Upcoming workshops and webinars

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Featured Upcoming Events & Training

12 March - Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) update

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) update

Presented by Angela Newbound for the Immunisation Coalition
12 March 2025 (3pm to 4pm AWST)

With the latest facts about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and vaccination, this webinar covers everything you need to know about the disease and available vaccines.
 
Presented by Angela Newbound for the Immunisation Coalition.
 
Register here.

19 March - Webinar – Chronic disease management in general practice

Webinar – Chronic disease management in general practice

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
19 March 2025 (12pm to 1pm AWST)



Join us for an insightful and comprehensive webinar designed to equip general practice staff with the essential tools and strategies for effective chronic disease management.
 
This webinar will feature speakers from WAPHA’s Quality Improvement (QI) team, interactive discussions and practical case studies to help you apply the key learnings in your practice.
 
Webinar topics:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of chronic disease management.
  • Developing personalised care plans for patients.
  • Implementing evidence-based practices in daily clinical routines.
  • Utilising technology and data to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.

To find out more view the flyer here and register today!

22 & 23 March - WA Rural Health Conference 2025 - Save the date

 

WA Rural Health Conference 2025 - Registrations now open!

Presented by Rural Health West
22 & 23 March 2025

Mark your calendars for the WA Rural Health Conference, Pan Pacific Perth on Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 March 2025. Early bird registrations are now open!  

This year’s theme, “Strengthening rural WA: One connection at a time,” brings together a diverse range of rural health professionals including:

  • Aboriginal health workers and practitioners
  • Allied health workers
  • GPs, medical practitioners, and medical officers
  • Health administrators
  • Health organisations and stakeholders
  • Health and medical students
  • Medical registrars
  • Nurses and midwives

The preliminary program is now available, which includes sessions that focus on collaboration, connection, and community impact.
For full details and to take advantage of early bird rates, please visit www.waruralhealthconference.com.au

For any inquiries, please contact the Events Team at warhc@ruralhealthwest.com.au or call 08 6389 4500.

26 March - Firearms Health Assessment: What GPs need to know

Firearms Health Assessment: What GPs need to know

Presented by RACGP WA
26 March 2025 (7.00pm to 8.30pm AWST)

Join RACGP WA for an overview of the Firearms Act and the reforms that are taking place, including the practical considerations and the role of GPs in terms of the mandatory Firearms Health Assessment (FAHA) process.

We will cover:

  • How the FAHA will be rolled out across Western Australia
  • The practicalities of the health assessment and how it’s submitted
  • IT requirements, safeguards and security in practices
  • What role the FAHA plays in the wider firearms licensing process
  • Who is eligible to perform the FAHA – and can GPs refuse to conduct one? What are the implications?
  • What happens if the patient has not seen you before, or doesn't have a regular GP
  • What happens if there are concerns about a patient’s fitness
  • What support is available from WAPOL
  • What medicolegal protections are in place for GPs performing a FAHA

Presented by Dr Mariam Bahemia and Dr Richard Taylor. Facilitated by RACGP Vice President and WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman.

As always, there will be a dedicated Q&A session, and the opportunity to submit your questions ahead of time.
 
Register here

Multiple Times & Dates - Register now for a Clinician Assist WA live demonstration

Register now for a Clinician Assist WA live demonstration

Presented by Clinician Assist WA
Multiple Times & Dates



Clinician Assist WA is a secure website providing GPs and other health professionals with guidance for assessing, managing and referring patients across Western Australia. It has replaced HealthPathways WA, offering the same trusted local guidance, features and functionality and remains available at no cost.

The Clinician Assist WA team will run online demonstrations facilitated by a GP Clinical Editor throughout 2025 to support users. These sessions will demonstrate how to maximise integration of Clinician Assist WA into your clinical practice. Learn key functionalities of the website and how to access condition specific tools and resources, Referral Access Criteria (RAC) (where available), GPbook Specialist Directory and visiting specialist rosters.

Sessions have been approved for 1 CPD Educational Hour with RACGP and will be held online on the following dates:

Demonstrations are open to general practitioners, general practice staff and other health professionals registered to practice in WA.

Multiple Times & Dates - Paid GP online training: IAR-DST to guide mental health referrals

Paid GP online training: IAR-DST to guide mental health referrals – February and March training dates

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Multiple Dates & Times



WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) is providing GPs in WA with paid online Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) training, designed to help practitioners and clinicians recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support.
 
GPs and GP registrars who attend the two workshops will be remunerated $300 and CPD hours are available.
 
For the latest IAR-DST training dates and registration links, visit the WAPHA IAR-DST webpage.

Multiple Times & Dates - Clinical workshops for GPs in your area

Clinical workshops for GPs in your area



The GP Management of Patient Depression and Suicidality course, developed by Rural Clinical School of WA general practitioners, in collaboration with Psychiatrist Dr Mat Coleman, is designed to enhance the skills of GP’s in treating depression and suicidality.
 
The program is made up of two modalities:

Part 1: Online Module - (approx. 90mins to complete all modules)

  • Recognition and Assessment of Depression
  • Interventions
  • Suicidality, suicide risk assessment and prevention
  • Groups requiring special consideration
  • GP Wellbeing and supports
  • Practice Resources, Clinical Practice Guidelines & local resources

Part 2: Face-to-Face Workshop - (approx. 90 mins with a light meal included)

Collaborative conversations, including sharing of clinical experiences, complex scenario analyses, debriefing and learning from adverse outcomes. Facilitated by a GP and supported by a local psychiatrist.

Both online module and workshop are CPD accredited.

Location and dates for each workshop will be displayed when you choose your preference within the registration form. Please note, if you are a rural GP and unable to attend your local workshop, you are welcome to register for a metro workshop. View the GP Management of Patient Depression and Suicidality page for more information.

Upcoming workshops & webinars

February 2025

WA HIV s100 Prescriber Update – Expression of Interest
Presented by ASHM
Online Course
BreastScreen WA visit to Pemberton
Presented by BreastScreen WA
3 February to 17 February
BreastScreen WA visit to Boddington
Presented by BreastScreen WA
4 February to 12 February
BreastScreen WA visit to Esperance
Presented by BreastScreen WA
14 February to 17 March
BreastScreen WA visit to Fremantle
Presented by BreastScreen WA
17 February to 26 February
HR - Recap of 2024 and Preview of 2025
Presented by AAPM
18 February
BreastScreen WA visit to Busselton
Presented by BreastScreen WA
18 February to 11 July
BreastScreen WA visit to Gingin
Presented by BreastScreen WA
24 February to 12 March
BreastScreen WA visit to Booragoon
Presented by BreastScreen WA
27 February to 31 March

March 2025

WA General Paediatric Update Day
Presented by Perth Children's Hospital - General Paediatrics
6 March
Course in Ear Wax Removal
Presented by Benchmarque Group
12 March 
BreastScreen WA visit to Dalwallinu
Presented by BreastScreen WA
14 March to 19 March
BreastScreen WA visit to Katanning
Presented by BreastScreen WA
19 March to 15 April
Swipe Right on Policies: Social Media and Phone Use in Your Practice
Presented by AAPM
20 March
BreastScreen WA visit to Mount Magnet
Presented by BreastScreen WA
21 March to 25 March
WA Rural Health Conference 2025
Presented by Rural Health West
22 March to 23 March
Contraception Essentials in Primary Care
Presented by ASHM
25 March & 1 April
BreastScreen WA visit to Meekatharra
Presented by BreastScreen WA
26 March to 27 March
Talking About Suicide in Practice (3 hour interactive webinar)
Presented by Black Dog Institute
29 March
Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care
Presented by ASHM
31 March
BreastScreen WA visit to Newman
Presented by BreastScreen WA
31 March to 11 April

April 2025

May 2025

Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia (Blended Learning)
Presented by Black Dog Institute
11 May

June 2025

MyMedicare webinars

RACGP MyMedicare webinar #3

RACGP - MyMedicare webinar #3

Presented by RACGP
Monday 9 October 2023 (7pm - 8.30pm AEDT)

The third in a series of webinars developed and delivered by the RACGP in partnership with the NSW/ACT PHNs, this webinar will focus on the MyMedicare initiative from the important perspective of consumers, including consumer considerations for MyMedicare, consumer registration, how practices can support consumers, and feedback received to date.

Learning outcomes:

Participants will have an understanding of the consumer registration process for MyMedicare, together with consumer considerations and perspectives.

Speakers will include:

  • Elizabeth Deveny, Consumer Health Forum
  • Gary Smith, PHN Representative
  • Kim Weeks, Practice Manager
  • Services Australia
  • DoHAC

Facilitator:  Professor Charlotte Hespe - RACGP NSW/ACT Faculty Chair

Register now

WAPHA - Primary Health Care Reform and MyMedicare

Primary Health Care Reform and MyMedicare

Watch the WA Primary Health Alliance webinar with Dr Wally Jammal on demand
34 minutes content and 11 minutes of Q&A
Recorded 11 August 2023

Dr Wally Jammal shared his insights into the Government's primary care reform agenda with topics including:

  • Primary care reform and what it means for you, your practice and your patients.
  • MyMedicare and voluntary patient registration with confidence.
  • Question and answer session.

WATCH RECORDING NOW

RACGP - MyMedicare First steps: What is it, What do I need to know?

RACGP - MyMedicare: First steps: What is it, What do I need to know? 

Includes a broad overview of MyMedicare, goals of MyMedicare and Q&A.

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care - MyMedicare

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care webinars for more policy context surrounding the MyMedicare program: Webinar provides information on the MyMedicare practice and patient registration processes in preparation for patient registration from 1 October 2023.

Past Webinar Recordings

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) - Immunisation Webinars

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) - Cancer Screening webinar

Cancer Screening webinar - WA Primary Health Alliance

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance with WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, Cancer Council WA & BreastScreen WA

This presentation covered:

  • WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Proram (WACCPP)
  • National Bowel Cancer Screening Program 
  • BreastScreen WA
  • National Cancer Screening Registry

View the webinar recording here

Webinar recording - New treatments for Alzheimer's disease are almost upon us - how do they change general practice?

Webinar recording - New treatments for Alzheimer's disease are almost upon us - how do they change general practice?

The new antibody treatments for Alzheimer’s have been described as game changers, but are they really?
 
Watch this exclusive webinar where Dr Norman Swan and panellists Prof Leon Flicker, Prof Amy Brodtmann
and Dr Simon Torvaldsen discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer’s treatment. This session explores what
else is on the horizon, what other interventions should still be used and how the focus on intervention has shifted to early dementia.
 
View the recording here

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