Gastroenterology masterclass | Shepparton
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
GPs and GP registrars are invited to come together with colleagues for an evening of education and networking. The masterclass will enhance participant skills and knowledge in investigating and managing common liver and gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases.
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Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Mildura (CANCELLED)
2026-04-23 08:45 - 2026-04-24 16:30 UTC | Mildura Sporting Precinct, Corner of Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
Please note this event has been cancelled and a new training date has been set for 16-17 June – click here to register for it.
ASIST is founded on the principle that everyone can make a difference in preventing suicide. The more people who have suicide intervention training, the more likely it is they will be able to identify someone at risk and intervene to keep them safe. This training is for community members who are aged 16 years and older, and health professionals.
During the two-day workshop, ASIST participants will learn to:

Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs
Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community
Recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.

Managing wounds in primary healthcare | Albury (fully booked - join waitlist)
2026-05-06 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mantra Hotel Albury, Southern Cross Room, 524 Smollett Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia
This workshop will enable healthcare professionals to develop foundational knowledge and skills to assess, manage and help prevent further deterioration of wounds in primary healthcare. It will provide clinicians with an evidence-based framework to assess and manage a variety of wounds while understanding the importance of client centred education and care.
This event is fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist.

Management of behaviours for people living with dementia | Shepparton
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
GPs, GP registrars and other health professionals working in aged care are invited to attend this event to learn the latest skills and strategies to manage behaviours for people living with dementia.
Dr Femi Afolayan, consultant physician and geriatrician at GV Health and Shepparton Private Hospital, will discuss a range of topics related to managing challenging behaviours in people living with dementia.
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Australian Diabetes Educators Association State Conference | Melbourne
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, 3002
Hosted by ADEA
This conference will support Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and diabetes health professionals through professional development, practice focused learning, and updates aligned with the latest diabetes care. Connect with peers from your state and region and learn with experienced CDEs and speakers leading diabetes care across a range of settings.
With a dynamic line-up of speakers and sessions, you’ll walk away inspired and better equipped to support people living with diabetes. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or new to the field, there’s something here for everyone.
Target audience: Health professionals
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Hope for the best, plan for the rest workshop | Beechworth
2026-05-09 08:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Beechworth Health, 52 Sydney Road, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747, Australia
This workshop is designed to empower individuals and their families who are facing a life-changing illness by helping them navigate care with confidence.
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Sexual and reproductive health update | Mildura
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Botanica Restaurant, 413 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
GPs, nurses, nurse practitioners, Aboriginal health practitioners and workers are invited to this event for updates on local sexually transmissible infection, bloodborne virus epidemiology and reproductive healthcare, including regionally relevant guidance on contraception and early medical abortion, referral pathways and Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items.
Presenters:

Ashleigh Colquhoun, Sexual Health and Wellbeing Project Lead | Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH)
Dr Anna Hoy, General Practitioner | Sunraysia Community Health Services
Dr Harp Dhillon, Public Health Registrar | Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit
Dr Paddy Moore AO, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician | The Royal Women’s Hospital
Yasmin Birnie, Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health | Sunraysia Community Health Services.

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2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conference | Melbourne
2026-05-14 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne, 1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg, 3058
Hosted by Benchmarque Group
During this premium one day in-person event, you will have the opportunity to attend a range of interactive sessions including vaccine hesitancy, travel vaccinations, priority populations and an update on winter respiratory conditions in advance of the 2026 season. With our new agenda, you can attend every session and accrue 8 hours of CPD.
Target audience: Immunisation providers including nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs
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Hope for the best, plan for the rest workshop | Wangaratta
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc, Golf Links Lane, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia

General Practice Network Meeting | Bendigo
2026-05-14 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
General practice staff are invited to attend this network meeting to hear from Murray PHN and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and receive an overview of RACGP’s Standards for general practice (6th edition).
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Medication and deprescribing for people living with dementia | Albury
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Atura Hotel, 648 Dean Street, Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
Health professionals working in aged care are invited to hear from Dr Hong Yu, consultant physician and geriatrician, to learn the latest skills and strategies to manage medications for people living with dementia.
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Fundamentals of Wound Management | Melbourne
2026-05-18 | ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley, 297 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, 3150, Australia
Wound Innovations is proud to deliver the Fundamentals of Wound Management workshop to health care professionals.
This face-to-face education program aims to increase staff knowledge, improve outcomes for residents with wounds, and promote organisational strategies for wound prevention.
Topics covered:

Skin and wound healing and skin tears
Wound assessment and management
Pressure injuries and incontinence associated dermatitis
Lower leg wounds

Upon completion of the workshop, certificates are issued outlining the course content and learning outcomes.
Target audience: Health care professionals
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safeTALK Workshop | Swan Hill
2026-05-19 12:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | One28 Doors, 128 Curlewis Street, Swan Hill, Victoria, 3585, Australia
People aged 16 years and older can attend this workshop, which prepares participants to recognise people with thoughts of suicide and connect them to a suicide first aid resource.
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Urgent care identification workshop for frontline staff | Bendigo
2026-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
Urgent care identification training supports people to be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, severe allergic reactions, traumatic injuries and respiratory distress.
Medical administrators, receptionists, practice managers, Aboriginal health workers and other non-clinical and health administration staff working in local primary healthcare services can attend this workshop to develop knowledge and skills to recognise potentially unwell or deteriorating patients.
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General Practice Network Meeting | Echuca
2026-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quest Echuca, 25-29 Heygarth Street, Echuca, Victoria, 3564, Australia

Woman's health masterclass | Shepparton
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Thr University of Melbourne, Shepparton Campus, 49 Graham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
GPs and GP registrars are invited to this event to hear from staff from GV Health’s Obstetric and Gynaecology team and Dr Jimmy Tseng from Princess Park Clinic on investigating and managing common women’s health symptoms and conditions.
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Sexual and reproductive health update | Swan Hill
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | One28 Doors, 128 Curlewis Street, Swan Hill, Victoria, 3585, Australia
GPs, nurses, nurse practitioners, Aboriginal health practitioners and workers can attend this event for updates on local sexually transmissible infection and bloodborne virus epidemiology and reproductive healthcare. Hear from presenters from The Royal Women’s Hospital, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit, Swan Hill District Health and the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health.
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ADHD in adults: Managing pharmacotherapy in general practice | Mildura
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Botanica Restaurant, 413 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
GPs, GP registrars are invited to attend this event to learn a practical framework for initiating and managing stimulants and non-stimulants.
Dr Emilie Staehr, GP, Program and Development Manager from May Medical will discuss reframing ADHD treatment, the treatment pillars and provide a pharmacotherapy overview including troubleshooting and optimisation.
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Essentials of Primary Health Care workshop | Mildura
2026-05-26 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mildura Sporting Precinct, Corner of Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
This workshop is for primary healthcare nurses at any career stage. Delivered by Nurse Educators from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), it will provide people with skills and knowledge on chronic condition management, immunisation, clinical assessment and triage, wound management, infection prevention and control, professional practice and the Australian health care system.
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Essentials of Primary Health Care workshop | Bendigo (fully booked - join waitlist)
2026-05-28 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
This workshop is for primary healthcare nurses at any career stage. Delivered by Nurse Educators from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), it will provide people with skills and knowledge on chronic condition management, immunisation, clinical assessment and triage, wound management, infection prevention and control, professional practice and the Australian health care system.
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This event is fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist.

General Practice Network Meeting | Albury Wodonga
2026-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3660, Australia

HealthPathways and dementia care for allied health | Mildura
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mildura Grand Hotel, Gallagher Lane, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
Allied health professionals can attend this session to build understanding of local dementia pathways, resources and referral options – while contributing insights to help shape future dementia care across the region.
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Women's health across the lifespan | Bendigo
2026-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Hosted by St John of God Bendigo Hospital
Nine of our obstetricians and gynaecologists will share practical strategies for managing common obstetric and gynaecological cases, helping you navigate day-to-day challenges with confidence and efficiency. You’ll gain insights that make patient care simpler, safer, and more effective across all stages of a woman’s life.
Discover how to optimise the private maternity services available at SJGBH, including the Joy Program – an affordable package providing shared care with St John of God obstetricians, midwives, and allied health professionals. Gain a clear understanding of referral pathways and the tools needed to effectively manage private maternity patients.
Target audience: General practitioners
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Cross-cultural workshop in sexual and reproductive health | Wangaratta
2026-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Gateway Health, 45-47 MacKay Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia
Join the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) and Women’s Health Goulburn North East (WHGNE) for training on providing culturally safe and inclusive sexual and reproductive health support for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
The session will cover:

Why it is important to talk about sexual health and how to approach a conversation
Overview of Clinic 35
Explore how culture, beliefs and experiences shape attitudes towards sexual health
Questions, reflections and survey

Target audience: Professionals who support people from CALD backgrounds
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HealthPathways and dementia care for allied health | Albury
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mantra Hotel Albury, Southern Cross Room, 524 Smollett Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia

HealthPathways and dementia care for allied health | Bendigo
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia

General Practice Network Meeting | Mildura
2026-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Monash University – Rural Health Mildura, 231 – 237 Thirteenth Street, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia

HealthPathways and dementia care for allied health | Shepparton
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia

Cross-cultural workshop in sexual and reproductive health | Mansfield
2026-06-11 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mansfield Adult Community Education, 145-147 High Street, Mansfield, 3722, Australia
Join the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) and Multicultural Health and Support Services (MHSS) to explore how to provide culturally safe and inclusive sexual and reproductive health support for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
This interactive sexual and reproductive health workforce training is designed for professionals who support people from CALD backgrounds.
This session will cover:

Why it is important to talk about sexual health and how to approach a conversation
Overview of clinic
Explore how culture, beliefs and experiences shape attitudes towards sexual health
Interactive scenarios
Questions, reflections and survey

Target audience: Community workers
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Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Mildura (CANCELLED)
2026-06-16 08:45 - 2026-06-17 16:30 UTC | La Trobe University Mildura, 471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3502, Australia
ASIST is founded on the principle that everyone can make a difference in preventing suicide. The more people who have suicide intervention training, the more likely it is they will be able to identify someone at risk and intervene to keep them safe. This training is for community members who are aged 16 years and older, and health professionals.
During the two-day workshop, ASIST participants will learn to:

Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs
Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community
Recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.
