Events

The College is grateful to be able to welcome Camilla Rowland, Chief Executive Officer, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) as our guest speaker for the ACHSM College live webcast 2025 series. The Australian health system has traditionally delivered end of life care through palliative care services and other health specialties such as oncology and primary health over the decades.  With our rapidly growing ageing population and the introduction of Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation now across almost every State and Territory, it is critical to consider the impact on the health systems and services, and indeed all health professionals. This webcast considers...

Register to attend this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore practical strategies for supporting children facing distress and despair that may lead to suicidal ideation. This session will be a Q & A style format, based around questions submitted by audience members. Please be sure to submit any questions you'd be interested hearing the panel discuss when you register for this webinar. Learning outcomes: Examine the contributing factors of childhood distress and despair that can lead to suicidal ideation. Support practitioners to identify and address barriers that prevent children from being heard and understood. Demonstrate how practitioners...

Join RACGP WA for an overview of the Firearms Act and the reforms that are taking place, including those consulted on with the College. This webinar will outline the Firearms Act reforms that are taking place including the practical considerations and the role of GPs in terms of the Firearms Health Assessment (FHA) process. Presented by Dr Mariam Bahemia. As always, there will be a dedicated Q&A session, and the opportunity to submit your questions ahead of time. Register Here

The first part of developing a cultural competency is to understand our own culture and how that influences how we see and experience the world. This workshop is an opportunity for self-reflection and learning in an environment that is safe and supportive and gives participants the chance to challenge themselves. We need to understand why we see the world as we do, and why others don't always see it in the same way. This workshop will explore the concept of cultural lens, understanding bias and stereotypes, and promoting cultural competence and inclusivity. It incorporates a variety of interactive activities, discussions,...