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Our wellbeing weekend offers you the chance to re-energise and reflect on your own wellbeing.

The program will meet the new 2023-25 CPD requirement and will cover a range of activities, such as yoga, surfing, art classes and more, that you can enjoy at an idyllic waterview location.

Accommodation: Sails by Rydges Port Macquarie offers a range of rooms. To secure your room at a discounted price, please contact us for more information.

Non-Members: To register, please email nswact.events@racgp.org.au the following details: Full name, Organisation, Email address, Mobile number, Dietary requirements

Building a practical skillset for foot assessment that enables a healthcare practitioner to be competent and confident in chronic conditions of the foot basic care.

Learning Outcomes

• Safely perform a basic foot care assessment

• Determine foot care requirements

• Prepare and use basic equipment and materials

• Document foot, skin and nail care according to organisational requirements

• Make appropriate referrals in a timely manner

N.B., students must complete the free self-paced Foundations of Chronic Disease online module to book into this program. The program is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.

Develop an understanding of the key principles of nutrition and associated chronic conditions and create an overall understanding of how a healthy diet can support patient care.

Learning Outcomes

• Access nutritional and dietary information

• Use information about diet and nutrition

• Maintain own knowledge of nutrition.

N.B., students must complete the free self-paced Foundations of Chronic Disease online module to book into this program. The program is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.

Building the skillset required to confidently support Irrigation (Ear Wax Removal) and improve Ear Health Assessment focussing on safe clinical practice. Be workplace ready to understand the changing treatment considerations and processes.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the basic anatomy and function of the ear including the basic landmarks of the tympanic membrane

• Assess the ear to define the appropriate wax management decision, identify the risks and risk management considerations.

• Recognise complications of ear irrigation, and appropriate management, documentation, and follow up processes.

• Understand the competencies required for successful ear irrigation.

Microsuction is a strategic treatment option for ear health, whether it is a foreign body or wax removal that is required. This course requires a strong understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Build the knowledge of when to use microsuction, as a technique, with practice and assessments using mannequins to enhance capability, and strengthen patient care.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess and determine factors that affect ear and hearing health in relation to microsuction

• Assess the client’s physical and pathophysiological auditory status and seek advice where appropriate

• Perform ear canal microsuctioning procedures when deemed appropriate and safe.

You are invited to attend the 2023 Rural GPs Refresher Conference which will be held at Sails Port Macquarie from 24-26 March. The conference includes a rural-focused education program, a range of social events and our much-loved Partner and Children’s Program.

The conference will be accredited with ACRRM and RACGP and includes an optional pre-conference Advanced Life Support course. You can also apply to have the cost of your registration, travel and accommodation reimbursed through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP).

The Rural GPs Refresher Conference is brought to you by NSW Rural Doctors Network and the Rural Doctors Association of NSW. It offers education and social events in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there.

A new framework developed to strengthen engagement between the Primary Health Networks and the Allied Health sector has been launched by the National PHN Cooperative. The National PHN Allied Health in Primary Care Engagement Framework (The Framework) will serve as a roadmap for increased and collaborative ways of working.

What has the PHN been doing to support Allied Health in our region? Download our summary flyer.

The #WeCareTogether conference provided an opportunity for collaboration and sharing learnings with others from the allied health sector to improve patient outcomes.

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Tamworth with the option to attend a CPD session featuring a demo of myCPD with Q&A beforehand.

Optional CPD session 5.30pm – 6.00pm. Join us for a demonstration of myCPD with Q&A. We’ll cover the new requirements for the 2023-2025 triennium.

Member meet-up 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Join us for drinks and nibbles while catching up with your colleagues face-to-face. We’ll share some of the RACGP's key achievements and provide an update for New South Wales members and stakeholders. These events are open to RACGP members, practice staff, medical students, and rural health stakeholders.

RACGP members: Please register on the RACGP website. Non, members: Please email rural@racgp.org.au, including attendee names and dietary requirements.