Using AI technology/AI Scribe in a general practice, RACGP and Medical Director | Online
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
This Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance webinar will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the general practice setting. Guest speakers from RACGP and Medical Director will discuss considerations a general practice should make before and after implementing AI and some of the options currently available. There will also be time for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.
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Understanding Bacterial Vaginosis | Online
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
This webinar is for those who work in primary care, sexual and women’s health. It will cover what Bacterial Vaginosis, discuss research, guidelines and evidence-based management strategies to improve patient outcomes.
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Become a high performing Practice Manager: Risk and Quality Improvement | Online
2025-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
Join Tania Worroll, Practice Manager, AGPAL Surveyor and Trainer/Assessor – UNE Partnerships in Medical Reception and Practice Management courses, for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice.
This webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and experienced practice managers and practice owners with essential tools, insights and skills to support professional growth and enable success in today’s ever-changing primary care landscape.
This third webinar in the series will cover creating a culture of safety and excellence with practical tools that improve everyday operations.
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Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Healthcare Training | Online
2025-09-24 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
The Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is an initiative of the Department of Health and Aged Care. It supports clinicians in matching a person’s treatment needs with the right intensity of mental health support, at the right time.
General practitioners, registrars, mental health clinicians and other health professionals within the Murray PHN catchment, are invited to attend this two-hour CPD-accredited group training workshop on how to use the IAR-DST.
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Ageing with agency: Multidisciplinary support for older people living in community | Online
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Victoria
Hosted by the Mental Health Professionals Network
Meet Hilda
She’s 79, staunchly independent, and determined to stay in her own home. But osteoporosis, bipolar disorder, and possible cognitive decline are making life more complex and more isolating.
At this webinar, a multidisciplinary panel including a general practitioner, psychiatrist, nurse and lived experience advocate will unpack Hilda’s hypothetical story and explore how collaborative care can support older people to live well in the community, even as needs change. Join us to meet Hilda and see multidisciplinary care in action.
Target audience: Mental health practitioners
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Ageing with agency: Multidisciplinary support for older people living in community | Online
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Victoria
Hosted by the Mental Health Professionals Network
At this webinar, our panel will explore how multidisciplinary teams can play a key role in supporting older people to live independently in the community. The multidisciplinary panel will discuss the complexities that often come with ageing and explore how collaborative care can respond to a range of physical, mental, and social needs.
Target audience: Health practitioners
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Update for pharmacists from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | Online
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Victoria
Presented by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and the Pharmacists in Aged Care Community of Practice
This session is targeted at pharmacists working in aged care, including Aged Care On-site pharmacists, Quality Use of Medicine Pharmacists and Residential Medication Management Review pharmacists.
Topics covered:

The role of the Commission
The new Strengthened Quality Standards and role of pharmacists in the Strengthened Standards
Commission resources available to pharmacists
Restrictive practices and how pharmacists can help aged care providers meet legislative requirements and minimise the inappropriate use of restrictive practices.

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Using AI technology/AI Scribe in a general practice, AVANT and Best Practice | Online
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
This Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance webinar will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the general practice setting. Guest speakers from AVANT and Best Practice will discuss considerations a general practice should make before and after implementing AI and some of the options currently available. There will also be time for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.
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Let's talk RG rural health careers | Mildura
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Mildura Base Public Hospital, Ontario Avenue and Thirteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
ACRRM is visiting Mildura and hosting a casual evening chatting all things Rural Generalism (RG), with an interactive presentation from a local RG legend and the team from VRPG.
Refreshments provided – please RSVP via this link.
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Endocrine essentials: 4 fast facts | Online
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Victoria
Hosted by the Epworth
This quick-fire update focuses on contemporary medical management strategies for common conditions, including a nuanced approach to subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules, the essential workup for adrenal incidentalomas, and the evolving guidelines for managing primary hyperparathyroidism from a medical perspective.
RACGP accredited CPD – 1.5hrs Educational Activities
Target audience: General practice staff
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National Kidney Summit | Sydney
2025-10-10 | Stamford Plaza Hotel, Sydney Airport, Sydney, Australia
Kidney Health Australia has a bold aspiration to End Dialysis by 2050. Key to achieving this aspiration is the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
In response to the current public health crisis in CKD, we are bringing together national stakeholders to inform a National Kidney Summit with the theme ‘CKD in Crisis. Detect Early. Act Now. Save Lives.’
The Summit will:

Challenge the current approach to CKD care
Identify vital levers and actions to drive the early detection, diagnosis and management of CKD
Develop urgent solutions to drive collaborative healthcare reform to improve outcomes for Australians living with CKD

This full-day summit will bring together thought leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, consumers and advocates to explore opportunities and co-design impactful strategies.
Target audience: Health professionals
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Allied Health Community of Practice | Bendigo
2025-10-14 07:00 - 09:30 | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
This community of practice breakfast event for allied health professionals, aims to provide a welcoming space for connection, collaboration and practical learning. It will focus on collaboration and understanding allied health in the primary care landscape with local guest speakers.
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A statement of attendance will be available to support CPD requirements.

Project ECHO series | When the clinic isn’t an option: GPs on the frontline of disaster response | Online
2025-10-14 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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Become a high performing Practice Manager: Customer Service and Leadership | Online
2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
Join Tania Worroll, Practice Manager, AGPAL Surveyor and Trainer/Assessor – UNE Partnerships in Medical Reception and Practice Management courses, for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice.
This webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and experienced practice managers and practice owners with essential tools, insights and skills to support professional growth and enable success in today’s ever-changing primary care landscape.
This fourth and final webinar in the series will cover building a leadership mindset and service strategies needed to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
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Compassion in healthcare - barriers and misconceptions | Online
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Victoria
Hosted by The Matilda Centre
This webinar will give an overview of compassion in healthcare and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice.
Dr Erin Kelly is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and a casual academic at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use. She has over 15 years’ clinical experience and 20 years in research, focusing on the treatment and prevention of co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Outline what compassion is and why it matters for both healthcare professionals and those in their care.
Recognise common barriers to compassion and consider how these may show up in their own work.
Reflect on ways they could strengthen compassionate practices in their work and life.

Target audience: Healthcare professionals
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Optimising use of the National Cancer Screening Register: access, integration, and the role of general practitioners and nurse practitioners | Online
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Victoria
Hosted by the Australian Government and Lung Foundation Australia
Australia’s first-ever National Lung Cancer Screening Program is now live – a major step forward in reducing lung cancer mortality through early detection. Join this CPD-accredited webinar to learn how to effectively implement the Program in your practice and effectively use the National Cancer Screening Register.
Target audience: Healthcare professionals
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Murray PHN local mental health and psychosocial services | Bendigo
2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
GP and GP Registrars who work in the Bendigo district and are involved in the mental health assessment and referral process, are invited to attend this in-person dinner event for an overview of local mental health services commissioned by Murray PHN and the opportunity to share experiences and ideas for improvement. An incentive payment is available to participants.
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Food allergy prevention, including eczema management | Online
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Victoria
Hosted by the National Allergy Council
allergy assist® is an education and support service available to GPs and rural generalists in Australia. Ongoing webinar sessions are offered to enhance confidence in managing common allergic presentations. This webinar has a paediatric focus, and is being presented by Dr Paulina Alhucema, a dual trained paediatric allergist and immunologist and general paediatrician based in Melbourne.
What you’ll learn:
• Understand the importance of good eczema control in allergy prevention
• Manage eczema in children, including young infants
• Know how to request appropriate allergy testing and understand the harms of inappropriate allergy testing.
Target audience: GPs and rural generalists
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Health and Safety Month: Health practitioners breakfast | Bendigo
2025-10-16 07:00 - 09:30 | All Seasons Hotel, 171-183 McIvor Road, Bendigo, Vic, 3550, Australia
Presented by WorkSafe Victoria
GPs, physiotherapists and other allied health practitioners are invited to join an interactive 90-minute breakfast session to explore the latest in pain science and mental injury recovery. Gain practical strategies for integrated care and navigating the WorkSafe system, including tips on claims, payment and provider support designed to help you improve outcomes for injured workers.
A statement of attendance will be provided so that attendees can claim CPD points.
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Advance Care Planning in Aged Care | Shepparton (fully booked - waitlist available)
2025-10-16 09:15 - 12:00 | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
This interactive training workshop is designed to empower healthcare professionals working in aged care with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in meaningful advance care planning (ACP) conversations with older people.
It is ideal for aged and community care workers, nurses, care coordinators, and other health professionals involved in supporting older people in residential or community care settings. Participants representing organisations that provide CHSP, Home Care Packages and residential aged care services within the region are encouraged to attend.
This event is fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist.

Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Safety | Online
2025-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This training is suitable general practice and mental health services staff and other primary healthcare professionals working in the Murray PHN catchment.
Facilitated by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), the training will offer foundational knowledge and awareness on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, identities and cultures while exploring the basics of cultural safety and simple ways to put it into practice.
VACCHO’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitators enhance participant experience and learning by sharing cultural knowledge and lived experience in a safe learning environment where questions are encouraged and welcome.
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Advance Care Planning in Aged Care | Shepparton
2025-10-16 12:45 - 15:00 | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
This interactive training workshop is designed to empower healthcare professionals working in aged care with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in meaningful advance care planning (ACP) conversations with older people.
It is ideal for aged and community care workers, nurses, care coordinators, and other health professionals involved in supporting older people in residential or community care settings. Participants representing organisations that provide CHSP, Home Care Packages and residential aged care services within the region are encouraged to attend.
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General practice network meeting | Bendigo
2025-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre, 21-26 Nolan Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, 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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Asthma in Spring - allergies and thunderstorm asthma | Online
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Webinar
This National Asthma Council and Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance session will focus on springtime asthma and allergic rhinitis and how to manage both conditions using the latest evidence-based guidelines. It will also explore resources to help practices and patient prepare for the thunderstorm asthma period.
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NB: RACGP CPD Application Pending.

Hume Region Allied Health Conference 2025
2025-10-17 08:15 - 16:30 | The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3660, Australia
Insights into Influence: The Impact of Allied Health in Healthcare
Presented by the Hume Region Allied Health Education Group
Audience: Allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers
Attend in-person or online.
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Hot topics: The menopause conversation | Melbourne
2025-10-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Novotel – Melbourne on Collins, 270 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
Hosted by: Canopy Health Education
Join us for a dynamic and insightful day dedicated to exploring the latest evidence, experiences, and strategies surrounding menopause and perimenopause. The session brings together leading voices in women’s health to unpack the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of menopause, with a focus on practical, lifestyle-driven solutions.
This event will cover a wide spectrum of topics, including lifestyle-based cycle syncing, hormonal health, mental wellbeing, sexual function, gut health, and complementary medicine. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, or someone navigating menopause firsthand, this event offers valuable knowledge and meaningful discussion in a supportive environment.
Come for the conversation—leave empowered with new perspectives, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of this important life stage.
Target audience: Health professionals
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Project ECHO series | Little patients, big emergencies: Paediatric trauma essentials for GPs | Online
2025-10-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar

Beyond the test: navigating cancer screening follow-up | Online
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Webinar
This webinar will equip GPs, GP registrars, practice nurses, practice managers and other general practice staff with practical strategies and resources to ensure timely follow-up of cervical and bowel screening results in primary care.
Hosted by Murray PHN in collaboration with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance.
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This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of educational activities:

RACGP Activity ID 1350707
ACRRM ID 37922

IPC webinar series | Topic 2: Reprocessing, storage, handling and transportation of reusable medical and other devices - Implementation of AS 5369:2023 in the primary and community healthcare setting | Webinar
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
General practice, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and allied health managers, clinical (e.g. nursing, podiatry, physiotherapy, optometry, dental), and non-clinical (e.g. reception) staff responsible for overseeing and/or reprocessing RMDs are invited to join us for this eight-part webinar series on infection prevention and control.
Megan Reilly from Hands-On Infection Control will provide updated information on the reprocessing of RMDs and the application of the new standard following its publication in December 2023.
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