SAPMEA

29/08/2025

Victor Harbor Bowel & Cervical Screening Event Success — Next Stop: Jamestown & Barossa!

The second event in the SA Rural Roadshow for Health Professional Education was an overwhelming success, with strong attendance from local GPs, nurses, and healthcare workers.

Dr Alex Barnes, visiting gastroenterologist, delivered a highly engaging and practical presentation on bowel and cervical cancer screening, sparking valuable discussion and equipping participants with tools to support early detection in their communities.

It was valuable to hear Litza Meyers share insights on the bowel and cervical health pathways.

The evening also provided an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration, strengthening local connections in healthcare.

Thank you to everyone who joined in person and online.

Next stops: Jamestown and Barossa
- Jamestown – https://events.humanitix.com/bowel-cancer-screening-and-cervical-self-collection-jamestown-hybrid-cpd-event/tickets

- Barossa – 23 October 2025 – https://events.humanitix.com/bowel-cancer-screening-and-cervical-self-collection-angaston-hybrid-cpd-event/tickets

This important initiative is funded by Preventive Health SA and Country SA PHN

To view all upcoming sessions and express your interest, visit: https://sapmea.asn.au/education/events/bowel-cervical-screening-hybrid-cpd-event
Together, we are building healthier communities through early detection.

07/08/2025

Event Wrap-Up: Skin Cancer Workshop with Dr Considine – Loxton

Last night in Loxton, SAPMEA welcomed a select and engaged group of GPs and nurses for a specialised and hands-on dermatology workshop.

Led by the passionate and knowledgeable Dr Gerry Considine, participants explored dermoscopy techniques, current treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancers, and guidelines for referring malignant lesions.

The highlight of the evening was the practical component — using pork bellies to practise excision of complex lesions, basic flap techniques, and suturing skills. A realistic and highly effective way to build surgical confidence.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening. Special thanks to Country SA PHN for funding this valuable event, and to the Loxton Hotel for their warm hospitality and venue support.

04/08/2025

Mastering Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Excision Techniques – LOXTON HOTEL

Wednesday, August 6 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

GPs and Nurses — join Dr Gerry Considine for a free, hands-on workshop focused on diagnosing and managing non-melanoma skin cancers.
Build your skills in dermoscopy, lesion excision (including flaps), and referral best practices.
FREE to attend thanks to generous funding from Country SA PHN
Dinner provided. Accredited for 2 EA & 2 RP CPD hours.

Spots are limited – register now: https://events.humanitix.com/dermatology-masterclass-innovative-treatments-and-techniques-loxton-060825/tickets

04/08/2025

Calling all doctors, rural GPs, and emergency clinicians.

Our POCUS Workshop is just around the corner — and we still have places available!
Join us on Friday 22 August in Victor Harbor for a full day of practical, hands-on ultrasound training with expert clinicians.

What you'll learn:
- eFAST
- Lung ultrasound
- AAA assessment
- Ultrasound-guided IV placement
- Foreign body localisation

With presenters like Dr Cindy Soon, Dr Mustafa Haidermota, Dr Alex Wilson and Jo Douglas — you'll be learning from the best.

- CPD-accredited and eligible for the Rural Procedural Grants Program
- Only $200 (includes catering)
- McCracken Estate Convention Centre
- 22 August from 9am–4pm

Perfect for anyone working in emergency or rural settings.

Register now before it sells out: https://events.humanitix.com/ultrasound-refresher

Join us for a refresher workshop to update and deepen your skills in Ultrasound scanning. Proudly run by SAPMEA and EMET.

19/03/2025

Skin Cancer Skills Training: Hands-On Workshop in Victor Harbor

Calling all GPs, registrars, and nurses! Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills in skin cancer detection and treatment. Join us for a hands-on workshop with expert Dr. Gerry Considine, where you'll learn:

-Dermatoscopy techniques to identify skin cancers
-Suturing techniques for biopsies, excisions, and flaps/grafts
-Key tips for better patient care in skin cancer management

Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm (Arrive by 6:00pm for registration & dinner)
Location: Victor Harbor Convention Centre

FREE to attend thanks to generous funding from Country SA PHN

Limited spots available! Register today to secure your place and take your skin cancer care to the next level.

SA

17/03/2025

FINAL PLACES REMAINING!

Last chance for GPs and allied health professionals to register for our upcoming hybrid workshop in partnership with ReturntoWorkSA - "From Assessment to Action: Enhancing Pain Management for Clinicians".

➡️ Tuesday 25th March 2025
➡️ 6:30pm - 8:30pm ACDT
➡️ RACGP & ACRRM accredited 2hrs CPD
➡️ In person workshop - Jarmer's Kitchen, 18 Park Terrace, Bowden SA 5007
➡️ Online via Zoom

Link to register below:

Register on Humanitix - From Assessment to Action: Enhancing Pain Management for Clinicians hosted by SAPMEA. Jarmer's Kitchen, 18 Park Terrace, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia. Tuesday 25th March 2025. Find event information.

31/01/2025

We’re excited to announce that SAPMEA has moved to a new office location! Our new address is 2/3 Greenhill Rd, Wayville SA 5034 (Spaces Building). While our previous office at Suite 3, 16 Bagot Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006 served us well, we’re thrilled about the opportunities this new space offers as we continue to grow and collaborate.

We can't wait to meet with you at our new office location in Wayville.

10/01/2025

At SAPMEA, we are proud to be a key training hub for EMET in South Australia, helping equip healthcare workers in regional and remote communities with the skills and confidence they need to provide critical care in emergencies.

Did you know there are more than 600 emergency departments (EDs) and urgent care centres across Australia, but just 25 percent are currently staffed by emergency medicine specialists?
Completing EMET sessions allows participants to help their communities access much-needed clinical services closer to home, improve the quality of emergency care, and respond effectively to serious clinical incidents and major traumas. Since 2011, EMET has supported 59 hubs across the country, delivering training to over 540 regional, rural, and remote health services.

We urge the Australian Government to continue supporting this essential program, as without sustained funding beyond 2025, we risk losing the ability to provide life-saving training to our regional healthcare workforce.
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14/11/2024

Join us for a Ni****ne Addiction, Smoking & Va**ng Webinar on Thursday 5th December. We'll see you there!

Click the link below to register for the online event
https://events.humanitix.com/smoking-cessation-webinar

This workshop is made possible by Country SA PHN funding

06/11/2024

Join us for a Nutrition for the Life Cycle Webinar on Wednesday 4th December. We'll see you there!

Click the link below to register for the event
https://events.humanitix.com/nutrition-webinar

This workshop is made possible by Country SA PHN funding

31/10/2024

Join us for a Weight Management Webinar on Monday 4th of November. We'll see you there!

Click the link below to register for the event.
https://events.humanitix.com/weight-management-webinar

This workshop is made possible by Country SA PHN funding

24/10/2024

Join us for a Burns Management in Rural Regions Workshop on beautiful Kangaroo Island. We'll see you there on the 26th November.

Click the link below to register for the event.
https://events.humanitix.com/burnsmanagement-kangarooisland

This workshop is made possible by Country SA PHN funding