We are delighted to share that this national series of free, one-day, face-to-face courses is designed by nurses for healthcare workers across regional, rural, and remote Australia who care for people at risk of or living with liver disease and primary liver cancer has been extended.

Presented by the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA) and Liver Foundation, this course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to identify early signs of liver disease, manage patients effectively, and strengthen care pathways in your local community.

There is no cost to participants.

Limited needs-based grants are available to help remove barriers to participation.  For example partial travel support or childcare. To find out more, please contact us.

The course is equivalent to 6 hours of CPD.  It is endorsed by APNA.

Why Attend

Liver disease is a growing but often silent health issue in regional, rural and remote Australia — and nurses are often the first point of contact.

Comments from past participants:

“It was so amazing, and informative and the case studies at the end really got you thinking.”

“Great content and so much information to take away.”

“Course was great and relevant to.mt role as a correctional nurse. Got more out of it than I could have anticipated. Thanks team!”

“Absolutely brilliant!! Going away feeling empowered to deliver more specific, relevant nursing care to patients.”

This Course Will Help You To

• Recognise early signs of liver disease
• Apply practical screening and management tools suited to regional, rural and remote practice
• Support and educate patients with confidence
• Navigate local referral and telehealth pathways
• Connect with a national network of liver health nurses

Who Should Attend

Any nurse or healthcare professional working in, or interested in, liver health in regional, rural and remote Australia is encouraged to attend.

Course Dates

• Launceston, TAS      Tuesday 31 March 2026
• Kalgoorlie, WA          Friday 24 April 2026
• Sale, VIC                    Thursday 30 April 2026
• Orange, NSW             Thursday 7 May 2026
• Toowoomba, QLD     Saturday 16 May 2026
• Mt Gambier, SA         Wednesday 27 May 2026
• Alice Springs, NT      Monday 15 June 2026          Register for Alice Springs
• Port Hedland, WA      Friday 26 June 2026            Register for Port Hedland
• Broome, WA              Wed 5 August, 2026             Register for Broome
• Cairns, QLD                TBC
• Bega, NSW                  TBC
• Port Lincoln, SA         TBC

This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.