Managing Depression and Suicidality: GP Peer Group Learning | Various Locations
Registrations currently open for 2026 GP peer group meetings:
Regional locations
Manjimup | Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Book now
Kalgoorlie | Tuesday 24 February 2026 – Book now
Broome | Wednesday 25 February 2026 – Book now
Katanning | Wednesday 25 February 2026 – Book now
Derby | Thursday 26 February 2026 – Book now
Esperance | Thursday 30 April 2026 – Bookings opening soon
Geraldton | Wednesday 20 May 2026 – Bookings opening soon
*Travel support available for rural health professionals. See below for more details
Perth locations
Perth (Applecross) | Thursday 19 February 2026 – Book now
Guildford | Thursday 12 March 2026 – Book now
Additional 2026 location still to open
Please complete an expression of interest at bottom of page if you would like to join colleagues. We will email you an invitation to the GP meeting.
- Carnarvon
- Collie
- Busselton
- Manjimup or Margaret River
- Perth (Crawley)
About the GP peer group meetings
An ideal opportunity to have open, honest discussions with colleagues, a psychiatrist and local GP with a special interest in mental health care, about the management of patient depression and suicidality in primary care. 2 hour, case-based conversation over a shared meal.
The peer meetings extend previous workshops and GP Management of Patient Depression and Suicidality online modules, and offer:
- Direct, in-person Q&A and discussion with an experienced psychiatrist
- Practical strategies for managing complex mental health presentations, grounded in local clinical experiences
- Greater confidence in assessment and prescribing decisions
- Updated information on local referral pathways and service
- Increased local, collegial support
Eligibility and Fees
The following health professional are encouraged to register:
- General practitioners
- GP registrars
- clinicians within Aboriginal Medical Services
- hospital based general practitioners
- medical students, and
- other health professionals directly involved in providing mental health care
A $50 registration fee includes dinner and is fully refundable upon attendance.
Travel support
Rural Health West may provide support for rural health professionals attending GP peer meetings within their region.
Participants are encouraged to prioritise their personal safety and wellbeing when determining which location, they will attend a Managing Depression and Suicidality GP Peer Group, along with their travel and accommodation needs.
The following travel support may be available to rural health professionals who need to travel within the region to attend. Please email [email protected] to check your eligibility.
- Fuel reimbursement – up to $150
- 1 night accommodation – up to $250
Full attendance is a condition of reimbursement. You will be required to provide a copy of tax invoices for fuel and accommodation when submitting your claim.
Accreditation
The Managing Depression and Suicidality GP Peer Group learning sessions are accredited with RACGP and ACRRM for 2 hours RP.
Online Modules
Whilst not a prerequisite, the Managing Depression and Suicidality GP Peer Group learning sessions can be paired with GP Management of Patient Depression and Suicidality online modules. Online modules can be found HERE
