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

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)

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)

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

Updates in heart failure management for GPs (19 August 2025)

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

POLAR learning sessions

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

National Lung Cancer Screening Program: Additional findings detected during lung cancer screening (12 August 2025)

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

Beyond MDT team care arrangements: Delivering integrated multidisciplinary care that truly matters (6 August 2025)

This session presented by the Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance and Prestantia Health explores how general practice and allied health can better work together to deliver both person-centred and population focused multidisciplinary care that matters to patients. Providers will gain insights into the MBS chronic care item changes and how to unlock opportunities for their practice … Continued

Accreditation – common non-conformances in RACGP accreditation and how to prepare for them (17 July 2025)

Join NWMPHN and QIP consulting in a session that explores the most common areas of non-compliance identified during RACGP accreditation assessments and provides practical strategies for avoiding them. Session resources Presentation slides NWMPHN Key Takeaway Fact Sheet QI Consulting QIP Consulting Health Record Self Audit Template QIP Consulting HR Record Audit Template QIP Consulting Risk … Continued

Primary Care Pathways to Safety: recognising, responding to family violence in LGBTIQA+ populations (12 June 2025)

Join NWMPHN and the University of Melbourne in this session which will upskill primary care staff in recognising and responding to LGBTIQA+ people impacted by domestic and family violence. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne slides

COPD and asthma – an update for primary care providers (11 June 2025)

Join NWMPHN and Western Health for an update on COPD and asthma management, aiming to unravel some of the confusion in current inhaled therapies. It explores the role of primary care to improve patient outcomes. Session resources Presentation slides HealthPathways Melbourne navigation video Australian Asthma Handbook COPD-X Plan Guidelines | COPD-X Revolutionising healthcare for people … Continued