The first 2000 days of life covered in webinar series

‘The first 2000 days’ webinar series is an opportunity to build your knowledge, confidence and skills to provide support and referral pathways to families and young children.

National Palliative Care Week 22 – 28 May

National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) is an awareness week organised by Palliative Care Australia, with the theme for 2022 being ‘It’s your right’. The theme seeks to raise awareness about the rights of all Australians to access high-quality palliative care when and where they need it. One of the great myths about palliative care is that it’s

World No Tobacco Day 2022, Tobacco: threat to our environment

Tuesday, 31 May is the World Health Organization’s 35th World No Tobacco Day. This years’ theme is ‘Tobacco: Threat to our Environment’ which aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of tobacco, and provide another reason to consider quitting smoking. Tobacco farming, and the manufacture, distribution and use of tobacco products have severe environmental consequences, including

Support and services available for people living with disability

The Australian Government’s Disability Gateway is a free, Australia-wide service dedicated to helping people living with disability, their families and carers find trusted information and connects them to services in their area. 

Having a plan makes things easier

New South Wales Cancer Council have published a new fact sheet. Your COVID-19 Action Plan includes information on planning ahead, testing and what to do if you test positive while immunocompromised.

What’s triggering you this winter?

Winter can be a difficult and frustrating season for people living with asthma, and it can be daunting to pinpoint what the triggers are. To help your patients figure out the triggers they’re likely to face this winter, and how they can best manage their asthma around them, Asthma Australia has created a winter hub. The hub also includes

Promoting healthy childhood growth and development and preventing childhood obesity in general practice: a qualitative study

Monash University researchers would like to hear from GPs for their latest study in childhood obesity.

Expert insights – exposure therapy in childhood anxiety disorders

The Black Dog Institute is piloting a new, 30-minute webinar series with a focus on short mental health interventions for use in practice.

Making a difference to the rural health workforce

Elyce studied nursing and paramedicine with Charles Sturt University, leading her to work as a nurse in Young, Bathurst and Broken Hill as well as building her skills as a critical care nurse. Following this, she headed back to Wagga Wagga to commence her PhD and begin a new phase of her career lecturing at

Invitation to participate in research and help improve care for young people

The Black Dog Institute want to hear from GPs as they investigate whether digital interventions can assist youth awaiting access to mental health services.

Influenza season kicks off

Influenza season is coming, and with reduced cases of influenza over the last couple of years due to COVID-19 restrictions and reduced travel, vaccination this year is important. Explore our top tips.

Support for general practices affected by flooding

If your general practice was affected by recent flooding in New South Wales, you could receive an extension on your accreditation for up to 12 months.