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Webinar
1 Jan

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - Online Training Program

1 Jan 12:00 AM - 31 Dec 12:00 AM (AEDT)

The opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow, with increasing rates of dependence, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. 
 
 Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.

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Webinar
28 Sep

Medical Abortion in General Practice: Clinical Update and Practical Guidance for GPs

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (AEDT)

Supporting safe, evidence-based early medical abortion care in primary practice, in partnership with Women’s Health Victoria.

Pregnancy careSexual and reproductive healthWomens health

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Webinar
26 Nov

Department of Health Victoria and RACGP Victoria 2026 webinar - November

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (AEDT)

Latest public health advice and Q&A presented by Department of Health Victoria representatives in conjunction with RACGP Victoria.

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Digital workshop
30 Sep

2026 Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - Virtual Training Workshop Series II

30 Sep 7:00 PM - 14 Oct 8:30 PM (AEST)

The opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow, with increasing rates of dependence, overdose and harm. There is an urgent need for skilled prescribers to deliver safe and evidence-based treatment. This training offers a pathway to MATOD (Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence) accreditation, with the Victorian Department of Health, for General Practitioners, Medical and Nurse Practitioners, who are working in Victoria. This training also supports practitioners to build confidence in the management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), and in the provision opioid dependence care. 

Addiction medicine

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In-person
16 Oct

2026 Annual Member meeting and awards night

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (AEDT)

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and insight at the 2026 Annual Member Meeting & Awards Night on 16 October.

In-person
24 Oct

GP Essentials workshop - WorkCover Patients and General Practice

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (AEDT)

This workshop is brought to you by the RACGP Victorian IMG Committee and is aimed at GPs who want to improve their understanding of WorkCover.

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In-person
31 Oct

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop, Melton

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (AEDT)

In-person workshop: Location: Melton South, VIC 3338 Where: Melton Entertainment Park - Breeders Crown Room, 2 Ferris Road, Melton South, VIC 3338    When: Saturday 31 October 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Facilitator: Dr Eric Hadinata, General Practitioner & Addiction Medicine Specialist

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In-person
7 Nov

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop, Pakenham

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (AEDT)

In-person workshop: Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810 Where: Cardinia Cultural Centre - Waterfront Room, 40 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham VIC 3810    When: Saturday 7 November 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Facilitator: Dr Anne Saunders, General Practitioner, GPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair - RACGP Victoria AOD Committee

Addiction medicine

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In-person
5 Dec

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop, Lilydale

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (AEDT)

In-person workshop: Location: Lilydale, VIC 3140 Where: Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre - Silver Leaf Room, 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale VIC 3140    When: Saturday 5 December 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Facilitator: Dr Anne Saunders, General Practitioner, GPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair - RACGP Victoria AOD Committee

Addiction medicine

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On-demand
On-demand

DH and RACGP Victoria webinar - Specialist Care Reform and Syphilis Update

The webinar begins with an update on Specialist Care Reform in Victoria, covering the reform program, emerging ideas, and changes to the Statewide Referral Criteria to support smoother referral pathways. This will be presented by Prof Ben Thomson, Victorian Chief Surgical Advisor. Next is a Syphilis Update, including local epidemiology, best practice diagnosis and management, and updated maternal screening recommendations. This will be presented by Dr Dilanka Hettiarachchi, Public Health Medicine Registrar and GP, and Dr Christian McGrath, Victorian Deputy Chief Health Officer.

Recorded: 27/11/2025

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On-demand
On-demand

Deprescribing Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs: Applying Deprescribing Guidelines in General Practice

Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (i.e., Zopiclone and Zolpidem) play a valuable role in the short-term management of anxiety and insomnia, but long-term use is associated with dependence, cognitive impairment, falls, and other harms. Despite their risks, deprescribing these medications in general practice can be challenging. In this 60-minute session, we will translate the internationally recognised Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines into actionable strategies for everyday general practice. Participants will learn the core principles of Maudsley deprescribing, including hyperbolic tapering and personalised reduction strategies, and gain practical skills to identify suitable patients and how to safely initiate tapering.

Recorded: 17/02/2026

Addiction medicine

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On-demand
On-demand

Department of Health Victoria and RACGP Victoria 2026 webinar - Management of Viral hepatitis and HIV in general practice

The Victorian policy context, epidemiology and mapping data providing a call to action for general practice. GP resources – Blood Borne Virus STI HealthPathways, Hep B toolkit, Hep QI tool, Hep C general practice toolkit, Integrated hepatitis C services, ASHM BBVSTI training including S100 HBV and HIV training, HIV treatment program for Medicare ineligible and HIV PreP for Medicare ineligible program – overview and eligibility and associated resources.

Recorded: 26/02/2026

Sex, sexuality, gender diversity and healthSexual and reproductive health

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