National Lung Cancer Screening Program: Essentials in pulmonary nodule management and risk factors (6 May 2025)

Australia is launching a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025. This is the second of a series of educational webinars delivered by NWMPHN and the Royal Melbourne Hospital planned for 2025 in preparation of the new program. Session resources Presentation slides Lung Foundation Australia, National Lung Cancer Screening Program Health Workforce Education … Continued

Sex worker health and wellbeing: for primary care, working under decriminalisation – training video

This video is a key resource in helping clinicians understand the needs, experiences and concerns of sex workers when interacting with primary health care. Presented by Dr Melanie Bissessor, GP and sexual health physician at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and faculty member of the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning program (VHHITAL).

POLAR Update – Session 2 (28 April 2025)

This is an information session on NWMPHN’s transition from Pen CS (CAT4) to Outcome Health (POLAR) as our clinical audit tool provider. This session provides an overview of the transition process and includes time for questions and discussion. Session resources Presentation slides

POLAR Update – Session 1 (24 April 2025)

This is an information session on NWMPHN’s transition from Pen CS (CAT4) to Outcome Health (POLAR) as our clinical audit tool provider. This session provides an overview of the transition process and includes time for questions and discussion. Session resources Presentation slides

The benefits of working in residential aged care facilities for GPs (9 April 2025)

General practitioner Dr Jag Dhaliwal describes his journey into aged care and the benefits it has given him personally and professionally. Session resources Presentation slides (.pdf) Apps FPM opioid calculator PalliMEDS  

Emerging business trends in primary care: Staff recruitment and retention (8 April 2025)

This event addresses staff recruitment and retention challenges in Australia’s primary health care sector and outlines practical strategies for greater success. It is presented by recruitment specialists Medical Practice Jobs. Session resources Presentation slides (.pdf) https://www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au/medical-candidate-market-summer-update/ https://www.doctorsofsouthmelbourne.com.au/about-us/gp-jobs-melbourne/ https://www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au/cancer-specialists/ https://www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au/knox-orthopaedic-group/ https://www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au/mental-health-first-aid/

Emerging business trends in primary care: AI, confidentiality and privacy (19 February 2025)

In this session you will learn about generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is revolutionising clinical and administrative workflows in health care, with tools like medical scribes and Microsoft Copilot boosting productivity for Australian clinicians. Learn how its adoption must align with strict AI governance guidelines to mitigate risks such as privacy violations, data … Continued

Medicare Mental Health social media assets

The Australian Government’s Medicare Mental Health service delivers free mental health support and advice through clinics, a national telephone service and an interactive website. Website and telephone service previously branded as Head to Health have been renamed Medicare Mental Health. New and existing clients will receive the same free, expert and targeted service. Social media … Continued

Medicare Mental Health email signatures

The Australian Government’s Medicare Mental Health service delivers free mental health support and advice through clinics, a national telephone service and an interactive website. Website and telephone service previously branded as Head to Health have been renamed Medicare Mental Health. New and existing clients will receive the same free, expert and targeted service. Email signatures: … Continued

Enhancing early detection: The latest in cancer screening (13 March 2025)

This webinar will equip GPs and practice staff with the latest information on cancer screening programs, including upcoming updates to the National Cervical Screening Program guidelines and the latest changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use Cervical screening Bowel screening National Cancer Screening Register … Continued