EVENTS: GENERAL PRACTICE
Did you know we host more than 180 educational events per year? Learning topics are tailored to the needs of health professionals in our area, with events free for members.
All Events
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Tuesday
28
Apr
2026 CESPHN GP PGL East 3 Session 2
Target audience: GPs 2026 CESPHN PGL East 3 Session 2 Topic: Managing Addiction in General Practice Speaker: Dr Hester Wilson GP Facilitator: Dr Sue Iland
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Wednesday
29
Apr
ANSC RHW Obstetric Clinical Placement
Obstetric Clinical Placements are provided to GPs who are affiliated with The Royal Hospital for Women Antenatal Shared Care Program. All enquiries regarding Clinical Placements INCLUDING REGISTRATION must be directed to the RHW (registrations are not accepted through CESPHN).
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Wednesday
29
Apr
2026 CESPHN GP PGL East 4 Session 2
Facilitator: Dr Susan Budic 2026 CESPHN PGL East 4 Session 2 Topic: Medical Management of Weight Loss Speaker: Dr Christopher Muir Target audience: GPs
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Wednesday
29
Apr
Cyber security for your practice
learn more about cyber security, how you can protect your business and what is being done to protect digital health information
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Thursday
30
Apr
Overdiagnosis, Misdiagnosis and Self‑Diagnosis: Navigating ADHD in GP
ADHD presentations are increasing across all age groups and GPs are often the first point of contact for patients seeking clarity, assessment or ongoing support. This session is designed to give GPs practical, clinically relevant guidance on recognising ADHD, facilitating assessment, understanding treatment options and supporting long‑term management. Part of Shire CPD series for GP This event is pending RACGP approval for 2.5 EA, 2.5 RP and 2.5 MO CPD activity hours.
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Monday
04
May
CPR skills for general practice (BLS) – May 2026 – Booked Out
Designed for General Practice, this CPR skills Workshop for General Practice teaches recognition and response to cardio-respiratory emergencies, performance of CPR and use of AEDs, in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. RACGP approval for 2.5 EA hours.
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Tuesday
05
May
2026 CESPHN GP PGL East 1 Session 3
Facilitator: Dr Hilton Shapiro 2026 CESPHN PGL East 1 Session 3 Topic: Aged Care Update Speaker: Dr Christina Norris TBC Target: GPs
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Thursday
07
May
Aged Care Connected Conversations – 7 May
An Interactive Networking Event for Aged Care GPs, Pharmacists and Facility Leaders
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Thursday
07
May
2026 CESPHN PGL Kogarah 1 – Session 3
2026 CESPHN PGL Kogarah 1 – Session 3 Facilitator Dr Sanjay Zanak Topic:Psychiatric Update Speaker: Dr Fergus Hill Target audience: GPs
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Thursday
07
May
Breast Cancer in Practice: Screening Smarter, Understanding Density, and Getting the Referral Right
Join Specialists from St Vincent’s Clinic for a discussion on how breast density affects screening and cancer detection, how to choose the right imaging, and managing common breast symptoms before referral
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Tuesday
12
May
2026 CESPHN GP PGL Kogarah 3 Session 3
2026 CESPHN PGL Kogarah 3 Session 3 Topic: Weight Loss Update Speaker: Dr Jenny Matthei Target audience: GPs
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Wednesday
13
May
Heads, Spines & Secret Signs. Neurology medical update
This session will explore key neurological presentations in general practice, focusing on recognising “what not to miss” and the red flags that require urgent referral. It will cover common spinal conditions such as lumbar and cervical radiculopathy, with practical GP‑focused guidance on assessment, early investigation and escalation. The session will also touch on pituitary tumours, found incidentally in up to 10% of the population, highlighting essential clinical clues, recommended work‑up and referral pathways. Part of Inner West CPD series
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Thursday
14
May
Vaccination across the lifespan: A comprehensive vaccination workshop – The Juniors Kingsford
CESPHN would like to invite immunisers working within our region to join us in a comprehensive workshop on vaccination throughout the lifespan. Pending RACGP approval for 2 EA hours.
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Friday
15
May
2026 CESPHN GP PGL Lugarno 1 Session 3
2026 CESPHN GP PGL Sessions 3 Topic: Deafness and Dizziness Speaker: Dr June Huang GP Facilitator: Dr Sara Whimster Target audience: GPs
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Friday
15
May
RHW Antenatal Shared Care Intake
An intake session for GPs who are joining the RHW ANSC Program, or for GPs who are already affiliated with the program that would like a refresher on the program protocols.
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Saturday
16
May
RHW ANSC Obstetrics and Gynaecology Update
Join us for this RHW Obstetrics and Gynaecology Update, topics include NIPT, Genetics Screening, medical termination, smoking, vaping, alcohol and other drug use and perinatal mental health.
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Tuesday
19
May
2026 CESPHN GP PGL East 3 Session 3
Target audience: GPs 2026 CESPHN PGL East 3 Session 3 Topic: Breast Cancer Screening: Including Contrast Mammogram and Abbreviated MRI Speaker: Dr Linda Borella GP Facilitator: Dr Sue Iland
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Tuesday
19
May
End of life care for non-cancer chronic disease conditions
Join specialists from St George Hospital for an interactive case based discussion demonstrating the principles of supportive/ end of life care for non-cancer chronic disease conditions.
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Thursday
21
May
2026 CESPHN PGL South 3 Burraneer Session 2
Target audience: GPs 2026 CESPHN GP PGL South 3 Burraneer Speaker: Dr Margaret Li Topic: Paediatric Food Allergy Update Facilitator: Dr Lucy France
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Monday
25
May
2026 CESPHN PGL East 2 Session 3
2026 CESPHN PGL East 2 – Session 3 Topic: Gut Microbiome Update Speaker: Dr Craig Haifer Facilitator: Dr Hudson Target Audience: GP
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Tuesday
26
May
2026 CESPHN PGL Inner West East 6 Session 3
2026 CESPHN PGL Inner West East 6 Session 3 Topic: Rheumatology Update Speaker: Dr Ken Cai Target audience: GPs
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Wednesday
27
May
2026 CESPHN GP PGL Hurstville 1 – Session 2
2026 CESPHN PGL Hurstville 1 Session 2 Facilitator: Dr Sara Whimster Topic: Haematology Update Speaker: TBC Dr Paul Downe Target audience: GPs
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Wednesday
27
May
2026 CESPHN GP PGL East 4 Session 3
Facilitator: Dr Susan Budic 2026 CESPHN PGL East 4 Session 3 Topic: Addiction Management in General Practice Speaker: Dr Hester Wilson Target audience: GPs
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Wednesday
27
May
Shared Care with The Kinghorn Cancer Centre – The Essentials
Join Specialists from Kinghorn Cancer Centre for a discussion on referral pathways, effective communication between specialists and GPs, diagnostic and MDT processes, and current trends in oncology and haematology therapies.