Practice Manager Education Day – April 2026

Eastern Melbourne PHN invites Practice Managers to a full-day event of education and networking.

Event details:

• 8:30am – 3:00pm (sign-in from 8am)
• 23 April 2026
• Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 

Event guest speakers include:

• Leading Under Pressure – A Practical HR Framework
  HR in Health | George Sotiris
  An interactive session helping Practice Managers prioritise people and compliance, reduce reactive decision‑making, and strengthen leadership confidence.
• Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack on a Medical Centre
  Data Box | Jay Carters & Murray White
  A real‑world walkthrough of a GP clinic cyberattack, revealing key lessons in incident response, legal obligations and building cyber resilience in healthcare.
• Staff Recruitment and Retention – Emerging Trends in Primary Healthcare
  Medical Practice Jobs | Madeleine Claire
  Insights into current recruitment and retention challenges in primary healthcare, with practical strategies for success.
• Industry Changes and how AAPM can support Practice Managers
  AAPM | Pip Cowden
  An update on key industry changes and how AAPM programs and services can support Practice Managers.
• Upcoming Sixth Edition Standards Overview
  RACGP | Raylene Simpson
  A high-level overview of the proposed new requirements in the sixth edition RACGP Standards, including key impacts and considerations for practices.

EMPHN speakers include:

• Self-Care and Wellbeing at Work
  Rachel Pritchard, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Manager – Medicare Mental Health
• EMPHN will also provide updates on various programs and services to support your practice. 

Please note: Registrations are currently limited to one participant per practice.