Events

Join Gippsland PHN and Dementia Australia for About Dementia for Community. A free, in-person information session designed to build understanding about dementia, its prevalence and risk factors. The workshop explores key behaviours associated with dementia and offers practical tips for taking a person-centred approach to individuals living with dementia, their families and carers. Gain knowledge […]

You are invited to a Wound Care presentation by: Guest Clinician, Wendy White Should We Change It or Leave It ? Rethinking the Frequency of Wound Management Procedures. Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate wound types and expected healing outcomes: Acute, hard-to-heal and palliative wounds and link diagnosis to anticipated healing outcomes. 2. Apply clinical reasoning to […]

This webinar provides an overview of mandatory reporting laws, the role of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) in enforcing these laws and the obligations of treating and non-treating doctors. Medico-legal lawyers from Avant explain the thresholds for making a notification, clarify what does not need to be reported, and outline the different arrangements […]

You are warmly invited to the National Eating Disorders Strategy Implementation Forum: Strengthening Primary Care Responses. This forum will focus on the role of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and the broader primary care workforce in improving responses to eating disorders. Join leaders and practitioners from across Australia to gain practical insights into initiatives, tools, and resources that […]

Join Gippsland PHN and Prestantia Health in this 3 part learning series to develop knowledge, support and optimising Person-centred and Multidisciplinary Team-based Care. These education sessions are part of a structured program of three interactive online workshops designed to support general practices at varying stages of their multidisciplinary team (MDT) development journey. The program is […]

LiverWELL and St Vincent’s Hospital have collaborated to bring you a custom HEPReady Essentials workshop, which integrates community healthcare knowledge and a clinical perspective into viral hepatitis. The workshop focuses on essential factors of viral hepatitis, as well as how to best care for clients living with viral hepatitis. There will also be an opportunity […]

May & June 2026 Workshop Schedule The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments, and support general practitioners and other clinicians to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the […]

March & April 2026 Workshop Schedule The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments, and support general practitioners and other clinicians to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the […]

This training is for Aged Care RACH staff and Community Aged Care.  The Older Person Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants who work with, care for or support adults aged 65+ how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is […]

This session will provide a practical overview of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) and Virtual Specialist Consult (VSC) services and how clinicians can confidently integrate them into everyday practice. The session will outline outcomes achieved to date, including impacts on access to specialist advice and clinician confidence in managing complex cases closer to home. […]

Gippsland health professionals are invited to join Gippsland PHN and Dementia Australia for Applying a Problem-solving Approach to Behaviour Changes. A practical workshop designed to help you understand and manage dementia-related behaviours and provide person-centred support to people living with dementia. Learning outcomes: Please note, this session will not be recorded.

Join Gippsland PHN and Prestantia Health in this 3-workshop program to develop knowledge, support and optimise your Practices integration of Multidisciplinary Team Care. These education sessions are part of a structured program of three interactive online workshops designed to support general practices at varying stages of their multidisciplinary team (MDT) development journey. The program is […]

Heart failure continues to drive significant illness, hospitalisation and premature death across Australia, highlighting the need for a primary care focus on systematic recall, coordinated monitoring and follow-up workflows that fit naturally within general practice. This webinar will help support general practice teams strengthen early post-discharge heart failure care, with expert insights, evidence updates, and […]

In honour of Palliative Care Week 2026, Palliative Care Consultancy Gippsland and the Gippsland Regional Palliative Care Consortium are proud to present a Gippsland Palliative Care Health Professionals Forum. Key Speakers include A/Prof Kim Devery (End of Life Essentials – Flinders University), Donate Life (Voluntary Assisted Dying), John Reeves (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr Holly Atkinson […]

Gippsland PHN would like to invite all Gippsland based Practice Nurses to attend this quality improvement education event. Presenter: Wendy O’Meara – Associate Education Consultant for Larter Consulting Quality improvement is about more than information or compliance. It relies on shared understanding, strong clinical leadership, reliable data, and practical systems that support better patient care. […]

Are you a Practice Manager in Gippsland? Gippsland PHN would like to invite all Gippsland based Practice Managers to How to manage busy Reception like a pro! Presenter: Wendy O’Meara, Primary Health Consultant A practice manager “manages reception like a pro” by creating clear systems, setting high service standards, and leading with consistency. This includes […]

Gippsland Sexual Reproductive Health Forum 2026. ’15 years of the Gippsland Sexual Reproductive Health Forum’ The Gippsland Sexual Reproductive Health Forum is an annual, free, professional development day lead by Gippsland Women’s Health to upskill Gippsland professionals locally.  2026 marks 15 years of the forum and will be centred around advancing sexual and reproductive health […]

Adult ADHD has become a significant focus area within the Australian mental health system due to rapidly increasing demand for diagnosis, medication, and ongoing support. This growth has outpaced existing service capacity, particularly in public and regional settings. The Australasian ADHD Professionals Association’s (2022) guideline for clinical practice recommends psychoeducation, skills-based psychological interventions, and environmental […]

Gippsland PHN together with Girraway Ganyi Consultancy bring you Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course. This is a Blended Online Course: Self-paced e-Learning (7 hours), followed by a 5-hour face to face session. E-Learning MUST be completed by 13 May 2026 in order to progress to the online session. During the […]

Join Gippsland PHN and Prestantia Health in this 3 part learning series to develop knowledge, support and optimising Person-centred and Multidisciplinary Team-based Care. These education sessions are part of a structured program of three interactive online workshops designed to support general practices at varying stages of their multidisciplinary team (MDT) development journey. The program is […]

Join LCHS for a practical and evidence-based workshop in exercise oncology, designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world clinical care. Led by keynote speaker Dr Eva Zopf, the session will explore the latest research on how targeted exercise supports cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term health outcomes.Attendees will gain practical guidance on exercise prescription […]

Gippsland PHN would like to invite all Gippsland based Practice Managers, Reception and Admin staff to attend this quality improvement education event. Presenter: Wendy O’Meara – Associate Education Consultant for Larter Consulting Quality improvement is about more than information or compliance. It relies on shared understanding, strong clinical leadership, reliable data, and practical systems that […]

Gippsland PHN would like to invite all Gippsland based GPs, Registrars and Nurse Practitioners to attend this quality improvement education event. Presenter: Wendy O’Meara – Associate Education Consultant for Larter Consulting Quality improvement is about more than information or compliance. It relies on shared understanding, strong clinical leadership, reliable data, and practical systems that support […]

All Gippsland based Health Professionals are invited to attend this Education event. Incidents of occupational violence and aggression (OVA) are on the rise. Addressing this growing concern, Gippsland PHN has engaged Resolution Education to offer a specialized De-escalation & OVA Training program. This training is meticulously crafted to equip your team with the vital skills […]

Gippsland PHN in collaboration with Dementia Australia would like to invite GPs /GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Staff in various care settings providing support to people living with dementia to this workshop. This workshop provides an overview of dementia, including signs, symptoms, causes and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain and […]

This program is presented by the Regional Wounds Victoria Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultants. It is aimed at experienced nurses who want to advance their skills in clinical assessment, compression therapy and wound debridement This is a very interactive and hands on workshop. Please wear loose clothing. PROGRAM WOUND ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS 20 Places only Booking […]

All Gippsland based Health Professionals are invited to attend this Education event. Incidents of occupational violence and aggression (OVA) are on the rise. Addressing this growing concern, Gippsland PHN has engaged Resolution Education to offer a specialized De-escalation & OVA Training program. This training is meticulously crafted to equip your team with the vital skills […]

In Australia, lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death. In 2023, almost 15,000 people were diagnosed with lung cancer and there were 8,000 deaths. Lung cancer screening saves lives. Up to 70% of lung cancers can be detected at early stages through screening. Screening is a way […]

Emerge Australia understands that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID, and other energy-limiting conditions are complex, and that the people you care for often have wide-ranging and ongoing needs. These conditions are not routinely taught in universities, which can make supporting patients even more challenging.   Emerge Australia offers free education and practical resources […]

Nurse Ambassador Program Cancer Council Victoria offers a free Nurse Ambassador Program for nurses looking to broaden their scope of practice to include cancer screening and prevention activities across their whole organisation, with a focus on under-screened communities. Why you should attend this program The role and contributions of nurses in the effective delivery of […]

This program is presented by the Regional Wounds Victoria Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultants. It is aimed at experienced nurses who want to advance their skills in clinical assessment, compression therapy and wound debridement This is a very interactive and hands on workshop. Please wear loose clothing. WOUND ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS

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