Murray PHN

Mosquito-borne diseases - public health unit update | Wangaratta (CANCELLED)
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Gateway, 27-39 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia
Local GPs and GP registrars are invited to come together to learn and share knowledge. Dr Anthony Zheng from the Ovens Murray Public Health Unit will give an update on mosquito-borne diseases. The evening will also include details on Murray PHN programs and resources including general practice support and the AGPT Workforce Planning & Prioritisation program.
Please note that this event has now been cancelled.

New approaches to viral hepatitis and HIV elimination | Mildura
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Botanica Restaurant, 413 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
This dinner meeting will welcome a range of speakers, who will discuss projects, programs and approaches to prevention, elimination, care and treatment.
Click here to see the agenda.
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RSVPs close 17 November.
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Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Mildura (CANCELLED)
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-25 | La Trobe University Mildura, 471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3502, Australia
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. It teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. ASIST is accredited by Suicide Prevention Australia and is widely used by healthcare providers. Suitable for all clinical and non-clinical staff.
Please note that this event will be rescheduled to 2026.

General practice network meeting | Shepparton
2025-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Thr University of Melbourne, Shepparton Campus, 49 Graham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
General practice staff are invited to attend this meeting to network with peers, receive industry updates and discuss quality improvement learnings with our GP support team. The meeting will include a presentation from practice nurse Steffi Ceballos from Larter Consulting on nursing workflows around GPCCMPs and health assessments.
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Mental health in residential aged care: Holistic care and alternative therapies | Shepparton
2025-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
This community of practice event is for primary mental health service providers and clinicians providing services into residential aged care homes and to residential aged care staff.
Attendees can hear from those working in the field to explore how basic concepts and foundations can be applied in everyday practice for:

Art therapy – presented by Maggie Wells, Art Therapist at Echuca Regional Health
Music therapy – presented by Catherine Threlfall, Music Therapist
Virtual reality therapy – presented by Shane Roulston, founder of NeuronsVR
Spiritual care – presented by Rachel Wass, CEO of Meaningful Ageing Australia.

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Mental health promotion two-day masterclass | Online and Swan Hill
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Prevention United is a national registered charity focused on the prevention of mental health conditions and promotion of wellbeing. They are hosting a free masterclass for those whose primary role is to promote mental health or prevent mental illness within their organisation, community or wider society.
The training will be delivered over two sessions and attendance at both is mandatory:

Wednesday 3 December 2025 – Online session via Zoom (2-3.30pm)
Wednesday 10 December 2025 – In-person session in Swan Hill (10am-3pm at the Swan Hill town hall).

Learning outcomes:

What is mental health and what influences our mental wellbeing?
What is mental health promotion and why is it important?
What works to promote mental wellbeing and prevent mental health conditions?
How do you design and implement effective mental health promotion programs?
What is the role of social policy in promotion and prevention?
How do we build a mental health promotion system?
How can I apply this knowledge to my role?

This training is funded by the Wellbeing Promotion Office at the Victorian Department of Health and the Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit.
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Osteoarthritis of the knee - diagnosis to arthroplasty | Shepparton (CANCELLED)
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
GPs and GP registrars are invited join your colleagues for an evening of education and networking. Hear from Alasdair Thomas, Orthopaedic surgeon at Shepparton Orthopaedics on the management of osteoarthritis of the knee from diagnosis to arthroplasty.
Please note that this event has been cancelled.

GV Health Parkinson's Conference 2025 | Shepparton
2025-12-09 07:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | GV Hotel, 233 High Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Dr Arup Bhattacharya and the Goulburn Valley Movement Disorder Service are hosting the annual parkinson’s conference for health professionals, students, people living with parkinson’s disease and their carers.
Multiple presenters will deliver sessions covering exercise, treatment and management to help people live well, with time for questions. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will also be provided.
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Spirometry Training Course | Shepparton (fully booked - waitlist only)
2026-02-04 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Spirometry Training provides comprehensive training in the application and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice. Brought to you by Murray PHN and the National Asthma Council Australia as part of the National Asthma Council Australia’s Asthma Education Program.
The six-hour interactive workshop includes a practical, hands-on component to allow participants to apply their new knowledge in a practical setting.
This session is fully booked – click here to join the waitlist.

Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Mildura (Fully booked - waitlist only)
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-18 | La Trobe University Mildura, 471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3502, Australia
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. It teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. ASIST is accredited by Suicide Prevention Australia and is widely used by healthcare providers. Suitable for all clinical and non-clinical staff.
This session is sold out – click here to join the waitlist

Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Echuca (Wait list only)
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-18 | Mecure Port of Echuca, 465 High Street, Echuca, Victoria, 3564, Australia
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. It teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. ASIST is accredited by Suicide Prevention Australia and is widely used by healthcare providers. Suitable for all clinical and non-clinical staff.
This event is currently full.
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Allied Health Community of Practice | Albury (Wait list only)
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Atura Hotel, 648 Dean Street, Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
To help foster a sense of community and provide an opportunity for interprofessional networking, Murray PHN is hosting an event for allied health professionals to come together, learn and discuss their experiences.
This event will focus on collaboration and understanding allied health in the primary care landscape with local guest speakers.
Topics:

Understanding the role of PHN’s, their relevance to your work and PHN’s strategic direction for engagement with allied health
Murray PHN HealthPathways
Murray PHN support for complex and integrated care
Murray PHN support for digital health.

This event is provided at no cost by Murray PHN. Dinner provided.
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Skin cancer community of practice | Bendigo and online
2026-02-19 18:15 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bendigo Hospital, West Wing, Lecture Room 1, Hope Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
GPs, skin cancer special interest general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nursing staff and allied health professionals involved in skin cancer care in the Loddon Mallee region are invited to attend this community of practice.
Topics include artificial intelligence and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Speakers:

Professor Victoria Mar, Dermatologist and Director of the Victorian Melanoma Service
Dr Shifaz Ghouse, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, Bendigo Health.

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RSVPs close Monday 9 February 2026.
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Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) | Bendigo
2026-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
Hosted by RACGP
The opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow, with increasing rates of dependence, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe, evidence-based treatment for affected patients.
Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
Target audience: GPs
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Managing wounds in primary healthcare | Bendigo (fully booked - waitlist only)
2026-02-25 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, 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

Rhythms, rates and risks - cardiology insights 2026 | Bendigo
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Hosted by St John of God Hospital Bendigo
This session features our cardiologists sharing practical insights on heart failure, arrhythmias, interpretation of investigations and early management of common cardiac presentations.
Learn about direct access to the SJGBH Cardiac Assessment Unit and on-call cardiologist support, giving you clearer pathways and the knowledge to deliver more confident, effective care for your patients.
Target audience: GPs
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General practice network meeting | Mildura
2026-03-05 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mildura Sporting Precinct, Corner of Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
All general practice staff are invited to attend this opportunity for networking, discussion and to receive updates and resources from Murray PHN digital health and HealthPathways teams.
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General practice network meeting | Bendigo
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre, 21-26 Nolan Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
All general practice staff are invited to join Murray PHN’s Quality Improvement Consultants, Digital Health and HealthPathways teams and other local practice staff to discuss how digital tools can support quality improvement.
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General practice network meeting | Echuca (CANCELLED)
2026-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Echuca Regional Health Education Hall, 226 Service Street, Echuca, Victoria, 3564, Australia
All general practice staff are invited to join Murray PHN’s Quality Improvement Consultants, Digital Health and HealthPathways teams and other local practice staff to discuss how digital tools can support quality improvement.
NOTE: This event has been cancelled.

General practice network meeting | Shepparton
2026-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Thr University of Melbourne, Shepparton Campus, 49 Graham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
All general practice staff are invited to join Murray PHN’s Quality Improvement Consultants, Digital Health, PHN Exchange and HealthPathways teams and other local practice staff to discuss how digital tools can support quality improvement.
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General practice network meeting | Castlemaine (CANCELLED)
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Dhelkaya Health – Castlemaine Campus (main entrance, up the hill next to urgent care), 142 Cornish Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia

Comorbidity Guidelines skills-based training workshop | Melbourne
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-27 | Citadines, 131-135 Bourke St, Victoria, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to deliver a series of free, evidence-based training workshops for professionals supporting people using alcohol and other drugs (AOD). These workshops are designed to focus on building workforce capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions.
The workshop will cover:

A range of co-occurring mental-health conditions
Screening and assessment
Motivational enhancement, cognitive, and behavioural approaches.

Target audience: AOD workers
Click here for more information and to register

Cross-cultural interactive workshop in sexual and reproductive health | Shepparton
2026-03-25 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
Hosted by CERSH
Explore how to provide culturally safe and inclusive sexual and reproductive health support for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities (CALD).
Following on from the success of the North-west Roadshow, the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) in partnership with Multicultural Health and Support Services (MHSS) will be delivering an interactive sexual and reproductive health workforce training designed for professionals supporting people from CALD backgrounds.
This training will build your knowledge and skills in sexual and reproductive health (SRH), helping you:
– Build confidence in discussing SRH topics with CALD communities
– Provide appropriate referrals for clients or students
– Support access to local SRH services
Target audience: Teachers, youth workers, health promotion officers or anyone who works with CALD communities and wants to learn more.
Click here for more information and to register

General practice network meeting | Wycheproof
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Wycheproof Medical Centre, 23 Grandview Street, Wycheproof, Victoria, 3527, Australia

Allied health community of practice | Bendigo
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
Allied health professionals are invited to this session to learn practical strategies for strengthening sustainable business operations.
Hear from Trystan, founder of Conway Consulting Group who will offer practical advice, tools and frameworks to help attendees improve the health of their business.
Murray PHN will also provide an update on professional development opportunities and other key initiatives.
Click here to learn more and register.

Northeast Health GP engagement meeting | Online
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
Hosted by Northeast Health Wangaratta
This meeting provides a forum for GPs and NHW clinical staff to identify and prioritise the challenges that are common to all and work collaboratively to provide potential solutions as well as use the collective experience for any specific challenges.
• Support high quality clinical care
• Provide collegiate support to GPs, medical staff and leaders to ensure well being
• Identify systemic matters that require review/improvement to enhance clinical service delivery
• Identify and help implement strategies to raise the profile of GPs, medical staff and leaders at NHW
• Determine strategies in relation to internal and external environmental circumstances that impact GPs and/or senior and junior medical workforce
• Support, develop and promote research as this is a cornerstone of quality care
• Provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer and NHW Executive on matters relating to community and health service clinical service delivery
This meeting is held every 2 months via MS Teams.
Target audience: GPs
Contact Lee-Anne.Scott@nhw.org.au to join the meeting.

General practice network meeting | Wangaratta
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Gateway Health, 45-47 MacKay Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia

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.
