Events

The Being Trauma Responsive course has recently been revised for delivery as a half-day online learning session and is an ideal refresher course for those with a foundational understanding of this topic. This workshop will explore how to safely engage with someone affected by trauma and provide practical strategies to support their recovery. Target Audience: For those people working in the community sector or wanting to work in the community sector to assist in implementing trauma informed care and practice principles. On completion of this workshop participants will: An ability to recognise the signs and impact of trauma on both clients...

Adults who receive a late ADHD diagnosis can often experience complex and overlapping health, mental health, interpersonal, and psychosocial challenges. Through practical examples and insights from an expert multidisciplinary panel, participants will examine the enablers and barriers to collaborative care, understand what different disciplines need to work together effectively, and build confidence in applying creative, coordinated approaches in their own practice.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance in partnership with AGPAL 3 June 2025 (1pm to 2pm) and 17 June (12pm to 1pm) Online    As general practice in Western Australia adapts to ongoing funding reform and increasing complexity in patient needs, this two-part interactive webinar series offers timely, targeted support for teams delivering multidisciplinary team (MDT)-based care. Whether you’re a GP, nurse, allied health professional, practice manager or support staff, these CPD-accredited webinars will provide practical tools and strategies to enhance coordination, efficiency and equitable outcomes for all patients. Each webinar is accredited for 1 RACGP EA CPD hour and includes...

Register for Talking About Suicide in Practice, an online workshop that will help increase health professionals skills and confidence in recognising presentations where suicide risk is high, undertaking a detailed risk assessment, and management planning using a collaborative, team-based approach. Learning outcomes: undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively develop a collaborative safety plan provide effective management following a suicide attempt Accreditation:  3 CPD hours incl. 2 hours Educational Activity and 1 hour Reviewing Performance Mental Health CPD Details: FREE – This event is supported by WA Primary Health Alliance

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar designed specifically for nurses working in general practice. This session will cover the essential aspects of accreditation, including the latest standards, best practices and practical tips to ensure your team feels confident in demonstrating quality improvement to maintain the RACGP standards. Key topics: The role of quality improvement in accreditation. Understanding accreditation standards and requirements. Best practices for maintaining compliance. The role of practice nurses in achieving accreditation standards. Practical strategies to support accreditation readiness. Insights from industry experts on accreditation best practices. Q&A session with industry experts. To find out more, view...

Presented by United Clinical 18 June 2025 (5pm AWST) free online masterclass Rates of invasive pneumococcal disease are at their highest in two decades. It remains a leading cause of avoidable hospitalisation and poor outcomes in older Australians - particularly those with chronic conditions. Yet many high-risk adults remain under vaccinated. Join United Clinical for the first in a two-part accredited masterclass series, designed to equip GPs and practice teams with practical strategies to identify and protect those most at risk. Pending CPD Home approval for 8 hours (including post-work), and open to all healthcare professionals. Register now to join live...

Presented in partnership with Emerging Minds Each year more than 26,000 Australian babies are born preterm, arriving before 37 weeks of gestation and often requiring specialised care in neonatal nurseries. These early births bring unique medical, developmental, and emotional challenges that can have lasting impacts on both the infant and their family. At this webinar, our panel will explore the emotional and developmental impacts of preterm birth, highlight the importance of observing and responding to infant cues, and outline practical strategies to strengthen early relationships and support preterm infants’ neurodevelopment and mental health in their first year.   Wednesday, 18...

Join us for the second webinar in the Dementia Demystified series by Dementia Training Australia’s expert medical education team. This webinar will cover the following topics: Apply the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Frameworks in assessing patients for a possible diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia. Identify and address modifiable risk factors to help prevent, delay the onset and slow the progression of dementia. The Dementia Demystified webinar series provides a practical and stepwise approach to improving knowledge, skills and confidence in dementia recognition, diagnosis and management within the general practice setting. The webinars are designed for GPs, however general practice nurses and...

Join the leading youth health workshop with Dr Yulia Furlong, Dr Pradeep Rao and Dr Raghu Dharmapuri for expert insights into the psychosocial wellbeing, and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people. This CPD accredited workshop enhances your professional development and provides actionable strategies for harm reduction and health promotion in young patients. Attendees will receive pre-workshop readings on the psychosocial wellbeing and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people, to prepare for engaging and informed discussions. Date and time: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM AWST SCHEDULE 5:45 pm: Registration 6:00 pm: Case Study Discussion...

Join the leading youth health workshop with Dr Yulia Furlong, Dr Pradeep Rao and Dr Raghu Dharmapuri for expert insights into the psychosocial wellbeing, and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people. This CPD accredited workshop enhances your professional development and provides actionable strategies for harm reduction and health promotion in young patients. Attendees will receive pre-workshop readings on the psychosocial wellbeing and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people, to prepare for engaging and informed discussions. Date and time: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM AWST SCHEDULE 5:45 pm: Registration 6:00 pm: Case Study Discussion – Dr...

This 60 min panel shares insights from recent campaigns on raising syphilis awareness among the public and healthcare providers. Target Audience GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Homeless Healthcare workers, Community Based Practitioners, Primary Healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Workers, and those in the Sexual Health Workforce. Speakers Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health) Dr. Simon Slota-Kan, Public health physician and GP, WA Country Health Service Cameron Taylor, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Derbarl Yerrigan Lorna Geraghty, Programs Manager, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Stephen Boccaletti, Senior Policy...

This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide and reduce the risk of suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. Learning outcomes: Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively Develop a collaborative safety plan Implement a team approach to treatment planning Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Accreditation:  6.5 CPD hours incl....

Presented by RACGP 3 July 2025 (7.00pm to 8.00pm AWST) webinar Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for a webinar concerning adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a WA mid-winter illness update. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia. Register here

Infectious disease expert Professor Paul Effler will present WA data on coverage and safety for adolescent and maternal immunisations, including the newly registered Abrysvo RSV vaccine.  He will also provide a ‘mid-winter report card’ on how WA is tracking with respect to important respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV and COVID-19. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in...

Duration 2 hours  Program Outline Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This interactive online workshop will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. This is a live session and is not recorded. This is your opportunity to participate with the facilitator and...

In the dynamic environment of Australian hospitals, nurses play a crucial role in the recognition and response to clinical deterioration. This course meets the requirement of the Australian National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards for Standard 8 Safety and Quality - Standard 8 Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard and aims to enhance your understanding and skills in this critical aspect of healthcare, ensuring better patient outcomes and safety. Recognise the signs: clinical deterioration can often be subtle, as a nurse your vigilance in monitoring vital signs, changes in physical and mental conditions and deviations from the expected trajectory of...

This one-hour case-based webinar is designed as a follow-up to the Rhythm Interpretation Course offering the opportunity to consolidate and apply your rhythm interpretation skills in a practical setting. The session will review a range of adult and paediatric patient cases featuring a wide range of rhythms including: Normal sinus rhythm Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias Heart blocks and accessory pathways Life-threatening rhythms Paced rhythms This session reinforces the six-step ECG interpretation method taught in the Rhythm Interpretation Course, helping you confidently identify rhythms and apply your knowledge to patient management. What you’ll gain: Hands-on practice using the six-step method of interpretation Practical tips for managing...

Duration 6.5 hours  Program Outline This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Duration: 1.5 hours Modality: Online module Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Duration: 3 hours Modality: Online interactive...

Duration 3hrs  Program Outline NOTE: All times listed are AEDT/AEST GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family/relationships, and wellbeing. This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder...

At this webinar, the panel will aim to explore how an integrated interdisciplinary response will support better outcomes for Alcohol and other Drug presentations in the context of co-occurring and/or co-existing physical health, mental health, housing, forensic, interpersonal, vocational, and/or psychosocial challenges. The panel will also offer tips and strategies that may mitigate the hurdles and maximise the enablers to integrated interdisciplinary care. This webinar is presented by Hamilton Centre and MHPN Through a program of clinical, research and education and training streams, the Hamilton Centre supports the delivery of integrated care for co-occurring conditions across mental health and Alcohol and other...

Attend the live webinar to make the most of your professional development time, engage with a community of peers through the live chat, and have your CPD statement issued automatically to your MHPN account.   Meet the panel:   Dr Ferghal Armstrong  MRCGP FRACGP FAChAM Addiction Medicine Specialist, Eastern Health   Dr Ferghal Armstrong graduated from the Queens University Belfast in 1998. He qualified as a General Practitioner in 2003 and has worked in his own GP Practice, as an Occupational Health Consultant, as well as delivering medical services in prisons. After moving to Australia in 2014, he completed Addiction...

Rural Health West in conjunction with Heart Foundation, WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association invite you to this interactive webinar to assist health professionals working in rural areas. Hosted by: Helen McLean – Heart Support Australia, National Program Coordinator and ACRA Education & Training sub-committee Presented by: Kunwar Kaur – PhD candidate at Edith Cowan University Content: Background of IHD in Indian migrants Study methodology Perceptions about personal risk of IHD Barriers and enablers for behaviour change

Attend this webinar to learn more about how a multidisciplinary approach will support better outcomes for the treatment and support of eating disorder presentations, and enable participants to learn the skills, processes, procedures, and strategies which are likely to build the efficacy of a multidisciplinary team. Panel Prof Phillipa Hay, Psychiatrist Dr Karen Spielman, General Practitioner Amy Wood, Lived Experience and Counsellor Tom Scully, Dietitian Moderator  Dr Sarah Trobe, Psychologist  Learning outcomes After attending this webinar participants will be better equipped to: Describe why eating disorder presentations are more likely to be complex and cross sectoral Identify the enablers to...

Our virtual Diabetes In-Depth training is suitable for GPs, enrolled and registered nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, pharmacists, exercise physiologists & other allied health professionals. Our interactive training provides a thorough exploration of diabetes management, equipping you with essential knowledge and skills. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights that you can immediately apply to enhance the support you provide for people living with diabetes. Dive into a day full of insightful topics including: - Blood Glucose Optimisation and Diabetes Technology - Medical Management and Diabetes Complications - The Latest in Dietary Management and Diabetes Remission...

The 10th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium is brought to you by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) in association with the Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) and the Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators (FRAME).   It will bring together the rural and remote health research sector with policymakers and others in the government and non-government sectors to shape the future of rural and remote health research. The theme of the symposium is ‘Research from the heart – shaping rural & remote health futures’. The Symposium will be held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on the...