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NEMHSCA “Know Your Network” Snapshot Session – Whittlesea and Darebin Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals

Date Venue Organiser These short, focused sessions are designed to build understanding, foster collaboration, and make it easier for clinicians, team leaders, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. 🕒 Session Format 👥 Who Should Attend? Whether you’re a clinician, team leader,
General practice NEMHSCA

Anatomy of a ransomware attack on a medical centre

Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack on a Medical Centre” is a compelling, real-world walkthrough of a cyberattack targeting a local GP medical centre. This session guides the audience through each critical stage of the incident, from the initial phishing email and system lockout to the restoration of services and forensic investigation.
Digital health General practice

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) – In-person Workshop, Warragul

Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
CPD hours General practice MATOD

Seasonal Respiratory Diseases – Annual Update

Join VTPHNA to strengthen provider capability in delivering safe, confident, and well documented immunisation care.
General practice Immunisation Vaccination

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) – In-person Workshop, Werribee

Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
CPD hours General practice MATOD

2026 Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia Conference

This event is specifically for primary care health professionals and students who work with people living with diabetes. Whether you are highly experienced or new to diabetes primary care, this conference offers practical, evidence-based skills to strengthen team-based practice.
Diabetes General practice

2026 Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia Conference

Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia (PCDSA) Conference 2026 is a one‑day multidisciplinary conference focused on reducing variation in diabetes care and improving outcomes for people living with diabetes. The program brings together primary care clinicians and allied health professionals for expert presentations, interactive case‑based discussions, and collaborative workshops centred on team‑based care, health equity, communication, and working to full scope of practice. With a strong emphasis on practical, real‑world solutions, the conference aims to support high‑quality, coordinated care delivered at the right time, by the right people, in the right place.
Diabetes General practice

Common dermatology challenges in primary care

Join NWMPHN and Western Health in this webinar which will include vignettes of common primary practice complaints, including various differential diagnoses, and how to differentiate between them.
Dermatology General practice

Train the Trainer Program for PEP and Emergency Contraception in Acute Settings 

This Train the Trainer program equips GPs and nurses with the latest evidence-based approaches to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Emergency Contraception, plus the tools to train colleagues in your workplace.
Contraception CPD hours Emergency management General practice

Primary Care CVD Virtual Roadshow – Identify, assess and manage CVD risk in the Eastern Melbourne region

Join expert panel featuring Prof David Hare and GP Dr. Amitabh Ilango, for a virtual roadshow exploring the latest evidence in the identification, assessment and management of cardiovascular (CVD) risk.
CPD hours General practice

GP Education Evening: Practical Approaches to Chronic Pain Management

Join us for an evening diving into smart, practical tips to tackle chronic pain. This event will provide you with 2 CPD hours.
Chronic pain Pain management

Clinical application of Social and Emotional Wellbeing to support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families

Presented in partnership with Emerging Minds. At this webinar, our First Nations panellists will explore the clinical application of the SEWB framework, guiding practitioners to balance clinical and cultural knowledge, address common implementation challenges, and embed culturally informed approaches throughout therapeutic and care planning processes. Attend to strengthen your practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
General practice

HIV in Aged Care: Everyday Precautions, Everyday Respect

A short, practical webinar for nurses working in aged and residential care, focused on everyday infection prevention habits that protect residents and staff, and support respectful, consistent care for everyone.
General practice

NEMHSCA “Know Your Network” Snapshot Session – Healthability Afterhours Mental Health Nursing Service

Date Venue Organiser These short, focused sessions are designed to build understanding, foster collaboration, and make it easier for clinicians, team leaders, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs.🕒 Session Format 👥 Who Should Attend? Whether you’re a clinician, team leader, or
General practice NEMHSCA
Featured

Practice Manager Education Day – April 2026

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

Reducing stigma and supporting priority populations in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by the Australian Government and Lung Foundation Australia to hear from our expert panel on supporting priority populations and reducing stigma to encourage participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
General practice
Featured

Practice Nurse Education Day: Supporting women’s health at all ages – April 2026

Eastern Melbourne PHN invites Practice Nurses to a full-day event of education and networking.
General practice Women's health

Supporting patient care with the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department and Virtual Specialist Consult services

This session will provide a practical overview of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) and Virtual Specialist Consult (VSC) services, including how clinicians can access them, what to expect from a consult and the range of specialties available.
Allied health Emergency management General practice

RACGP-Accredited Women’s Health GP Education Day

This is a FREE RACGP-accredited Women Health event, offering healthcare professionals 6 CPD points: • 3 Educational Activity points • 3 Reviewing Performance points Event Details Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne, VIC Saturday, 2 May 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
General practice Women's health

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) – In-person Workshop, Pakenham

Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
CPD hours General practice MATOD

Responding to Emotions in Cancer Workshop

This workshop is for health practitioners and follows a best practice approach to communication skills training using experiential learning.
Cancer General practice

Red flags in the gut: How to identify and manage them

Please join us for an upcoming GP Education evening with Dr Desmond Chee and Mr Ravish Jootun. This evening will be an engaging and practical session covering Surgical Emergencies in the community and Common GI Presentations in primary care. The evening will also feature live FibroScan® demonstrations.
General practice Gut health

Autoantibody testing in musculoskeletal diseases: a practical case-based refresher

A practical case-based refresher on musculoskeletal or other undifferentiated presentations that warrant autoantibody testing in general practice; interpreting autoantibody test results in clinical context; and applying an evidence-based approach to autoantibody testing and interpretation in common general practice scenarios.
General practice musculoskeletal diseases

From hospital to home: coordinated heart failure care in general practice

This webinar will help support general practice teams strengthen early post-discharge heart failure care, with expert insights, evidence updates, and practical strategies for follow-up, medication management, monitoring, self-management, and escalation. 
CPD hours General practice Heart health

Be Well CPD – A doctor’s continuing professional development & well-being retreat on self-care

Join us for a relaxing & reviving retreat of CPD and self-care designed for doctors by doctors on the Central Coast, Killcare, NSW.
CPD hours General practice

NEMHSCA “Know Your Network” Snapshot Session – North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect

Date Venue Organiser These short, focused sessions are designed to build understanding, foster collaboration, and make it easier for clinicians, team leaders, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. 🕒 Session Format 👥 Who Should Attend? Whether you’re a clinician, team leader,
General practice NEMHSCA

Modernised Assignment of Medicare BenefitsBulk Billed Services – Information Session

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is modernising the Assignment of Medicare Benefits process for bulk billed services, with changes commencing on 01 July 2026. 
General practice

Advances in management of acute deep venous thrombosis and chronic venous obstruction

1. Identify patients who may benefit from interventional management of acute DVT. 2. Discuss the optimal therapy to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome. 3. Outline the latest management strategies for chronic venous obstruction.
General practice

2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conference (free event)

Registrations are open for Benchmarque Group's 2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conferences in Melbourne on Thursday 14 May. This is a free event, but registration is required.
Immunisation

Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s foremost authorities on photoprotection. Join Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an evidence-based educational session designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients at increased risk of skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) damage.
General practice Sun cancer

Contemporary Care for ADHD in Adulthood: Medication, Psychosocial Supports and Beyond

Adult ADHD has become a significant focus area within the Australian mental health system due to rapidly increasing demand for diagnosis, medication, and ongoing support. This growth has outpaced existing service capacity, particularly in public and regional settings.
General practice Mental health

DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives Part 1

Nurses + midwives in AOD care play a key role in STI + BBV prevention. Join this 2-part series for practical tips models to enhance care.
General practice

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) – In-person Workshop, Torquay

Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
CPD hours General practice MATOD

Fundamentals of Wound Management – Melbourne

Wound Innovations is proud to deliver the Full Fundamentals of Wound Management Workshop to health care professionals.
General practice Wound management

Preventative Health and Immunisations for Refugee and Migrant Background Patients

This education event will be facilitated by the Refugee Health Network of Queensland in partnership with the Brisbane South and Brisbane North PHNs. The event is for General Practitioners and their staff to gain understanding about how to share information about preventative healthcare with their refugee-background patients while addressing cultural and health literacy needs.
General practice Immunisations Preventative care

Men’s health in general practice

Hear from five of Cabrini’s leading specialists present on key health issues affecting men. Featuring presentations and case study discussions from leading specialists in vascular surgery, urology, rheumatology, and cardiology. a) Gout: the diagnosis we make, and the disease we still miss – Dr Luigi Zolio, Rheumatologist b) Cardiac CT for GPs, Dr Rohit Samuel, Cardiologist c) Flow, frequency and PSA: Making sense of the middle-aged male - Dr Briony Norris, Urologist d) AAA in general practice: Who to scan, when to refer, and when it matters - Mr Joey Faraj, Vascular Surgeon, e) From bruit to brain: Navigating carotid disease in primary care - Mr Sam Farah, Vascular Surgeon 2 CPD Points
General practice

Chronic diarrhoea in primary care: a practical framework that actually works

Learning outcomes: 1. Apply a structured clinical approach to the assessment of adults with chronic diarrhoea, distinguishing functional from organic causes. 2. Discuss the most appropriate investigations, including faecal calprotectin, to avoid unnecessary or low-yield testing. 3. Identify patients who require specialist referral, including recognition of commonly overlooked diagnoses such as microscopic colitis and bile acid diarrhoea.
General practice

Cardiac CT for GPs

Learning outcomes: Describe the role of calcium scoring and CTCA, Outline the appropriate patient selection and clinical indications for cardiac CT8 and discuss tailoring management based on CT findings to reduce cardiac risk
General practice

RACGP-NACCHO National Guide to Preventive Healthcare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Want to improve health outcomes and provide culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in your community? Come along to our one-day workshop to learn about maximising the opportunity for the prevention of disease at each health service visit.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

UROWEST II 2026: comprehensive urology update for general practice

A full-day, in-person, evidence-based urology education meeting designed to enhance GP confidence in the assessment, investigation, management and referral of common urological conditions. The program provides practical guidance aligned with current Australian guidelines and local referral pathways, with a focus on youth and older adult populations.
General practice Urology

Managing pain in general practice: The role of allied health in improving patient experience

Register to unpack managing pain in general practice as an Allied Health professional.
Allied health

Session 1: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan

This interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. Session one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people, including engagement strategies, consent, cultural considerations, and person-centred approaches.
Reproductive health Sexual Health

Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar, ‘Sleep essentials for GPs: Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’.

We’re delighted to invite General Practitioners and health practitioners to the upcoming Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar, ‘Sleep essentials for GPs: Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’.
CPD hours General practice

Session 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan

This interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. Session one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people, including engagement strategies, consent, cultural considerations, and person-centred approaches.
Reproductive health Sexual Health

Safe communication about suicide, mental health and AOD

Gippsland PHN together with Mindframe are pleased to bring the federally-funded Mindframe program to the Gippsland region. The training provides practical and evidence-based support to people communicating about these themes.
Mental health

National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 1)

Become a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.   
General practice

Australian COPD Symposium 2026

On behalf of the Scientific Committee, we are delighted to invite you to join us for the inaugural Australian COPD Symposium, taking place in Melbourne, Victoria on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June 2026.
COPD

Myhealth Academy Women’s and Men’s Health Essentials in Primary Care Conference

We are excited to announce the launch of the Myhealth Academy Women’s & Men’s Health Essentials Conference 2026 bringing these two critical domains together for the first time in a single, integrated, high-impact program.
General practice Women's health

RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 16 July

Join the Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance for this webinar on 16 July focusing on the RACGP 6th Edition Standards. Gain practical insights to support accreditation readiness and strengthen your practice systems.
practice manager

NEMHSCA “Know Your Network” Snapshot Session – Austin Health Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Division

Date Venue Organiser These short, focused sessions are designed to build understanding, foster collaboration, and make it easier for clinicians, team leaders, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. 🕒 Session Format 👥 Who Should Attend? Whether you’re a clinician, team leader,
General practice NEMHSCA

Eastern Health CareSynergy: Improving Information Sharing with General Practice

Eastern Health invites GPs to an upcoming engagement session to hear the latest updates on the CareSynergy Project and share feedback on improving event summaries sent to your practice management system. Email to register your interest.
General practice

GASP presents, Anticoagulation, Bleeding and Catastrophic Terminal Events – What do we do at home?

Join Banksia Palliative Care experts for the third instalment of the Generalist Advanced Shared Palliative Care (GASP) program. This session will support participants to build confidence in key areas of palliative care, including quality and appropriate deprescribing, managing ongoing or recurrent bleeding, and preparing for catastrophic terminal events. The session will also provide an opportunity to strengthen professional connections with the local Community Palliative Care service.
CPD hours General practice Palliative care

Special Interest Series ‘Sobering Up: Addictions and Mental Health’

Join us for an informative evening exploring the complex relationship between alcohol misuse and emotional wellbeing. Psychiatrist Dr Adegoke Okedara will present insights into how alcohol use can impact mental health, followed by an interactive Q&A session. The evening will conclude with a brief evaluation and close.
Mental health

Mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease – a practical guide for GPs

Learn to spot the often-overlooked community presentations of significant mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease in this practical primary care-focused session. You’ll leave knowing which symptoms and red flags require urgent escalation to a vascular surgeon, and how to navigate referral timing and pathways. The session will also cover core management principles, including multidisciplinary care and the range of medical, surgical and endovascular treatment options.
General practice Mesenteric ischaemia Renovascular disease Vascular disease

National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 2)

Become a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.   
General practice

DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives Part 2

Nurses + midwives in AOD care play a key role in STI + BBV prevention. Join this 2-part series for practical tips models to enhance care.
General practice

Living Well with Lymphoedema Information Day

This event may be of interest to all of the clinicians in your group who may like to attend to learn more about lymphoedema and how to support patients with living with this condition.
General practice

Thyroid Masterclass

This interactive webinar session is presented by a multidisciplinary panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s Endocrinology, Endocrine Surgery and Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments.
Allied health General practice Practice nurses

IAR-DST National Training Wed 8th July 2026

The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support.
General practice

Wound Care Education Day – Beyond Gauze & Good Intentions

Austin Health HIP Wound Care Education Day on 16/07/2026.
General practice

Could It Be HIV? For General Practitioners

This webinar series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.
CPD hours Sexual Health

IAR-DST National Training Mon 20th July 2026

The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support.
General practice

VIC Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing

Upon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia.
CPD hours General practice

RACF Webinar Hello CAREConnect

You’re invited to attend an informative RACF webinar introducing the Hello CAREConnect ACF Portal, a secure and user-friendly platform designed to support aged care staff in coordinating care with Hello Home Doctor Services.
Aged care

Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program

Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program registrations now open. The Nurse Ambassador Program provides practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs and viral hepatitis, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake.
Cancer screening

PrEP in Practice: The Role of Primary Care in HIV Prevention

Primary care clinicians play a vital role in Australia’s efforts to eliminate HIV transmission. This practical webinar, delivered in partnership with ACRRM and co-facilitated by FACRRM Dr Matt Ruhl and Dr Darren Russell, will equip GPs and Rural Generalists with the knowledge and confidence to incorporate HIV prevention into everyday practice through the appropriate use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
General practice

Modern Prostate Cancer Care: A Practical Update for Primary Care

Join Monash Health's multidisciplinary team — urologists, oncologists, a radiologist, a cardio-oncologist and specialist nurses — for a full day of practical updates designed for GPs.
CPD hours General practice

Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: South Region

These quarterly sessions provide a practical, peer-led forum for general practice, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents.
Aged care

Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: East Region

These quarterly sessions provide a practical, peer-led forum for general practice, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents.
Aged care

IAR-DST National Training Wed 29th July 2026

The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support.
General practice

Helping patients with opioid dependence thrive – a toolkit for GPs

Join us for an evening focused on supporting patients with opioid dependence through practical approaches in primary care.
General practice

Menstrual disorders: Management in General Practice

Join specialist gynaecologist Dr Jessica Wade for an update on the identification, investigation and management of common menstrual conditions, including PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis and adenomyosis. This session will support clinicians to recognise menstrual disorders with greater confidence, understand appropriate investigations, and identify when referral to a gynaecologist is indicated.
General practice Women's health

APNA Festival of Nursing 2026

The Festival of Nursing has always been about bringing nurses together. But in 2026, The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is taking it to the next level: it will be bolder and more practical than ever, designed to deliver the CPD every nurse needs. Plus, gain leadership skills and fresh thinking to help shape the profession’s future.
General practice practice nurse

Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: North Region

These quarterly sessions provide a practical, peer-led forum for general practice, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents.
Aged care

Asthma & COPD – They Do Overlap

This webinar will provide an overview of asthma and COPD, and identify asthma-COPD overlap, including current evidence-based management using both the Australian Asthma Handbook and the COPD-X Guidelines. It will include diagnosis, management, medications and the importance of action plans for self-management.
CPD hours General practice

Diverticular Disease – Myths and Management

Dr Joshua Balhorn, Colorectal and General Surgeon I am a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques. I completed my post-fellowship colorectal training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) across several major Melbourne centres, including the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Box Hill Hospital and The Alfred, with additional experience at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. I manage a broad range of colorectal conditions, including colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, haemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. I also have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of inguinal and complex abdominal hernias. My public appointments include The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals, where I am involved in the care of patients requiring both elective and emergency colorectal and general surgical services
General practice

Health Sector Town Hall

Hear directly from Australian government officials and industry representatives about what this evolving threat landscape means for you and discover the steps you can take to strengthen your organisation's cyber resilience.
General practice primary care

Disaster preparedness and response: Supporting children and infants through trauma

This webinar will explore effective disaster response. Providing a foundation for understanding disaster preparedness, response and recovery, the session will examine what effective support looks like in practice and how practitioners can contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.
General practice Mental health

Sexual Health in Primary Care (Part 1)

This two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification. 
General practice Sexual Health

The First Trimester Toolbox – Practical management of bleeding, pain and uncertainty in early pregnancy

This session will provide an overview of the investigation and management of common first trimester presentations, including pain and bleeding, miscarriage and pregnancy of unknown location. Participants will also gain practical guidance on routine first trimester care, screening, investigations, medications and referral pathways to support optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
General practice