Join experts Sonja Elia and Dr Andrew Leech to learn about the RSV prevention options now available to women and babies on the PBS. Learn the details so that you can respond appropriately to the questions from the women and families in your care.

As we move into winter and respiratory season, a high proportion of infants will be infected with RSV before the age of 2, with around 12,000 babies every winter admitted to hospital with severe RSV. With these key messages in mind, we are strongly encouraging all our members to register for the free e-learning module RSV Protection for Infants, that we spoke about at the end of the webinar.

This e-learning module has been accredited by ACM, designed and developed by the Benchmarque Group with funding support from Sanofi. The learning speaks directly to Infants and the importance of having the skills and knowledge to work directly with parents to increase their understanding and protection from RSV. The registration link is here: https://learn.accessiq.com.au/enrol/course/6705/

Here is the link to the feedback if you didn't have a chance to use the QR code at the webinar: https://forms.gle/8KAFTudCi7F3CQk17


Sonja Elia - Nurse Practitioner MAdvNursPrac, BN, RN
After choosing to specialise in Immunisation in 2003, Ms Sonja Elia became an integral part of the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Immunisation service and in 2017, became Victoria’s first Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the field of Immunisation.

She has a particular interest in vaccine hesitancy, special risk groups, needle phobia, BCG vaccination and immunisation education. Sonja has received multiple awards including the Dame Elizabeth Murdoch Nursing Development scholarship and the RCH Chairman’s medal.

She is a current member of the Immunisation Coalition, a policy advisor with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, teaching associate with Monash University NP program and holds honorary positions with the University of Melbourne, Department of General Practice and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Dr Andrew Leech - FRACGP, MBBS, B.Science, DipChildHealth General Practitioner, Child & Adolescent Health Advocate, Speaker, Clinic Owner and Author.
Dr Andrew Leech is an award-winning General Practitioner, child mental health advocate, and Director of The Garden Family Medical Clinic, a leading multidisciplinary primary care hub in Perth. With over 12 years of experience, he is known for his innovative approach to child and adolescent mental health, developmental conditions, and family well-being.

Andrew’s work extends beyond the clinic, shaping policy, education, and public awareness around key health challenges facing young people. He has been instrumental in advocating for ADHD services, mental health access, and digital wellbeing for children, serving as a key advisor on state and national initiatives, including:

-The RACGP ADHD Advisory Group
-ADHD WA Professional Advisory Body
-Emerging Minds Australia (co-author of GP mental health training courses)
-Healthy Digital Child Expert Advisory Group (Curtin University)
His expertise has led to frequent media appearances, including The West Australian, Channel 7, Channel 10, ABC News, and 6PR Radio, where he discusses pressing health topics impacting families.