Cancer Council WA in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) has developed three ‘Plan Do Study Act’ (PDSA) education activities on Bowel, Breast, and Cervical Cancer Screening. The activities support GPs and general practice in improving participation in the three National Cancer Screening Programs by identifying and engaging with eligible patients in their practice, increasing awareness of the cancer screening programs and encouraging informed participation.
The Plan, Do, Study, Act cancer screening activities are currently under review. The activities will be updated, in line with changes to the RACGP CPD program, and will be made available as soon as possible.
General Practice Education Project
The General Practice Education Project delivers a range of cancer education activities to general practice in Western Australia.
The project aims to ensure that general practitioners, practice nurses and other allied health professionals working in primary care have access to education, services and resources that facilitate improved knowledge in the areas of prevention and early detection of cancer in the community.
GP Education Activities 2020
Cancer Council WA is an accredited Activity Provider under the RACGP QI&CPD Program. The schedule below provides a list of upcoming GP education activities.
For any enquiries relating to these events, please contact GP@cancerwa.asn.au.
COVID-19 update: Immunocompromised patients
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Speakers: Dr Daniel Yeoh and Professor Michael Millward
WACOG & Psycho-Oncology Collaborative: Impact of COVID-19 on grief and loss
Date: Thursday, 23 July 2020
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Speakers: Ashleigh Pantaleo and Karen Anderson
Women's Health Day 2020
Part 1 - Skin cancer and palliative care
Date: Saturday, 5 September 2020
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Speakers: Dr Gary Moloney and Dr Derek Eng
Part 2 - Atrophic vaginitis and ovarian cysts
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Speakers: Dr Cathy Brooker and Dr Matt Epee
Completed events
To view PowerPoint slides and video recordings from previous events, please see completed events page.
Occupational and Environmental Cancers GP e-learning module
The occupational and environmental cancer GP e-learning module is now online! This self-paced learning activity will help to increase GPs knowledge regarding workplace carcinogens and cancer in the Australian context.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Module
Cancer Council WA also has two online learning modules designed to increase your knowledge of bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening program. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the risk factors and symptoms associated with bowel cancer and familiarise themselves with the eligibility criteria for the NBCSP.
RACGP gplearning
gplearning is the RACGP’s online portal that provides general practice education.
Every educational activity is evidence based, peer reviewed and developed ‘by GPs for GPs’ with the aim of supporting the provision of high quality person centred, continuing, comprehensive and coordinated wholeperson health care to individuals and families in their communities
APNA online learning
APNA Online Learning delivers rich, interactive learning in a fully flexible online format, with courses designed specifically for nurses in primary health care and other health professionals.
Links to other providers of cancer education for GP's
Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)
PEPA is an education program that provides health professionals with an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the palliative approach by undertaking a supervised clinical attachment within selected speciality palliative care services in Perth and regional areas.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation and represents urban and rural general practitioners. We represent more than 38,000 members working in or towards a career in general practice.
Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
ACCRM Professional Development Program (PDP) provides Fellows and other members of the College with reliable access to a wide range of high-quality activities and reporting for continuing education. Through the PDP you are able to undertake all of your continuing professional development and quality assurance activities.
Australian Practice Nurse Association (APNA)
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is the peak professional body for nurses working in primary health care. APNA champions the role of primary health care nurses; to advance professional recognition, ensure workforce sustainability, nurture leadership in health, and optimise the role of nurses in patient-centred care.
WA Primary Heath Alliance (WAPHA)
WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) is the organisation that oversees the strategic commissioning functions of the three Western Australian Primary Health Networks: Perth North, Perth South and Country WA.
WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network
The WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network (WACPCN) is a group of individuals and organisations committed to improving the patient experience for people with cancer or people accessing palliative care services. The Network provides a range of services to patients, the community and health professionals.
The Network provides a range of services and projects aimed at the community and health professionals.
WA Clinical Oncology Group (WACOG)
WA Clinical Oncology Group (WACOG) was formed in 1997 to advise the Cancer Council WA on all clinical aspects of cancer. WACOG also aims to promote and facilitate cooperative studies on cancer.
Cancer Australia
Cancer Learning is a professional development platform, providing access to evidence-based learning activities for health professionals, trainees, students and the wider community who are interested in cancer care
Rural Health West
Rural Health West is a not-for-profit organisation committed to ensuring people living in country communities have access to medical and health services. With more than 25 years in the rural health sector, we are known as the 'go to' people for rural health workforce.
For those working in general practice, Cancer Council WA can also provide the following information and services to support your role:
Resources and links for Health Professionals
Resources and links for Health Professionals such as clinical practice guidelines, care pathways, and patient resources.
Cancer Council WA Scholarships
Scholarships to undertake specialist training or post graduate education.
National Cancer Screening Programs
Details of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, National Cervical Screening Program and BreastScreen.
Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE)
PaSCE offer a variety of programs which are aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of palliative care in all settings. We can tailor education for your specific workplace if requested.
