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Learn about the new aged care program Support at Home, changes to referral pathways, services available, and how to support your patients to receive in home care.

This free, national accredited webinar will provide 1.5 CPD hours (1 hour educational activity, 0.5 hours reviewing performance). It is designed for doctors, specialists, and practice managers and is available across two sessions. Click below to register for an individual session.

New Support at Home aged care reforms: What GPs need to know.

Silverchain Head of Policy and Advocacy, Dr Ronelle Hutchinson, will share her expertise on how to navigate the new aged care system. She will be supported by Silverchain GP Liaisons Dr Leena Patel and Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor.

Learning outcomes covered include:

  • Distinguishing between current home care package options available in Australia and the proposed changes under the new Support at Home program.
  • Identifying the changes to the referral pathway and assessment and understanding the eligibility requirements and assessment for services process for the new Support at Home program.
  • Developing a better understanding of community based services and resources and identify the services Silverchain has available to support patients with in home care.

Register today

Registrations will close on 12 May. Click here to register or use one of the session links above. 

If you have any questions about this event or other education sessions, contact our team at ReferrerEngagement@silverchain.org.au.

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Event speakers

Dr Ronelle Hutchinson

Silverchain Head of Policy and Advocacy
Ronelle has worked in public policy within and for government, health peak organisations and health providers for over twenty years. She leads Silverchain’s relations with the federal government and serves on government advisory groups supporting the development of Support at Home and the strengthened clinical care standards.

Dr Erin O'Donnell-Taylor

Silverchain GP Liaison
Erin is a General Practitioner with a special interest in the areas of women's and children's health. She is a passionate advocate for the role of primary care, quality general practice training and the welfare of trainees, and system improvement and reform.

Dr Leena Patel

Silverchain GP Liaison
Leena is an experienced General Practitioner passionate for all things primary care, with a focus on holistic and preventive care. She enjoys sharing her knowledge through medical education for GPs and medical students. Leena has also held clinical and leadership positions within Silverchain’s Hospital at the Home program.

2025 events schedule

Details on upcoming events will be released shortly. 

  • July – Sept 2025: Advanced Wound Management Knowledge series: available in Western Australia and Queensland.

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