After Hours in Aged Care: From Policy to Practice - Session One

Session One of the Primary Health Network Webinar Series for Residential Aged Care Staff.

Delivered in partnership by the Victorian, Tasmanian and Adelaide Primary Health Networks, the After Hours in Aged Care webinar series brings together residential aged care staff from across the country to explore practical solutions to current sector challenges.

Join us for this FREE three-part webinar series to support Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) to strengthen after-hours care, improve clinical decision-making, and prepare for future models of care.

Session One: Deterioration and Decision-Making After Hours

Topics include:

• Recognising and responding to deterioration
• Clinical decision-making under pressure
• Avoiding unnecessary hospital transfers
• Aligning practice with policy and expectations

Guest Speaker:

Dr Linda Appiah-Kubi is a Consultant Geriatrician at Western Health with more than 20 years' experience in geriatric medicine across Australia and the UK. Passionate about improving care for older people, Linda is a clinical leader, educator and mentor who works closely with healthcare teams to support high-quality, person-centred care. She also has extensive experience in clinical training, communication, and managing complex care needs for older adults.

Register for the webinar series:

Register for session one: Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

Register for session two: Tuesday 18 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

Register for session three: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

In registering for this event, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs.

Learning outcomes:

• After hours doesn’t have to be an afterthought.
• Practical support, real-world insights, and future-focused conversations for aged care leaders and frontline teams.