Are you a general practitioner or other prescriber interested in learning about opioid pharmacotherapy treatments for opioid dependence?

The University of Sydney (funded by the NSW Ministry of Health) is hosting a free 1-day training course with local drug and alcohol specialists in Murrumbidgee LHD for medical and nurse practitioners to learn more about how to safely prescribe opioid pharmacotherapies (methadone and buprenorphine) for opioid dependence.

The Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) allows medical and nurse practitioners to learn more about this important treatment and gives the opportunity to undertake a clinical place along with being recognised as accredited prescribers of opioid pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence.

The next session will be held in Wagga Wagga (International Hotel) on 5 September 2026 facilitated by Dr Bronwyn Hudson and Dr Hester Wilson.‍ ‍

To register for the OTAC, visit:  https://otac-sep2026.eventbrite.com.au/

For more information, contact otep.info@sydney.edu.au or call (02) 9515 6419

*Other health professionals may be interested in a range of educational activities such as the monthly clinical case webinars and additional learning activities.

 Register here: GP Gynaecological Forum

The countdown is on, next week we are hosting our next free Twilight Seminar! 

Join us for Before the Bump: Optimising Health for Pregnancy @ Twilight - an evening focused on the importance of pre pregnancy care, as well as management of women with epilepsy and cardiac disease in pregnancy. 

✨ Prof Jacqui Boyle: Preconception care: Getting Pregnancy Off to the Best Start 
🌟 Prof Piero Perucca: Epilepsy in Pregnancy: Balancing Seizure Control, Medication and Fetal Risk 
💫 Dr Jennifer Johns: Matters of the heart: Managing Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy 

Bringing together clinicians and researchers who are world experts in their field, this Twilight seminar will pick up the contemporary priorities in pre pregnancy care, as well as advice on how to optimise pregnancy outcomes in women with epilepsy and cardiac disease.

Something for everyone here- whether you're a midwife, GP, obstetrician or physician! Twilight is free and always will be but you need to register to access our live broadcast and on-demand recordings. 

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/

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.

The seminar is a multidisciplinary education event designed to support clinicians working across pelvic pain. Bringing together leading national and international experts, the seminar will showcase the latest evidence, emerging diagnostic approaches, and practical clinical strategies to improve outcomes for people living with pelvic pain. The program features presentations and panel discussions covering diagnostics, considerations, emerging therapeutics and multidisciplinary management approaches relevant to primary care and specialist practice.

Tickets are $275.

URL: https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/ppfa-2026-seminar

1 in 3 young women with heavy periods have an underlying bleeding disorder – but it can take up to 16 years to diagnose them. Why wait?

Join Australia’s leading haematology and Women’s Health specialists for an expert-led, case-driven discussion to advance care in general practice. This session addresses the common presentation of HMB to explore the under-diagnosed spectrum of systemic bleeding disorders (like Von Willebrand Disease) and their link to iron deficiency.

Walk away with a streamlined, practical clinical framework you can use tomorrow to confidently identify, investigate, and manage these patients—ensuring high-standard continuous care, regardless of geography. Don’t just manage the flow—master the cause with confidence. End the 16-year diagnostic delay for your patients.

Menarini is pleased to invite you to our live recorded webinar medical education featuring Dr Anita Muñoz MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, GradCertClinTeach, MPH, GAICD, Dr Sara Ng – Haematologist, Dr Danny Hsu – Haematologist . If you are a primary care physician, or associated health care professional with an interest in women’s health and iron deficiency, join us for this exciting event.

Register here: https://mediscene.com.au/events/event/nsw-13960-breaking-the-cycle-managing-iron-deficiency-in-the-context-of-bleeding-disorders-across-womens-health-in-general-practice

AREXVY (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted)

SHINGRIX Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus glycoprotein E antigen (AS01B adjuvanted vaccine)

For Australian Healthcare Professionals

Welcome!

Join us for an upcoming education webinar with Dr Rodney Pearce and Ms Philippa Holland to explore the burden of respiratory syncytical virus (RSV) and shingles in older adults.

Learning Objectives

RSV learning objectives

• Identify older adults who are eligible for RSV vaccination

• Educate patients on their individual risk of RSV disease and the efficacy and safety profile of AREXVY

• Vaccinate with confidence by learning practical steps to administer AREXVY in everyday practice

Shingles learning objectives

• Understand the risk and impact of shingles

• Recognise the importance of vaccinating adults ≥50 years of age

• Describe the clinical profile of SHINGRIX

• Develop strategies for implementing SHINGRIX discussions within your practice

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.

Join Carers NSW for this fast-paced 45-minute session where we share some insights about carers in general practice - who they are, their health needs and where you can refer them for support.

Target Audience: General practice teams - general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, and administrative/reception teams.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Understand why engaging with carers is important for the care of both carer and care recipient

• Identify a diverse range of carers within general practice settings

• Recognise the impact of caring on a person’s health and wellbeing

• Identify ways to partner with carers in general practice

• Refer carers to appropriate services and supports

Cost: There is no cost to attend this training.

Register here: https://analytics-au.clickdimensions.com/cn/aosfc/GCAP190826

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)

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

Register here: https://shorturl.at/PIkpD  

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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