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
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
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
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
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
Daniela, 43, is a scientist who moved to the area from interstate four years ago. She presents to a local family practice for the first time, hoping to establish a relationship with a regular GP. The GP finds out that Daniela has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and is taking methotrexate. Since arriving, she has … Continued
This session will cover key infection prevention and control areas for general practice, accreditation requirements, risk assessment, the role of the infection prevention and control coordinator, and what to expect during an on-site visit. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides eLearning modules (Victorian Department of Health and VICNISS)
Facilitated by NWMPHN and Western Health, this session includes the latest updates in heart failure management, including advancements in therapeutics and available support services for GPs. Session resources NWMPHN presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides
From August to October 2025, NWMPHN’s Primary Care Improvement Team held a series of lunchtime sessions to help general practices become more familiar with the POLAR data tool. View the recordings of each webinar below. Session 1: Introduction (15 August 2025) Session 2: Data Quality, PIP QI and eHealth PIP (27 August 2025). … Continued
Australia launched a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025. This is the third of a series of educational webinars planned in preparation for the new program delivered in collaboration with NWMPHN and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Session resources Presentation slides National Lung Cancer Screening Program Health Workforce Education – Lung Foundation Australia … Continued
NWMPHN's delivery of the Australian Government's Medicare Mental Health phone service has been successfully verified under the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
