Murray PHN

Lifting the lid on participation: conducting effective audits to improve National Bowel Cancer Screening Program uptake | Bendigo
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | MacKenzie Quarters, 10 - 12 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
Hosted by GPEx with funding from the Australian Government – Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
General practitioners, practice staff and Aboriginal healthcare workers play a vital role in promoting the importance of early detection of bowel cancer by encouraging and endorsing participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This practical workshop explores bowel cancer screening in people who are hesitant to screen. You will engage in case discussions to explore the barriers to screening and some of the enablers that you or a practice team can implement to encourage screening within your practice. Get your team started on an audit for bowel cancer screening within your clinic and identify practice improvements. Planning an audit is often the most challenging step – this workshop will help break it down and provide tools to get you started to ensure success.
Learning outcomes:

Identify practices that support engaging patients in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Determine system improvements within practices to improve patient engagement with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Identify and apply Practitioner and Practice Toolkit Resources that support mini-audit activities

Presenter: Dr. Camilla Holdstock, B Sc (Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRACGP
RACGP CPD Approved (RACGP Activity No. 1221105), ACRRM CPD Accredited, ACNP Endorsed, NAATSIHWP Endorsed for 3 CPD Hours:
– Educational activities: 1.5 hours
– Reviewing performance: 1 hour
– Measuring outcomes: 0.5 hours
Target audience: General practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, enrolled nurses
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Mosquito-borne diseases - public health unit update | Wangaratta (CANCELLED)
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 | 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.
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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.

Specialists’ Symposium: Neoadjuvant treatment | Online
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Victoria
Hosted by the Melanoma Institute Australia
With PBS-listed neoadjuvant regimens marking a landmark shift in melanoma treatment and redefining standards of care, clinicians now need practical, real-world guidance to implement these therapies effectively within multidisciplinary practice. Join this case-based hybrid symposium, hosted by Professor Georgina Long AO, to gain real-world insights into patient selection, treatment timing, toxicity management, and pathological assessment. You’ll also hear about the latest research efforts driving further improvements in patient outcomes.
Join the live stream to take part in this interactive learning session.
Target audience: Specialists, health professionals in multidisciplinary melanoma care
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Project ECHO series | Virtual triage: Managing emergencies through the screen | Online
2025-11-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
Western Victoria Primary Health Network invites all primary care clinicians to join their weekly Project ECHO – Emergencies in Primary Care Series.
Each session features subject matter experts who will provide concise updates, practical tips and review the latest guidelines. Participants are encouraged to engage in case-based discussions with peers and gain actionable insights to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
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Infection prevention environmental controls
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:15 | Victoria
This webinar will inform participants of the application of a risk-based approach to the management infection prevention controls in the primary healthcare practice environment, and is presented by Megan Reilly, IPC expert.
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General practice network meeting | Shepparton
2025-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 | 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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Response to measles outbreak: Adult measles immunisation program
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Hosted by North Eastern Public Health Unit with Eastern Melbourne PHN and North Western Melbourne PHN.
Topics:

National and international measles epidemiology, and risk of incursions
Current and past vaccine schedules
Under-immunisaton in adult cohorts
Objective of program to boost MMR vaccination in adults
How primary care services can participate in initiative – opportunistic provision at key touchpoints

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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health | Online
2025-11-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Victoria
Hosted by Murray PHN in collaboration with Sexual Health Victoria, this webinar will focus on providing health care to young people under 18 years and is presented by Dr Lona Brown, GP and Medical Educator.
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Summer preparedness in general practice | Online
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Webinar
This webinar is being hosted by Murray PHN in collaboration with the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance.
Attend to hear from Wendy O’Meara on the types of emergencies and disasters that may impact general practice and the importance of emergency planning and training.
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Project ECHO series | Doctor’s bag decoded: Red flags, rapid fire and holiday hazards | Online
2025-12-02 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar

Sexual health fundamentals for nurses and midwives | Online
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Victoria
Hosted by ASHM
Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and an online learning module, this workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. This workshop is comprised of a mandatory online learning module, followed by an interactive live session.
Learning outcomes:
1. Describe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs
2. Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening
3. Explain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBVs
4. Demonstrate confidence in offering STI and BBV screening to patients
5. Discuss the process for contact tracing and Identify resources to assist
Target Audience: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Midwives
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Skills in child aware practice with parents who use substances | Online
2025-12-02 19:15 - 20:30 | Victoria
Presented in partnership with Emerging Minds
Working with families where substance use is part of their lived experience can be complex and multifaceted, often intersecting with other health and wellbeing needs. Attend this webinar to further develop your confidence in these conversations while keeping children’s wellbeing at the forefront.
Hear our panel discuss approaches to build trust, acknowledge families’ goals, and support positive engagement.
Learning outcomes:

Address common practice challenges encountered during child aware conversations with parents who use substances
Outline strategies to build trust and rapport with parents while also having difficult conversations
Explore a parent’s values, hopes and goals as a parent and how they align with their substance use in a non-shaming or blaming way

Target audience: Mental health practitioners
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Mental health in residential aged care: Holistic care and alternative therapies | Shepparton
2025-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 | 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 | 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.

Ask Us Anything – HIV edition | Online
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Victoria
Hosted by ASHM Health
This interactive webinar provides healthcare professionals with the opportunity to engage in open dialogue, pose questions, and critically examine their own practices. The session is designed to foster reflection, dismantle stigma, and promote more inclusive, person-centred approaches to HIV care.
This is one part of a 3-part series that will focus on HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Learning outcomes:
• Engage in reflective practice to critically evaluate own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours related to HIV care.
• Identify and challenge stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings that impact people living with or at risk of HIV.
• Demonstrate an understanding of person-centred care principles as they apply to HIV treatment and support.
• Apply inclusive communication strategies that respect the rights, dignity, and diversity of individuals affected by HIV.
• Collaborate effectively with peers through open dialogue and shared learning to improve professional practice in the context of HIV care.
Target audience: Healthcare professionals
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GV Health Parkinson's Conference 2025 | Shepparton
2025-12-09 07:30 - 16:30 | 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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Understanding the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan Framework for Allied Health providers | Online
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Victoria
Hosted by Western Victoria PHN
Speakers: Riwka Hagen, General Practice Expert and Luke Armstrong, Allied Health Professional, Diabetes Nurse Educator
Topics:

The new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) framework
Updates to referral processes
What GPs are doing differently and how this impacts allied health practice
Transition arrangements and billing implications

Target audience: Allied health providers delivering Medicare services, Practice managers in allied health clinics, Multidisciplinary team coordinators.
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HIV shared care in general practice: spotlight on practice nurses | Online
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Victoria
Hosted by ASHM in collaboration with the Sexual Health Society of Queensland
Practice nurses play a central role in HIV care — from patient education to ongoing treatment support. This webinar highlights the power of shared care in general practice, featuring insights from two nurses, a First Nations Health Worker, and a person with lived experience.
Through concise presentations and a panel discussion, participants will explore how collaboration across disciplines and lived experience can improve engagement, reduce stigma, and strengthen care for people living with HIV.
Target audience: Practice nurses
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Demystifying multi-resistant organisms (MROs) | Online
2026-01-29 13:30 - 14:45 | Webinar
Residential aged care home managers, clinical, care and environmental services staff are invited to this webinar to learn about preventing and managing multi-resistant organisms (MROs) in the residential aged care home setting.
Learning outcomes:

identify common (MRSA, VRE, MRGNB) and emerging (Candida auris) antimicrobial resistant organisms
recognise risk factors, transmission routes and consequences
describe prevention and control strategies.

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Northeast Health GP engagement meeting | Online
2026-02-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Victoria
Hosted by Northeast Health
The Northeast Health (NHW) GP Engagement Meeting is to provide 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. Email Lee-Anne.Scott@nhw.org.au for the meeting link.
Target audience: GPs

Spirometry Training Course | Shepparton (fully booked - waitlist only)
2026-02-04 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Spirometry Training Course | Shepparton
2026-02-05 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.
Click here for more information and to register.

Managing faecal and urinary incontinence | Shepparton
2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 | The Carrington Hotel, 505 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
Topic: Incontinence management beyond containment strategies: regional primary care challenge
Presenter: Dr Zainab Naseem, General Surgeon – colorectal
Learning outcomes:

Identify the different types and causes of urinary and faecal incontinence
Describe appropriate assessment tools and strategies for assessing incontinence
Implement evidence-based MDT management plans

Audience: GPs and GP registrars
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Understanding Gestational Diabetes | Online
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Victoria
Hosted by Murray PHN and presented by Diabetes Victoria, this webinar will provide a clinical refresher on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), including an update about new guidelines and diagnostic criteria. The link between certain eating disorders and gestational diabetes will be highlighted, with a focus on implications for clinical practice. This webinar will also explain how these updates relate to eligibility for the Life! program and outline practical strategies to integrate referrals into clinical workflows, including tools and resources.
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Beyond screening age: Bowel cancer risk in young Australians | Online
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Victoria
Hosted by Epworth Healthcare
Australia now reports the highest incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in young adults worldwide. This emerging trend has significant implications for general practice, where younger adults often present with non‑specific gastrointestinal symptoms that may be overlooked or attributed to benign conditions.
This presentation will explore the evolving landscape of young‑onset colorectal cancer, including the current evidence on underlying causes and risk factors – from genetic predisposition to lifestyle influences and environmental exposures. We will examine the unique diagnostic and clinical challenges associated with this age group, particularly in the context of limited routine screening options and common delays in recognition.
Presented by Epworth Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist, Dr Oliver Cronin.
Learning outcomes:
1. Describe which patients require a more in-depth screening program for bowel cancer
2. Outline the potential risk factors for colorectal cancer and how these can be modified
Target audience: General practice staff
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Supporting perinatal mental health after loss or a history of eating disorders | Online
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Victoria
Hosted by the Mental Health Professionals Network
The perinatal period is a well-established window of heightened vulnerability for the onset and recurrence of mental health challenges and conditions. When perinatal mental illness is not identified and appropriately supported, symptoms and associated impacts can endure for years, reinforcing the critical role of early detection, assessment, and coordinated care.
This webinar, focused on perinatal mental health and the impact of grief and a history of eating disorders, is being presented in collaboration with COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence), Australia’s peak body in perinatal mental health. COPE’s vision is a connected, informed and empowered community that supports women and their families to achieve strong and enduring mental health during pregnancy and the year following birth. This webinar is also supported by PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia), who focus on supporting parents and families during pregnancy, and throughout the first year of parenthood.
Attend to develop your understanding of common perinatal mental health presentations, and how to recognise them. You will explore how past grief and a history of eating disorders can influence perinatal mental health. You will also strengthen your trauma-informed, person-centred communication strategies in clinical practice.
Target audience: Mental health professionals
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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
