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02 May 2025

NSW

RACGP Rural Member Meet-up: Newcastle

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Newcastle on Friday 2 May 2025.

Network with colleagues over drinks and nibbles. We'll share some of the RACGP's key achievements and provide an update for NSW members and stakeholders.

Date: Friday 2 May 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Mercure Newcastle, 12 Steel Street, Newcastle NSW 2302

Cost: Free

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

03 May 2025

NSW

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Newcastle, NSW

Experienced doctors and sonographers will guide you through the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in primary care services using advanced, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by our sponsor, GE HealthCare.

Capped at 30 participants, you'll rotate through six stations; eFAST, deep venous thrombosis, heart and lung ultrasound, intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval, musculoskeletal soft tissue and first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.

The workshop is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity. GPs can earn 10 CPD hours (5 hours Education Activity and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and is eligible for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and offered to RACGP members at $995 (incl. GST), registrar members at $695 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,295 (incl. GST). Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

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07 May 2025

NSW

Understanding NSW Medicines, Poisons & Therapeutic Goods Act

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

This session will cover best practice approaches to syphilis testing and management, the importance of identifying priority groups for screening, the critical role of partner notification and contact tracing in preventing further transmission, and antenatal syphilis testing. You’ll also gain valuable insights into syphilis support services available across the state. Designed for general practitioners and healthcare professionals, this webinar will equip you with the latest knowledge and tools to enhance sexual health care and reduce the impact of syphilis in your community.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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08 May 2025

NSW

Project ECHO Peer Group Learning May AM Session - NSW OTP

Time: 7.30-8.30am

Online Webinar

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners NSW&ACT Faculty are hosting Project ECHO sessions focusing on the prescribing and management of patients participating in NSW Health opioid treatment programs (OTP) including chronic health needs. Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence-based model that places healthcare providers from diverse settings in direct contact with subject matter experts, empowering them to provide best-practice care for their local communities. This is an opportunity for participants to come together online to develop their skills and present their clinical cases on opioid treatment and receive specialist feedback.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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08 May 2025

NSW

Project ECHO Peer Group Learning May PM Session - NSW OTP

Time: 5.30-6.30pm

Online Webinar

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners NSW&ACT Faculty are hosting Project ECHO sessions focusing on the prescribing and management of patients participating in NSW Health opioid treatment programs (OTP) including chronic health needs. Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence-based model that places healthcare providers from diverse settings in direct contact with subject matter experts, empowering them to provide best-practice care for their local communities. This is an opportunity for participants to come together online to develop their skills and present their clinical cases on opioid treatment and receive specialist feedback.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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12 May 2025

NSW

Hepatitis B in General Practice

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

General practice plays a crucial role identifying and caring for people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) from being up to date with who is at risk in your practise, offering vaccination and routine monitoring Clinical guidelines recommend all people living with CHB should have at least annual Hepatitis B viral testing as part of the laboratory assessment and identifies the need for treatment. Currently only 30% of people living with CHB in NSW are estimated to be receiving annual CHB viral monitoring tests This webinar highlights the essential role of GPs in diagnosis and monitoring CHB and provides access to resources to support the care of individuals living with CHB.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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28 May 2025

NSW

Reducing Smoking and Vaping in Pregnancy

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

In this webinar, we will discuss the most effective strategies for GPs to support pregnant women to quit and share evidence-based behavioral and pharmacological support options. Tune in to learn: The latest evidence around the risks of smoking and vaping in pregnancy and updates on legislation, policy and practice around vapes. The best ways to have effective, non-judgmental conversations about smoking and/or vaping in pregnancy. How to provide evidence-based smoking and vaping cessation interventions for pregnant women, including behavioral support and NRT options. The role of Quitline and other referral pathways

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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03 Jun 2025

NSW

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program: Updates

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

Join this webinar to learn more about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) Launching in July 2025, the NLCSP will offer free low-dose CT scans to people aged 50-70 years with a referral from their general practitioner. The NLCSP is the first new screening program in 20 years and presents a significant opportunity to detect cancer earlier, enhance treatment options and improve outcomes for one of the deadliest cancers in NSW. It will focus on the early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals with a smoking history who have no symptoms. General practitioners are essential to the success of this program. We encourage you to prepare now by identify eligible patients in your practice software, promoting the NLCSP and making referrals from July 2025.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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12 Jun 2025

NSW

Project ECHO Peer Group Learning June AM Session - NSW OTP

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

More information

12 Jun 2025

NSW

Project ECHO Peer Group Learning June PM Session - NSW OTP

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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24 Jun 2025

NSW

Liver Health in General Practice

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

Chronic liver disease affects 1 in 4 adults and contributes to liver cancer risk. GPs play a crucial role in the prevention of liver cancer by identifying and managing liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This webinar aims to increase GP confidence in the management of liver disease and promotion of liver health, including supporting healthy lifestyle modifications.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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25 Jun 2025

NSW

Culturally Safe Gambling Harm Minimisation

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

In this webinar, we will discuss how GPs can provide culturally safe care when addressing gambling harm with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Participants will gain practical skills to recognise risk factors, have culturally appropriate conversations and connect patients to trusted community services and supports.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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