Doctors Health NT

04/06/2026

This is Dr Beckoff, Dr Ponte, Dr Dargaville, Dr Mencel, Dr Boylan and Dr Benson.

They're doctors, so we can’t show you their faces.

What we can show you is some of medicine’s "socksiest", from the ankles down!

We’re ready for Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day today - help us spread the word to look after the people who look after everyone else.

☎️ Confidential 24/7 support: 08 8366 0250

12/05/2026

Just over a week to go. Don't forget to book your place on this important webinar. Book now!

Complaints or adverse events can be one of the hardest parts of being a doctor. This session explores the impact and how to support yourself and colleagues.

05/05/2026

It's not too late to register for the upcoming Supervision & Leadership Masterclass or How to be a doctor for doctors Workshop in Alice Springs this weekend.

Dr Jill Benson will once again be visiting Alice Springs to deliver these interactive sessions. Ensure you don't miss out and email [email protected] to register.

Thank you to NT Health and Northern Territory PHN for making these important trips possible.

29/04/2026

When things go wrong for doctors – what happens next?

Complaints, adverse events and notifications are part of medical practice. They can bring distress, doubt and uncertainty about what to do next.

If you’ve seen this happen, or wondered how you’d handle it, this one hour Q&A session will help. You’ll feel more prepared, understand what to expect, and know where to turn.

Led by doctors with recognised expertise in doctors’ health; Dr Margaret Kay (Doctors' Health Alliance), Dr Kathryn Hutt (Doctors' Health NSW) and Professor Helen Wilcox (Doctors Health Advisory Service Western Australia - dhaswa) they’ll cover:

• what it feels like in the moment and how to get through it
• how complaints and mandatory notifications work, including key differences in WA
• how to support a colleague and where to get help.

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/when-things-go-wrong or contact the Doctors' Health Alliance for more information: [email protected]

Complaints or adverse events can be one of the hardest parts of being a doctor. This session explores the impact and how to support yourself and colleagues.

23/04/2026

After a successful whirlwind tour of Alice Springs in April, including Outreach Clinics, Masterclasses, Workshops and Grand Rounds, Dr Jillian Benson will return to Alice Springs next month with another program jam packed program.

Watch this space for further information!

Thank you to NT Health and Northern Territory PHN for making these such important trips possible.

24/02/2026

Dr Jill Benson is coming to Nhulunbuy in March 2026!

We know that geographical isolation can be one barrier that prevents rural and remote doctors from accessing independent medical care. So we are addressing this by providing an Outreach GP visit to Nhulunbuy next month.

This is a way for doctors to access medical care for themselves from an experienced GP who is pleased to be able to offer their services to their colleagues.

This is a grant-funded, private medical consultation. It is an opportunity to confidentially discuss any concerns you may have in a private setting.

The consultations will be conducted by Dr Jillian Benson in the outpatient’s area of the Gove District Hospitalon Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March 2026.

For further information email Program Manager, Megan Galpin at [email protected].

This important initiative is proudly funded by the Northern Territory PHN

26/10/2025

Doctors or medical students from within the Northern Territory can call DHSA at any time (24/7) on either 08 8366 0250 to connect to a local SA Doctor service for urgent, confidential advice.

Alternatively you can call the National Health Line on 1800 006 888 which connects you directly to a local doctors' health service in your area you are calling from, no matter where you are in Australia. Either way, you will speak with an experienced and caring General Practitioner.

Book your appointment today by contacting us on 08 8232 1250.

11/09/2025

Don't forget to register to attend one of our Healthy Doctors' Dinners next month in the Territory.

Newly appointed Doctors' Health NT Medical Director, Dr Jill Benson will host these dinners and provide an update on the latest information about the Doctors’ Health services and supports available.

Come along and enjoy a relaxing evening networking with local medical colleagues, freely discussing and sharing strategies on how to remain well and productive in medical practice.

Two dates available are:

◾ ALICE SPRINGS - Thursday 9 October 2025, 6.30pm at Hanuman's Restaurant
◾ DARWIN - Monday 13 October 2025, 6.30pm at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club

Thanks to the generous funding from the Northern Territory PHN, this is a FREE event for GPs and Medical Students. We cannot wait to see you there.

For further information visit https://doctorshealthnt.com.au/events or to register, email DHNT Program Manager, Megan Galpin at [email protected].

05/09/2025

We are very pleased to share that we have appointed Dr Jillian Benson as the Doctors’ Health NT Medical Director. Jill be working a few hours a week, establishing more local supports and linking in more broadly with other resources for the NT.

Jill has been a GP for over 40 years, for the last 20 years mostly working as a GP for other doctors, in remote Aboriginal communities, with refugees, as a Medical Educator, and as a volunteer medical educator in the Pacific Islands.

She has a PhD in refugee health and has been working with the Doctors' Health NT program over the years providing support to remote doctors.

04/09/2025

Doctors Health NT are proud to be hosting two Healthy Doctors' Dinners in the Territory next month.

Join Dr Jill Benson as she updates you on the latest information about Doctors’ Health NT services and supports available for doctors. Enjoy a relaxing evening networking with local medical colleagues freely discussing and sharing strategies on how to remain well and productive in medical practice.

◾ Thursday 9 October 2025 - Alice Springs
◾ Monday 13 October 2025 - Darwin

Thanks to the generous funding from the Northern Territory PHN, this is a complimentary event for GPs and Medical Students. We can't wait to see you there.

For further information and how to register visit https://doctorshealthnt.com.au/events