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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T120000
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SUMMARY:Using AI technology/AI Scribe in a general practice\, Avant Practice Solutions & Best Practice webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWith Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more prevalent every day\, this webinar acts as an introduction to AI in the General Practice setting.  \n\n\n\nOur guest speakers from Avant Practice Solutions and Best Practice will discuss their position on incorporating AI into General Practice\, what considerations a general practice should make before and after implementing AI in their practice and some of the AI technologies and BP Premier concepts currently available for Best Practice. \n\n\n\nA short Q&A session will then follow at the end of the presentations for attendees ask AI-related questions. \n\n\n\nJoin this VTPHNA series\, as we discuss using AI technology/AI scribe with Avant Practice Solutions and Best Practice\, covering the following: \n\n\n\nAvant Practice Solutions \n\n\n\n\nWhat is AI\n\n\n\nConsiderations\n\n\n\nPolicies & Procedures\n\n\n\nAvant’s AI (BP integrated) solution available or General Practice
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/using-ai-technology-ai-scribe-in-a-general-practice-avant-best-practice-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T023605Z
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SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-12/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T133000
DTSTAMP:20250704T051820Z
CREATED:20250704T032404Z
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UID:10000334-1760531400-1760535000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Become a high performing Practice Manager: Customer Service and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Tania Worroll for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and experienced practice managers and practice owners with essential tools\, insights and skills to support your professional growth and enable success in today’s ever-changing primary care landscape. \n\n\n\nPresenter:Tania WorrollPractice Manager | AGPAL Surveyor | Trainer/Assessor – UNE Partnerships in Medical Reception and Practice Management courses. \n\n\n\nWhat the series offers: \n\n\n\n\nEach webinar aligns with relevant accreditation standards\n\n\n\nYou will gain real-world\, actionable skills you can apply immediately\n\n\n\nYou will build a tailored practice improvement plan\n\n\n\n\nWebinar series topics and dates \n\n\n\n\nTopic 1: Planning and Operations ManagementLearn how to build a solid foundation for your business with smart\, strategic frameworks. 30 July 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\nTopic 2: Human Resource ManagementDiscover how to attract\, develop and retain the right team to power your success. 27 August 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\nTopic 3: Risk and Quality ImprovementCreate a culture of safety and excellence with practical tools that improve everyday operations. 24 September 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\nTopic 4: Customer Service and LeadershipBuild the leadership mindset and service strategies needed to deliver an exceptional patient experience. 15 October 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re stepping into a management role or refining your leadership approach\, this webinar series is your launchpad. Start strong\, lead smart and set yourself up for success. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is hosted by Eastern Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Tania Worroll and TROPHI (trophi.org.au). \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: In registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendee details and event evaluation data will be shared with the collaborating partners.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/become-a-high-performing-practice-manager-customer-service-and-leadership-15oct25/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20250915T023652Z
CREATED:20250915T023649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T023652Z
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SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-16/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T140000
DTSTAMP:20251010T021812Z
CREATED:20251010T021809Z
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UID:10000433-1761049800-1764079200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening for People with Disability
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Centre for Disability Studies Screening Advocates in this Free Webinar to learn more about the National Cervical Screening Program for People with Disability. \n\n\n\nThe webinar with be held on the following dates (Sydney time\, AEST). Please choose one of these dates: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday 21 October – 12:30–1:30 pm\n\n\n\nThursday 30 October – 5:00–6:00 pm\n\n\n\nMonday 3 November – 8:00 – 9:00 am\n\n\n\nTuesday 25 November – 1:00–2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar covers: \n\n\n\n\nWhat cervical screening is and why it matters\n\n\n\nHow to support people with disability\n\n\n\nWays to make the experience easier\n\n\n\nOptions like self-collection\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Deborah Bateson (The University of Sydney) with insights from Associate Professor Mary-Ann O’Donovan and Screening Advocates with lived experience of disability.\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility features: \n\n\n\n\nAuslan interpreters\, captions\, a short break\, plain English\, and visual descriptions.\n\n\n\nThe session will be recorded to catch up later.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/increasing-cervical-cancer-screening-for-people-with-disability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20251010T021226Z
CREATED:20251010T021047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T021226Z
UID:10000432-1761071400-1761076800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond the test: navigating cancer screening follow-up
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will equip GPs\, GP registrars\, practice nurses\, practice managers and other general practice staff with practical strategies and resources to ensure timely follow-up of cervical and bowel screening results in primary care. \n\n\n\nHosted by Murray PHN in collaboration with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer\, Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe appropriate follow-up pathways for patients with abnormal cervical screening results\n\n\n\nDiscuss best practice preparation for cervical screening follow-up procedures including LBC and colposcopy\n\n\n\nDescribe the purpose of the participant follow-up function for bowel screening\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of primary care in supporting timely follow up for bowel screening participants\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline cancer screening follow-up processes within the general practice setting \n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, GP Registrars\, practice nurses\, practice managers and other general practice staff \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for a flyer. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of educational activities: \n\n\n\n\nRACGP Activity ID 1350707\n\n\n\nACRRM ID 37922
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-the-test-navigating-cancer-screening-follow-up-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T140000
DTSTAMP:20251026T221253Z
CREATED:20251026T221030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T221253Z
UID:10000463-1761652800-1761660000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-14/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20251006T015543Z
CREATED:20251006T015538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T015543Z
UID:10000430-1761674400-1761681600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Statewide Victoria Primary Health Network Immunisation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is a joint initiative with Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN)\, Murray PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, North Western Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nImmunisation Program\, Department of Health\n\n\n\nPhilippa Holland\, Immunisation Coordinator\, City of Melbourne Council\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nNIP update\n\nUptake rates – childhood\, adolescent\n\n\n\nChildhood pneumococcal changes\n\n\n\nSeasonal overview – Influenza and RSV\n\n\n\n\n\nVaccination in pregnancy (flu\, dTpa\, RSV)\n\n\n\nMosquito borne diseases season launch – JE vaccination\n\n\n\nImmunisation Catch-Up: Challenges\, Tips & Tricks for Overseas Migrants new to Australia\n\n\n\n\nIn registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/statewide-victoria-primary-health-network-immunisation-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20250915T023732Z
CREATED:20250915T023729Z
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UID:10000407-1761732000-1761739200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-17/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20251027T005539Z
CREATED:20251024T042020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T005539Z
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SUMMARY:Aged Care Reform Update for GPs: New Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAged Care Reform Update for GPs is a 3-part webinar series. Session One will focus on the New Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. \n\n\n\nThe new strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards\, including a new focus on clinical care and food/nutrition\, will take effect from 1 November 2025 under the new Aged Care Act. While the standards are designed for aged care providers and their staff\, General Practitioners (GPs) are integral to delivering high-quality care to older people\, making an understanding of the new requirements\, particularly regarding clinical care\, crucial for providing effective and person-centred services. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify changes to the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role GPs play in the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how to apply the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards in practice.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information: \n\n\n\nDr. Mandy Callary is a geriatrician from South Australia. She graduated in medicine from Flinders University in 1987 and achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians\, specialising in Geriatric Medicine in 2001.Mandy considers herself to be primarily a clinician – with her clinical subspeciality areas in cognitive disorders\, delirium\, frailty\, and clinical governance. As a geriatrician\, she has provided medical assessment and care to older people wherever they be\, including in their homes\, in residential aged care facilities\, and in the hospital and wider healthcare systems.Mandy also values her 20-year experience as an aged care board member\, as it has provided her considerable insights into how the aged care sector operates\, how it conducts itself\, and how\, in her new role as Chief Clinical Advisor\, she could best support the sector to improve the health\, wellbeing\, and quality of life of older people receiving aged care services. \n\n\n\nKim Ford is an experienced health executive and registered nurse with over 40 years in the healthcare sector\, specialising in aged care reform\, telehealth innovation\, and system-wide service transformation. Recognised for driving performance\, building collaborative partnerships\, and delivering strategic solutions that improve outcomes for older Tasmanians. Proven ability to lead complex change\, influence policy\, and deliver results in dynamic environments.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-reform-update-for-gps-new-strengthened-aged-care-quality-standards/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20251014T030310Z
CREATED:20251014T030307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T030310Z
UID:10000444-1761818400-1761825600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-6/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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