Managing Medicare Assignment of Benefit changes across general practice and RACH (18 August 2026)

This webinar, hosted by NWMPHN in collaboration with Southern Alliance, provides a practical overview of the Assignment of Benefit changes that commenced 1 July 2026, and strategies for practices to maintain compliance while managing new consent, documentation and workflow requirements. Session resources Assignment of Medicare Benefits (AoB) reforms | Larter Consulting Improving the assignment of … Continued

Aged care on-site pharmacists: funding models and practical insights (12 August 2026)

This session aims to build understanding of the Australian Government’s aged care on-site pharmacist (ACOP) measure, including program requirements and funding models, while showcasing real-world experiences from pharmacists working in residential aged care. It will highlight practical strategies to improve medication safety and strengthen multidisciplinary care through integrated pharmacist roles. This training will assist Residential … Continued

Common gynaecological challenges – a primary care refresher (11 August 2026)

This presentation provides clinicians with a clear, up-to-date framework for tailoring heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) management to individual patient needs. Session resources NWMPHN presentation slides (.pdf) AusCAPPS presentation slides (.pdf)

Thyroid Masterclass (24 June 2026)

This interactive webinar session, presented by a multidisciplinary panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s Endocrinology, Endocrine Surgery and Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments, is a case-based masterclass covering all the essentials and latest updates on thyroid disease. Session resources Presentation slides Session Q&A Access and referral guidelines | Western Health Specialist Clinics April 2025 … Continued

From hospital to home: coordinated heart failure care in general practice (EMPHN webinar)

Heart failure continues to drive significant illness, hospitalisation and premature death across Australia, highlighting the importance of strong, coordinated primary care following hospital discharge. This webinar session was delivered live on 7 May 2026 by Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network and is now made available on-demand, supporting general practice teams to strengthen early post-discharge heart … Continued

Improving childhood asthma management (ICAM) community of practice – Key asthma updates (20 May 2026)

Join us for the final ICAM Community of Practice! This community of practice (CoP) session will focus on key updates to asthma care over the past 12 months and how these can be implemented into practice. There will be case studies and resources from Asthma Australia and the National Asthma Council included in this CoP. … Continued

National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Current status and emerging challenges (28 April 2026)

This session is the fourth of a series of educational webinars planned in preparation of the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program delivered in collaboration with NWMPHN and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. This session covers the current status of the program, including local experience as well as a discussion of emerging challenges in clinical care. … Continued

How to provide culturally safe care for women from diverse ethnic backgrounds experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence (23 April 2026)

Primary health staff work across culturally diverse communities and, as the frontline of the health system, play a key role in identifying and responding to domestic, family and sexual violence (FDSV). This session will build an understanding of the context and impact of FDSV for women of minority ethnic backgrounds and will develop your understanding … Continued

Common dermatology challenges in primary care (31 March 2026)

Dermatologic presentations are common in general practice. This webinar, facilitated by NWMPHN in collaboration with Western Health, includes vignettes of common primary practice complaints, including various differential diagnosis, and how to differentiate between them. Session resources Presentation slides (.pdf)

Seasonal respiratory diseases – Immunisation annual update (26 March 2026)

Participants from primary care and residential age care homes (RACH) will learn how to identify and manage patients with needle phobia, using supportive communication and behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety. The session will also cover how to prevent, manage, and report common vaccine administration errors, supporting quality and safety in clinical practice. Session resources Presentation … Continued