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04 February 2026
It happened to me: Cyber attack
When staff at a specialist practice turned on their computers one day in January 2018 they found they couldn’t access any of their systems because the practice was the victim of a cyber-attack. In this 20min podcast Ruth Crampton, Avant Member Education Manager, talks with one of the specialists from the practice about her experiences of the attack.

05 January 2026
Privacy for practices
Under the Privacy Act, healthcare practices can be held accountable for the actions of their staff. In this webinar, we’ll share practical guidance to help practices safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality. Our panel of experts will offer practical tips on: Strengthening systems, records, and communication processes Confirming authority and identity to protect patient information Safeguarding privacy at the front desk and across daily practice

08 December 2025
AI medical scribes: We answer 11 of the most frequently asked questions
Find out how AI medical scribes work, the types of documents they generate, how they manage data, the regulations they’re subject to, and more.

25 November 2025
Healthcare cybersecurity: A comprehensive guide for accredited general practices
Discover the top cybersecurity threats facing healthcare practices and tips to help protect your accredited general practice.

19 November 2025
Illicit use of stolen green whistles at work party
As the holiday season approaches and the partying begins, make sure this is done safely by minimising the risk of medication misuse.

29 October 2025
Medical practice checklist: How to keep things running smoothly over the festive shutdown
Discover an essential medical practice checklist with practical tips to help your practice run smoothly over the festive break.

15 October 2025
Separated parents
In this series of podcasts we discuss common questions we receive at Avant on the issues that arise when treating children whose parents are separated.
