Resource Type: Digital resources

Improving childhood asthma management (ICAM) communities of practice – Vaping essentials (17 September 2025)

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This community of practice (CoP) session explores the intersection between vaping and respiratory health in adolescents, with a focus on asthma management. This session also includes the pharmacology of vaping, use of vapes in community, motivational counselling for vaping cessation and other practicalities. Session resources Presentation slides Community Asthma Program (CAP): The Community Asthma Program … Continued

Shared Maternity Care Workshop 2: Improving outcomes in pregnancy – preterm birth, growth restriction and family violence (23 September 2025)

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Join experts from leading hospitals for insights on foetal growth restriction management, and family violence responses. Topics include foetal growth restriction identification, surveillance, escalation strategies, legal reforms, MARAM framework, mandatory screening and referral pathways. Session resources Presentation slides The Fetal Medicine Foundation View Workshop 1 here

Shared Maternity Care Workshop 1: Declining recommended maternity care and abnormal ultrasound findings (16 September 2025)

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Over two evening webinars, the annual Shared Maternity Care Collaborative workshops cover important antenatal topics. Join leading obstetrician and gynaecology experts from Northern Hospital, Mercy Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital, and Western Health. Session resources Presentation slides Partnering with women who decline recommended maternity care – Mercy Health View workshop 2 here

Primary Care CVD Virtual Roadshow | Identify, assess and manage CVD risk in the NWMPHN region (9 September 2025)

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Delivered in partnership with the Heart Foundation, this CVD prevention virtual roadshow is tailored for primary health care professionals in the NWMPHN region. In this session, experienced and local clinical facilitators discuss the latest recommendations and explore practical strategies in the delivery of optimal preventative care.

MyMedicare resources for general practices

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General practices are encouraged to print or download the following MyMedicare posters and social media tiles. Developed by the National MyMedicare PHN Implementation Program, the communications bundle is designed to help patients be more informed about the initiative. MyMedicare implementation posters: Introducing MyMedicare (.pdf) MyGov app (.pdf) Chronic conditions (.pdf) Print-ready files (.pdf) MyMedicare social … Continued

HealthPathways Melbourne case study – ADHD in children and youth

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Oliver, 8, is brought in to his regular GP by his parents. After being informed of disruptive behaviour in school, they are concerned about a potential diagnosis of ADHD and want advice. The GP opens the ADHD in Children and Youth page on HealthPathways Melbourne to help with the assessment. He notes that the initial … Continued

Breaking the silence: understanding and addressing suicidal ideation in the context of domestic and family violence (10 September 2025)

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This workshop aims to discuss the link between domestic and family violence (DFV) and suicide. Suicidal ideation is common in people experiencing or using DFV. There is a need to have effective risk assessment safety planning strategies and support pathways for both suicide and DFV. Session resources Presentation slides Coroners Court of Victoria report – … Continued

Supporting adolescents in general practice: engaging adolescents in sexual health consultations, STI screening and mandatory reporting requirements (28 August 2025)

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There is increased public awareness of the importance of discussions about consent and help-seeking for adolescents. This webinar offers practical guidance to ensure GPs feel capable and supported in responding effectively and sensitively. Session resources Presentation slides The Australian Contraception and Abortion Primary Care Practitioner Support Network (AusCAPPS) is a free, national online community of … Continued

Unlock the power of Medication Advisory Committees (MACs) to drive safer, smarter aged care for GPs, pharmacists, aged care workers and other clinicians (25 August 2025)

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This webinar is for GPs, nurses, allied health, aged care workers and other clinicans working with residential aged care homes, especially those involved in medication reviews, clinical governance and or multidisciplinary care. It explores how Medication Advisory Committees (MACs) can use a multidisciplinary systems approach to promote medication safety and improve outcomes for all residents. … Continued

Endometriosis: the hidden pain (26 August 2025)

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This session will enhance participant ability to recognise the symptoms of endometriosis, appreciate its broad impact on quality of life and understand the importance of early diagnosis. It will also explore a range of evidence-based management options to support and educate patients. Presented by Western Health in collaboration with NWMPHN. Session resources NWMPHN presentation slides … Continued