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SUMMARY:Primary Care CVD Virtual Roadshow - Identify\, assess and manage CVD risk in the Eastern Melbourne region
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 our expert panel featuring Prof David Hare and GP Dr. Amitabh Ilango\, for a virtual roadshow exploring the latest evidence in the identification\, assessment and management of cardiovascular (CVD) risk on 1 April 2026 6:30 – 8pm (AEST)  \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of 15 national roadshows delivered to general practice teams across Australia\, the Heart Foundation is excited to continue our journey with our next roadshow\, delivered in collaboration with Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN). \n\n\n\nTailored specifically for primary health professionals in the EMPHN region\, this dynamic\, 90-minute workshop will feature live presentations and audience Q&A with local clinical experts\, exploring the practical application of the 2023 Australian Guideline for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk and Aus CVD Risk calculator. The roadshow is aimed to equip you with the latest evidence and advice to support you with the identification\, assessment and management of CVD risk in your patients. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives include:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and assess risk factors on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on CVD risk factors\, imaging and biomarkers\n\n\n\nNavigate local referral pathways for CVD risk factor management and review\n\n\n\nDescribe strategies for the management of high blood pressure and cholesterol\, nutrition and other lifestyle support strategies\n\n\n\nSummarise application of Heart Health Checks\, including available resources for the general practice team. Participants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart Health Checks as part of routine care.\n\n\n\n\nThis activity has been accredited by the RACGP and ACRRM for 1.5 Educational Activity CPD hours. RACGP CPD Activity no. 416743 and ACRRM Education Activity ID 39465.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/primary-care-cvd-virtual-roadshow-identify-assess-and-manage-cvd-risk-in-the-eastern-melbourne-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice
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SUMMARY:GP Education Evening: Practical Approaches to Chronic Pain Management
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\nChronic pain remains one of the most challenging conditions to manage in general practice. Pain Matrix Eastern and Saluda Medical are excited to invite you to an engaging and practical session designed specifically for General Practitioners interested in strengthening their approach to pain management.  \n\n\n\nOur experienced pain specialists will share current\, evidence-based pain management techniques and discuss strategies that can be effectively applied in primary care settings.  \n\n\n\nOur speakers will explore common challenges in managing chronic pain\, highlight collaborative care models\, and offer guidance on navigating local services to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate support.  \n\n\n\nWe will provide valuable clarity around referral pathways to specialist pain services\, helping you better understand when and how to refer patients for specialist consultation and multidisciplinary pain management.  \n\n\n\nThis event offers an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical toolkit\, gain CPD points\, improve patient outcomes\, and connect with our pain specialists in a collaborative learning environment.  \n\n\n\nWhether you are looking to update your knowledge or refine your referral approach\, our specialists will provide practical insights you can apply immediately in your practice.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an evening of dinner\, networking\, and valuable learning.  \n\n\n\nPlease send through your dietary requirements to info@painmatrixeastern.com.au. Following the event we will supply RACGP approved certificates for claiming of CPD points.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gp-education-evening-practical-approaches-to-chronic-pain-management/
LOCATION:Box Hill Golf Club\, 202 Station Street\, Box Hill\, Victoria\, 3128\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T141000
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SUMMARY:HIV in Aged Care: Everyday Precautions\, Everyday Respect
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\nA short\, practical webinar for nurses working in aged and residential care\, focused on everyday infection prevention habits that protect residents and staff\, and support respectful\, consistent care for everyone.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover standard precautions for blood and body fluids\, what to do after a needlestick or splash\, and simple communication approaches that protect privacy and dignity.  \n\n\n\nIt includes a lived experience presentation highlighting what respectful care can look like in aged care settings.  \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply standard precautions consistently. \n\n\n\nRespond appropriately to sharps and splash exposures Deliver respectful\, confidentiality-safe care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hiv-in-aged-care-everyday-precautions-everyday-respect/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T180000
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SUMMARY:Reducing stigma and supporting priority populations in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
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 an exclusive webinar hosted by the Australian Government and Lung Foundation Australia to hear from our expert panel on supporting priority populations and reducing stigma to encourage participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify priority populations who may face barriers in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\nImplement strategies to create safe\, inclusive\, and supportive practice environments that encourage participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\n\nThis virtual learning event is accredited with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP – Activity ID 1574596)\, Australian College of Nurse Practitioners\, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isander Health Workers and Practitioners for 1.5 hours of Educational Activity. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to ask our expert panel about your questions during the Q&A session! The webinar will also be available on demand from the following day; please register now for access to the recording.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/reducing-stigma-and-supporting-priority-populations-in-the-national-lung-cancer-screening-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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