Dine with Ted (VR) | Shepparton
2025-03-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Staff in various care settings providing support to people living with dementia, including GPs, practice nurses, Aboriginal health practitioners, allied and other health professionals are invited to this workshop presented by Dementia Australia and funded by Murray PHN.
Using virtual reality and avatar technology, Dine with Ted is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the dining experience from two perspectives: as a care worker and through the eyes of a person living with dementia. This workshop enhances your knowledge of how food, environment and support can greatly influence the dining experience for a person living with dementia along with practical improvement ideas.
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Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) | Shepparton
2025-03-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Staff in various care settings providing support to people living with dementia, including GPs, practice nurses, Aboriginal health practitioners, allied and other health professionals are invited to this workshop presented by Dementia Australia and funded by Murray PHN.
Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Using virtual reality technology, this workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently.
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Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador Program | Online
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria is pleased to announce that registrations for the next Nurse Ambassador Program are now open!
Nurses will be recognised as a ‘Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador’ after completing a series of four online webinars and submitting a reflective practice activity.
This program is free and open to all Victorian practice nurses.
Program overview
The Nurse Ambassador Program provides practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the three national cancer screening programs and viral hepatitis, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake.
Each webinar runs from 1 – 3pm and will be delivered online via Zoom.
Topics
Webinar 1 – Thursday 13 March 2025
– An overview under-screened communities, barriers and enablers to cancer screening
– Plain language in cancer screening
Webinar 2 – Tuesday 18 March 2025
– Breast screening
– National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Webinar 3 – Thursday 27 March 2025
– Hepatitis prevention and immunisation
– Cancer Screening Resources Hub and case studies
Webinar 4 – Tuesday 01 April 2025
- Cervical screening, self-collection and HPV
– Reflective practice activity and the next steps after NAP
*Please note attendance at all webinars plus the completion of a reflective practice activity is required to become a Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador.
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Nurses only need to register once.

Ageing Well Tool - routine screening in primary care | Online
2025-03-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Webinar
GPs, nurses, and other health professionals can attend this webinar to receive information on cognitive assessment tools for use in primary care. An overview of the Macquarie University (MQ) Ageing Well Tool, which measures risk factors for dementia and poor wellbeing in older adults in primary care, will also be provided – and GPs and practice nurses can learn how they can participate in the MQ research project.
Presenters:

Professor Simon Willcock | Director of Primary Care services, Macquarie University Hospital and Health Sciences Centre.
Dr Diana Matovic | Postdoctoral researcher, Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre.
Dr Gabi Picard | Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Registered Psychologist, Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre.

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Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum | Online
2025-03-28 12:00 - 16:30 | Victoria
Hosted by ASHM Health
The Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is designed for hepatitis B s100 prescribers. With expert panels and interactive case discussions, the forum is an opportunity to dive deep into emerging areas of hepatitis B treatment and management and discuss the contemporary issues facing hepatitis B clinical care in Australia.
Target audience: Hepatitis B s100 GP and NP Prescribers, Sexual Health Registrars and Physicians, Infectious Diseases Trainees and Physicians, and medical practitioners who are interested in prescribing Hepatitis B s100 medication and managing patients living with hepatitis B.
Learning outcomes

Describe barriers to accessing hepatitis B management, treatment, and linkage to care
Evaluate hepatitis B patients’ suitability for monitoring and treatment
Develop guideline-based approaches for managing patients with hepatitis B, referring to both clinical- and community-facing resources

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Contemporary TGD Health for GPs and Prescribing Clinicians | Melbourne
2025-03-31 09:00 - 2025-04-14 17:00 | TBC
Created specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care.
Co-designed and delivered by leading General Practitioners in the field and TGD health professionals, this initiative has been created to improve health outcomes and access for the trans and gender diverse population across the state.
The course combines interactive, didactic, and case-based learning covering topics such as:

Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Affirmative Practice & clinical logistics
Surgical options and referral
Mental health referral and support
Medicare considerations
Finding a community of practice.

This is a full day intensive workshop. Location is TBC but will take place either at the Positive Living Centre in South Yarra or at Thorne Harbour Health in Abottsford.
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Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) | Shepparton
2025-04-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Quest Shepparton, 177-183 Welsford St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia

Management of stable hepatitis B in general practice | Online
2025-04-01 12:30 - 13:15 | Webinar
There are 205,000 people living with Hepatitis B in Australia. Some of those people can effectively be managed in general practice. In this session, Dr Nicole Allard, a GP with extensive experience in viral hepatitis, will outline how stable hepatitis B can be managed in general practice.
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Dine with Ted (VR) | Shepparton
2025-04-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Quest Shepparton, 177-183 Welsford St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia

Optimising MBS Billings | Online
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
This webinar with Wendy O’Meara, will offer GPs, practice owners, practice nurses and managers, expert tips and a detailed overview of how to effectively use the MBS item number calculator.
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Overactive Bladder (OAB) - investigations and management | Online
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:15 | Victoria
Hosted by the Australian Prostate Centre
Urological surgeon Dr Henry Yao will discuss the epidemiology, causes and presentation of overactive bladder symptoms in both males and females. He will explain examinations for this syndrome and guide investigations and management in general practice and referral. Case studies will be used for context.
As part of the multidisciplinary approach to patients’ care, urology nurse practitioner Michael Cromer will outline the role of urology nurses in the management of male and female patients with OAB.
Target audience: GPs
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Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Shepparton
2025-04-02 09:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00 | Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna, VIC, 3629, 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.
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Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives | Online
2025-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program, this online training course provides nurses with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.
Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify when testing/screening for HCV is indicated.
Interpret HCV test results.
Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for HCV.
Determine which HCV treatment, monitoring and follow-up required.
Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for HCV testing, treatment and follow-up.

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National Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives | Online
2025-04-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Victoria
Hosted by ASHM
This free course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings. Training consists of a 3-hour interactive webinar comprising of presentations, panel discussions, case studies and group discussions. It is highly recommended that participants complete the Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis C online course first, which provides an overview of hepatitis C epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. This should take approximately 1 hour to complete all modules.
Speakers/Facilitators

Suresh Sharma: Nurse Practitioner, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England LHD
Dr Angela Brown: Registered Nurse and Midwife, Midwifery Program Director, University of South Australia
Colleen Webster: Hepatology Clinical Nurse Consultant, QLD Health

Target audience: Nurses and midwives working across varied service settings, including general practice and other primary care settings, hospital settings, Correctional settings, Drug and Alcohol services, Sexual/reproductive health services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
Learning outcomes

Identify when testing/screening for hepatitis C is indicated.
Interpret hepatitis C test results.
Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for hepatitis C.
Determine which treatment, monitoring and follow-up required for hepatitis C.
Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for hepatitis C testing, treatment and follow-up

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Empowering clinical practice: Leveraging the Doxy-PEP Decision-Making Tool for better outcomes | Online
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Victoria
Hosted by ASHM
This national webinar is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively implement Doxy-PEP in clinical practice. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the Doxy-PEP Decision-Making Tool and how to integrate it into their workflows for improved patient care. The course will cover best practices for prescribing and managing Doxy-PEP, along with real-life case examples to enhance clinical decision-making. By the end of the session, participants will be confident in their ability to apply the Doxy-PEP Decision-Making Tool in practice, ensuring better outcomes for their patients.
Through online learning and virtual teaching, participants will learn to:

Understand the key components of the Doxy-PEP Decision-Making Tool and how to integrate it into clinical practice
Identify best practices for prescribing and managing Doxy-PEP for patients in various clinical scenarios
Apply real-life case examples to improve decision-making and patient care when implementing Doxy-PEP
Enhance clinical confidence in using Doxy-PEP through practical strategies and effective workflow integration

Target audience: General practitioners, nurse practitioners, other medical practitioners based in Australia
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Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) | Mildura
2025-04-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Quest Mildura Apartment Hotel, 119 Madden Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia

Dine with Ted (VR) | Mildura
2025-04-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Quest Mildura Apartment Hotel, 119 Madden Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia

Oncology update | Shepparton
2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
GPs and GP registrars can attend this networking event to learn more about GV Doctors at GV Health, hear from specialists about oncology services and referrals, including an overview of Murray HealthPathways.
GV Doctors is a new community for Goulburn Valley’s doctors, supported by Goulburn Valley Health. It aims to bring together medical professionals from across primary, community and tertiary care to provide education, support, networking and most importantly, a sense of belonging.
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Diabetes management workshop | Online
2025-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Victoria
Delivered by Benchmarque Group.
In this one-day workshop, students receive up to date information and best practice knowledge on Diabetes education, inclusive of Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. It has been developed specifically to meet the needs of individuals who support patients with, or at risk of developing, Diabetes.
The workshop is designed to provide a broad range of skills and knowledge that can deliver immediate results for patients. The learning outcomes include:
• Refresh knowledge on the pathophysiology of diabetes and different types of diabetes mellitus.
• Describe common diabetes medications, their actions, side effects and contraindications.
• Discuss insulin therapy, including different modes of actions and the education to offer clients around insulin administration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Review principles of Blood Glucose Monitoring and the education to offer to clients regarding this.
• Explore psychological impact of living with diabetes.
• Understand your local diabetes care pathways.
Target audience: Nurses
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia - Focussed Psychological Strategies | Adelaide or online
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | Victoria
Hosted by Flinders University
This is a new training course for GPs in managing insomnia. Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) are specific mental healthcare management strategies based on evidence-based psychological therapies. Course content includes measuring and understanding sleep, assessment and treatment of insomnia using cognitive behavioural therapy, and case discussions. The Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) at Flinders University has recently been recognised by the GP Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) as an accredited training provider for FPS related to insomnia disorder. This training aligns with RACGP guidelines to ensure that GPs meet all the learning outcomes to achieve FPS Level Two accreditation.
Target audience: GPs
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Cirrhosis assessment and management | Online
2025-04-08 12:30 - 13:15 | Webinar
Cirrhosis is a significant medical condition that can lead to liver failure, liver cancer, and other life-threatening complications. In this session Amy Muffarotto, Hepatology Clinical Nurse Consultant/ Nurse Practitioner Candidate, will outline the regular assessment and management of cirrhosis to prevent disease progression.
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Connect and transform care using implementation science | Online
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Victoria
Hosted by HealthChange
Everyone is working hard to achieve an efficient and effective health system that improves population health, is equitable, caters for the individual and respects the healthcare workers. However there is no clear pathway to achieve these aims. Despite decades of quality and service improvements, the system often fails from a consumer perspective.
Join us for an exclusive FREE webinar designed for health professionals, workforce development officers, and health service managers who are passionate about creating a more efficient, equitable, and person-centred health system.
This webinar will introduce you to HealthChange® Methodology (HCM), a proven model for implementing person-centred care (PCC) with measurable results. You’ll learn how organisations have successfully used HCM to overcome these challenges and transform care delivery.
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Marc Ryan, The Beautiful Bogan - A Story of Hope | Bright
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Pavilion, Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve, Bright, Victoria, 3741, Australia
Come along to a one-of-a-kind comedy show, as Marc Ryan, known as the Beautiful Bogan, shares his experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder and living with thoughts of suicide to help normalise conversations about mental health. There will be lots of jokes, laughter, stories and above all, hope shared.
This is an over 18 event.
Content Advisory. This performance contains strong language and discusses living with thoughts of suicide.
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Marc Ryan, The Beautiful Bogan - A Story of Hope | Wangaratta
2025-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, 37 Ford Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia

Marc Ryan, The Beautiful Bogan - A Story of Hope | Wodonga
2025-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3660, Australia

Abnormal LFTs - what could it be? | Online
2025-04-15 12:30 - 13:15 | Webinar
Liver function tests (LFTs) help evaluate how well the liver is functioning, check for damage or disease, and track the effectiveness of treatments for liver disorders. But there are a fair few of them, so how do we figure out what’s going on when some are deranged? Dr David Iser, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, will help out the puzzle pieces together.
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National Lung Cancer Screening Program - health workforce education | Online
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Victoria
Hosted by the Australian Government and Lung Foundation Australia
Prepare for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program commencing from July 2025. Led by the Australian Government, in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, this program is designed to be equity-focused, culturally safe, and person-centered. In Australia, lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed and the leading cause of cancer death. Up to 70% of lung cancers can be detected at early stages through screening.
This free, CPD accredited webinar will feature an expert panel on how to integrate lung cancer screening into your daily practice. Join to learn about the program’s objectives, your role in supporting patient participation, and practical strategies to implement the program in your practice or health service.
Target audience: GPs
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Marc Ryan, The Beautiful Bogan - A Story of Hope | Bendigo
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | National Hotel Complex, 182-186 High Street, Bendigo, 3550, Australia
