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In Practice: Member discount for menopause workshop

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This week’s In Practice also includes a CPD session looking at the environmental footprint of general practice, and a peer-group learning session for Tasmanian GPs to mark International Women’s Day.
 
Menopause Essentials Update
Date: Saturday 28 March, 9.00 am – 12.30 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, 613 Main Road, Ballarat, Victoria
Cost: AMS members $105 | Non-members $210 | Free for registrars
CPD: 3 EA hours
Register online
 
The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) is again hosting the Menopause Essentials Update, an in-person workshop providing GPs and other health professionals with focused, practical learning delivering the latest evidence-based insights on mid-life womens’ health and menopause management.
 
Delivered by leading experts and guided by the latest research, this half-day program provides key updates, clinical guidance, and case-based learning to enhance everyday practice. Expert speakers will cover a range of topics:

• Dr Ruth Spencer, women’s health GP – the menopause consult
• Dr Melanie Hemsley, women’s health GP – menopause hormone therapy
• Dr Ellie O’Connor, women’s health GP – non-hormonal treatment
• Dr Kate Stewart, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist – abnormal bleeding in peri/menopause

The event is designed for those who are new to menopause care or looking to upskill, with the AMS objective to offer accessible, relevant education to support better outcomes for women.
 
RACGP members receive a 10% discount when they use the exclusive code, RACGP10%, when booking.
 
Sustainability in general practice: Why it matters and where to begin
Webinar: Thursday 12 March, 7.30 – 8.30 PM (AEDT)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Register online
 
Climate change is an escalating health issue in Australia, with growing impacts on patient health, healthcare delivery, and health equity. Healthcare itself is a significant source of carbon emissions, making sustainability a core responsibility for the profession.

This session will explore why sustainability is relevant to everyday general practice, examining the health impacts of climate change and the environmental footprint of healthcare. It will consider the role of general practice in Australia’s transition towards a low-carbon health system and highlight the leadership potential of primary care.

With a focus on practical and achievable actions, the presentation will provide clear starting points for practices at any stage of their sustainability journey, supporting high-quality patient care while protecting planetary health.
 
RACGP Tasmania: Domestic violence peer-group learning
Date: Tuesday 10 March, 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Venue: RACGP, 62 Patrick Street, Hobart
Cost: Free for RACGP members
Register online
 
RACGP Tasmania’s first peer-group learning session for 2026 is in recognition of this year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Balance the Scales’, highlighting the need to ensure fair, inclusive, and accessible justice for every woman and girl.
 
Guest speaker Alina Thomas, CEO of Engender Equality, will outline the Primary Care Family and Sexual Violence pilot program, the importance of specific framework and effective documentation, and how GPs and other practice staff can seek support after a consultation with a victim-survivor.

RACGP Tasmania: Member survey
The college’s Tasmania faculty aims to deliver education and networking events to meet members’ needs. To help guide the faculty in planning these events, members are invited to provide feedback via an online survey.
 
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