an interest in primary care including GPs, Nurses, Practice Managers, Registrars and Allied Health Professionals.
Choose from three Pass types and unlock up to 41 CPD hours from 15th – 17th May 2026 at the ICC.
Use code MPHN to obtain a complimentary Clinical Sessions Pass.
National Asthma Council: Australia: Free Webinar: Reshaping Asthma Management
An interactive panel discussion about the latest recommendations and key themes following the launch of the Australian Asthma Handbook guidelines in 2025.
This webinar has been approved for 1.5 Educational Activity hours and 1 Reviewing Performance hour with RACGP CPD.
Learning objectives
Identify the steps involved in the diagnosis of adult asthma, referring to the Australian Asthma Handbook 2025.
Optimise asthma management in adults and adolescents.
Develop a Written Asthma Action Plan.
Find out more and register here:
2026 Nurse Immunisation Online Update
Sharpen your skills. Refresh your knowledge.
Primary care immunisers working in general practice and residential aged care who were unable to attend our face-to-face workshop are invited to join our online update.
This event features a full program of practical, relevant and evidence-based updates, including:
Cold Chain Management – best practice essentials
Catch-up Vaccinations – supporting complex schedules
2026 Winter Respiratory Illness Season – what to expect
Immunisation Update – latest advice and changes
Sexual Health Update – key considerations for primary care
Guest speakers:
Nick Wood, NCIRS
Jeff Wang, NCIRS - Australian Immunisation Handbook
Barb Wilson, NSW Public Health Unit
Valia Toulipolis, MLHD Sexual Health Unit
Peta Anderson, MPHN
Whether you’re refreshing your skills or gearing up for the winter season, this online event will support you to deliver safe, high-quality immunisation care to your patients.
Register now at https://bit.ly/3O3mUIM
Fundamentals of Wound Management - NSW Central Coast
Wound Innovations is proud to deliver the Full Fundamentals of Wound Management Workshop to health care professionals. Wound Innovations is proud to deliver the Full Fundamentals of Wound Management Workshop to health care professionals within NSW. This face-to-face workshop is the equivalent to 6.5 continuing professional development (CPD) hours. Wound Innovations face to face education program aims to increase staff knowledge, improve outcomes for residents with wounds, and promote organisational strategies for wound prevention. The full fundamentals of Wound Management covers the topics as listed below and has been broken down into four micro sessions.
Learning objectives / Topics covered:
The Skin and Wound Healing and Skin Tears
Wound Assessment and Management
Pressure Injuries and Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Lower Leg Wounds
Upon completion of the workshop, certificates are issued outlining the course content and learning outcomes.
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.
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.
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
ACI Rural Health Network RICH Forum 2026 Online Event
The RICH Forum 2026 program brings together an inspiring mix of presenters from across health – including NSW Health, non government organisations, interstate innovators, and some powerful consumer voices. It’s a great opportunity to hear practical ideas, fresh thinking and real world innovation in rural health. You’re welcome to drop in for a session or two, or stay connected for the whole day.
The forum is free and open to everyone, so please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues.
ACON: An LGBTQ+ Community Death Conversation (Wagga)
Although we’re all going to die someday, death has become a taboo topic to discuss in Australian society. But as LGBTQ+ people, we are all about breaking taboos, right?
You are invited to a community discussion about death and dying. Be a part of a relaxed conversation about end-of-life concerns in a safe and welcoming space.
Who is this for?
Lesbian, gay, bi+, trans and queer (LGBTQ) people 18 years or over and People Living with HIV (PLHIV), interested in talking about death.
This is not a bereavement or grief counselling workshop. Whether you want to share your knowledge and experiences, ask questions, or just listen to your community, all are welcome.
What to expect?
Explore important questions: What does death mean to you? What does End of Life look like to you? Break the taboo around death and freely discuss topics that may be considered off-limits.
Open conversations: This is not a counselling or bereavement support group, rather, an opportunity to hear from our community from all walks of life, including yourself!
Share and listen: Share your own thoughts, listen to your community, and hear from LGBTQ+ people working in the death-sector.
Morning tea: Share a cuppa and some tasty treats, thoughts and laughter while we create art that helps us discuss death, dying, and end of life.
All conversations will be held with confidentiality, respect and compassion.
Booking essential. Limited attendees.
If you have any questions, contact Zoe Hinton:
ph: 02 9206 2126
e: zhinton@acon.org.au
2026 Wise + Well Senior's Expo
A free community event for older people, families and carers
What is it?
A friendly, informative expo connecting older people with local health, wellbeing and aged care services in the Wagga Wagga region.
What you’ll find on the day
Local services and supports for older people
Health, wellbeing and ageing-well information
Guest speakers and short presentations
A chance to ask questions and meet providers face to face
A welcoming space to connect with others in the community
Who should attend
Older people living in Wagga Wagga and surrounds
Family members, carers and friends
Anyone supporting an older person to navigate services
Services you’ll meet include
Residential aged care homes
Home care providers
CHSP service providers
Retirement living providers
Equipment providers
Allied health professionals
Care groups
Medical services
Support groups
Community groups
Event details
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Wagga RSL Club, corner of Kincaid & Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free
Come along, ask questions, and learn what support is available for you or someone you care about.
Part of NSW Seniors Festival.
Stall holder expression of interest
Do you support older people in Wagga Wagga? We invite eligible services to apply to hold a stall at the Wise + Well Seniors Expo 2026.
Why take part
Promote your service directly to older people, families and carers
Build awareness of how your service can be accessed
Strengthen local referral pathways
Connect with other providers across the aged care and health sector
Who can apply
Organisations delivering services or support to older people living in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, including:
Residential aged care homes
Home care providers
CHSP service providers
Retirement living providers
Equipment providers
Allied health professionals
Medical services
Care groups
Support groups
Community organisations
What to know
Stall numbers are limited
EOIs are competitive
Priority may be given to free or low-cost services
Optional opportunity to express interest in presenting on the day
Key dates
EOIs open: February 2026
EOIs close: 5pm, Tuesday 31 March 2026
Outcomes advised: From 10 April 2026
Expo date: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9am to 1pm
Submit your Expression of Interest via the online form before the closing date.
Enquiries
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
Lynda Rhodes, Healthy Ageing Project Officer
lynda.rhodes@mphn.org.au
The diagnosis and investigation of dementia: A practical approach (Young)
Join us for an enriching evening of learning and networking focused on the early recognition and practical assessment of dementia. Designed for primary care and aged care professionals, this session will strengthen your confidence in identifying early cognitive changes, selecting appropriate diagnostic tools, and navigating local referral pathways and supports.
Led by Dr Stephanie Armstrong, Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician and Head of the Department of Geriatrics at MLHD, and Elizabeth McRae, Community Aged Care Social Worker at MLHD, this interactive session brings together clinical insight and real-world community knowledge to support best practice care.
In this session
What is dementia
Subtypes of dementia
Diagnostic tools available and when to use them
Understanding community resources and referral pathways
Practical tips you can apply immediately in clinical settings
A light dinner will be provided.
CPD
RACGP and ACRRM accreditation pending:
Educational Activity (EA): 1 hour
Reviewing Performance (RP): 1 hour
Register by: 13 April 2026
Ear Train: Empowering Health Professionals in Indigenous Communities (Griffith)
Non-Accredited Practical Skills Workshop
Wagga Wagga: Monday 20th – Tuesday 21st April 2026
Griffith: Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th April 2026
You only need to attend one of these sessions
About the EarTrain program:
EarTrain is a fully funded, online training program for primary healthcare professionals, to identify and manage otitis media and other hearing conditions, in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The program is delivered nationally by TAFE NSW and is funded by the Australian Government. EarTrain is a Closing the Gap initiative available until 30 June 2026.
What you will learn:
You have ongoing access to online topics that cover skills including Otoscopy, Tympanometry, Audiometry, Screening Otoacoustic Emissions, Infection Control, Culturally Safe Practice.
Please note: you are not required to complete topics prior to attending a practical skills workshop.
Register to access the online learning
Practical Skills Workshop:
In collaboration with Murrumbidgee PHN, we are delivering 2-day practical skills workshops in Wagga Wagga and Griffith
In these workshops, we will provide practical skills in:
Otoscopy
Tympanometry
Introduction to Hearing Screening
Screening otoacoustic emissions
Referral Pathways
This workshop is free to attend.
To Register: Register here
Funded by: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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National Eating Disorders Strategy Forum: Strengthening Primary Care
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) is hosting a forum focused on strengthening primary care responses to eating disorders. The session will explore the role of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and the broader primary care workforce in improving identification, referral and support pathways within the stepped system of care.
Participants will gain practical insights into initiatives, tools and resources that can enhance eating disorder responses in primary care settings.
Speakers from East Melbourne PHN and Murrumbidgee PHN will also share case studies highlighting local approaches to GP education and psychosocial workforce development, providing adaptable examples that PHNs and service providers can implement in their own regions.