Events

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...