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

May
23

South Western Sydney ADHD Masterclass

Date: Saturday 23^rd May 2026 08:30 AM - 04:15 PM

Location: Prestons

Details: The NSW Ministry of Health and RDN Health are partnering to deliver an interactive masterclass on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with a focus on GPs working across South Western Sydney and Western Sydney. It will bring together leading clinical experts and local GPs to strengthen the management of ADHD in primary care. Read More...

May
25

Practical Paediatric Eye Checks for Primary Care

Date: Monday 25^th May 2026 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Details: Presented by the Western NSW Eye Health Partnership, join paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Parth Shah, with optometrist Sallyanne Morrison moderating, for a practical, case-based webinar for clinicians doing infant checks in rural and remote locations. Read More...

Jun
17

Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1)

Date: Wednesday 17^th Jun 2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Location: Batemans Bay

Details: Aligning with the national standards defined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC), Rural Doctors Network’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...

Jun
18

New GP Orientation Workshop*

Date: Thursday 18^th Jun 2026 09:00 AM - Friday 19^th Jun 2026 05:00 PM

Location: Batemans Bay

Details: * Date subject to confirmation Read More...

Jun
26

Obstetrics Procedural Conference

Date: Friday 26^th Jun 2026 08:30 AM - Saturday 27^th Jun 2026 05:00 PM

Location: St Leonards

Details: The Obstetrics Procedural Conference is a long-standing, trusted Rural Doctors Network program designed specifically for rural GP obstetricians and registrars working towards qualifications in the field. Read More...

Sep
2

Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1)*

Date: Wednesday 2^nd Sep 2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Location: Newcastle

Details: * Date subject to confirmation Read More...

Sep
3

New GP Orientation Workshop*

Date: Thursday 3^rd Sep 2026 09:00 AM - Friday 4^th Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Location: Newcastle

Details: * Date subject to confirmation Read More...

Sep
12

Rural GP VMO Conference

Date: Saturday 12^th Sep 2026 09:00 AM - Sunday 13^th Sep 2026 01:30 PM

Location: Canowindra

Details: The Rural GP VMO Conference is a unique event created specifically for GP VMOs, delivering practical, hospital-focused education alongside valuable time to connect with Base Hospital colleagues. Read More...