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

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

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