RDN Events & Training

Rural Doctors Network (RDN) supports a range of professional development conferences and events for rural doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, practice managers, health service managers, pharmacists and students throughout the year. Stay up-to-date with our education and training offerings for your area of specialisation by checking back here regularly and signing up for our newsletters.

View upcoming events below, or for all enquiries, contact events@rdnhealth.org.

Funding to upskill

You may be eligible to apply for funds to support the costs of registration, travel and accommodation expenses through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP). Click here to check your eligibility and apply.

Upcoming events

Mar
26

Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS 2)

Date: Thursday 26^th Mar 2026 07:30 AM - Friday 27^th Mar 2026 04:30 PM

Location: Port Macquarie

Details: The Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS 2) course is an intensive, two-day program for healthcare professionals who regularly manage or teach advanced resuscitation skills. Fully accredited by the Australian Resuscitation Council, the course develops advanced assessment, leadership, teamwork, and post-resuscitation care skills, with CPD and PDP recognition from RACGP and ACRRM. Read More...

Mar
26

New GP Orientation Workshop

Date: Thursday 26^th Mar 2026 08:00 AM - Friday 27^th Mar 2026 04:00 PM

Location: Port Macquarie

Details: The CPD/PDP-accredited New GP Orientation Workshop supports GPs transitioning into rural practice, covering key clinical and non-clinical topics including rural general practice, medico-legal risk, MBS, PBS and DVA, mental health, Indigenous health, women’s health, and patient-centred communication. This two-day workshop provides practical guidance, confidence, and valuable peer connection. Read More...

Mar
27

Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1)

Date: Friday 27^th Mar 2026 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location: Port Macquarie

Details: Aligning with the national standards defined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC), RDN’s Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1) workshop builds essential skills in managing medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest. The ARC-accredited course focuses on recognising and managing deteriorating patients, airway management, defibrillation, and effective teamwork, and provides an ALS certificate valid for four years, plus Basic Life Support certification. Read More...

Mar
27

Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan

Date: Friday 27^th Mar 2026 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location: Port Macquarie

Details: NSW ADHD prescribing reforms are here, and GPs are at the centre. Under the new model, GPs can continue prescriptions for children and adults on stable ADHD medications without a formal agreement with a specialist. A smaller group of specially trained GPs can also diagnose and initiate treatment where appropriate. This masterclass gives you up-to-date guidance, case-based training, and practical strategies to respond with confidence - covering paediatric, adolescent, and adult ADHD. Read More...

Mar
27

Rural GPs Refresher Conference

Date: Friday 27^th Mar 2026 05:30 PM - Sunday 29^th Mar 2026 02:00 PM

Location: Port Macquarie

Details: Rural Doctors Network and the Rural Doctors’ Association of NSW are pleased to invite you to the Rural GPs Refresher Conference, taking place from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March at Rydges Port Macquarie. Read More...

May
2

GP VMO Conference

Date: Saturday 2^nd May 2026 09:00 AM - Sunday 3^rd May 2026 05:00 PM

Location: Canowindra

May
14

Breakfast with Gary Webinar

Date: Thursday 14^th May 2026 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

May
14

PESCI Preparation Workshop

Date: Thursday 14^th May 2026 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Location: Sydney

Details: Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) preparing for your Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI)? This intensive, expert-led preparation workshop is open to all IMGs, already enrolled in a PESCI assessment. Give yourself the best chance of securing your medical career in Australia with our workshop. This small group workshop is a practical, one-day course specifically designed to provide you with the structure, skills, and confidence to successfully pass the PESCI Read More...