Healthed Webcast – 18th August 2026

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Healthed Webcast – 18th August 2026

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Healthed webcasts are a valuable educational platform, allowing viewers to gain up-to-date clinical knowledge through an easy, time-efficient format. Our free online seminars fill a huge unmet need amongst GPs outside of the major cities for quality, accessible education. Each webcast features four lectures and runs for two hours. While the majority of viewers are GPs, our webcasts are relevant for healthcare professionals including pharmacists and nurses.

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This fortnight’s speakers

Dr Terri Foran

The Impact of PFAS & Other Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Fertility

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A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM

Oral Contraceptives on the PBS – A Practical Guide for GPs

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Prof Gary Wittert

The Peptide Craze – What You Need to Know

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Prof Andrew Sindone AM

Managing Acute Heart Failure After Discharge: A Practical Guide for GPs

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Topics to be covered

The Impact of PFAS & Other Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Fertility
Dr Terri Foran

Synthetic environmental toxins have been around for decades but their potential for causing harm, especially on human sexual and reproductive health is now being increasingly recognised. In this talk, Dr Terri Foran will discuss the major concerns associated with these ubiquitous compounds that include dioxins, BPAs and phthalates. She will also present the evidence that suggests these toxins might adversely affect the human endocrine system and, importantly what can be done to mitigate this risk and hopefully protect future generations.

Oral Contraceptives on the PBS – A Practical Guide for GPs
A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM

Courtesy of new PBS listings, Australian women now have ready access to a greater variety of contraceptive options than ever before, particularly oral contraceptive options. In this talk, Associate Professor Gino Pecoraro will discuss these new options and their unique differentiating features – be it a new oestrogen, a new progestogen or a regimen that offers a different pill-free interval. He will also suggest a framework to help clinicians assess which contraceptive option is likely to be most appropriate for the individual woman, and which factors need to be considered before making such recommendation.

The Peptide Craze – What You Need to Know
Prof Gary Wittert

Peptides appear to have taken centre stage when it comes to 'performing enhancing' substances. But what are they? Are they of benefit? Do they cause harm? And are they legal in terms of sport? These are the questions Professor Gary Wittert will answer in this enlightening talk entitled 'the peptide craze'. Importantly, he will also address the issue from the clinician's perspective - how to recognise, assess and manage the patient who may be taking these peptides unadvisedly.

Managing Acute Heart Failure After Discharge: A Practical Guide for GPs
Prof Andrew Sindone AM

In Australia, over half of all patients who are hospitalised for acute heart failure will find themselves back in hospital within a year. In this talk, Professor Andrew Sindone AM will discuss what can be done to address this alarming statistic. He will outline how heart failure treatment can, and should be optimised post-hospitalisation, and the effect of such optimisation is likely to have on future health outcomes for this highly vulnerable cohort of patients.

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Is this webcast right for me?

Healthed webcasts are highly beneficial for general practioners (GPs) however are also suitable for all healthcare professionals. We have had very positive feedback from nurses and pharmacists, so we invite you to attend a webcast and see for yourself!

How do I watch the webcast?

Instructions on how to log in to the webcast will be emailed to registered delegates in the weeks before the event. You can watch on your desktop computer, tablet, or phone – either directly on the Healthed website or via the Healthed app.

How many hours of CPD do I get?

By registering, attending and completing the post-webcast additional activities you’ll receive 4 hours of continuing professional development (CPD).

How do I claim my CPD?

Provided you complete the webcast quiz, patient case review and micro audit, Healthed will manage the upload of CPD for GPs and healthcare professionals registered with the following:

RACGP
ACRRM

For other healthcare professionals including nurses and pharmacists, you may be able to self-claim your CPD.

All participants receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.

Can I watch on my phone?

Registrants can stream the webcast on a computer, tablet or phone. Instructions on how to log in to the webcast will be emailed to registered delegates in the weeks before the event.

Do I get a certificate of attendance?

Yes. Once your attendance has been verified by our education team you’ll receive a certificate of attendance for your records.

Nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals can use this certificate to self-claim their CPD. For GPs, provided you complete the webcast quiz, patient case review and micro audit, Healthed will manage the upload of CPD.

Are Healthed webcasts completely free? Yes they are!

Healthed webcasts are a free resource for all healthcare professionals.

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Get in touch

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Update – Why it will Soon Become Standard Care
A/Prof Gary Kilov AM
Faecal Calprotectin – A Practical Guide to the Test and the New Item Number
Dr Aviv Pudipeddi & Dr David Lim

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