Presenter/s
Dr Joshua Forrest-White
MD & RANZCP advanced trainee in old age psychiatry
Panel from WNSW LHD Older Person’s Mental Health, WNSW LHD and Residential Aged Care Homes
This activity supports GPs and aged care staff to deliver evidence based mental health care for older people in residential aged care. It focuses on applying practical management strategies and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration between GPs and RACH staff. The activity also covers local referral pathways and available supports, including WNSW LHD Older People’s Mental Health services, to enable timely, coordinated care.
In partnership with WNSW LHD Older Persons Mental Health Service, this session includes a Psycho geriatrician presentation followed by a panel discussion, with plenty of opportunity to hear practical, real‑world insights and connect with local clinicians.
Program
6.30pm Registration/Dinner (provided)
6.55pm Welcome
7.00pm Education Session
7.30pm Panel Q&A and Interactive discussion
8.30pm Evaluation & Close
Learning Outcomes (TBC)
- Identify common mental health presentations in older people using key clinical features
- Apply practical, person-centred approaches to managing mental health concerns in older people
- Demonstrate effective communication between multidisciplinary teams in aged care.
- Identify relevant pathways and resources to support continuity of care and appropriate referral.
In partnership with:
Target audience
GP Registrars, GPs, Practice Nurses, Residential Aged Care & all health professionals with an interest in this topic are encouraged to attend.
Accreditation
Activity Reference: 1601819
Format
RSVP
COB 26th June 2026
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