Upcoming workshops and webinars

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
4 February (5:30pm – 8pm)

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) invites you to attend the Nurse Forum 2026 – Primary Care Nurses Day Celebration.

With the theme of Sustaining Primary Care Nursing: Wellbeing in Practice, the forum aims to provide a dedicated and supportive space for practice nurses from across our region to connect, reflect and strengthen their role within primary care.

To find out more, view the flyer and register today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
5 February (11am to 12pm)

Join us for the first Practice Manager Virtual Networking Session to connect, discuss topics of interest, share information and raise questions with your WAPHA support team and other local general practices.

When you register, you can indicate which topics you would like to be discussed. The topics could be about anything that is important to your practice or information on practice-related matters such as accreditation, reform measures, incentives, MyMedicare, digital health, quality improvement, immunisation, cancer screening or WAPHA programs and projects.

To find out more, view the flyer and register for session one today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
18 February (6pm to 8pm)

Join us for the first webinar in a six-part series about refugee health in primary care, presented in conjunction with WA Health.

The first webinar on Wednesday 18 February will provide an overview of refugee health and cover the following topics:

• The global and Australian context when working with refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people.
• The impact of adverse experiences and social determinants of health.
• The diversity that is present within refugee communities.
• The role of the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) provider and refugee health services in WA and how these intersect with primary care.

To find out more, view the flyer and register today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
23 February (6pm to 8pm)

A practical session designed to help GPs, practice nurses and relevant clinical staff identify and respond to honour-based violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Learn culturally safe, trauma-informed strategies and gain confidence in initiating sensitive conversations and making appropriate referrals.

Register now for this session.

Presented by APNA and supported by WA Primary Health Alliance
3 March to 12 March (various locations)

Mental health matters. One in five Australians experience mental health concerns each year, and primary health care nurses are often the first point of support.

Join APNA’s Mental Health Education Program—designed for nurses, by nurses—to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference.

• Expert-led sessions by APNA nurse & licensed MHFA instructor
• Practical strategies for early intervention

Format: approx. 7 hours of online learning (to be done first) + hard-copy workbook posted to you + 5hr face-to-face workshop

Locations: South Metro Perth, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Broome, North Metro Perth, Bunbury

Places are limited – view the flyer for more information.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
27 March (9am to 3pm)

Join us for an engaging and informative in-person event designed to support WA general practices with navigating key changes, embracing innovation and strengthening quality improvement.

General practice is evolving rapidly, from accreditation reforms and privacy legislation updates to the integration of AI and digital tools.

The Practice Manager Forum will bring together primary care professionals to explore these changes, share insights and connect with support programs that enhance practice sustainability and patient care.

To find out more, view the flyer and register today.

Nurse Re-entry Program – Supporting Nurses and Practices

The Nurse Re-entry Program is an Australian Government initiative supporting general practices to build their capability by hosting nurses in supervised placements. The program helps nurses who haven’t practised in the last 5-10 years to return to the workforce through paid, supervised placements in general practice. The program also supports nurse practitioners transitioning into general practice.Eligible nurses are matched with accredited general practices to complete their placement, meet NMBA requirements and regain full registration.This program also benefits practices by strengthening their teams, training nurses in-house and creating efficiencies. Eligible practices may receive a grant to support participation and there is no obligation to employ the nurse permanently after the placement is complete.They coordinate the matching process, confirm supervision requirements and provide resources to guide you.Expressions of interest are now open. Nurses can submit an EOI to return to practise and practices can submit an EOI to host a placement.For more information, contact the Nurse Re-entry Program team via email.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Ongoing e-learning training

Western Australia faces recurring bush fires, floods and other natural disasters, and GPs are the local health professionals working in the community before disasters strike and remain after responders leave.

Provided at no cost to the practice, “Building capacity in disaster preparedness and response for general practice”  is a bespoke, accredited* online learning package from WAPHA designed to equip GPs, and practice teams to manage patient flow, prioritise resources, and maintain continuity of care, particularly for those with chronic conditions and mental health needs.

Taking approximately 12 hours to complete (at your own pace), with modules tailored to specific roles within the practice team, participants will learn:

• Practical strategies for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in primary care
• Maintaining continuity of care and managing patient demand during crises
• Resource prioritisation and supporting priority populations
• Coordinating with local health districts, emergency services and public health agencies
• Building practice resilience, safety systems and structured disaster management processes.

Find out more and register

*RACGP Accredited for 11.5 hours (6 EA, 3 RP and 2.5 MO).

Presented by Rural Health West
7 to 10 May (Karijini National Park)

Join Rural Health West in one of Australia’s greatest and most spectacular landscapes – the truly magnificent Karijini National Park.

By day be spellbound by the contrasting Pilbara blue skies against the classic red rock formations, as you wind your way through gorges to undertake emergency medical scenarios. At night, socialise under a canopy of stars with fellow participants.

The weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment with limitations in equipment, personnel and resources.

Register here.