Presented by Immunisation Coalition 24 June 2025 (4.30pm to 5.30pm AWST) online panel discussion The objective of this panel discussion is to update primary healthcare professionals on the burden of meningococcal disease with a focus on Meningococcal B vaccination. Learning outcomes include: Recap the epidemiology and burden of disease in Australia of the different disease-causing meningococcal strains. Summarise the NIP eligibility criteria for meningococcal disease, recommendations supporting vaccination outside of the NIP, and the current State and Territory funded programs. Examine and analyse current funded programs on MenB, how these were successfully organised and coordinated to show an increase in MenB vaccination rates....

Join the leading youth health workshop with Dr Yulia Furlong, Dr Pradeep Rao and Dr Raghu Dharmapuri for expert insights into the psychosocial wellbeing, and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people. This CPD accredited workshop enhances your professional development and provides actionable strategies for harm reduction and health promotion in young patients. Attendees will receive pre-workshop readings on the psychosocial wellbeing and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people, to prepare for engaging and informed discussions. Date and time: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM AWST SCHEDULE 5:45 pm: Registration 6:00 pm: Case Study Discussion...

Free online IBD knowledge session Crohn’s & Colitis Australia are running a free, interactive and online ‘Advance Your Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Knowledge’ workshop series developed with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited. The workshops are hosted by a GP and gastroenterologist and will run fortnightly starting June 25 as follows: The GP’s role in early detection of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Wednesday 25 June 4.30-6.00 pm AWST Early intervention, therapies, referral and triage Wednesday 9 July 4.30-6.00 pm AWST Management of IBD and preventative health Wednesday 23 July 4.30-6.00 pm AWST The workshops...

This 60 min panel shares insights from recent campaigns on raising syphilis awareness among the public and healthcare providers. Target Audience GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Homeless Healthcare workers, Community Based Practitioners, Primary Healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Workers, and those in the Sexual Health Workforce. Speakers Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health) Dr. Simon Slota-Kan, Public health physician and GP, WA Country Health Service Cameron Taylor, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Derbarl Yerrigan Lorna Geraghty, Programs Manager, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Stephen Boccaletti, Senior Policy...