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Annual Program 2026

Please note that program details may change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the Events page or Central Diary.

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Hybrid Update Meetings

Free for HPMI Members, $150 Non-Members

28 February 2026
Dermatology Update
HMRI Building and Online Stream

28 March 2026
Shared Obstetrics Care
HMRI Building and Online Stream

23 May 2026
Pain Medicine
HMRI Building and Online Stream

20 June 2026
Respiratory & Sleep
HMRI Building and Online Stream

17 October 2026
Child Protection & Paediatric Asthma
HMRI Building and Online Stream

14 November 2026
Peri Menopause & Menopause
HMRI Building and Online Stream

Webinar Update Meetings

Free for HPMI Members, $88 Non-Members

30 April 2026
Gut Health
Online Stream

30 July 2026
Interventional Medicine
Online Stream

27 August 2026
Treatment Resistant Update
Online Stream

HPMI Education Day

Free for HPMI Members

19 September 2026
HPMI Education Day
NEX, King Street, Newcastle West

Nurse CPD Webinars

Free for HPMI Members, $88 Non-Members

19 February 2026
Little Patients, Big Decisions: Triaging the Sick Child
Online Stream

26 March 2026
Managing Difficult Conversations and Escalations
Online Stream

25 June 2026
Incontinence
Online Stream

20 August 2026
Over 75 Health Assessment
Online Stream

5 November 2026
Triaging Mental Health Patients
Online Stream

Practice Admn CPD Webinars

Free for HPMI Members, $88 Non-Members

23 April 2026
Cyber Safe Practice Admin: Reducing Risk When Using Digital Health Tools
Online Stream

28 May 2026
Induction Processes for General Practice
Online Stream

24 September 2026
SAVI – Enhancing Patient Experiences
Online Stream

29 October 2026
Responding to DFSV: A Practical Guide for Administration Staff and Practice Managers
Online Stream

19 November 2026
First Nations
Online Stream

Mirena Insertion Course

This course is free thanks to our sponsor Bayer
The course is held on Monday evenings at Brunker Road General Practice, Adamstown.

Sessions:

• Fully booked – 16 Mar 2026
• Fully booked – 4 May 2026
• Fully booked – 24 Aug 2026
• Fully booked – 9 Nov 2026

Ear Pathology & Wax Management Course

HPMI Members, $77 Non-Members, $150
The course is held on Monday evenings at Brunker Road General Practice, Adamstown.

Sessions:

• 23 Mar 2026
• 18 May 2026
• 27 July 2026
• 26 October 2026

CPR Course

HPMI Members, $77 Non-Members, $150
The course is held at the Industry Development Building (IDC), University of Newcastle, Callaghan

Sessions:

• Tuesday – 31 Mar 2026
• Thursday – 11 June 2026
• Thursday – 6 Aug 2026
• Tuesday – 20 Oct 2026

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Port Stephens Cluster: The Painful Hand in General Practice: Common Conditions, Early Management and Referral Decisions – Ms Felicity Thorley

Starting 15 September 26 12:30 pm to 15 September 26 1:30 pm
The Painful Hand in General Practice: Common Conditions, Early Management and Referral Decisions Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMLocation: Salamander Bay Doctors (5/2 Town Centre Circuit,…
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Charlestown Cluster – TBC

Starting 16 September 26 1:00 pm to 16 September 26 2:00 pm
TBC Free in-practice education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval and lunch provided. Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMLocation: Charlestown General Practice, 99 Pacific…
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Forster Cluster – Palliative Care in the Community (Optimising Symptom Management) – Dr Yvette Etherden

Starting 16 September 26 6:30 pm to 16 September 26 7:30 pm
Palliative Care in the Community (Optimising Symptom Management) Free education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval and dinner provided. Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30…
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Raymond Terrace Cluster – Paediatric Emergencies – Dr Carina Smith

Starting 17 September 26 8:00 am to 17 September 26 9:00 am
Paediatric Emergencies Free in-practice education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMLocation: Raymond Terrace Family Practice (4 Jacaranda Avenue,…
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HPMI Medical Education Update

Starting 19 September 26 8:30 am to 19 September 26 3:30 pm
HPMI Medical Education Update 2026 Join us for a full-day education program covering key topics in general practice, delivered by experienced specialists. Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026Time: 8:30 AM –…
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Belmont Cluster – Carotid Stenosis and Stroke Prevention: A Practical Guide for GPs – Dr Andrew Ying

Starting 22 September 26 8:00 am to 22 September 26 9:00 am
Carotid Stenosis and Stroke Prevention: A Practical Guide for GPs Free in-practice education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval. Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00…
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Medowie Cluster – All About Iron: A Practical Guide for General Practice – Dr Asma Ashraf

Starting 22 September 26 12:30 pm to 22 September 26 1:30 pm
All About Iron: A Practical Guide for General Practice Free in-practice education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval and lunch provided. Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026Time: 12:30 PM…
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Women’s Health Interest Group – Meeting 3

Starting 23 September 26 6:00 pm to 23 September 26 8:30 pm
Women’s Health Interest Group – Meeting 3 When: Wednesday, 23 September 2026Time: 6.25 pm – 8.30 pm (AEST). Registrations from 6.00 pmWhere: Best Western Apollo International, 290 Pacific Highway, Charlestown…
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