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Kinbase GP Lunch & Learn – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Kinbase invites GP clinics to join us for an informative lunch-and-learn session introducing our multidisciplinary team, our child and adolescent mental health services, and how we can support GPs and their patients.

The session will provide a practical overview of our assessments and treatment services, referral pathways, and opportunities for collaboration to support children, adolescents and their families.

We come to you! Members of the Kinbase team will travel to your GP clinic to deliver the session, and lunch will be provided for your team.

To arrange a session at your practice or discuss suitable dates, please contact Kinbase directly. We look forward to connecting with your team and exploring how we can work together to support your patients. 

www.kinbase.com.au

Dear Doctor,

Sydney Pain Management Centre is delighted to invite you to our upcoming CPD event:

Emerging Therapies in Pain Medicine
Thursday, 26 November 2026
Sydney Pain Day Surgery
Suite 3, 44–46 Oxford Street, Epping NSW 2121

Join us for an engaging evening exploring emerging therapies, evolving clinical approaches and the future of multidisciplinary pain management.

The event will feature insights from our specialist team:

A/Prof Vahid Mohabbati – Pain Medicine, Palliative Medicine and Interventional Pain

Dr Tony Ng – Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain

Dr Mominul Hassan – Specialist Pain Medicine Physician

Dr Daniel Farbodmanesh – Rehabilitation Medicine Physician

Dr Sanjeev Shrestha – Specialist Rehabilitation Medicine Physician

Dr Alvin Yapp – General Medicine and Palliative Medicine Physician

Following the clinical presentations, guests are invited to enjoy a light dinner and an evening of professional networking with fellow GPs, specialists and members of our multidisciplinary team.

Please save the date. The event time and complete program will be announced shortly.

To register your interest, please contact:

bdm@sydneypaincentre.com
0442 192 121

We look forward to welcoming you.

Kind regards,
Angelica Rojas Izquierdo
Head of Business Development & Marketing
Sydney Pain Management Centre
Sydney Pain Day Surgery 

Join us for a focused discussion on dermatology with Dr Matthew Howard. This meeting will provide valuable insights into these disease areas and explore the role of a General Practitioner in supporting patients. Dr Howard will discuss current treatment approaches and practical clinical insights that can be readily applied in everyday care.

Event Details:

• Arrival & Registration
• Presentation 
• Interactive Q&A with Dr Matthew Howard , FACD, MBBS (Hons), MPhil (Hons) , Dermatologist
  [Dr Matthew Howard is a specialist dermatologist and a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He completed his postgraduate
  medical degree at Monash University and was awarded the overall dux of his medicine degree. Prior to entering the dermatology specialty training
  program in Melbourne, he completed a Master of Philosophy with honours at Monash University on the research subject of melanoma and
  published several first author peer reviewed publications, and he continues to maintain a strong interest in research. During his training Matthew
  was awarded the Adrian Johnson memorial prize for the best paper/ publication in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology by a College trainee as
  a lead author. In addition to private practice, Matthew is a consultant dermatologist at Box Hill Hospital and consults privately at
  Novus Dermatology in Belmont. ]
• All About Topical Anti-Inflammatory Treatments For The Skin - Corticosteroids & Non-Steroidal Options
• An opportunity to ask Dr Howard questions & gain insights from his experience.

RSVP: latest by 20th of Noember

Overview

A GP education evening on GSM with Dr Nina Reza Pour, Dr Mike Shenouda and Dr Rachel Leoni, focusing on assessment and management.

A Clinical Update for General Practitioners

Join Géniale for an in-person educational evening dedicated to the recognition, assessment and management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).

Presented by Dr Nina Reza Pour, Dr Mike Shenouda and Dr Rachel Leoni, the session brings together clinical perspectives on women's health, sexual wellbeing and the management of menopause-related concerns.

2 CPD points (2 hours of Educational Activity), supported by North Shore Private Hospital. A statement of attendance will be provided. 

Meet Our Doctors

Dr Nina Reza Pour
Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon

Dr Mike Shenouda
Sexual & Regenerative Medicine

Dr Rachel Leoni
Women's Health, Sexual Wellbeing & Healthy Ageing

All three doctors will contribute to this GP-focused educational discussion exploring current evidence, evolving treatment approaches and practical strategies relevant to primary care.

Discussion Topics

• Recognition and clinical assessment of GSM
• Current management approaches
• Evidence, limitations and clinical considerations
• Appropriate investigation and specialist referral
• Sexual wellbeing and broader women's health considerations
• GP questions and professional discussion 

Grow your practice and expand your patients’ care options—over great food and conversation.
Join local GPs, pharmacists, and allied health practitioners for an evening dedicated to collaboration, emerging medicine insights, and supportive professional relationships.
Based on kindness, trust, and shared clinical standards, this dinner event provides practical knowledge on emerging therapies (Psychedelics and Medicinal Cannabis), novel dose forms, quality & safety, and trusted referral pathways while giving you a welcoming space to network and connect with peers.
Good food, trusted relationships, and better patient outcomes.

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This event relates to the treatment and management of female lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder in general practice. 

Overview

This session will cover:

• Symptoms of patients presenting with signs of renal cancer.
• What diagnostic work-ups to order.
• The role of renal biopsy.
• Available treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, and potential side effects.
• When surgery is recommended and post-surgey surveillance.
• Case studies will be used for context.

Speakers

Dr Briony Norris, Urological Surgeon.

Dr Cristian Udovicich, Radiation Oncologist.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the symptoms of renal cancer.
2. List appropriate investigations to order prior to seeing a urologist.
3. Differentiate between surgical approaches, active surveillance and modern radiation therapies.

RACGP

One CPD Educational Activity hour.

Registration

Register online for this virtual event providing the following information:

• First name and last name.
• Practice name, suburb and postcode.
• Email address (to which your individual registration and Zoom link will be sent).
• RACGP number (if applicable).
• Occupation.

You will receive email confirmation and a link to join the Zoom meeting, Please check your Junk or Spam if you don't receive it in your Inbox.

The Patient Journey:

Preparing for admission and supporting recovery, the continuum of care in partnership with psychiatrists.

Please register asap as places are limited.

This event relates to the treatment and management of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder in general practice.

Shaping solutions is an educational meeting for General Practitioners (GPs). Meetings are designed to raise awareness of bladder symptoms, demonstrate simple tools to help diagnose overactive bladder, and discuss management. Increasing GP awareness and impact of urinary symptoms and how they can be managed in primary practice can help GPs shape solutions to implement in their practice to improve urinary symptoms. The meetings provide practical information for GPs to start implementing in practice straight away.​

What's Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain!

Thursday 12 November 2026 | 7:00–9:00pm AEST | Online via Microsoft Teams

This multidisciplinary educational meeting explores why addressing cardiometabolic health is also critical for brain health, and offers practical, evidence-informed prevention strategies for everyday clinical practice.

Chair
A/Prof. Karam Kostner is a cardiologist and lipidologist at the University of Queensland, Director of Cardiology at Mater Public, and senior cardiologist at Advara, Brisbane. He runs a large lipid clinic and directs Cholesterol Care Australia. He has led more than 65 lipid-lowering clinical trials and published over 150 papers.

Speakers
Prof. Jane Alty is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Tasmania and a Neurologist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, specialising in cognitive neurology and movement disorders. Her research uses AI to detect and track the preclinical and prodromal stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, including through the ISLAND one-stop cognitive clinic and the BRAIN Project.

A/Prof. Gary Kilov AM is the founder of the Launceston Diabetes Clinic and a Clinical A/Prof. in General Practice at the University of Melbourne. He co-founded the Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia and contributes to the RACGP Diabetes Handbook. He speaks nationally and internationally on diabetes, obesity and chronic disease management.

Hayley Sullivan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian working across weight management, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, type 2 diabetes and binge eating disorder in multidisciplinary clinics in Brisbane.

To register, contact Martina Gyimesi (martina.gyimesi@lilly.com) or Kritika Sharmya Menon (kritika.menon@lilly.com). 

In this webinar, an expert multidisciplinary panel will apply Australian T2D guidance to a framework for identifying and managing patients with T2D who can benefit from clinical review or treatment intensification, from newly diagnosed patients requiring early, individualised management through to those with persistent above-target glycaemia despite established treatment.¹⁻² Through four patient cases, the panel will explore individualised HbA1c targets, early risk-factor management, therapeutic inertia, treatment initiation and intensification, the role of SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), cardiorenal risk, monitoring, and recall.¹⁻²

Features a highly interactive, live Q&A with an expert panel.

Learning outcomes: 

1. Apply individualised glycaemic targets and risk assessment to identify patients with T2D requiring treatment initiation or intensification, recognising therapeutic inertia.
2. Select glucose-lowering therapy according to patient characteristics - glycaemic requirements, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, weight and hypoglycaemia risk.
3. Apply current Australian guidelines and PBS requirements when selecting therapy, including SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.
4. Implement monitoring, recall and reassessment strategies for patients with T2D who are overdue for review. 

I am pleased to invite you to an educational dinner meeting focused on the management of overactive bladder symptoms and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms in women.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Monika Trivedi MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), FRCOG (UK), FRANZCOG as our guest speaker. Dr Monika Trivedi is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and minimally invasive surgeon with over 15 years of extensive experience, including 8 years in the Australian public and private sector. She has special interest in chronic pelvic pain, vulval disorders & minimally invasive urgeries. Please see topic details below.

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in females: This module discusses urge and frequency symptoms in females in
younger age groups, in which pharmacological management may not be considered. The module uses case vignettes to illustrate how and when to ask about urinary urge and frequency at key time points. The role of Betmiga is discussed alongside other management strategies relevant at different life stages. 

Managing Menopause & VMS: This module reviews the epidemiology and burden of menopause-related vasomotor symptoms (VMS), highlighting menopausal therapy options and menopausal guideline management structures currently in place. The module then explores the pathophysiology of vasomotor symptoms in menopause and treatment option fezolinetant (Veoza). The efficacy, mode of action, safety profile, testing recommendations and contraindications are discussed in detail.

Introduction to what we do at BeActive Women's Health.

Presentations from a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and an Exercise Physiologist.

 Join us for a comprehensive full-day women's health education event designed to equip GPs with practical, evidence-based insights
across the patient journey. Hear from a multidisciplinary panel of specialists as they explore contemporary approaches to breast cancer screening and referral, surgical care, endometriosis, fibroids, sub-fertility, perinatal genetic testing and pelvic floor disorders. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge to support early identification, informed clinical decision-making and appropriate referral pathways across a broad range of women's health presentations. 

📅 Saturday 7 November
2026
🕗8:00am – 3:00pm
📍InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach

245 Arden Street, Coogee NSW 2034 

RACGP Approved Activity: 4 EA | 5 MO | 3 RP 

Key topics covered

• Breast cancer screening, diagnosis and referral 
• Breast reconstruction and supporting women through surgery 
• Endometriosis, fibroids and fertility management 
• Genetic testing in pregnancy 
• Pelvic floor disorders and multidisciplinary care 
• Shared decision-making and patient-centred women's healthcare 

👉 Register via Praxhub: https://bit.ly/4xKo4um 

For enquiries, contact Kiara Carmody, Business Development Manager, at Kiara.Carmody@healthscope.com.au or 0455 170 763. 

Meet the Speakers 

Dr Sarah Forsyth – Breast & General Surgeon 

Dr Kuan-Chi Wang – Breast & General Surgeon 

Dr Christina Norris – Periop Physician & Geriatrician 

Dr Jenny Cook – Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist 

Dr Yasmin Tan – Gynaecologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon 

Dr Lynn Townsend – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 

Dr Juman Farjo – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist  

Join us for a free RACGP Approved CPD Workshop at our Fitzroy (Melbourne) clinic:

Treating Anxiety in Primary Care: Practical Strategies for Busy General Practice

Presenter - Professor David Castle (leading Psychiatrist)

This activity has been developed in response to the increasing prevalence of anxiety disorders in Australia and the pivotal role GPs play in their early recognition, assessment and management. Anxiety disorders are one of the most frequent psychological presentations in general practice, and as the first point of contact for many patients, GPs are required to deliver timely, evidence-based assessment, psychoeducation, treatment and appropriate referral, often within the constraints of a standard consultation.

This interactive workshop has been designed to build GPs' confidence and clinical capability in recognising and managing anxiety disorders using practical, evidence-based strategies that can be readily applied in everyday practice. Through case-based learning and clinically relevant guidance, participants will strengthen their ability to provide effective first-line care and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Light refreshments provided.  

Paediatric OSA: 3 specialists, one united pathway

A free 105 minute webinar for GPs and practice managers — presented by Healiox

Snoring, restless sleep, mouth breathing, behavioural and attention concerns — paediatric sleep disordered breathing is common, under-recognised, and highly treatable. Yet for many Australian families, especially outside major cities, assessment means long waits, long drives, and fragmented care.

It doesn't have to.

Join three specialists for a structured, practical teaching session on the individualised and team-based approach to paediatric SDB and OSA:

• Dr Jessica Barker (Paediatric Sleep Physician) — assessment and medical treatment (30 min)
• Dr Ayesha Tiwary (Sleep Dentist) — the dental and orthodontic perspective (30 min)
• A/Prof Paul Paddle (ENT Surgeon) — the surgical perspective (30 min)

Followed by a 15-minute live panel Q&A, with case discussion woven throughout and a live demonstration of Healiox home sleep diagnostic devices. You'll see how Healiox paediatric virtual sleep clinic unites multidisciplinary expertise with home-delivered diagnostics to give every child rapid access to assessment and treatment — no matter where in Australia they live.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Recognise the signs, symptoms and red flags of paediatric SDB/OSA in primary care
• Apply a structured, individualised assessment approach, including home-based diagnostics
• Compare sleep medicine, dental/orthodontic and ENT surgical treatment options — and when each is indicated
• Refer confidently into a streamlined, multidisciplinary pathway accessible Australia-wide

Who should attend: GPs, GP registrars, practice nurses and practice managers.

Online LIVE Webinar to discuss:
Patients with CKD in T2D: What is the evidence of Finerenone with SGLT2is?

Speaker:
Prof Sree Venuthurupalli
FRACP, PhD
Sree is a renal physician with close to 30 years experience in the field of clinical Nephrology.
He completed his PhD with the University of Queensland and is serving as an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Medicine.
Sree is the principal investigator for CKD. QLD, the first state-based registry of chronic kidney disease.
Dr Venuthurupalli has his private clinics located in North Brisbane.

7.00 PM The Patient Fertility Journey. Dinner served Dr Martin Campbell
7.30 PM Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI): the value it adds to semen analysis A/Prof David Greening
8.00 PM A Modern Dilemma: Fertility Preservation Dr Georgiana Tang
8.30 PM Combined Q&A and discussion All Presenters
8.50 PM Close 

2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer :
What are the recommendations and what does it mean for GPs and their patients?
Overview
Jon our specialist panel as they discuss the recently launched Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer, new recommendations into practice and the impact of these changes for general practitioners and their patients. Our panel will also review the current imaging modalities for prostate cancer.

A case-based discussioin will cover topics including risk factors for prostate cancer, different cancer risk categories, when to refer, imaging and biopsy.

Specialist Panel
Dr Jane Crowe, Prostate Cancer GP and Moderator
Mr Phil Dundee, Urological Surgeon

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the key recommendations for the early detection of prostate cancer testing as per the 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines.
2. Recognise the role of PSA screening and imaging in the early detection of prostate cancer.

RACGP
One CPD Educational Activity hour.

Registration
Register online for this virtual event providing the following information:

• First name and last name.
• Practice name, suburb and postcode.
• Email address.
• RACGP number (if applicable, if none type N/A).
• Occupation.

Enquiries
Grace Linehan, Medical Liaison Officer
E: grace.linehan@apcr.org.au
M: 0400 976 196

Join us for an education discussion with 3 course meal and drinks.

Connect with fellow GPs and specialist psychiatrists for a dynamic round table focused on the diverse patient presentations across PTSD, anxiety and depression, and women's mental health. Share experiences, discuss challenging cases, and discover evidence-based approaches you can apply in everyday practice.

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and recommend suitable evidence-based treatment options for patients presenting with PTSD.
2. Explain the use of IAR-DST (Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool) in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.
3. Describe evidence-based primary care strategies for the assessment and management of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), including lifestyle, pharmacological and multidisciplinary treatment options.

1.5 EA hours, 3 RP hours and 5 MO hours available for attending delegates.

TO register: Delegates will be directed to the Praxhub website, login or create a praxhub account to complete registration for this event.

Join us for a discussion with two local specialists as we explore effective strategies for managing

photoageing and treatment with ReTrieve; as well as practical approaches for managing

painful muscle spasms, including the role of orphenadrine in their treatment.

Join us for an evening of education exploring the latest innovations shaping patient care across urology, endoscopic spine surgery and joint replacement. Designed for GPs, this session will provide practical insights into emerging surgical technologies, including robot-assisted surgery, advances in diagnostics and treatment, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in general practice. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of current treatment options, their benefits and limitations, and how to
effectively manage patient expectations before and after specialist intervention.

📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026
🕡6:00pm - 8:45pm
📍Level 7 Conference Room, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick

RACGP Approved Activity: 2 EA | 5 MO | 3 RP

👉 Register via Praxhub: https://bit.ly/4z83If1

For enquiries, contact Kiara Carmody at
Kiara.Carmody@healthscope.com.au or 0455 170 763.

Meet the specialists

Dr Ranjan Arianayagam | Urologist

Dr Arianayagam is a urological surgeon with expertise in urological cancers, prostate cancer diagnosis, robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
His presentation, Robots, Lasers and Stones: What's New in Urology, will explore the expanding role of robot-assisted surgery in prostate, kidney and bladder procedures, advances in nerve-sparing prostate surgery, and recent innovations in the treatment of renal stones.

Dr Akshay Kamra | Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Kamra specialises in hip and knee replacement surgery, with a focus on technology-enhanced and patient-centred care. His presentation, Beyond the Scalpel: How Technology is Changing Hip & Knee Replacement, will examine the role of robotics, advances in hip replacement technology, personalised joint replacement strategies, and the outcomes that matter most to patients.

Dr Chris Huang | Neurosurgeon

Dr Huang is a neurosurgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. In Endoscopic Spine Surgery: An Alternative to
Fusion?, he will discuss the evolution of endoscopic techniques, patient selection, clinical applications, limitations, and where endoscopic surgery may provide an alternative to traditional spinal fusion procedures.

Dr Chris Lehane | General Surgeon

Dr Chris Lehane is a surgical oncologist and general surgeon with expertise in head and neck surgery, endocrine surgery, breast surgery and sarcoma (soft tissue tumour) surgery. He has a strong interest in healthcare innovation and digital health. In From Hype to Helpful: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Tools for Australian Healthcare Professionals, Dr Lehane will provide a practical overview of AI in healthcare, including current applications relevant to general practice, emerging digital health technologies, and important considerations around safety, privacy and governance.

This mental health month join Avive’s case-based dinner discussions on everyday mental health presentations. No lectures, real conversation.

About this event (For Clinicians and Health Professionals Only)

MENTAL HEALTH MONTH CPD ROADSHOW

This mental health month, Avive Health is bringing clinicians and referrers together across Australia for a national series of practical, case-based rotational dinner conversations about the mental health presentations we see every day.

Avive Health warmly invites clinicians and healthcare professionals across South Australia to a 'Speed Psychiatry' CPD event with small-group clinical, collaborative conversations facilitated by experienced mental health clinicians about key mental health topics in practice.

TOPICS

Veterans and First Responders
Dr Michelle Atchison, Psychiatrist and RANZCP Director

Women’s Mental Health
Dr Julie Connor, Psychiatrist

Treatment-Resistant Depression
Dr Bianca Djurdjevic, Psychiatrist

HOW THE EVENING WORKS

Over dinner, you’ll rotate through three small-group clinical conversations facilitated by experienced mental health clinicians. Each discussion takes you through:

• The patient
• What are we seeing?
• What should we ask?
• What are the treatment options?
• When should we refer?

Come prepared to contribute. Leave with practical approaches you can use in your consulting room the next day.

All sponsorship proceeds donated to Drs4Drs, a mental health crisis line and support services for doctors and medical students.

Register now 

THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC EVENT. IT IS FOR CLINICIANS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ONLY.

Places are limited. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Contact
Alix Irby
National Growth and Partnerships Manager
E alixirby@avivehealth.com.au

This educational meeting is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their understanding of iron
deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in complex patient populations.
We will explore the prevalence and
impact of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in women’s health conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding,
pregnancy, and post-partum.

Your patient's mouth often shows what they have not told you yet. Eroded enamel can appear before someone is ready to talk about eating. A dry mouth can be the first sign a new prescription is not sitting well. Bleeding gums can be the thing that changes a diabetes review.

In thirty minutes I will take you through those three presentations. What to look for, what each one tends to mean, and what you can reasonably do about it inside a standard consultation. You will leave with a referral pathway you can use, including telehealth psychology and dietetics for adult patients who cannot easily get to a clinic.

Written for GPs, registrars and practice nurses. No dental background assumed, and there is time for questions at the end.

Presented by Dr Sandhya Jaswal, Registered Dentist and Clinical Director, Continuum Teletherapy and Allied Health. 

Total Cardiovascular Care presents an evening of practical insights and discussion in this GP only event:

Dr Damon Jackson: Hypertension - Life under pressure

Dr Cassandra Li: Women's heart health - Not just smaller men

Dr John Lee: Lipoprotein (a) - The Bridge between atherosclerosis and thrombosis 

This mental health month join Avive’s case-based dinner discussions on everyday mental health presentations. No lectures, real conversation.

About this event (For Clinicians and Health Professionals Only)

MENTAL HEALTH MONTH CPD ROADSHOW

This mental health month, Avive Health is bringing clinicians and referrers together across Australia for a national series of practical, case-based rotational dinner conversations about the mental health presentations we see every day.

Avive Health warmly invites clinicians and healthcare professionals across Tasmania to a 'Speed Psychiatry' CPD event with small-group clinical, collaborative conversations facilitated by experienced mental health clinicians about key mental health topics in practice.

TOPICS

Treatment-resistant depression

Dr Pratap Kovvuri, Psychiatrist

Veterans and first responders
Dr Pratap Kovvuri, Psychiatrist

Women’s mental health
Dr Lennie Woo, Psychiatrist

Alcohol and other drugs (AOD)
Dr Arnob Chakraborti, Psychiatrist

HOW THE EVENING WORKS

Over dinner, you’ll rotate through four small-group clinical conversations facilitated by experienced mental health clinicians. Each discussion takes you through:

• The patient
• What are we seeing?
• What should we ask?
• What are the treatment options?
• When should we refer?

Come prepared to contribute. Leave with practical approaches you can use in your consulting room the next day.

All sponsorship proceeds donated to Drs4Drs, a mental health crisis line and support services for doctors and medical students.

Register now

THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC EVENT. IT IS FOR CLINICIANS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ONLY.

Places are limited. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Contact
Alix Irby
National Growth and Partnerships Manager
E alixirby@avivehealth.com.au


 

Join St John of God Berwick Hospital for an interactive GP CPD evening following the patient journey from diagnosis and referral through to treatment. The evening will include guided tours of our Day Oncology & Infusion Centre and GenesisCare, providing GPs with an opportunity to see the services and teams involved in their patients' care, alongside practical updates on breast cancer, genetics, vaccination and screening.

Speakers and topics:

• Mr Chilton Chong (General and Breast Surgeon): Screening, Density and Other Animals 
• Dr Sem Liew (Oncologist): Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 and Triple Negative Breast Cancer
• Dr Bhavini Shah (Oncologist): Hereditary Risk Assessment and Risk Management for Breast Cancer
• Dr Cameron McLaren (Oncologist) & Priscilla Singh (Clinical Nurse Consultant): Vaccination Across the Cancer Journey: A Practical Guide for General Practice 

How early should primary care intervene when a woman describes symptoms of ID including fatigue
and delayed post-partum recovery?


Designed specifically for GPs, Join us to break the cycle through this interactive
dinner which brings together a world-leading international specialist in iron biology,
Professor Vernon Louw, alongside a national clinical expert, Dr SnehaWadhwani,
to translate advanced haematology into daily general practice.

From managing heavy menstrual bleeding and optimising pre-conception stores, to the importance of iron through pregnancy, this clinical deep dive will discuss the current guideline recommended standards of practice, and explore the wants and needs of the patient.  

Over dinner, you’ll rotate through four small-group clinical
conversations facilitated by experienced mental health clinicians.
Each discussion takes you through: 

The patient

What are we seeing?

What should we ask?

What are the treatment options?

When should we refer?

Come prepared to contribute. Leave with practical approaches you can use in your consulting room the next day.

All sponsorship proceeds donated to Drs4Drs, a mental health crisis line and support services for doctors and medical students.

Event registration and invitat6ion

Collection-on-behalf models face ongoing state revenue scrutiny. Co-hosted with specialist accountants, this session covers recent court rulings and delivers a structural review checklist for your practice accountant. 

Registrations and event invitation HOW THE EVENING WORKS

Over dinner, you’ll rotate through four small-group clinical

conversations facilitated by experienced mental health clinicians.

Each discussion takes you through:

The patient

What are we seeing?

What should we ask?

What are the treatment options?

When should we refer?

Come prepared to contribute. Leave with practical approaches

you can use in your consulting room the next day

Advara HeartCare is pleased to invite local general practitioners and
private specialists to attend an educational meeting presented by our
Brisbane cardiology team.

Join City Fertility for an interactive, RACGP CPD-accredited educational evening featuring small-group, case-based workshops and expert-led discussions on fertility and reproductive health. Explore practical approaches to contraception, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, LGBTQ+ family-building pathways, and PCOS-related infertility, while gaining valuable insights to support patient care in general practice.

Enjoy dinner, networking with local colleagues, and the opportunity to earn RACGP CPD hours. 

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the most common and complex 

conditions encountered in general practice. As cardiac imaging continues 

to evolve, advances in CT technology are providing clearer insights into 

coronary artery disease, helping reduce diagnostic uncertainty and 

support appropriate referral and patient management.

Join Dr Jeff Hocking, Cardiothoracic Radiologist at Qscan Radiology 

Clinics, as he explores the evolving role of cardiac imaging in general 

practice. This practical webinar will examine the role of Coronary Artery 

Calcium (CAC) Scoring and CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA), helping 

GPs understand when each examination is appropriate, the clinical 

questions they are designed to answer, and how they complement other 

cardiac imaging modalities, including practical considerations around 

referral pathways and Medicare eligibility.

Fertility, Endometriosis & Women’s Health Specialist Care

Short description:
Specialist support for GPs managing patients with infertility, recurrent miscarriage, PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain, fertility preservation and complex reproductive health concerns.

Detailed description:
Dr Yuval Fouks is a fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist consulting with Melbourne IVF. This service supports GPs with evidence-based referral pathways, case discussion and practical updates in fertility, endometriosis, PCOS and women’s health.

GP Osteoarthritis Co-Design Dinner with Professor David Hunter

Naia Health is hosting a small dinner for local GPs and practice teams to discuss the future of osteoarthritis (OA) care in general practice.

Professor David Hunter is a rheumatology clinician-researcher and internationally recognised leader in osteoarthritis research. He is the Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, as well as a Staff Specialist at Royal North Shore Hospital. Since 2014, he has been ranked as the world’s leading expert in osteoarthritis by ExpertScape and ScholarGPS.

Professor Hunter and his University of Sydney research team are currently working on a project focused on developing osteoarthritis standards for general practice, and are seeking input from GPs to help co-design the project and ensure it reflects the realities of clinical practice.

The evening will also provide an opportunity to meet members of the Naia Health team, including clinicians representing both our specialist and allied health services. Naia is a multidisciplinary healthcare practice in St Leonards, bringing together rheumatology and allied health professionals to support patients with complex musculoskeletal and chronic health conditions.

What to expect

• A short presentation from Professor Hunter on current developments in osteoarthritis
• An introduction to the co-design project and an opportunity for GP discussion and feedback
• A brief introduction to Naia Health and our multidisciplinary services
• Informal discussion and networking with Professor Hunter, members of the University of Sydney research team and Naia clinicians
• Dinner, drinks and plenty of time for conversation

The presentation and discussion will run for approximately 35 minutes, followed by a relaxed dinner and drinks.

No preparation is required, and the evening is an eligible CPD activity. Dinner and drinks will be provided.

We would love to welcome GPs and Practice Managers from your practice who are interested in contributing their perspective to the discussion and connecting with the Naia team.

Thursday 24th September 2026
6:30 pm arrival | 6:45 pm presentation
Crows Nest Hotel – Boardroom

An in-person seminar offering valuable expert insights on the latest developments in CVD Prevention In Primary Care.

This meeting is in accordance with Medicine’s Australia Code of Conduct and is for healthcare professionals only.

Hi, I’m Daniel from Move Steady Physio. Thanks for taking the time to meet with me. I want to come in and introduce myself, tell you a little bit about who we are, and hopefully explore how we can work together to support your patients.

Move Steady Physio is a local physiotherapy clinic providing evidence-based, practical rehabilitation across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. We see patients with acute and chronic back and neck pain, sporting injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, persistent pain, workplace/motor vehicle injuries and general strength and mobility concerns.

A particular reason I wanted to connect with you all to make you aware that we bulk bill eligible patients referred under Chronic Condition Management plans. We’re keen to make physiotherapy more accessible for patients who may benefit from ongoing exercise, rehabilitation and education as part of managing a chronic condition.

We understand that GPs are often managing complex patients with multiple competing health priorities, so our aim is to make the physiotherapy side as straightforward as possible. We provide practical treatment and exercise programs, communicate appropriately with the referring doctor, and will flag any concerns where further medical assessment or investigation may be warranted.

I’m also really interested in understanding what you’re seeing within the practice — the types of patients who are presenting regularly and where you feel physiotherapy could complement the care you're already providing. Ultimately, we’re not looking to simply increase referrals. We want to build a good working relationship with local GPs and become a Physio service you feel comfortable recommending when you think it will genuinely benefit your patients.

Thanks again for meeting with me!

Overview
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Accredited Activity ID 1691963
Subject to RACGP, ACRRM and
GPMHSC approval
A practical GP-focused webinar exploring how anxiety, depression, trauma, hormonal transitions and
other mental health challenges can intersect with alcohol, prescription medication and other
substance use in women.
Topics
• Women’s mental health
• Addiction psychiatry
• Q&A session
Learning outcomes
• Recognise common presentations of mental health concerns and problematic substance use in
women across different life stages.
• Identify the relationship between anxiety, depression, trauma, hormonal transitions and alcohol or
other substance use.
• Differentiate between primary mental health conditions, substance-related symptoms and
overlapping presentations.
• Discuss practical screening and assessment strategies for alcohol and substance use in general
practice.
v1.0: Updated September 2026
Presenters
Contact
Megan Deutsher
Partnerships Manager, Avive Victoria
M 0447 583 190
E megandeutsher@avivehealth.com.au
Registration is essential.
Register via the QR code or online at:
whencopingbecomesaconcern.eventbrite.com.au
To help facilitate the Q&A session, please submit any questions via email.

With most practices currently passing these fees to patients, managers face three options before the deadline: absorb the merchant costs, adjust patient fees or shift their payment mix.

In this session, Surgical Partners breaks down the RBA ruling - including exempt payment methods like Amex and PayPal - and works through the arithmetic of each strategy. Learn how to model the financial impact, protect practice margins and manage doctor pay calculations in contractor practices before the deadline.

An in-person seminar offering valuable expert insights on the latest developments in

CVD Prevention In Primary Care

For any event related questions, please

contact:

Mat Kariuki

0401 609 812

mat.kariuki@menariniapac.com

Arrival and Registration

Welcome & Introduction - Entree served

CVD Prevention in Primary Care: A Rapidly Changing Landscape - Dr Gary Gan

Dinner Served

Join Endocrinologist Dr Julian Pavey for a practical discussion on Mounjaro.

 Julian Pavey is an Endocrinologist and Obstetric Physician experienced in managing a wide range of hormone issues as well as medical disorders in pregnancy. He is a staff specialist at Mater Hospital and Mater Mothers’ Hospital in both Endocrinology and Obstetric Medicine. He is a senior lecturer with the University of Queensland and is actively involved in medical education. Julian also has private rooms at Toowoomba Endocrine and Diabetes and offers telehealth appointments to a patient load around Queensland and Northern NSW. He has particular interest in diabetes technology, general endocrinology and high risk pregnancies.

We are holing a dinner meeting for GPs Associate Prof Dr Rob Will and Dr Priya Chowaloor, the meeting is to be held at Fraser Resturant on Wednesday the 26th August at 7pm, the meeting will be discussing the changes in treatment for Osteoporosis patients, this is a west Australian meeting for West Australian GPs 

Join us for an insightful session to:

• Understand the pathophysiology of photoaging and it's clinical presentation, including in skin of colour.
• Review evidence-based treatment with a focus on topical tretinoin and the effective use of Retrieve (tretinoin 0.05%)
• Explore non-invasive management and sun protection to optimise long-term skin health and aging.
• Apply learnings thorough practical patient case study, highlighting treatment selection and management considerations.

Join us for an insightful session to:

• Understand the pathophysiology of photoaging and it's clinical presentation, including in skin of colour.
• Review evidence-based treatment with a focus on topical tretinoin and the effective use of Retrieve (tretinoin 0.05%)
• Explore non-invasive management and sun protection to optimise long-term skin health and aging.
• Apply learnings thorough practical patient case study, highlighting treatment selection and management considerations.

Empowering GPs and clinicians to navigate the changing landscape of women’s and children’s mental healthAvive Clinic Brisbane invites you to a multidisciplinary summit designed to equip GPs and clinicians with practical, evidence-based approaches to women’s and children’s mental health.

A standout event covers: 

Her mind, her journey-Women’s mental health through the ages and stages

The neurodivergent GP cheat sheet-Everything you wanted to ask about ADHD and autism but didn’t know who to ask

When mental health becomes high risk-Medico-legal pitfalls every GP needs to know

Prescribing for two-Practical GP medication management of perinatal depression and anxiety

Hidden in plain sight-The rising epidemic of addiction in women and young people

Ask the experts: Real cases, real challenges, real solutions.-Interactive case discussions with our expert panel

Wellness wind-down

Networking and refreshments from 3:30pm until 5:00pm

I’ve added that concept in a way that is engaging for doctors while keeping it clinically grounded and avoiding sounding like a dismissal of cognitive approaches.

Expanding the Pathways to Trauma Recovery

For many clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or PTSD, one therapeutic approach alone may not address every stage of recovery. Trauma is not only held in thoughts and memories—it can also be experienced through the nervous system, emotions, body responses, and patterns of behaviour. This is why recovery often requires more than simply talking about what happened.

You can’t always think your way out of trauma.
While insight and understanding are important parts of therapy, trauma recovery often requires approaches that help clients process and clear traumatic memories, regulate their nervous system, rebuild safety, and develop new emotional experiences. This is where an integrated model of care can create powerful opportunities for change.

I provide a flexible, trauma-informed pathway that allows clients to move between different therapeutic modalities depending on their individual needs, goals, and stage of recovery.

EMDR and Clinical Counselling – Bondi Junction
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a recognised trauma therapy designed to help clients process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity attached to traumatic experiences. Clinical counselling supports insight, emotional understanding, coping strategies, and the development of healthier patterns moving forward.

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy – Malabar
Trauma recovery is also about rebuilding emotional regulation, confidence, trust, connection, and resilience. Equine-assisted psychotherapy provides an experiential environment where clients can practise these skills in real time, learning to regulate emotions, recognise body responses, establish boundaries, and build confidence through interaction with horses.

Residential Trauma Retreat – Rainbow Flat
For clients requiring a more intensive pathway, the Rainbow Flat residential trauma retreat provides a focused therapeutic environment away from everyday pressures. Intensive EMDR treatment delivered over several consecutive days is an emerging area of trauma care, with research demonstrating that concentrated trauma-focused interventions can produce significant therapeutic improvements for appropriately selected clients. For some individuals, this may provide meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe compared with traditional weekly therapy delivered over many months.

By combining trauma processing, emotional regulation, resilience building, and intensive therapeutic support, clients can access the right intervention at the right stage of their recovery journey.

I would welcome the opportunity to have a brief conversation with you about how this combination of therapeutic models is helping clients achieve meaningful results and when it may be appropriate as a referral option for your patients.

With extensive experience supporting insurance and compensation clients, I work with individuals recovering from workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, psychological injuries, PTSD, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and complex trauma presentations.

I value collaborative relationships with GPs, psychiatrists, specialists, insurers, rehabilitation providers, and case managers to ensure coordinated care and effective support for your patients.

ACRRM CPD accredited

1 in 3 young women with heavy periods have an underlying bleeding disorder¹ – but it can take up to 16 years² to diagnose them. Why wait?

Join Australia’s leading haematology and Women’s Health specialists for an expert-led, case-driven discussion to advance care in general practice. This session addresses the common presentation of HMB to explore the under-diagnosed spectrum of systemic bleeding disorders (like Von Willebrand Disease)³ and their link to iron deficiency.

Walk away with a streamlined, practical clinical framework you can use tomorrow to confidently identify, investigate, and manage these patients—ensuring high-standard continuous care, regardless of geography. Don’t just manage the flow—master the cause with confidence. End the 16-year diagnostic delay for your patients.

Menarini is pleased to invite you to our live recorded webinar medical education featuring Dr Anita Muñoz MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, GradCertClinTeach, MPH, GAICD, Dr Sara Ng – Haematologist, Dr Danny Hsu – Haematologist . If you are a primary care physician, or associated health care professional with an interest in women’s health and iron deficiency, join us for this exciting event.

Arrival and Registration

Welcome & Introduction - Entree served

CVD Prevention in Primary Care: A Rapidly Changing Landscape – Dr Eng Lee Ooi

Dinner Served

Q&A Discussion

For any event related questions:

please contact:

Baydon Hanin: 0401 608 912

Baydon.hanin@menariniapac.com

Chye Cheah : 0434 687 724

Chye.cheah@menariniapac.com 

Meet and Greet with the Doctors at Camberwell Medical Group.

Discussion regarding Sleep Studies, Snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) / MAS Therapy.

Presented by:

• Sleep & Respiratory Physician - Dr Ying (Sunny) Sun
• Sleep Medicine Dentist - Dr Jeffrey Tho

Overview
Urological surgeon Dr Fairleigh Reeves will provide an overview of best-practice assessment for acute renal colic, when urgent urological intervention is recommended, together with evidence-based metabolic and dietary prevention strategies. Conservative and surgical treatments will be explained including when one is recommended over the other.

Case studies will be used for context.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Summarise the recommended workup for patients presenting with suspected kidney stones.
2. List the red flags for patients presenting with kidney stones that warrant urgent referral to a urological surgeon or to an emergency department.
3. Counsel patients by providing pratical advie and strategies for lifestyle and diet modifications.

RACGP
One CPD Educational Activity hour.

Registration
Register online here for this virtual event.

Event details also available via our website at https://www.australianprostatecentre.org.au/gp-education-events 

Please provide the following information when registering:

• First nameand last name

• Practice name, suburband postcode

• Email address

• RACGP number(if applicable. If none type N/A)

• Occupation

Lunch meeting to introduce bulk billng cardiology and our new cardiologist Dr Aydin .

Advara HeartCare is pleased to invite local general practitioners and
private specialists to attend an educational meeting presented by our
Sunshine Coast cardiology team. 

Guest Speaker: A/Prof Karem Kostner  

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar, Highlights and Insights from OAB Masterclass 2026. The webinar will include highlights from the plenary sessions delivered at this year’s Masterclass, along with a live insights and Q&A session with two of the speakers from this year’s event, Dr John Barlow (GP, NSW)
and Dr Jeff Thavaseelan (Urologist, WA).

Designed for GPs, the key highlights from the Masterclass will cover topics ranging from the impact and pathophysiology of OAB, as well as the latest evidence and practical strategies to support optimal OAB diagnosis and management in general practice. This will be followed by the live insights and Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and discuss real world challenges.

Our Speakers:

Dr John Barlow

Dr John Barlow is a general practitioner based in Sydney who has been serving his local community for over 40 years. His special interests include chronic disease management and geriatrics.

Dr Jeff Thavaseelan

Dr Jeff Thavaseelan is a urologist based in Perth with expertise in male urinary incontinence, neurourology, and robotic-assisted surgery.

Agenda:
19:00–19:05 Welcome and introduction - Dr John Barlow
19:05–19:40 Highlights from OAB Masterclass 2026 - Recorded sessions
19:40–20:00 Live insights and Q&A session - Dr John Barlow and Dr Jeff Thavaseelan 

 Overview 

Members of our multidisciplinary team will discuss the science and rationale for exercise oncology and the psychological impact of cancer survivorship including: 

· The physiological benefits of targeted physical activity. 

· The role of aerobic and resistance exercise for cancer related fatigue, bone density health
and mitigating neuropathic pain. 

· The data that regular exercise can significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and mortality. 

· The psychological impact of diagnosis and treatment. 

· Recognising resilience and vulnerability across the cancer journey. 

· Supporting patients through uncertainty: integrating information, emotional processing, and ongoing therapeutic care. 

Case studies will be used for context.  

Speakers 

Dr Jane Crowe, Prostate Cancer GP (Moderator)
Max Rutherford, Registered Psychologist
Molly Lowther, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (specialising in exercise oncology) 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to: 

1. Explain the benefits of an individualised exercise prescription for patients with cancer before, during and after cancer treatment. 

2. Identify cancer-related anxiety and depression and refer where appropriate. 

RACGP 

One CPD Educational Activity (EA) hour.  

CPD Dinner Invitation: Optimising Patient Outcomes: Practical Updates in Dermatology, Fertility, and Pediatric Head Shape

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Vanathy Varathan is an experienced dermatologist with over 22 years of expertise in the management of skin and hair disorders at Define Dermatology & Aesthetics.

Her topic will be 'Why early diagnosis matters in Dermatology?'.

Dr. Ian Loh is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery, with expertise in both adult and paediatric plastic surgery.

He will discuss: 'Head Shape in Infants - Telling the Difference and Knowing When lo Act'.

Dr. Roshan Shamon is a Senior Fertility Specialist and Senior Lecturer at Monash Medical Centre.

He will discuss: 'Fertility Options for Your Patients'.

Agenda:

6:00 PM: Arrival & Clinic Tour at DDA

7:00 PM: Dinner & Presentation at Thai Paradise Road Restaurant

9:00 PM: Meeting Close

RSVP:

Please RSVP or register via the link associated to this event by 10^th July 2026.

Sally Cummins
Tel:1300031614
Email: practice.manager@definedermatology.com.au  

A practical session for GPs who treat injured workers under the Victorian WorkCover scheme.

This session explains how clinical notes, certificates and medical reports are commonly used by insurers, lawyers and courts in WorkCover disputes. It will cover the types of entries that tend to become important later, including mechanism of injury, work capacity, treatment rationale, consistency of symptoms, pre-existing conditions, aggravations and prognosis.

The session is not about encouraging claims or creating a referral arrangement. It is designed to help GPs understand how their clinical records may be interpreted in a legal context, so they can continue documenting clearly, accurately and defensibly when treating injured workers. 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, attendees will understand:

1. How clinical notes may be used in WorkCover disputes, serious injury applications and common law claims.
   
2. The key issues lawyers and insurers look for in treating records, including causation, capacity, consistency and prognosis.
   
3. Common documentation issues that can unintentionally create confusion for injured workers, doctors and insurers.
   
4. When an injured worker may benefit from independent legal advice.
   
5. How clear clinical records can reduce unnecessary follow-up, disputes and medico-legal friction. 

This meeting will focus on addressing muscle pain with spasm with the skeletal muscle relaxant

orphenadrine. It will cover the role of muscle spasm in musculoskeletal pain and review the

pharmacological options available for treating low back pain. This meeting will also explore how

orphenadrine differs from other skeletal muscle relaxants and work through an interactive case

study to help participants recognise patients who may benefit from orphenadrine alone (Norflex®)

or in combination with paracetamol (Norgesic).

 Join us for an insightful session to:  

• Understand photoaging and how it presents in skin of colour,
  including key patient concerns. 
• Explore evidence-based treatments with a focus on topical tretinoin
  and effective use of Retrieve. 
• Discover non-invasive skincare options and sun protection
  strategies for optimal skin heaslth and aging.