Education Podcasts
Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery in General Practice
Healthcare practices continue to be a major target for cyber criminals, with data breaches, ransomware attacks and compromised accounts posing significant risks to patient information and business operations. The good news is that some of the most effective protections are also the simplest to implement.
This practical webinar is designed for GPs, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals and focuses on essential cyber security measures that every healthcare practice should have in place.
Learn about multi-factor authentication (MFA) and how effective these are to protect your accounts; the importance of regular backups; how Password managers can be useful; the security risks in sharing passwords and what practices can do to improve their password management across an organisation.
The session also provides a brief overview of the current cyber threat landscape facing healthcare providers and highlight practical actions that can be implemented immediately, regardless of practice size or budget.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to protect accounts from unauthorised access
- Identify the importance of regular data backups and how testing backups can ensure your practice can recover quickly following a cyber incident
- Describe how password sharing creates significant security risks and what practices can do to improve password management across the organisation
- Identify how a password manager can help staff create and securely store strong, unique passwords
Speakers:
Henry McLaughlin | Green Umbrella Technology, Managing Director
Henry is an IT and cybersecurity specialist servicing the medical industry in IT for over twenty years established with Green Umbrella Technology who specialise in IT systems for General Practice.
How to Safely Prescribe Psychiatric Drugs
This webinar outlines the major classes of drugs psychiatrists use everyday, discuss their use and continuation in a GP setting. It will also focus on the high risk drugs lithium, valproate and clozapine. Attendees discuss the use of drugs being used in everyday practice and address questions.
This session also provides local referral pathway information for Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) mental health services in the region.
Target Audience: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and Practice Nurses.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe major classes of medications used by Psychiatrists
- Identify use of psychiatric medication in a general practice setting
- Management of high-risk psychiatric medications in general practice including lithium, valproate and clozapine
Speakers:
Dr Giles Newton-Howes, Psychiatrist
Dr Newton-Homes is an associate professor and consultant Psychiatrist who has been working in Psychiatry since 1999. He trained at Imperial college in London obtaining his MRCPsych in 2004 and specialising in general adult psychiatry with a subspeciality in addictions. In 2007 he returned to New Zealand ( and obtained FRANZCP in 2010) to work in a rural centre before taking up a post at the University of Otago in 2012. Over the last decade or so he has work in public and private adult community settings, worked in clinical management, worked for the university in teaching and research roles as well as support New Zealand’s drug buying agency PHARMAC. His academic and clinical interests include addiction, personality disorder and ethics.
Earlier this year he moved to Sydney where he has taken up a role as the Acting Clinical Director for Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service. He can be contacted through this service and is happy to provide phone support for GPs. He would be happy to visit your practice to see how local mental health services can partner with you to provide best care to your patients.
Improving Data Quality and Data Utilisation across Cancer Screening Programs in your practice
This session focuses on the quality data in your practice software for your patient’s activities across the four national cancer screening programs.
We cover data sources, understanding and maximising the use of the available data tools and adding results and reminders to practice software to enhance data quality and the continuity of patient care.
Target Audience: GPs and Health Professionals working in the Sydney North Health Network region Date: 20 August 2026
Learning outcomes:
- Utilise available data sources and tools to optimise patient identification, monitoring, and preventive care engagement.
- Integrate screening results and reminder systems into patient records to enable targeted patient follow-up care.
- Develop strategies to enhance practice data quality and embed preventive health activities within routine practice systems.
Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery in General Practice
Healthcare practices continue to be a major target for cyber criminals, with data breaches, ransomware attacks and compromised accounts posing significant risks to patient information and business operations. The good news is that some of the most effective protections are also the simplest to implement.
This practical webinar is designed for GPs, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals and focuses on essential cyber security measures that every healthcare practice should have in place.
Learn about multi-factor authentication (MFA) and how effective these are to protect your accounts; the importance of regular backups; how Password managers can be useful; the security risks in sharing passwords and what practices can do to improve their password management across an organisation.
The session also provides a brief overview of the current cyber threat landscape facing healthcare providers and highlight practical actions that can be implemented immediately, regardless of practice size or budget.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to protect accounts from unauthorised access
- Identify the importance of regular data backups and how testing backups can ensure your practice can recover quickly following a cyber incident
- Describe how password sharing creates significant security risks and what practices can do to improve password management across the organisation
- Identify how a password manager can help staff create and securely store strong, unique passwords
Speakers:
Henry McLaughlin | Green Umbrella Technology, Managing Director
Henry is an IT and cybersecurity specialist servicing the medical industry in IT for over twenty years established with Green Umbrella Technology who specialise in IT systems for General Practice.
Intellectual Disability Across the Lifespan
Sydney North Health Network and Northern Sydney Local Health District ipresent this engaging intellectual disability-focused webinar.
This webinar brings together expert clinicians from Northern Sydney Local Health District Intellectual Disability Health Team, to provide insights into the assessment and management of school aged children and adults with intellectual disability, including recent updates in ageing.
Learning outcomes:
- Recognise the health needs and common comorbidities experienced by people with intellectual disability at different life stages
- Develop comprehensive management plans that support the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people with intellectual disability
- Navigate referral pathways and multidisciplinary supports to coordinate care and improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability during key life transitions
Speakers:
- Dr Jane Son – MBBS FRACP MPH – Developmental and General Paediatrician, Northern Sydney Local Health District Intellectual Disability Health Service, also working in private practice at Sydney Child Development Specialists
- Dr Alexis Berry– Rehabilitation Physician, Northern Sydney Local Health District Intellectual Disability Health Service, as well as Sydney Local Health District Intellectual Disability Health Service
- Dr Rebecca Lindsay-Meany – Staff Specialist Paediatrician, Northern Sydney Local Health District
- Rebecca Stack– Clinical Nurse Consultant, Northern Sydney Local Health District Intellectual Disability Health Service
- Stella Rillstone – Social Worker, Northern Sydney Local Health District Intellectual Disability Health Service
RNSH Hepatology Education Session
This one hour session brings together expert clinicians from Northern Sydney Local Health District Gastroenterology and Hepatology Team, including the Director of Hepatology, to provide insights into the assessment and management of common liver-related presentations in primary care.
The webinar features concise presentations covering everyday clinical challenges such as abnormal liver enzymes, incidental liver lesions, and interpretation of liver function results.
Presenters discuss key red flags and provide clear guidance on when specialist referral is indicated. It includes an overview of Hepatitis B management, with a focus on the new Hepatitis B Model of Shared Care – highlighting opportunities for GPs to play a central role in ongoing patient management in collaboration with specialist services.
This webinar is ideal for GPs seeking to enhance their confidence in managing liver disease, improve interpretation of investigations, and strengthen collaborative care pathways.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify and assess common liver-related presentations in primary care, including abnormal liver enzymes and incidental liver lesions
- Interpret liver function tests and recognise red flags that warrant further investigation or specialist referral
- Describe the principles of Hepatitis B management and the Shared Care Model, including the role of GPs in ongoing monitoring and collaborative patient care
Speakers:
Dr Cameron Gofton (BSci, MBBS, MPH, FRACP, PhD) – Director of Hepatology Services – Northern Sydney Local Health District, Head of Hepatology – Royal North Shore Hospital
Dr Salim Maher (MBBS, BSc(Hons) FRACP) – Gastroenterology & Hepatology Staff Specialist – Royal North Shore Hospital, Clinical Senior Lecturer – University of Sydney
Clare Lavery – Clinical Nurse Consultant Hepatology Models of Care – Royal North Shore Hospital Target Audience: General practitioners, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioner DATE: Wednesday 5 August, 2026
Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome in people with diabetes
This podcast explores the intersection of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health, with a focused discussion on cardiovascular disease management and the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2i in lowering cardiovascular and renal risk, alongside strategies for optimising care in patients with renal disease.
The presentation of patient case studies brings these concepts to life, highlighting clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary team approaches.
Learning outcomes:
- Analyse how cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic systems interact in cardiorenal metabolic syndrome and affect outcomes in primary care.
- Evaluate evidence for GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2i in lowering cardiovascular and renal risk and identify appropriate patient use.
- Apply current guidelines to manage patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
- Use clinical reasoning from GP case studies to guide decisions and improve multidisciplinary care.
- Develop practical management plans combining pharmacological and lifestyle interventions across the cardio-renal metabolic spectrum.
Speakers:
- Professor Greg Fulcher ,VMO. RNSH, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney
- Associate Professor Brendon Neuen, Nephrologist and Director, Kidney Trials, Royal North Shore Hospital, Program Lead, Renal and Metabolic Division, The George Institute for Global Health
- Dr Nicola Moll, GP, General Practice Cremorne – Presentation of GP case studies
- Dr Linda Wu, Staff Specialist Endocrinologist, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Royal North Shore Hospital | Concord Hospital | University of Sydney
Assignment of Benefit Changes 2026
Major changes to the Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) process take effect on July 1, 2026. These reforms modernise the AoB process by replacing outdated paper-heavy methods with secure electronic options and enhanced digital workflows, including pre-service and post-service options for gaining consent.
This webinar will cover the Assignment of benefit changes, and include Impact on Practices, Role Responsibilities and Impact on Aged Care. It will include the recently announced regulatory amendments.
Speakers:
Wendy O'Meara, Primary Care Consultant
Bowel and Breast cancer screening- update on available patient support and pathways
This is the second in a series of fast-paced 30-minute webinars designed for GPs and primary care nurses. This session will provide a better understanding of national bowel and breast cancer screening related services, including current eligibility, recent BreastScreen NSW updates, inclusive screening initiatives, Direct Access Colonoscopy referral requirements to support timely patient care in general practice.
Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome in people with diabetes
This webinar exploring the intersection of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health, with a focused discussion on cardiovascular disease management and the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2i in lowering cardiovascular and renal risk, alongside strategies for optimising care in patients with renal disease.
The presentation of patient case studies will bring these concepts to life, highlighting clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary team approaches.
Speakers:
Prof Greg Fulcher
Assoc Prof Brendon Neuen
Dr Nicola Moll
Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome in people with diabetes
This webinar exploring the intersection of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health, with a focused discussion on cardiovascular disease management and the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2i in lowering cardiovascular and renal risk, alongside strategies for optimising care in patients with renal disease.
The presentation of patient case studies will bring these concepts to life, highlighting clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary team approaches.
Speakers:
Prof Greg Fulcher
Assoc Prof Brendon Neuen
Dr Nicola Moll
Current and Emerging Therapies for Osteoarthritis (Professor David Hunter)
Are your osteoarthritis patients stuck in a cycle of ineffective pain management? Are we relying too much on MRIs and surgical referrals instead of treating the whole person?
Today, we are putting an end to the "wear and tear" myth and exploring exciting new and emerging therapies, from holistic core treatments to GLP-1 agonists that will empower your patients and revolutionize your primary care practice.
This episode was originally recorded as a webinar by the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network.
Speakers:
Joining us is Professor David Hunter. Professor Hunter is a rheumatologist clinician-researcher whose primary research focus is clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is ranked as the leading expert in the world on osteoarthritis on expertscape.com, is the section editor for UpToDate osteoarthritis, the co-Editor in Chief for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, and has over 700 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He hosts the Joint Action Podcast and leads the osteoarthritis team at the Kolling Institute who are dedicated to improving our understanding of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for those who suffer from this prevalent disabling disease. For additional support he can be reached at Naia Health.