Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Griffith)
Feb
17
8:30 am08:30
Suicide Prevention, MPHN

Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Griffith)

Delivered by Blue Knot Foundation. Funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.

  • One day only

  • 8.30am to 4.30pm

  • Free

This training provides the foundations for understanding complex trauma and its impacts. You’ll gain a trauma-informed lens to help you see challenging behaviours not as problems, but as adaptive responses to trauma.

Trauma Informed Practice is not about treatment — it’s about recognising that trauma is a possibility for anyone.

  • Understand the types, prevalence, and impacts of trauma

  • Explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on life and coping

  • Reframe challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens

  • Apply practical strategies to enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation, and support recovery

  • Use real-world case studies to practice trauma-informed responses

Wagga Wagga – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – Register here

Young – Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Register here

Griffith – Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Register here

Deniliquin – Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Register here

Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Their programs are evidence based, practical, and designed to support safer, more compassionate workplaces and communities.

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Feb
18
6:30 pm18:30
Other

MHPN: Mental Health in Palliative Care in Rural Communities

The Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN) invites you to an inaugural meeting to discuss mental health in palliative care in rural communities.

📅 Wednesday 18 February 2026

⏰ 6.30–8.00pm AEDT

💻 Online via Zoom

If you’re part of the rural palliative care or mental health workforce in the Murrumbidgee and beyond, your voice matters.

Register here: https://mhpn.org.au/members/#/Meeting/27386

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Black Dog Institute: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
Feb
24
9:00 am09:00
Suicide Prevention, MPHN

Black Dog Institute: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

This multidisciplinary program provides advanced, evidence-based training for health professionals working with people at risk of suicide. Grounded in science, compassion and action, the program is designed to strengthen skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, collaborative safety planning and ongoing management across the full spectrum of suicide risk.

The training combines self-directed online learning with interactive Zoom workshops and facilitated case discussion. Participants are supported with practical tools to respond to acute suicidal crises, provide care following a suicide attempt, and support individuals, families and carers impacted by suicide and suicide bereavement.

Who should attend
This program is suitable for a multidisciplinary audience including GPs and GP registrars, allied health professionals, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.

What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:

  • Undertake suicide risk assessments effectively

  • Develop collaborative safety plans

  • Implement a team-based approach to treatment planning

  • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt

Format and duration

  • 6.5 hours CPD delivered online

  • Module 1: self-directed online learning (1.5 hours)

  • Module 2: live interactive Zoom workshop (3 hours)

  • Module 3: facilitated case discussion group via Zoom (1 hour 45 minutes)

Accreditation

  • 6.5 CPD hours including 5.5 hours Educational Activity and 1 hour Reviewing Performance (RACGP and ACRRM)

  • Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)

  • 6.5 CPD hours for psychologists

  • Optional Measuring Outcomes CPD activity available for GPs, with details provided in the training handbook

Date and time
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
9am–3pm AEDT

Location
Online via Zoom

Register here

This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.

For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.

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Feb
26
7:00 pm19:00
Other

Innovations in lung function testing and analysis: Differential diagnosis of breathlessness

Breathlessness is a complex and debilitating symptom affecting up to 1 in 10 Australian adults. Join the Lung Foundation for a webinar to discuss differential diagnosis and latest innovations in lung function testing. 

URL: https://lungfoundation.com.au/events/innovations-in-lung-function-testing-and-analysis-differential-diagnosis-of-breathlessness/#register

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Mar
3
7:30 pm19:30
Other

RACGP: Enhancing sexual health care delivery: Supporting International Medical Graduates in general practice

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will gain knowledge and confidence in sexual health care in the Australian context through this webinar Hear from other IMGs who are working in Australian General Practice on useful communication strategies, clinical tools and referral pathways that support GPs to deliver guideline-based care.

Through real-world case studies on STI screening, contraception, and HIV prevention and support, IMGs will build confidence in managing common and emerging sexual health presentations in general practice

* CPD hours: Webinar EA 1 hour; with optional post-activity CPD: RP 1 hour and MO 1 hour activities.

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify current Australian STI and HIV guidelines that inform testing, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

  2. Describe evidence-based strategies for managing common and emerging sexual health presentations in general practice.

  3. Apply a patient-centred contraception consultation framework that incorporates shared decision-making.

  4. Select and use practical tools, digital resources and referral pathways to support efficient, patient-centred sexual healthcare.

URL: https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/enhancing-sexual-health-care-delivery-supporting-i

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Mar
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

Join the webinar

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Last Days: Navigating Death and Dying
Mar
4
5:00 pm17:00
MPHN

Last Days: Navigating Death and Dying

Free workshop for student doctors, JMOs and Aboriginal Health Workers

Caring for someone at the end of life can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first experience or you’re supporting families in clinical or community settings.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is proud to bring HammondCare’s Last Days community workshops to the region. These sessions are designed to help you understand what to expect, challenge common myths, and build confidence through practical, compassionate guidance.

Delivered by experienced palliative care and dementia care specialists, the workshop supports you to feel more prepared and supported when caring for someone in their final days.

What you’ll learn

  • What to expect as someone approaches the end of life, and the role of palliative care

  • What a “good death” can look like, and the choices people have

  • How to have meaningful conversations about dying and planning ahead

  • Practical steps for getting affairs in order

  • Care options and supports available in the final stages of life

  • Understanding grief and loss, and where to find support

  • Common rituals, rules and regulations around death

Cost: Free
RSVP by: 2 March 2026

👉 Register via Sticky Tickets:
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/ESI24J

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Mar
4
7:00 pm19:00
Other

Current and Emerging Therapies for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 600 million people worldwide and remains a leading cause of pain, disability, and joint replacement. Despite its enormous burden, current care continues to fall short: core treatments are underused, many patients receive low-value or fragmented care, and available pharmacologic options offer only modest benefit with safety concerns. Optimising evidence-based foundations—education, weight management, exercise therapy, and psychologically informed care—must remain the first priority. These interventions are highly effective, scalable, and central to preventing treatment failure, yet remain inconsistently implemented across health systems. At the same time, rapid innovation is reshaping what is possible in OA management.

- Repurposed medications: such as GLP-1 agonists, metformin, and methotrexate show meaningful improvements in pain, function, and potentially disease progression.

- Digital health tools: AI-enabled self-management platforms, and remote monitoring tools are transforming access, adherence, and personalised care.

- Advances in smart drug delivery systems: Rather than just treating symptoms, senolytics and therapies that aim to modify OA by targeting specific molecular mechanisms (Endo-type targeted disease modifying drugs - DMOADs) offer the prospect of precision medicine, with pivotal trials expected in 2026.

The future of OA care will rely on integrating these innovations with optimised core treatment models. Combining behavioural, pharmacological, and technological strategies offers an opportunity to reduce treatment failure, promote equity, and deliver patient-centred, mechanism-aligned care at scale.

SPEAKER: Professor David Hunter | Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology, Professor of Medicine, NHMRC Leadership Investigator Fellow, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney and Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital.

URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hem-qtynTSaZEVbMFEflfQ#/registration

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Learn how to communicate safely about suicide (Mindframe Plus)
Mar
5
9:00 am09:00
MPHN, Suicide Prevention

Learn how to communicate safely about suicide (Mindframe Plus)

Mindframe Plus: Safe Communication About Suicide and Mental Health

Free online workshop | Presented by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)

Learn how to communicate safely and compassionately about suicide, mental health, and alcohol or other drugs (AOD) in this evidence-based Mindframe Plus workshop.

This free, practical session will help individuals and organisations strengthen their confidence when responding to suicide incidents and develop communication that minimises harm and promotes hope.

What you’ll gain

  • Practical skills to communicate safely and reduce stigma around suicide and mental health

  • Tools to respond confidently and compassionately after a suicide incident

  • Guidance on working effectively with media and community partners

  • Strategies to create clear, safe messaging that supports wellbeing

Workshop details

Thursday 20 November 2025 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here

Thursday 5 March 2026 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here

This is a free workshop, made possible through funding from the Federal Government.

Content warning: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop. Support will be available during and after the session.

Find out more at mindframe.org.au or contact emma.bromham@mphn.org.au for further information.

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Mar
5
10:30 am10:30
Other

Comorbidity Guidelines webinar: Dialectical behaviour therapy in practice: A clinician's guide

This webinar will give an overview of applying dialectical behaviour therapy into alcohol and other drugs clinical practice 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.

This webinar will be presented by Dr Natalie Mastrogiovanni

Dr Natalie Mastrogiovanni is a research psychologist at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, and also works as a clinical psychologist in community mental health, seeing adults with complex mental health needs. Natalie generally works with clients who have complex trauma backgrounds, personality vulnerabilities, emotional dysregulation and substance use.

Natalie tailors evidence-based treatments to suit clients’ needs, primarily working with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, trauma-focussed CBT and schema-informed approaches.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify and describe the key components of the DBT model

  • Outline DBT skills and determine when they are best applied

  • Understand how DBT skills and concepts can be incorporated into AOD clinical practice

URL: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fWpf-NCQQHqLP7YONsb1sA#/registration

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Mar
5
12:00 pm12:00
Other

NCIRS: Influenza vaccination in 2026: a new era of protection

Register now

Get ready for 2026 influenza vaccination with the latest insights, guidance and practical tips from leading experts.

Following unusually high numbers of out‑of‑season influenza cases across both hemispheres, increasing vaccination uptake will be critical in 2026. Without improved vaccine uptake, vulnerable Australians, including babies, young children and older adults, face an increased risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.

This webinar brings together the latest evidence on influenza burden and vaccination coverage, alongside expert insights into what to expect in the upcoming season. It will also provide important updates on influenza vaccines available in Australia in 2026, including the introduction of the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), which will be available and funded for the first time through some state and territory programs.

Expert speakers will outline key considerations for immunisation providers, share recent trends in Australian and global influenza virus circulation, and provide you with practical guidance to support vaccine delivery and effective conversations with patients.

The webinar will cover:

  • recent trends in influenza burden and vaccine coverage

  • the 2026 National Immunisation Program and state-based influenza vaccination programs

  • influenza vaccines available in Australia in 2026, including LAIV

  • practical strategies for administrating LAIV, and for responding to common patient questions.

Can’t make it live? You can catch up later – the webinar will be recorded and made available on the NCIRS website. Register now to receive the link straight to your inbox once it’s ready.

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Sustaining Fulfilment in General Practice - Choices, Change and Contentment
Mar
5
12:30 pm12:30
MPHN

Sustaining Fulfilment in General Practice - Choices, Change and Contentment

General Practice offers a uniquely varied and rewarding career, but career satisfaction does not often happen by accident. Instead it evolves over time and requires active involvement, reflection, choice and flexibility.

This session will explore how GPs and GP registrars can sustain fulfilment and contentment throughout their careers. We will look at the common factors that influence career satisfaction, the wide range of career options available within and alongside General Practice, and how careers can be shaped to reflect individual values, strengths and preferences.

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognise common drivers of career dissatisfaction in General Practice

  2. Understand the breadth of career options within and alongside General Practice

  3. Reflect on their own values, strengths and interests

  4. Identify early signs of career dissatisfaction and burnout

  5. Apply a simple framework for career decision-making

  6. Develop confidence that career change or adaptation is normal and acceptable

  7. Identify practical next steps and resources

Additional Information

A small number of follow up one-on-one planning sessions will be available to attendees if requested.

Register here
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Connecting physical and mental health (Deniliquin)
Mar
6
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

Connecting physical and mental health (Deniliquin)

Free training for community and mental health workers

We’ve partnered with Mental Health Coordinating Council to deliver four free training sessions focused on the critical connection between physical and mental health.

Connecting Physical and Mental Health equips mental health and community service workers with practical strategies to support the physical wellbeing of the people they work alongside.

This one-day course explores key physical health risks experienced by people living with persistent mental health conditions and provides realistic, respectful ways to talk about health without judgement, shame or assumptions.

Delivered by: Mental Health Coordinating Council
Funded by: Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)
Cost: Free
When: March 2026
Format: One-day training sessions

What you will learn

This training will support community service workers to:

  • recognise common physical health issues faced by people they support

  • understand the systemic and personal barriers experienced by people with persistent mental health conditions

  • reflect on personal assumptions and biases that may impact care

  • build awareness of general healthy behaviours without oversimplifying complex realities

  • create relationships and environments that enable respectful, practical conversations about physical and mental health.

Who should enrol

This training is suitable for:

  • Mental health workers

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workers

  • Employment sector workers

  • Community services workers

Deniliquin

Friday 6 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/I1EH6O

Tumut

Tuesday 10 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/M5AYCB

Wagga Wagga

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TN09A7

Griffith

Wednesday 25 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TM0717

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Connecting physical and mental health (Tumut)
Mar
10
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

Connecting physical and mental health (Tumut)

Free training for community and mental health workers

We’ve partnered with Mental Health Coordinating Council to deliver four free training sessions focused on the critical connection between physical and mental health.

Connecting Physical and Mental Health equips mental health and community service workers with practical strategies to support the physical wellbeing of the people they work alongside.

This one-day course explores key physical health risks experienced by people living with persistent mental health conditions and provides realistic, respectful ways to talk about health without judgement, shame or assumptions.

Delivered by: Mental Health Coordinating Council
Funded by: Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)
Cost: Free
When: March 2026
Format: One-day training sessions

What you will learn

This training will support community service workers to:

  • recognise common physical health issues faced by people they support

  • understand the systemic and personal barriers experienced by people with persistent mental health conditions

  • reflect on personal assumptions and biases that may impact care

  • build awareness of general healthy behaviours without oversimplifying complex realities

  • create relationships and environments that enable respectful, practical conversations about physical and mental health.

Who should enrol

This training is suitable for:

  • Mental health workers

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workers

  • Employment sector workers

  • Community services workers

Deniliquin

Friday 6 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/I1EH6O

Tumut

Tuesday 10 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/M5AYCB

Wagga Wagga

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TN09A7

Griffith

Wednesday 25 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TM0717

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Mar
10
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Connecting physical and mental health (Wagga Wagga)
Mar
11
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

Connecting physical and mental health (Wagga Wagga)

Free training for community and mental health workers

We’ve partnered with Mental Health Coordinating Council to deliver four free training sessions focused on the critical connection between physical and mental health.

Connecting Physical and Mental Health equips mental health and community service workers with practical strategies to support the physical wellbeing of the people they work alongside.

This one-day course explores key physical health risks experienced by people living with persistent mental health conditions and provides realistic, respectful ways to talk about health without judgement, shame or assumptions.

Delivered by: Mental Health Coordinating Council
Funded by: Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)
Cost: Free
When: March 2026
Format: One-day training sessions

What you will learn

This training will support community service workers to:

  • recognise common physical health issues faced by people they support

  • understand the systemic and personal barriers experienced by people with persistent mental health conditions

  • reflect on personal assumptions and biases that may impact care

  • build awareness of general healthy behaviours without oversimplifying complex realities

  • create relationships and environments that enable respectful, practical conversations about physical and mental health.

Who should enrol

This training is suitable for:

  • Mental health workers

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workers

  • Employment sector workers

  • Community services workers

Deniliquin

Friday 6 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/I1EH6O

Tumut

Tuesday 10 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/M5AYCB

Wagga Wagga

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TN09A7

Griffith

Wednesday 25 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TM0717

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Mar
12
to 13 Mar
Other

2026 Essentials of Emergency Nursing: A Workshop for Practice Nurses

We are excited to invite you to Canberra for our 2026 Essentials of Emergency Nursing: A Workshop for Practice Nurses, designed to equip you with vital skills and knowledge for handling urgent and emergency situations in primary care.

This interactive workshop is tailored for practice nurses looking to enhance their confidence in managing acute presentations, urgent care scenarios, and effective triage. Delivered by one of Australia’s leading  emergency nurses, the session will cover:

✅ Recognition and management of common emergencies
✅ Assessment and triage in a primary care setting
✅ Immediate interventions for critical conditions
✅ Effective communication in high-pressure situations

Whether you are new to emergency care or seeking a refresher, this workshop will provide practical, hands-on learning to elevate your clinical practice.

📅 Date: 12th/13th March 2026
📍 Location: Mantra on Northborne - Canberra
🎟 Registration: See attached flyer or https://www.thinkasklearn.com.au/practice_canberra26.html

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Mar
14
8:20 am08:20
Other

Menopause: the good, the bad and the challenging

This 1-day live online workshop featuring expert specialists in menopausal medicine, focusing on evidence-based management of perimenopause, menopause and related conditions, with practical insights to improve patient care and outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key considerations for managing perimenopause and menopause.

  • Discuss myths and evidence-based clinical practice in menopause.

  • Recognise interdisciplinary assessments and approaches related to menopause.

  • Formulate management and referral plans for complications associated with menopause. 

URL: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/ob-gyn/teaching/short-courses-for-professional-development/menopause

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Murrumbidgee HealthPathways presents: Rattling the cage of Motor Neurone Disease (Wagga)
Mar
17
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Murrumbidgee HealthPathways presents: Rattling the cage of Motor Neurone Disease (Wagga)

GPs and registrars, specialists including neurologists and respiratory physicians, and allied health professionals with a special interest in MND are invited to join Murrumbidgee HealthPathways for an evening of networking and valuable education.

Guest Speakers

  • Prof Dominic Rowe AM, PHD FRACP, Neurologist, Professor Neurology, Macquarie Medical School, Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre

  • Dr Marietjie Van Der Merwe, MBChB, MFamMed, FRACGP, GP clinical editor

  • Dr Carol Lee, BSc (Honours) Pharm, PhD Immunology, Project Lead, Macquarie Medical School, Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre

MC

  • Professor Martin Jude OAM, FRACP, Neurologist, UNSW

Topics

  • MND Assessment and management

  • Referral process and multidisciplinary support and services

  • Practical use of HealthPathways as a resource tool including clinical and referral pathways

Event includes dinner and networking.

ACRRM accreditation pending.

Don’t miss out, book early.
Register by 3 March 2026 here: www.stickytickets.com.au/7FKIX3

 
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2026 Nurse Immunisation Education Day and Update (Wagga) – SOLD OUT
Mar
18
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

2026 Nurse Immunisation Education Day and Update (Wagga) – SOLD OUT

  • Wagga Wagga RSL Mirage Room (Downstairs) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sharpen your skills. Refresh your knowledge.
Stay ahead for the 2026 season.

MPHN invites nurse immunisers across general practice and aged care to join us for our annual Nurse Immunisation Education Day and Update – a highly anticipated event designed to keep you informed, confident and prepared.

This event features a full program of practical, relevant and evidence-based updates, including:

  • Cold Chain Management – best practice essentials

  • Catch-up Vaccinations – supporting complex schedules

  • 2026 Winter Respiratory Illness Season – what to expect

  • Immunisation Update – latest advice and changes

  • Sexual Health Update – key considerations for primary care

Guest speakers:

  • Barb Wilson, NSW Public Health Unit

  • Additional speakers to be confirmed

Whether you’re refreshing your skills or gearing up for the winter season, this education day will support you to deliver safe, high-quality immunisation care to your patients.

Morning tea on arrival, light lunch provided.

Event is SOLD OUT.

Sponsored by

 
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Supporting Seniors: Free Suicide Prevention Training (Wagga)
Mar
19
10:00 am10:00
MPHN, Suicide Prevention

Supporting Seniors: Free Suicide Prevention Training (Wagga)

Would you know what to do if an older person was having thoughts of suicide?

Join Anglicare’s Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program for a free training session that equips you with the skills to:

  • Have empathetic conversations

  • Identify suicide risk in older adults

  • Support them with a safety plan and referral

This QIP-accredited training meets Suicide Prevention Australia standards and offers self-directed CPD points. A certificate is available upon request.

Be the person who makes a difference. Register now: 

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/WCKU4U

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Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Deniliquin)
Mar
24
8:30 am08:30
Suicide Prevention, MPHN

Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Deniliquin)

Delivered by Blue Knot Foundation. Funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.

  • One day only

  • 8.30am to 4.30pm

  • Free

This training provides the foundations for understanding complex trauma and its impacts. You’ll gain a trauma-informed lens to help you see challenging behaviours not as problems, but as adaptive responses to trauma.

Trauma Informed Practice is not about treatment — it’s about recognising that trauma is a possibility for anyone.

  • Understand the types, prevalence, and impacts of trauma

  • Explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on life and coping

  • Reframe challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens

  • Apply practical strategies to enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation, and support recovery

  • Use real-world case studies to practice trauma-informed responses

Wagga Wagga – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – Register here

Young – Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Register here

Griffith – Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Register here

Deniliquin – Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Register here

Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Their programs are evidence based, practical, and designed to support safer, more compassionate workplaces and communities.

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Mar
25
8:00 am08:00
Other

Melanoma Institute Australia: Cancer Care Essentials Nurse Study Day

  • Wagga Wagga Base Hospital - Lecture Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a full day of learning, connection and inspiration!

Whether you are new to nursing or looking to deepen your expertise, this study day will cover topics in cancer care, delivered by experienced professionals in the field.

Event Details

WHEN: Wednesday 25th March 2026  8:00–4:30

WHERE: WWBH Lecture Theatre

Topics

  • Cancer Treatments: Where We've Been Where We Are Now

  • Understanding Cancer Diagnosis: Scans and Biopsies Explained

  • Surgical Insights for Nurses

  • Radiotherapy: What Nurses Need to Know

  • Chemotherapy in Practice: A Practical Guide for Nurses

  • Immunotherapy: Key Concepts for Nurses

  • Metastatic Cancer: Supporting Patients Through Complexity

  • Beyond the Diagnosis: Supporting the Whole Person

About the Day

  • Guest speakers sharing their insights into their respective fields

  • Day for all nursing staff

  • Morning/afternoon tea and lunch provided

Registrations are a must — spots are limited and close 6/3/26

To register, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/WFkJWQ1Xvc

For more information, contact: Danielle.goss@melanoma.org.au

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Connecting physical and mental health (Griffith)
Mar
25
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

Connecting physical and mental health (Griffith)

Free training for community and mental health workers

We’ve partnered with Mental Health Coordinating Council to deliver four free training sessions focused on the critical connection between physical and mental health.

Connecting Physical and Mental Health equips mental health and community service workers with practical strategies to support the physical wellbeing of the people they work alongside.

This one-day course explores key physical health risks experienced by people living with persistent mental health conditions and provides realistic, respectful ways to talk about health without judgement, shame or assumptions.

Delivered by: Mental Health Coordinating Council
Funded by: Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)
Cost: Free
When: March 2026
Format: One-day training sessions

What you will learn

This training will support community service workers to:

  • recognise common physical health issues faced by people they support

  • understand the systemic and personal barriers experienced by people with persistent mental health conditions

  • reflect on personal assumptions and biases that may impact care

  • build awareness of general healthy behaviours without oversimplifying complex realities

  • create relationships and environments that enable respectful, practical conversations about physical and mental health.

Who should enrol

This training is suitable for:

  • Mental health workers

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workers

  • Employment sector workers

  • Community services workers

Deniliquin

Friday 6 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/I1EH6O

Tumut

Tuesday 10 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/M5AYCB

Wagga Wagga

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TN09A7

Griffith

Wednesday 25 March 2026, 9am to 5pm
Register: www.stickytickets.com.au/TM0717

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Apr
14
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Ear Train: Empowering Health Professionals in Indigenous Communities (Wagga)
Apr
20
9:30 am09:30
MPHN

Ear Train: Empowering Health Professionals in Indigenous Communities (Wagga)

Non-Accredited Practical Skills Workshop

Wagga Wagga: Monday 20th – Tuesday 21st April 2026

Griffith: Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th April 2026

You only need to attend one of these sessions

About the EarTrain program:

EarTrain is a fully funded, online training program for primary healthcare professionals, to identify and manage otitis media and other hearing conditions, in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The program is delivered nationally by TAFE NSW and is funded by the Australian Government. EarTrain is a Closing the Gap initiative available until 30 June 2026.

What you will learn:

You have ongoing access to online topics that cover skills including Otoscopy, Tympanometry, Audiometry, Screening Otoacoustic Emissions, Infection Control, Culturally Safe Practice.

Please note: you are not required to complete topics prior to attending a practical skills workshop.

Register to access the online learning

Practical Skills Workshop:

In collaboration with Murrumbidgee PHN, we are delivering 2-day practical skills workshops in Wagga Wagga and Griffith

In these workshops, we will provide practical skills in:

  • Otoscopy

  • Tympanometry

  • Introduction to Hearing Screening

  • Screening otoacoustic emissions

  • Referral Pathways

This workshop is free to attend.

To Register: Register here

Funded by: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

RTO 90003 | CRICOS 00591E | HEP PRV12049. 131 601 © Amy Allerton, contemporary Aboriginal Artist of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi nations tafensw.edu.au/eartrain

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Ear Train: Empowering Health Professionals in Indigenous Communities (Griffith)
Apr
23
to 24 Apr
MPHN

Ear Train: Empowering Health Professionals in Indigenous Communities (Griffith)

Non-Accredited Practical Skills Workshop

Wagga Wagga: Monday 20th – Tuesday 21st April 2026

Griffith: Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th April 2026

You only need to attend one of these sessions

About the EarTrain program:

EarTrain is a fully funded, online training program for primary healthcare professionals, to identify and manage otitis media and other hearing conditions, in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The program is delivered nationally by TAFE NSW and is funded by the Australian Government. EarTrain is a Closing the Gap initiative available until 30 June 2026.

What you will learn:

You have ongoing access to online topics that cover skills including Otoscopy, Tympanometry, Audiometry, Screening Otoacoustic Emissions, Infection Control, Culturally Safe Practice.

Please note: you are not required to complete topics prior to attending a practical skills workshop.

Register to access the online learning

Practical Skills Workshop:

In collaboration with Murrumbidgee PHN, we are delivering 2-day practical skills workshops in Wagga Wagga and Griffith

In these workshops, we will provide practical skills in:

  • Otoscopy

  • Tympanometry

  • Introduction to Hearing Screening

  • Screening otoacoustic emissions

  • Referral Pathways

This workshop is free to attend.

To Register: Register here

Funded by: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

RTO 90003 | CRICOS 00591E | HEP PRV12049. 131 601 © Amy Allerton, contemporary Aboriginal Artist of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi nations tafensw.edu.au/eartrain

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2026 Wise + Well Senior's Expo
Apr
28
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

2026 Wise + Well Senior's Expo

A free community event for older people, families and carers

What is it?

A friendly, informative expo connecting older people with local health, wellbeing and aged care services in the Wagga Wagga region.

What you’ll find on the day

  • Local services and supports for older people

  • Health, wellbeing and ageing-well information

  • Guest speakers and short presentations

  • A chance to ask questions and meet providers face to face

  • A welcoming space to connect with others in the community

Who should attend

  • Older people living in Wagga Wagga and surrounds

  • Family members, carers and friends

  • Anyone supporting an older person to navigate services

Services you’ll meet include

  • Residential aged care homes

  • Home care providers

  • CHSP service providers

  • Retirement living providers

  • Equipment providers

  • Allied health professionals

  • Care groups

  • Medical services

  • Support groups

  • Community groups

Event details

  • Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026

  • Time: 9am to 1pm

  • Location: Wagga RSL Club, corner of Kincaid & Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga

  • Cost: Free

Come along, ask questions, and learn what support is available for you or someone you care about.

Part of NSW Seniors Festival.

Stall holder expression of interest

Do you support older people in Wagga Wagga? We invite eligible services to apply to hold a stall at the Wise + Well Seniors Expo 2026.

Why take part

  • Promote your service directly to older people, families and carers

  • Build awareness of how your service can be accessed

  • Strengthen local referral pathways

  • Connect with other providers across the aged care and health sector

Who can apply

Organisations delivering services or support to older people living in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, including:

  • Residential aged care homes

  • Home care providers

  • CHSP service providers

  • Retirement living providers

  • Equipment providers

  • Allied health professionals

  • Medical services

  • Care groups

  • Support groups

  • Community organisations

What to know

  • Stall numbers are limited

  • EOIs are competitive

  • Priority may be given to free or low-cost services

  • Optional opportunity to express interest in presenting on the day

Key dates

  • EOIs open: February 2026

  • EOIs close: 5pm, Monday 3 March 2026

  • Outcomes advised: From 10 March 2026

  • Expo date: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9am to 1pm

Submit your Expression of Interest via the online form before the closing date.

Apply here

Enquiries
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
Lynda Rhodes, Healthy Ageing Project Officer
lynda.rhodes@mphn.org.au

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
May
12
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

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May
18
to 19 May
Other

ANZMOSS: Multidisciplinary Obesity Care Masterclass

This immersive two-day masterclass will deliver a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiological, nutritional, psychosocial and medical dimensions of obesity management.

You’ll actively engage in real-world case studies, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions that mirror the challenges you’ll face in practice.

8 & 9 May 2026
Pullman Melbourne, Albert Park

  • Hear from experts within the multidisciplinary team

  • Share their knowledge on surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment options

  • Gain insights into how cross discipline collaboration is fundamental for patient outcomes

  • Build your networks and collaborate like never before

For more information visit the website anzmoss.com.au/integrative-health-roadshow/

Tickets via: https://www.trybooking.com/DHSUC

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
June
9
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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BidgeeCon: Primary Care in Practice Conference
June
19
to 20 June
MPHN

BidgeeCon: Primary Care in Practice Conference

  • The Range Function Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

BidgeeCon is a 1.5 day conference designed for regional and rural general practice teams, bringing together GPs, registrars, practice nurses and allied health practitioners working in general practice for practical learning, collaboration and future-focused discussion.

BidgeeCon will deliver hands-on clinical workshops, practical skills sessions and expert-led presentations focused on strengthening and future-proofing general practice. Topics will span emergency care, chronic condition management, aged care and dementia, CPR training, workforce and recruitment, healthcare reform, medico-legal issues, AI and more.

Early bird tickets on sale now

Program:

The program has been built to support sustainable practice, build workforce capability and help general practice teams adapt to a rapidly changing health system, while creating valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region.

Friday 12.00pm-4.30pm 

  • 11.30am-12.30pm – Registration and light lunch

  • 12:30pm-12.40pm – Welcome and introduction

  • 12.40pm-1.40pm

    • Stream 1 – Wound care

    • Stream 2 – CPR

    • Stream 3 – Emergency simulation

  • 1.40pm-2.40pm

    • Stream 1 – ECG interpretation

    • Stream 2 – CPR continued

    • Stream 3 – Emergency dental

  • 2.40pm-3.00pm – Afternoon tea

  • 3.00pm-4.10pm

    • Stream 1 – Emergency simulation

    • Stream 2 – CPR

    • Stream 3 – Wound care

  • 4.10pm-4.30pm – Closing address

Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm

  • 8.00am-8.30am – Introduction, housekeeping and Welcome to Country

  • 8.30am-9.00am – Keynote speaker

  • 9.00am-10.00am – Keynote speaker – Shared medical appointments (Associate Professor John Stevens)

  • 10.00am-10.30am – TBC

  • 10.30am-10.50am – Morning tea, expo stalls

  • 10.50am-11.50am

    • Stream 1 – Eating disorders (Angela Farrell)

    • Stream 2 – Aged care (Jane Gerhard, MPHN)

    • Stream 3 – ADHD

  • 11.55am-12.55pm

    • Stream 1 – DREAM / Endocrinology

    • Stream 2 – Chronic Condition Management / Nurse led clinics (Rebecca Manski)

    • Stream 3 – Endo pain clinic

  • 12.55-1.30pm – Lunch, expo stalls

  • 1.30pm-2.30pm – Panel discussion: ANU Health Workforce Data

  • 2.30pm-3.15pm

    • Stream 1 – Recruiting in a candidate driven market (Kaity Fuller, Huntsman Recruiting + Cristy Houghton, MPHN)

    • Stream 2 – AI and Medico-Legal

    • Stream 3 – MLHD Community Care Intake Service (CCIS)

  • 3.15pm-3.30pm – Afternoon tea

  • 3.30pm-4.20pm – Maximising MBS in MDT

  • 4.20pm-4.30pm – Final address (Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff)

Meet your keynote speakers

A/Professor John Stevens RN PhD FACN FASLM

Discipline Lead Lifestyle Medicine
National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Co-founder and Director Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Ltd

A/Professor John Stevens is a co-founder of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and remains a member of the Board of Directors. He also engaged in developing the World Lifestyle Medicine Organisation (WLMO). With 40 years of experience in health practice, teaching, and research, he has developed a strong translational research focus aimed at improving ageing well and chronic disease management through the application of Lifestyle Medicine. Prof. Stevens and colleagues are pioneering the use of Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) in Australia and Internationally with a special interest in empowering First Nations communities with SMAs. He has trained over 2000 people in SMA facilitation. Currently, John is an Associate Professor and Discipline Lead for the Master of Lifestyle Medicine program at Southern Cross University in Australia.

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BidgeeCon Cocktail Evening

Friday 19 June 2026 | 6.00–8.30pm
The Gardens Function Centre,
Botanic Gardens, 43 Tom Wood Drive, Wagga Wagga

Unwind after the day’s sessions and join us for a relaxed cocktail evening designed for connection, conversation and a bit of surprise.

Enjoy great company, drinks and light catering while being entertained by Jay Cristo, magician and mentalist. Expect moments of astonishment, genuine laughs and those “how did that just happen?” experiences that will have you talking well after the night ends.

Due to catering requirements, tickets are limited. Partners are very welcome. Just remember to purchase a ticket for them as well.

Don’t miss out on one of the most enjoyable social events of BidgeeCon.

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Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care (EPiPC) Education Day (Wagga)
Aug
8
8:30 am08:30
MPHN

Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care (EPiPC) Education Day (Wagga)

We are excited to invite GPs, GP registrars, nurses, general practice staff, primary health care providers and allied health providers to the 2026 Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care (EPiPC) Program Education Day.

This free, full-day education event will have an ADHD focus, in response to recent changes to prescribing arrangements and the growing need for confident, collaborative ADHD assessment and management in primary care.

Designed primarily for primary care clinicians working with children and families, the day will provide practical, evidence-informed insights to support early identification, shared care and multidisciplinary management of ADHD and related presentations.

Topics will be announced soon.

In person attendance is encouraged. For those unable to make the event in person, please contact MPHN’s CPD coordinator at events@mphn.org.au for a videoconference link.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

We’ve had a fantastic response to early ticket sales! Tickets for non-GP and GP Practice staff are now closed . We currently only have GP, GP registrar and GP practice staff tickets remaining.

Register now at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/89ETPH

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Aug
11
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Education Day Orientation & Update (Wagga)
Aug
29
8:30 am08:30
MPHN

Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Education Day Orientation & Update (Wagga)

This annual full-day workshop focused on pregnancy care, is for GPs who are interested in providing shared care in pregnancy, and GPs who want an update on first trimester care. General practice based midwives are welcome to apply to attend

Session 1: Morning Program, 8.30am – 1.30pm
Local GP obstetricians and midwives will present the morning session, focusing on recommended Ultrasound, Blood Testing, risks in pregnancy, and referral for booking in

Session 2: Afternoon Update Program, 2.00 pm – 4.30pm
The update session will feature presentations on What’s New and other presentation to be advised

Early registrations are open now so don’t miss out!

Register here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/BY2F4I

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Sept
9
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Oct
13
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Nov
11
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Dec
8
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Feb
11
7:00 pm19:00
Other

MHPN: Supporting Perinatal Mental Health After Loss or a History of Eating Disorders

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.

This webinar will explore the experience of Nadia, a fictitious case study.

At 22 weeks into her pregnancy, Nadia is experiencing persistent worry about her pregnancy and the health of her baby, having previously experienced a miscarriage at 19 weeks. Our panel will share insights and approaches to supporting clients experiencing mental health challenges, grief and bereavement during the perinatal period and navigating the effects of a history of an eating disorder in care. Attend this webinar to develop your understanding of common perinatal mental health presentations, and how to recognise them.

Through the webinar, 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.

URL: https://mhpn.org.au/members/#/Meeting/27282

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Feb
11
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

Join the webinar

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 11th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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MBS Billing & Quality Clinical Record Keeping
Feb
11
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

MBS Billing & Quality Clinical Record Keeping

MPHN is delighted to bring you this practical, one-hour session designed to strengthen your confidence in Medicare billing and clinical documentation. Delivered by Train IT Medical, this webinar will step through the purpose of the MBS, what compliance really looks like in day-to-day practice, and how to ensure your clinical notes protect both you and your patients.

The session will cover common billing risks, rules around co-billing, and practical tips to improve record keeping. It will also unpack complex item numbers and patient eligibility, helping you apply MBS requirements accurately and consistently.

Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Provider: Train IT Medical

  1. Discuss the purpose of the MBS

  2. Understand the importance of compliance and MBS requirements when billing item numbers

  3. Learn tips to ensure your clinical notes protect you and your patients

  4. Define rules related to co-billing

  5. Improve knowledge of complex item numbers and relevant patient eligibility

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Feb
10
6:30 pm18:30
Other

Carers NSW: Strengthening Clinical Outcomes in General Practice through Carer Identification and Support

Carers of people with disability, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency, terminal illness, frail aged or chronic illness have worse physical and mental health outcomes as compared to the general population.

GPs are in the best position to identify carers early and ensure access to health and other services.

There is emerging evidence that caring itself is a social determinant of health.

Additionally, involving carers in treatment planning for the person they care for leads to better outcomes.

Carers NSW, the peak organisation for carers in NSW, is offering a free 60-minute interactive online workshop to provide general practice staff with practical steps to identify carers earlier, involve them appropriately in care, and connect them to support, helping improve continuity of care for patients and carers.

Carers are present in every general practice, yet they often go unnoticed or unrecognised. Around one in eight people is a carer, supporting treatment adherence of the patient attending the GP, attending appointments, and managing day-to-day care. However, many do not identify themselves as carers or access available supports until they are already overwhelmed. For many, general practice is the first place where the strain of caring may be noticed. Early identification can support better planning, clearer follow-up and fewer avoidable escalations for both the patient and the family or friend carer. The session will explore common scenarios encountered in general practice, demonstrate best-practice approaches, and equip attendees with practical tools to identify, engage, and refer carers to appropriate supports and support better clinical outcomes for both care recipients and carers.

Designed to be both informative and interactive, this workshop aims to build staff confidence to recognise carers in everyday consults and practice workflows, supporting clearer carer planning and continuity of care, without adding unnecessary work to already busy teams.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Identify a diverse range of carers earlier within general practice settings

  • Recognise the impact of caring on a person’s health and wellbeing

  • Identify ways to partner with carers in general practice

  • Initiate appropriate referrals for carers to improve health outcomes and continuity of care

  • Apply practical strategies that support carer inclusion in healthcare 

URL: https://analytics-au.clickdimensions.com/cn/aosfc/GCAP100226

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Online: Practice Network Meeting
Feb
10
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Online: Practice Network Meeting

MPHN’s Practice Network Meeting is a monthly, one‑hour lunchtime catch‑up — your knowledge break. Open to everyone working in general practice, these sessions welcome GPs, practice managers, nurses, administrative staff, GP registrars, and medical students.

The meetings provide a relaxed, collaborative space to share updates, learn together, and stay connected. Each session covers a mix of administrative, operational, and clinical topics, with plenty of time for discussion, questions, and sharing ideas from across the Murrumbidgee network.

It’s a great opportunity to stay up to date with primary health care news, explore current hot topics, and connect with colleagues and peers throughout the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here
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Black Dog Institute: Youth in Distress
Feb
10
9:00 am09:00
Suicide Prevention, MPHN

Black Dog Institute: Youth in Distress

This multidisciplinary, evidence-based program focuses on supporting adolescents experiencing distress, self-harm and suicidality. Designed for clinicians working with young people, it builds on existing skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and post-attempt care.

The program is delivered through a blended learning format combining self-paced eLearning with interactive online workshops. Participants complete four modules covering the suicidal crisis, assessing and managing risk, self-harm, after a suicide attempt, and clinician self-care. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative, team-based approaches to care.

Who should attend
Psychologists, social workers and guidance officers working with young people.

What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:

  • Manage youth in distress and self-harm

  • Undertake effective suicide risk assessments

  • Develop collaborative safety plans

  • Implement a team approach to treatment planning

  • Provide appropriate care following a suicide attempt

  • Identify practical self-care strategies

Format and duration

  • 6.5 hours CPD

  • Module 1: eLearning, to be completed prior to the live training

  • Modules 2 and 4: live online workshops (9am–4pm AEDT)

  • Module 3: eLearning

  • Online delivery via Zoom

CPD certificates are provided upon completion of all four modules.

Date and time
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
9am–4pm AEDT

Location
Online via Zoom

Register here

This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.

For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.

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PACOP Fundamentals Workshop (Wagga Wagga)
Dec
16
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

PACOP Fundamentals Workshop (Wagga Wagga)

PACOP invites you to join them for this FREE PACOP Fundamentals Workshop.

OPEN TO: Palliative care leads, CNMs, CNs, RNs, AN-ACC /Funding Managers & Facility Managers

PACOP has developed a national model of care that supports early identification of palliative and end of life care needs through routine standardised assessment.

This workshop provides the foundational knowledge needed to implement the PACOP Profile & Outcomes Collection in your aged care home.

Register here

Using PACOP will support you to:

  • Use standardised tools for assessing palliative and end of life care needs

  • Identify and respond to escalating care needs

  • Communicate palliative and end of life care needs with residents, families and staff

For more information visit the PACOP website.

PACOP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability & Ageing.

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PACOP MPHN Stakeholder Strategy Meeting
Dec
15
11:30 am11:30
MPHN

PACOP MPHN Stakeholder Strategy Meeting

PACOP & MPHN invite you to join us for the MPHN Stakeholder Strategy Meeting. Please join with key stakeholders to participate in discussions and provide your insights into the current context of palliative care in aged care within the Murrumbidgee region.

Register here

Welcoming of attendees opens from 11.30am with a light lunch, concluding the day at 3.30pm.

Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP) supports aged care homes (ACHs) and community aged care providers in delivering optimal palliative and end-of-life care through routine assessments and evidence-based care planning.

This forum aims to explore opportunities to expand PACOP implementation within the Murrumbidgee PHN region, aligning with current and future palliative care initiatives. The goal is to strengthen networks and build capacity in aged care homes and community aged care providers.

For more information visit the PACOP website.

PACOP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability & Ageing.

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Dec
11
12:00 pm12:00
Other

SEARCH Project: Nurse led models of care

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The availability of abortion care in regional and remote areas of NSW often depends on the skills and abilities of nurses and midwives to facilitate access to choices for that care.

Family Planning Australia’s Director of Nursing, Kitty Smith, will be talking about establishing and leading a nurse led model of abortion care, including:

  • What it means

  • What it might look like

  • How to establish a service and build the support needed

Building on the approach to patient centredness and technical knowledge, the webinar will also highlight the importance of nurses in delivering abortion care in their regions.

Questions? Please contact us via searchproject@fpnsw.org.au.

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Dec
10
6:30 pm18:30
Other

SEARCH Project: Nurse led models of care

Register now

The availability of abortion care in regional and remote areas of NSW often depends on the skills and abilities of nurses and midwives to facilitate access to choices for that care.

Family Planning Australia’s Director of Nursing, Kitty Smith, will be talking about establishing and leading a nurse led model of abortion care, including:

  • What it means

  • What it might look like

  • How to establish a service and build the support needed

Building on the approach to patient centredness and technical knowledge, the webinar will also highlight the importance of nurses in delivering abortion care in their regions.

Questions? Please contact us via searchproject@fpnsw.org.au.

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Common issues in spinal cord injury care (Young)
Dec
10
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Common issues in spinal cord injury care (Young)

Join us for an informative dinner event in Young, where rehabilitation medicine staff specialists from Wagga Wagga will share their expertise in spinal cord injury care. The session will focus on common issues GPs may encounter in acute emergency and primary care settings, offering valuable insights and practical knowledge to support quality patient care.

Presented by 

  • Dr Jenna Mewburn: Rehabilitation medicine staff specialist,
    Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

  • Dr Rachael McQueen: Rehabilitation medicine staff specialist,
    Wagga Wagga Base Hospital 

What’s on the Agenda?

  • Acute management of autonomic dysreflexia

  • Common issues arising in caring for patients with spinal cord injury: e.g. spasticity, bowel and bladder management, pressure injuries, ageing with a spinal cord injury, and sexuality 

  • Specialist referral pathways for people living with a spinal cord injury.

Bring your case studies and questions for a dynamic and interactive discussion.

Register by 1 December 2025 at www.stickytickets.com.au/T4D9Z

 
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Dec
3
6:30 pm18:30
Other

NBCSP: Webinar 4: Lead the change: driving bowel cancer screening uptake within your practice 

This webinar will help you identify goals for enhancing patient engagement with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Learn how to determine the training needs of healthcare professionals within your practice and system improvements that can be implemented to boost patient participation in bowel cancer screening. You will also explore training tools and resources to help you create tailored education sessions for your practice colleagues. At the end of this webinar, you will be equipped with the strategies and knowledge to lead the change and to help increase bowel cancer screening in your community.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this webinar, you will be able to:  

  • Outcome 1: Identify organisational goals for improving engagement with the NBSCP  

  • Outcome 2: Determine the training needs of healthcare professionals within the practice to improve patient engagement with population bowel screening  

  • Outcome 3: Determine system improvements for the practice to improve patient engagement with population bowel screening  

  • Outcome 4: Select training tools and resources to provide a tailored education session for your practice colleagues  

Register here
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Nov
27
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Just Include Me: Inclusive Practice Workshop for Health Professionals and Staff who work with people with intellectual disability

The purpose of the workshop is to increase awareness of intellectual disability and the challenges that people with intellectual disability face within the healthcare system.  The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards User guide for the Health Care of People with Intellectual Disability recommends inclusive practice improvements as a response to significant evidence of poor health outcomes for people with intellectual disability in Australia’s health system.

 Date: 27th November

Time: 1.00pm-2.00pm

Where: online 

Register here: https://cid.org.au/health-events/  or you can refer to the flyer attached. 

 Who should attend: Health professionals and staff who support people with intellectual disability as part of their job. 

This workshop is co-facilitated by CID team members with lived experience of intellectual disability. If you can’t make this date then you’re in luck, the workshop is run on the last Thursday of each month. Use the above link for the dates.   

These workshops can be tailored to the individual needs of the audience and service delivery through relevant scenarios, activities and topics covered. 

We also invite you to visit our website for more information about CID’s free resources and healthcare projects: https://cid.org.au/issues/health/ 

  • These resources include our free online training for health workers to learn about reasonable adjustments, inclusive communication, communication tools, behaviour as communication, consent and decision making in health and virtual care.  

Our free online learning, Just Include Me, is available to complete now. 

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Supporting Seniors: Free Suicide Prevention Training (Online)
Nov
27
10:00 am10:00
MPHN, Suicide Prevention

Supporting Seniors: Free Suicide Prevention Training (Online)

Would you know what to do if an older person was having thoughts of suicide?

Join Anglicare’s Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program for a free training session that equips you with the skills to:

  • Have empathetic conversations

  • Identify suicide risk in older adults

  • Support them with a safety plan and referral

This QIP-accredited training meets Suicide Prevention Australia standards and offers self-directed CPD points. A certificate is available upon request.

Be the person who makes a difference. Register now: 

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/Z336A

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Last Days: Navigating death and dying (Hay)
Nov
26
10:00 am10:00
MPHN

Last Days: Navigating death and dying (Hay)

HammondCare has developed the Last Days and Last Days Dementia community programs to help carers understand what to expect, bust myths and provide practical resources when caring for a person who is facing the end of their life.

Delivered by a palliative or dementia care specialist, either face-to-face or online, the workshop equips participants with knowledge and tools to navigate the last days, including links to local palliative care support services and a comprehensive resource to refer to throughout this journey.

Included in the workshop:

  • What to expect and the role of palliative care.

  • What a “good death” might look like, and the choices we have.

  • How to have conversations about dying and plan for what’s ahead.

  • Practical information to assist with getting affairs in order. 

  • Possible care choices and support available as we near death. 

  • How grief and loss can impact individuals and support available.

  • Common rituals, rules and regulations around death.

Go to hammond.com.au/lastdays to find out more.

If you’re caring for some at end-of-life, you probably have questions. A Last Days workshop will have the answers. MPHN is offering Last Days workshops to equip you to navigate the precious last days of someone you care for.

Berrigan: 10 November 2025 – 2pm-5pm
Berrigan Library, 52-54 Chanter St, Berrigan
Register here

Corowa: 11 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Corowa Golf Club, 1 Hume St, Corowa
Register here

Young: 24 November 2025 – 1pm-4pm
Young Services Club, 42 Cloete St, Young
Register here

Griffith: 25 November 2025 – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Griffith City Library, 229 Banna Ave, Griffith
Register here

Hay: 26 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Hay Services Club, 371 Murray St, Hay
Register here

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Last Days: Navigating death and dying (Griffith)
Nov
25
12:30 pm12:30
MPHN

Last Days: Navigating death and dying (Griffith)

HammondCare has developed the Last Days and Last Days Dementia community programs to help carers understand what to expect, bust myths and provide practical resources when caring for a person who is facing the end of their life.

Delivered by a palliative or dementia care specialist, either face-to-face or online, the workshop equips participants with knowledge and tools to navigate the last days, including links to local palliative care support services and a comprehensive resource to refer to throughout this journey.

Included in the workshop:

  • What to expect and the role of palliative care.

  • What a “good death” might look like, and the choices we have.

  • How to have conversations about dying and plan for what’s ahead.

  • Practical information to assist with getting affairs in order. 

  • Possible care choices and support available as we near death. 

  • How grief and loss can impact individuals and support available.

  • Common rituals, rules and regulations around death.

Go to hammond.com.au/lastdays to find out more.

If you’re caring for some at end-of-life, you probably have questions. A Last Days workshop will have the answers. MPHN is offering Last Days workshops to equip you to navigate the precious last days of someone you care for.

Berrigan: 10 November 2025 – 2pm-5pm
Berrigan Library, 52-54 Chanter St, Berrigan
Register here

Corowa: 11 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Corowa Golf Club, 1 Hume St, Corowa
Register here

Young: 24 November 2025 – 1pm-4pm
Young Services Club, 42 Cloete St, Young
Register here

Griffith: 25 November 2025 – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Griffith City Library, 229 Banna Ave, Griffith
Register here

Hay: 26 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Hay Services Club, 371 Murray St, Hay
Register here

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Last Days: Navigating death and dying (Young)
Nov
24
1:00 pm13:00
MPHN

Last Days: Navigating death and dying (Young)

HammondCare has developed the Last Days and Last Days Dementia community programs to help carers understand what to expect, bust myths and provide practical resources when caring for a person who is facing the end of their life.

Delivered by a palliative or dementia care specialist, either face-to-face or online, the workshop equips participants with knowledge and tools to navigate the last days, including links to local palliative care support services and a comprehensive resource to refer to throughout this journey.

Included in the workshop:

  • What to expect and the role of palliative care.

  • What a “good death” might look like, and the choices we have.

  • How to have conversations about dying and plan for what’s ahead.

  • Practical information to assist with getting affairs in order. 

  • Possible care choices and support available as we near death. 

  • How grief and loss can impact individuals and support available.

  • Common rituals, rules and regulations around death.

Go to hammond.com.au/lastdays to find out more.

If you’re caring for some at end-of-life, you probably have questions. A Last Days workshop will have the answers. MPHN is offering Last Days workshops to equip you to navigate the precious last days of someone you care for.

Berrigan: 10 November 2025 – 2pm-5pm
Berrigan Library, 52-54 Chanter St, Berrigan
Register here

Corowa: 11 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Corowa Golf Club, 1 Hume St, Corowa
Register here

Young: 24 November 2025 – 1pm-4pm
Young Services Club, 42 Cloete St, Young
Register here

Griffith: 25 November 2025 – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Griffith City Library, 229 Banna Ave, Griffith
Register here

Hay: 26 November 2025 – 10am-1pm
Hay Services Club, 371 Murray St, Hay
Register here

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Nov
20
to 21 Nov
Other

Asthma Educators Course

A 2 day interactive course (attendees may attend onsite) covering the latest advances in asthma management and care for Health Professionals. Taking an holistic approach, the course is presented by active experts and helps skill participants to be able to work effectively one on one with clients for effective management and health outcomes. 

URL: https://www.trybooking.com/DBPMZ

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Learn how to communicate safely about suicide (Mindframe Plus)
Nov
20
9:00 am09:00
MPHN, Suicide Prevention

Learn how to communicate safely about suicide (Mindframe Plus)

Mindframe Plus: Safe Communication About Suicide and Mental Health

Free online workshop | Presented by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)

Learn how to communicate safely and compassionately about suicide, mental health, and alcohol or other drugs (AOD) in this evidence-based Mindframe Plus workshop.

This free, practical session will help individuals and organisations strengthen their confidence when responding to suicide incidents and develop communication that minimises harm and promotes hope.

What you’ll gain

  • Practical skills to communicate safely and reduce stigma around suicide and mental health

  • Tools to respond confidently and compassionately after a suicide incident

  • Guidance on working effectively with media and community partners

  • Strategies to create clear, safe messaging that supports wellbeing

Workshop details

Thursday 20 November 2025 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here

Thursday 5 March 2026 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here

This is a free workshop, made possible through funding from the Federal Government.

Content warning: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop. Support will be available during and after the session.

Find out more at mindframe.org.au or contact emma.bromham@mphn.org.au for further information.

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Nov
19
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More: A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

Join the webinar

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Nov
18
7:30 pm19:30
Other

RACGP Online Forum - NSW STI & HIV Care Update: Ask Us Anything!

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With rising STI notifications in NSW, it’s vital for GPs to stay up to date with testing, prevention, and treatment aligned with current Australian guidelines.

Join this interactive RACGP accredited online forum to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in managing common and emerging sexual health presentations in general practice.

Through real-world case studies and expert insights, presenters will explore:
• Practical tools and referral pathways to streamline patient-centred care
• Prevention strategies, including PrEP
• Testing, diagnosis, and treatment updates for STIs and HIV
• Opportunities to discuss clinical, practical, and systems-related challenges

 

Facilitator
Dr Miranda Sherley – BSc(Hons), PhD, MBBS, FRACGP, FAChSHM

Presenters
Dr Bradley Forssman
Dr Sama Balasubramanian

 

📅 Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (AEST)
📍 Online: Free registration
🎓 Earn 1 CPD Hour (RACGP: Educational Activity)

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Nov
18
7:30 pm19:30
Other

RACGP Online Forum - NSW STI & HIV Care Update: Ask Us Anything!

With rising STI notifications in NSW, it’s vital for GPs to stay up to date with testing, prevention, and treatment aligned with current Australian guidelines.

Join this interactive RACGP accredited online forum to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in managing common and emerging sexual health presentations in general practice.

Through real-world case studies and expert insights, presenters will explore:

  • Practical tools and referral pathways to streamline patient-centred care

  • Prevention strategies, including PrEP • Testing, diagnosis, and treatment updates for STIs and HIV

  • Opportunities to discuss clinical, practical, and systems-related challenges

URL: https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/nsw-sti-hiv-care-update-ask-us-anything

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