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).

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

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

National Lung Cancer Screening Program – What’s involved and how do I prepare? (25 February 2025)

The Australian Government is launching a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025. This is the first of a series of webinars developed by NWMPHN and the Royal Melbourne Hospital about this new program. It will give an overview and explore how general practices in Melbourne’s CBD, north and west can prepare for … Continued

Improving Childhood Asthma Management (ICAM) Community of Practice – Back to School (12 Feb 2025)

This community of practice (CoP) session will focus on asthma action plans (AAPs), communicating with schools and managing asthma in children and adolescents in a school based setting. There will be case studies included in this CoP. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides cohealth Community Asthma Program referral Acute Asthma in Children  Wheeze and … Continued

Early identification and management of developmental delay in children (3 December 2024)

This session will equip GPs with the necessary skills to identify and manage developmental delays in children effectively. Session resources Presentation slides Starting Blocks – National resource base on early childhood education and care: https://www.startingblocks.gov.au  Raising Children Network  – A wide range of resources for parents and caregivers: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/developmental-delay  Disability Gateway – Federal government website with comprehensive … Continued

Practical palliative care for general practices: working together for better outcomes (19 November 2024)

This webinar will help build palliative care capability in general practice, enabling participants to better support and manage palliative care patients in the community. They will also learn about local community palliative care providers and the services they offer. Session resources Presentation slides Earn CPD hours for HealthPathways use Banksia Palliative Care Service website: https://banksiapalliative.com.au/how-to-refer-a-client/​ … Continued

Emerging business trends in primary care: Payroll tax in Victoria and practice viability (13 November 2024)

This is the second in our series of the education sessions focusing on emerging business trends in primary care. Join Avant Law and Avant Practice Solutions as we explore the latest solutions to increase revenue and efficiencies for your practices. We will also explore the most recent payroll tax updates. Session resources Presentation slides Earn … Continued