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Aug
26
1:00 pm13:00
Other

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

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

Presenters:

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

  • Nicola Graham, Education Manager, Australian Digital Health Agency

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

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Aug
28
to 30 Aug
Other

Sydney: Australian Vaccinology Course – boost your impact in immunisation

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

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

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

  • confidently navigate the complex landscape of vaccine science and policymaking 

  • address immunisation program-related questions from diverse stakeholders 

  • play a pivotal role in improving vaccine uptake. 

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

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Aug
28
7:00 pm19:00
Other

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

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

Learn more about the PrEP Reality Check webinar

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Sept
2
7:00 pm19:00
Other

MHPN: Multidisciplinary Masterclass: Best Practice in Eating Disorders

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

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

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

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Sept
2
7:30 pm19:30
Other

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

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

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

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

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

Register now to secure your place.

https://bit.ly/GPmigraine

For Masterclass enquiries contact

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Sept
3
2:00 pm14:00
Other

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

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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

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

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

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

  • When should it be used?

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

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

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

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

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Sept
3
7:00 pm19:00
Other

Moama: Asthma and Hayfever Seminar

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

When: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Where: "The Venue' Moama Bowling Club

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Cost: FREE

GUEST SPEAKERS

  • Sherri Barden –Community Pharmacist & Asthma Educator

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

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

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

  • Clint Flanigan

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

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

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Sept
4
9:00 am09:00
Other

Immunisation Seminar Series

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

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

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

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Sept
4
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Optimising function in palliative care and managing fatigue

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

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

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Sept
12
to 14 Sept
Other

Southern Cross Travel and Tropical Medicine Conference

  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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

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

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

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

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Sept
13
to 14 Sept
Other

Pelvic Pain seminar

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

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

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Sept
16
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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Sept
24
7:00 pm19:00
Other

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

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

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

Register to meet Hilda and see multidisciplinary care in action.

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Oct
1
2:00 pm14:00
Other

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

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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

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

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

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

  • When should it be used?

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

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

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

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

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Oct
2
2:30 pm14:30
Other

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

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

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

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Oct
9
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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Oct
21
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

  • Outcome 2: Determine barriers to participation in screening  

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

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

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Nov
6
2:30 pm14:30
Other

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

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

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

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Nov
6
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

  • Outcome 2: Determine barriers to participation in screening  

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

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

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Nov
15
8:00 am08:00
Other

International World Neurology Conference 2025

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

URL: https://neurologyconference2025.com/

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Nov
18
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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Nov
19
2:00 pm14:00
Other

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

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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

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

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

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

  • When should it be used?

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

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

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

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

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

View Event →
Dec
3
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

View Event →
Feb
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

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

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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

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

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

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

  • When should it be used?

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

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

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

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

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

View Event →
Mar
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

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

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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

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

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

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

  • When should it be used?

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

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

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

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

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Aug
19
7:30 pm19:30
Other

Migraine Masterclass for GPs – Part 1: Diagnosis & Management

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

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

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

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

Register now to secure your place.

https://bit.ly/GPmigraine

For Masterclass enquiries contact

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Aug
14
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

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

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

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

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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Aug
13
6:30 pm18:30
Other

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug
12
7:00 pm19:00
Other

ASHM: Emerging BBV and STI Threats and Opportunities in NSW

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

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

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

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

🎓 Earn 1 CPD Hours (RACGP: Educational Activity)

👉 Register now

This webinar is funded by NSW Health.

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Aug
12
10:00 am10:00
Other

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

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

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

Speakers include: Associate Professor Julia Lappin

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug
8
1:00 pm13:00
Other

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

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

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

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

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

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

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

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

Dates and times: 

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug
7
2:30 pm14:30
Other

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

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

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

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Aug
6
4:00 pm16:00
Other

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

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

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

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

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

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

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

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

Dates and times: 

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug
6
2:00 pm14:00
Other

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

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

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

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

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

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

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

What will the sessions cover?

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

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

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

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

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

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

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

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

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

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

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

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

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

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

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

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

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

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

  • When should it be used?

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

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

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

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

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Aug
4
10:30 am10:30
Other

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

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

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

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

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

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

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

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

Dates and times: 

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

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

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

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

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

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July
30
12:30 pm12:30
Other

Rehabilitation & Pain Management Research: Insights for National Pain Week

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

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

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

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

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July
22
6:00 pm18:00
Other

Griffith: Huntington’s Disease Education Session (MLHD)

Presented by Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

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

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

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

  • Understanding of Huntington’s Disease 

  • Symptom progression and challenges faced by individuals and families 

  • Symptom management and prescribing advice 

  • How to refer to the Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

  • Ways to improve the lives of people with HD 

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

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

Evening refreshments will be provided. 

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

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

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

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July
22
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

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

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

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

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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July
21
6:00 pm18:00
Other

Wagga: Huntington’s Disease Education Session (MLHD)

Presented by Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

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

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

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

  • Understanding of Huntington’s Disease 

  • Symptom progression and challenges faced by individuals and families 

  • Symptom management and prescribing advice 

  • How to refer to the Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

  • Ways to improve the lives of people with HD 

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

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

Evening refreshments will be provided. 

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

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

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

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July
15
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Virtual Nurse Round Table Meeting

Agenda Highlights:

  • Nurse Education: What worked well this year, and what you’d like to see offered in 2026

  • Programs and QI : A brief catch-up on our current approach and early discussions on concepts and priorities for the year ahead

This is an open forum for sharing ideas, providing feedback, and shaping what’s next. Your voice is essential as we look to tailor education and strategy to what truly supports our nursing teams.

Please Register for the event by 13/07/2025

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p92wL40jTYOP13jo5ZUYSQ

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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July
15
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Palliative Care ECHO - First Nations Care

Friendly reminder Palliative Care ECHO – July session is coming up next Tuesday! 

Our presenter for the session is Gage Brewer – Northern Adelaide Palliative Service. Please see attached the session agenda and our curriculum for the year with a list of dates and topics (subject to change).

Date: 15th July

Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm QLD/NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT    ||    11.00 -12.00pm WA    ||    12.30 -1.30pm NT/SA    

Topic: First Nations Care  

Presenters: Gage Brewer, Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Northern Adelaide Palliative Service

Please see attached the session agenda and the curriculum (subject to change).

Presenter and Panellists for the 15th of July

Gage Brewer – Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Northern Adelaide Palliative Service (NAPS)
Gage is a Palliative Care Nurse practitioner Candidate for the Northern Adelaide Palliative Service. Currently, Gage is involved in delivering First Nations specific palliative care models such as the Future Care and Wishing Yarning Clinic and My Journey Needs Round. 

Dr Sheree Cross – Palliative Care Specialist - Northern Adelaide Palliative Service (NAPS)

Dr Sheree is a Palliative Care Consultant who rotates between being an inpatient consultant, consult and community settings with an interest in supporting Aboriginal people to receive culturally safe palliative care.

Zena Bonney – Aboriginal Cultural Advisor – Northen Adelaide Local Network
Zena is a proud Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Boandik woman. She works within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network in the Division of Age Care Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, her role being an Aboriginal Cultural Advisor. She is passionate about her culture and community and continues to work to empower patients to make decisions for their health and well-being. Zena is also a South Australian NAIDOC 2025 Committee member.

If you have not already registered for this session you can do so with the link below. Once registered you will receive an email with connection details. NOTE: When registering please make sure you have entered your email address correctly. If an incorrect email address is entered, you will not be sent connection details or be able to get into the session.
https://uqz.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuqgqjwoGtPThu8Cl2KOUTF8fJylmv9G

REMINDER: Palliative Care ECHO is officially RACGP-accredited. If you are a GP and would like CPD points from these sessions, please ensure at the time of registration you have entered your first name, surname, RACGP member number, and e-mail into the registration form. For more information about this please click here.

Perform a test call: If you’re unfamiliar with zoom or joining from a new device, perform a test call prior to the session with this link: https://zoom.us/test

Tech support: Check our tech support FAQ’s https://uqecho.org/help/  

Learn more: Palliative Care ECHO https://uqecho.org/pallcare-echo/ or email palliativecareecho@uq.edu.au

If you have a case, situation, or experience to share for discussion in a Palliative Care ECHO session, we’d love to hear from you!

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July
4
11:00 am11:00
Other

Supporting client change with motivational interviewing

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.

Attendees can register for our upcoming webinar below. All previous webinars are freely available via the Comorbidity Project webinar library.

JULY | Supporting client change with motivational interviewing

When: Friday 4 July, 11:00 - 12:00 PM (AEST)

Speakers include: Dr Robert Fullerton

Dr Robert Fullerton is a senior clinical psychologist at Sentient Professional Wellbeing and clinical psychologist at Bondi Doctors. He holds a Dual PhD in Clinical and Industrial-Organisational Psychology from the Alliant International University and has 16 years of experience applying Motivational Interviewing in government-funded, university counselling, and private practice treatment settings 

By the end of this webinar, attendees will gain:

  • An understanding of Transtheoretical Model of Change

  • An awareness of what Motivational Interviewing is and when it is useful

  • Knowledge of the spirit and principles of Motivational Interviewing

  • An understanding of the core communication skills of Motivational Interviewing that lead to behaviour change

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July
3
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Caring for Mrs Jones throughout her Palliative Care Journey

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

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

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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June
25
12:00 pm12:00
Other

Introduction to Medical Termination of Pregnancy in General Practice

Please join us for the next webinar in our series to learn all you need to know about setting up a MTOP service in your practice. We're going to cover the legal framework and the practicalities of setting up a medical abortion service in primary care, with up-to-date information on the clinical and legislative considerations for safe and effective provision of MTOP. You're welcome to email your questions to searchproject@fpnsw.org.au prior to the webinar, and there will also be time allocated to discuss your cases and further questions. 

Family Planning Australia is a lead provider of medical abortion services in NSW. Through the SEARCH project, FPA aims to support the provision of accessible medical abortion in low-resource settings and away from the metropolitan areas. We deliver compassionate counselling and evidence-based information as well as facilitating access to post-abortion care in the community, if required. 

Our SEARCH project participants are valued partners in this work, whether you're a medical abortion service provider or would like to learn the practical details about offering this service in your area. 

To receive your link to the webinar please select your preferred day and time from the box and click the link to register. Questions? Please contact us via searchproject@fpnsw.org.au 

 About the speaker 

Dr Elina Safro is a General Practitioner with expertise in sexual and reproductive health and clinical experience across the full clinical and procedural scope in this area of medicine, including contraception and termination of pregnancy. 

Dr Safro practises clinically at Family Planning Australia as Senior Medical Officer and clinical educator, and at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as VMO Forensic Medical Examiner. She has also held a VMO position at the Royal Hospital for Women Menopause Hub. Dr Safro is currently serving as Chair, Education Subcommittee of the Board of Australasian Menopause Society and as Adjunct Research Fellow at the HER Centre, Monash University. Dr Safro is an OSCE examiner for the Australian Medical Council. 

Fully funded by NSW Health as part of the SEARCH Project. 

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June
25
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

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

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

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

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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