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, prompt start at 8:30am)
- 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 | Raelene 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.
