GP and Allied Health Professional
Asthma and Respiratory Education Program
Since 2002, the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has offered best-practice asthma and respiratory management education workshops for GPs, practice nurses and allied health professionals, supported by the Australian Government.
Our current Asthma and Respiratory Education Program is funded from 2009-2013 as part of the Department of Health and Ageing's wider Asthma Management Program.
The NAC's Program offers four workshop types, delivered via a unique and effective model that provides both national consistency and local flexibility.
Workshop types
Workshop format
Each workshop event is run as a single stand-alone session, held in conjunction with a local host organisation (usually a GP network/division). Workshops are available across Australia reflecting our commitment to reach regional and remote health professionals.
Workshops are presented by members of the NAC's team of experts, which include GPs, asthma and respiratory educators, practice nurses and respiratory scientists. All presentation material is provided by the NAC to ensure the information is consistent, complete and up-to-date regardless of where the workshop is held.
Attendance is free.
Participants may be eligible for continuing professional development (CPD) points from their professional association. See the relevant workshop webpage for details.
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Attending a workshop
Attendance and scheduling of workshops is coordinated by the host organisation (usually a GP network/division). If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact your local GP network/division.
Hosting a workshop
Each workshop is held in conjunction with a local host organisation, which is usually a GP network/division or primary care service. Hosting a workshop is generally quite straightforward, as the NAC coordinates the presenters and resource materials (including associated expenses).
If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please complete the Workshop Request Form on the relevant workshop webpage.
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Presenting a workshop
We are keen to involve suitably qualified and experienced health professionals from all areas of Australia in our presenting team. Members generally present workshops in their local region, although volunteers for travel are occasionally sought.
Presenter session fees are paid through the program funding from the Department of Health and Ageing. Travel expenses are also covered according to the NAC's policy.
If you are interested in joining our presenting team, please contact us (details below).
More information
For details about each workshop's content, structure and CPD recognition, go to:
If you would like to know more, please contact:
Melissa Bell, Senior Program Coordinator
National Asthma Council Australia
Content updated June 29, 2010
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