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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

• Advance Care Planning in Australia.

• Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

• Components of Advance Care Planning.

• Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

• Capacity and Consent.

• When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

• Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

• ACP in other states and territories.

• Common Law.

• ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

• Signing, witnessing and validity.

• VAD, tissue and organ donation.

• Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

• Preparing for ACP discussions.

• Responding to cues from patients and families.

• Communication. 

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

• The purpose of each vs the differences.

• When would someone need one of these documents.

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

• When should it be used?

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

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

• A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

• ACD in NSW.

• How to find on EMR.

• Where to upload this.

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

• Changing/Revoking an ACD.

With rising STI notifications in NSW, it’s vital for GPs to stay up to date with testing, prevention, and treatment aligned with current Australian guidelines.

Join this interactive RACGP accredited online forum to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in managing common and emerging sexual health presentations in general practice.

Through real-world case studies and expert insights, presenters will explore:
• Practical tools and referral pathways to streamline patient-centred care
• Prevention strategies, including PrEP
• Testing, diagnosis, and treatment updates for STIs and HIV
• Opportunities to discuss clinical, practical, and systems-related challenges

Facilitator
Dr Miranda Sherley – BSc(Hons), PhD, MBBS, FRACGP, FAChSHM

Presenters
Dr Bradley Forssman
Dr Sama Balasubramanian

📅 Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (AEST)
📍 Online: Free registration
🎓 Earn 1 CPD Hour (RACGP: Educational Activity)

With rising STI notifications in NSW, it’s vital for GPs to stay up to date with testing, prevention, and treatment aligned with current Australian guidelines.

Join this interactive RACGP accredited online forum to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in managing common and emerging sexual health presentations in general practice.

Through real-world case studies and expert insights, presenters will explore:

• Practical tools and referral pathways to streamline patient-centred care

• Prevention strategies, including PrEP • Testing, diagnosis, and treatment updates for STIs and HIV

• Opportunities to discuss clinical, practical, and systems-related challenges

URL: https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/nsw-sti-hiv-care-update-ask-us-anything

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

URL: https://neurologyconference2025.com/

This webinar will give an overview of the impact of disasters and climate change on mental health and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice.

Speakers include

Professor Lisa Gibbs

Professor Lisa Gibbs is a Professor of Public Health and Director of the Disaster, Climate and Adversity Unit in Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and Academic Lead for Community Resilience and Public Health in the Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety. Her research focuses on disaster recovery and resilience particularly relating to the interplay between individual and community level outcomes.

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

• Understand the potential long term mental health impacts of disaster exposure

• Outline protective strategies for mental health and wellbeing in disaster contexts

• Identify where to find helpful resources for working with communities affected by disaster

Register here: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CZ2yl69_QxSTI3ytowa6lA#/registration

URL: https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/resources/webinars/disasters-climate-change-and-mental-health

 The aim of this event is to enhance general practitioners knowledge and skills when identifying, managing and supporting patients with neurological presentations Early management and detection of dementia and other neurological conditions improves outcomes and Quality of life. GPs are well placed to support patients as part of the multidisciplinary team and identify red flags for referral to the specialist team. RACGP accredited activity. Hours available EA 4.5, RP 4.0, MO 5.0. 

URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/neurology-neurosurgical-gp-update-tickets-1759464207809?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

• Outcome 2: Determine barriers to participation in screening  

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

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

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

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

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

This webinar explores men’s mental health across life stages—from adolescence to older adulthood—highlighting the social, emotional, and cultural factors that shape wellbeing, identity, and help-seeking. Through real-life examples and open discussion, participants will gain practical tools to recognise distress, start supportive conversations, and connect men and boys to help in meaningful ways.

Featuring voices from education, community programs, and frontline practice, the session will unpack how mental health challenges evolve through major life transitions such as work, relationships, fatherhood, and retirement. It will also explore cultural and societal barriers to help-seeking, key warning signs of distress, and how Mental Health First Aiders can support men who may be reluctant to open up.

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• For any issues, please contact: community@mhfa.com.au

Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025 
Time: 7:00–8:30 p.m. AEDT 
Location: Online (register here)

Adolescent vaccination coverage in Australia has been declining since the COVID-19 pandemic.  

This webinar will explore the latest evidence and practical strategies to help reverse the trend and strengthen community confidence in immunisation.  

The session is intended for anyone who has a role in supporting adolescent health, including public health professionals, educators, school staff, nurses, general practitioners and pharmacists.  

Expert speakers will share insights and practical strategies to support vaccine confidence and uptake among young people and their parents and carers. 

The webinar will cover: 

·        current trends in adolescent vaccination coverage in Australia 

·        the adolescent immunisation schedule 

·        the latest Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) research into the barriers and drivers of adolescent vaccination 

·        practical strategies to support vaccine confidence and uptake among teenagers. 

The session will also introduce SKAI Adolescent – a new information suite on the SKAI website that is designed to support families to make informed decisions about adolescent immunisation. 

Can’t make it live? You can catch up later – the webinar will be recorded and made available on the NCIRS website. Register now to receive the link straight to your inbox once it’s available. 

Webinar: Quality in abortion care – Thursday 30 October, 12pm

Family Planning Australia invites general practice teams to join the next webinar in their series, focused on quality in abortion care.

This session will explore:

• What quality care in abortion means

• What it looks like in practice

• How to assess your service

• The blend of patient centredness and technical knowledge that defines quality

The webinar will also touch on:

• Language and client experience

• Non-directive options counselling

• Current research in the field

To register, please email searchproject@fpnsw.org.au

This 1-day live online course brings together a panel of experts and endometriosis specialists to discuss the latest evidence-based approaches and review real-world cases.

Participants will uncover key insights into diagnostic challenges, minimally invasive techniques, pain management approaches and fertility preservation strategies, equipping them to improve patient outcomes throughout every stage of endometriosis care.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify key considerations for managing complications of endometriosis across the reproductive lifespan.

• Discuss the latest evidence-based clinical practices for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis.

• Recognise the role of interdisciplinary assessments and approaches in optimising care for individuals with endometriosis.

• Formulate management and referral plans for endometriosis and its associated conditions. 

Learn more: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/ob-gyn/teaching/short-courses-for-professional-development/endometriosis2

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

• Outcome 2: Determine barriers to participation in screening  

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

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

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney | October 21 2025
BROUGHT TO YOU BY AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL HEALTH
PROGRAM PARTNER - RACGP

Get ready for a transformative day at AIDH’s inaugural conference, bringing together Australia’s leading voices in healthcare policy, primary care, research, and innovation.

View program: https://digitalhealth.org.au/primary-care/program/

Primary care is the backbone of Australian healthcare. The 195 million + services it delivers to Australians every year need to be supported by a modern, connected and digitally capable ecosystem.

Join us at the inaugural Primary Care, Digitally Connected conference to explore the potential of digital health to uplift and transform primary care through a holistic lens.

The program will delve into the power of data-informed healthcare in securing better health outcomes, the role of policy and funding mechanisms in supporting a more connected, digitally-enabled sector, new models of care powered by digital health, and the emerging risk landscape.

This conference is not to be missed by professionals working in or with primary care in Australia, particularly in:
• Health policy
• Digital projects and programs in primary care
• Clinical practice with an interest in digital health
• Primary health service delivery
• Commissioning
• Technology and consulting

Register now: https://digitalhealth.org.au/primary-care/register/

The aim of this event is to enhance general practitioners knowledge and skills when identifying, managing and supporting patients with cardiac or orthopaedic presentations.

The first session will be an update on Stroke , valvular heart disease and women’s heart health.

The second session will concentrate on orthopaedic presentations of with hip knee or shoulder.

By the end of this event delegates will be better equipped to provide holistic, evidence based care and improve patient outcomes.

This session will improve the knowledge , clinical reasoning and ability to manage common cardiac and orthopaedic conditions.

RACGP activity 1346264 14 hours MO:5.0, EA:5.0, RP:4.0. 

URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hearts-and-bones-gp-update-tickets-1690464126709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join our next allergy assist® webinar: Food allergy prevention, including eczema management

allergy assist® is an education and support service available to GPs and rural generalists in Australia. Ongoing webinar sessions are offered to enhance confidence in managing common allergic presentations.  

The October webinar has a paediatric focus, and is being presented by Dr Paulina Alhucema, a dual trained paediatric allergist and immunologist and general paediatrician based in Melbourne.

What you'll learn:

• Understand the importance of good eczema control in allergy prevention

• Manage eczema in children, including young infants

• Know how to request appropriate allergy testing, and understand the harms of inappropriate allergy testing.

Webinar details:

Topic: Food allergy prevention, including eczema management

Time: 7pm AEST | 8pm AEDT

Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Cost: Free

Duration: 90 minutes and 1.5 CPD hours

Don’t miss out—register now!

The webinar is being hosted through ACCRM’s learning platform. To join the webinar, you will need to be registered with the allergy assist®

https://www.acrrm.org.au/resources/digital-health/allergy-assist

Visit the ACRRM website for more details and to secure your spot: https://mycollege.acrrm.org.au/search/find-college-event/details?ID=37326

About the presenter: Dr Paulina Alhucema is a dual trained Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist and General Paediatrician based in Melbourne. Paulina works for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and Epworth Healthcare, plus assists with the Victorian Virtual Specialists Clinics (VVSC) in the field of allergy. After completing her General Paediatrician training, Paulina worked in Melbourne and rural locations for 7 years. She then returned to RCH for more training and to pursue her passion to become an Allergist & Immunologist. Paulina has led the development of the RCH Clinical Practice Guidelines for IgE and Non-IgE food allergies, has supported the updates in the anaphylaxis guideline, plus many other protocols and guidelines.

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is now live- a groundbreaking national initiative designed to detect lung cancer early and save lives. As the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, the Program aims to change that by taking a proactive approach to early detection of lung cancer.

This free CPD-accredited webinar provides primary care professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement the Program effectively in clinical settings. It will offer step-by-step guidance on integrating the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) into practice, using key program forms, to support eligible patients through the screening pathway.

Healthcare professionals will learn: 

1. How to access and use the NCSR, including eligibility and enrolment, participant management, referrals, and diagnosis forms

2. The role of general practitioners and nurse practitioners and how they appropriately use the low-dose CT scan request form

3. How to incorporate the NCSR into clinical workflows.

Australia’s first-ever National Lung Cancer Screening Program is now live - a major step forward in reducing lung cancer mortality through early detection. Join this CPD-accredited webinar, hosted by the Australian Government and Lung Foundation Australia, to learn how to effectively implement the program in your practice and effectively use the National Cancer Screening Register. 

URL: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5079763/A4530B877601A1E1E3CA7613C83DC804

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

This webinar will be presented by Dr Erin Kelly Dr Erin Kelly is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and a casual academic at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use. She has over 15 years’ clinical experience and 20 years in research, focusing on the treatment and prevention of co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.

Erin has worked in a range of settings, delivering both individual therapy and group programs using approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, schema therapy, and compassion-focused therapy. An experienced trainer and educator, she has trained hundreds of healthcare workers, teachers, researchers, and students, and has delivered wellbeing programs in areas such as stress management, self-care, and self-compassion. Erin especially enjoys working with healthcare workers and other professionals dedicated to helping others, supporting them to care for themselves with the same dedication they give to others.

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

• Outline what compassion is and why it matters for both healthcare professionals and those in their care.

• Recognise common barriers to compassion and consider how these may show up in their own work.

• Reflect on ways they could strengthen compassionate practices in their work and life.

URL: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nGxQNtsdQ9yHywTBDPxiAw#/registration

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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