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SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccination in Australian general practice Quality Improvement 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 our experts as they discuss latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in older patients. This practice-wide quality improvement exercise will enable you to identify potential barriers to vaccine uptake and check your performance against evidence-based benchmarks. \n\n\n\nThere are two pathways for this program\, one for GPs\, and one for Practice staff (including practice managers\, practice nurses and other relevant practice staff). Please ensure you select the right program for your position. \n\n\n\nThis education is designed to take place over multiple weeks. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can stop at any time\, and progress will be saved. You can find education you have started on your Dashboard. \n\n\n\nOn completion of this quality improvement program\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current status of COVID-19 in Australia\, in particular its impact on older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nClarify the role of vaccination in preventing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in older patients \n\n\n\nReview current best practice recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients aged 65 and older \n\n\n\nUsing a team-based approach\, decide on quality improvement targets and actions related to improving uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nImplement and reflect on practice-wide quality improvement initiatives for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccination-in-australian-general-practice-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T042650Z
CREATED:20260703T053147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T042650Z
UID:10000684-1784811600-1786460400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador 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\nCancer Council Victoria is pleased to announce that registrations for the next Nurse Ambassador Program are now open!  \n\n\n\nThe Nurse Ambassador Program provides practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs and viral hepatitis\, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake.  \n\n\n\nNurses will be recognised as a ‘Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador’ after completing a series of four online webinars and submitting a reflective practice activity.  \n\n\n\nThis program is free and open to all Victorian practice nurses.  \n\n\n\nThe next program will be running July/August 2026 and will be delivered online via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDates:\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 1 – Thursday 23 July 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 – Tuesday 28 July 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 3 – Thursday 6 August 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 4 – Tuesday 11 August 2026\, 1pm – 3pm. \n\n\n\n\nWhat the webinars will cover: \n\n\n\nWebinar 1 \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of under-screened communities including barriers and enablers to cancer screening. \n\n\n\nPlain language in cancer screening. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 \n\n\n\n\nBreast screening.\n\n\n\nNational Bowel Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 3\n\n\n\n\nHepatitis prevention and immunisation.\n\n\n\nCancer Screening Resources Hub and case studies.\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 4\n\n\n\n\nCervical screening\, self-collection and HPV.\n\n\n\nNational Lung Cancer Screening Program.\n\n\n\nReflective practice activity and next steps after NAP.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cancer-council-victorias-nurse-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055830Z
CREATED:20260424T055304Z
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UID:10000610-1785398400-1785603600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:APNA Festival of Nursing 2026
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\nThe Festival of Nursing has always been about bringing nurses together. But in 2026\, The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is taking it to the next level: it will be bolder and more practical than ever\, designed to deliver the CPD every nurse needs. Plus\, gain leadership skills and fresh thinking to help shape the profession’s future. \n\n\n\nJoin APNA in Melbourne\, from Thursday\, 30 July to Saturday\, 1 August 2026\, for three days of education\, connection and inspiration – curated by expert nurses for nurses. \n\n\n\nEMPHN has secured you a discount to attend the Festival of Nursing!Use our special discount code (EMPHN10) to secure 10% off your ticket to the Festival of Nursing – where nurses come together for three days of education\, connection and inspiration. Please note our ‘Early Bird’ ticket pricing will end on the 28th of April.  
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/festival-of-nursing-2026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Melbourne on Collins\, 25 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T001641Z
CREATED:20260529T001638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T001641Z
UID:10000643-1785954600-1785958200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Asthma & COPD - They Do Overlap
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\nConducted by the Victorian and Tasmanian PHNs with the National Asthma Council Australia. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of asthma and COPD\, and identify asthma-COPD overlap\, including current evidence-based management using both the Australian Asthma Handbook and the COPD-X Guidelines. It will include diagnosis\, management\, medications and the importance of action plans for self-management. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Ceri Banks\, RN\, Asthma and Respiratory Educator\, National Asthma Council Australia \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how to access the COPD-X and asthma management guidelines\n\n\n\nIdentify the differential clinical features between asthma and COPD\n\n\n\nSummarise the current guidelines for medication management\n\n\n\nSummarise the importance of written action plans.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, practice nurses\, pharmacists\, Aboriginal health practitioners\, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nThis activity has been approved under the educational activities CPD activity type for 1 hour. \n\n\n\nRACGP NO. 410080ACRRM NO. 41735
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/asthma-copd-they-do-overlap/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051534Z
CREATED:20260715T105423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051534Z
UID:10000697-1785958200-1785961800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diverticular Disease – Myths and 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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nSummarise the management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nDiscuss the role of lifestyle factors in the prevention and management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nOutline the indications for investigations and surgical management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joshua Balhorn\, Colorectal and General Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery\, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.I completed my post-fellowship colorectal training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) across several major Melbourne centres\, including the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, Box Hill Hospital and The Alfred\, with additional experience at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. \n\n\n\nI manage a broad range of colorectal conditions\, including colon and rectal cancer\, inflammatory bowel disease\, diverticular disease\, rectal prolapse\, haemorrhoids\, anal fissures and fistulas. I also have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of inguinal and complex abdominal hernias. \n\n\n\nMy public appointments include The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals\, where I am involved in the care of patients requiring both elective and emergency colorectal and general surgical services
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diverticular-disease-myths-and-management/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260722T053031Z
CREATED:20260722T053026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T053031Z
UID:10000705-1786010400-1786015800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Health Sector Town Hall
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\nAustralia’s health sector faces unprecedented surge in cyber threats – prompting urgent action. \n\n\n\nHear directly from Australian government officials and industry representatives about what this evolving threat landscape means for you and discover the steps you can take to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are now open for this important online webinar.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/health-sector-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T041145Z
CREATED:20260601T032848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T041145Z
UID:10000645-1786042800-1786046400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Physicians
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 series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among medical specialists to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nProfessor Bruce Brew| Consultant Physician and Neurologist | Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of New South Wales | Professor of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame Sydney | Head Neurosciences Program and Peter Duncan Neurosciences Unit\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-be-hiv-for-physicians/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T045105Z
CREATED:20260721T042418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045105Z
UID:10000702-1786042800-1786048200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Disaster preparedness and response: Supporting children and infants through trauma
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\nChildren today may likely experience a growing number of climate and other disasters and emergencies. Mental health practitioners have a critical role to play in supporting infants\, children and their families through trauma\, leveraging their diverse strengths and identifying and responding to complex needs.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore effective disaster response. Providing a foundation for understanding disaster preparedness\, response and recovery\, the session will examine what effective support looks like in practice and how practitioners can contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insights into working collaboratively across disciplines\, understanding and respecting professional roles within broader care teams\, and supporting practitioner wellbeing in challenging contexts. Drawing on current knowledge about child development\, the webinar will explore factors that can influence children’s experiences of adversity\, alongside practical approaches that help strengthen resilience\, recovery\, and overall wellbeing.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for practitioners across health\, mental health\, and community settings\, this session aims to strengthen understanding\, support multidisciplinary practice\, and build confidence in responding to the diverse needs of children and families affected by disasters and emergencies.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/disaster-preparedness-and-response-supporting-children-and-infants-through-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T034934Z
CREATED:20260709T054603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T034934Z
UID:10000693-1786474800-1786480200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health in Primary Care (Part 1)
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 two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification.  \n\n\n\nDates:   \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, 11 August  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday\, 18 August\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Live Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nClick HERE for downloadable flyer \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Melanie Bissessor | Sexual Health Physician | Melbourne Sexual Health Centre  \n\n\n\nMr Mark Thompson | Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Nurse Specialist | Thorn Harbour Health & Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:   \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients ​ \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of screening and testing for STIs and BBVs ​ \n\n\n\nDescribe contact tracing and its key role in managing STIs \n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCould it be HIV Clinical Indicator Tool \n\n\n\nAustralian STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care \n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis  \n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?\n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:  \n\n\n\nEndorsement is currently pending. \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThe Sexual Health in Primary Care Webinars are supported by the Victorian Government.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-in-primary-care-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051315Z
CREATED:20260715T105643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051315Z
UID:10000698-1786563000-1786566600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The First Trimester Toolbox - Practical management of bleeding\, pain and uncertainty in early pregnancy
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify women requiring investigation for first trimester pain and bleeding including women at risk of ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy in unknown location.\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based management of common first trimester complications covering miscarriages and appropriate use of progesterone.\n\n\n\nOutline the evidence-based approach to routine first trimester care\, including counselling regarding screening\, investigations\, medications\, and referral pathways.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Michael Silagy\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist committed to delivering compassionate\, patient-centred care across all stages of a woman’s reproductive and gynaecological health. I provide maternity care at Cabrini Malvern\, as well as surgical gynaecology care at Cabrini Brighton and Malvern. \n\n\n\nI have completed extensive specialist training\, obtaining my FRANZCOG through Monash and Peninsula Health\, and am experienced in managing both routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions\, including high-risk pregnancies\, twin pregnancies\, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)\, and general gynaecological concerns. I have further trained in minimally invasive surgery\, such as laparoscopic hysterectomy and the management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nI am known for my calm\, supportive manner and commitment to shared decision-making\, working in partnership with women and families to ensure their values and preferences are respected throughout their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-first-trimester-toolbox-practical-management-of-bleeding-pain-and-uncertainty-in-early-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T035221Z
CREATED:20260714T035053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T035221Z
UID:10000696-1787079600-1787085000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health in Primary Care (Part 2)
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 two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification.  \n\n\n\nDates:   \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, 11 August  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday\, 18 August\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Live Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nClick HERE for downloadable flyer \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Melanie Bissessor | Sexual Health Physician | Melbourne Sexual Health Centre  \n\n\n\nMr Mark Thompson | Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Nurse Specialist | Thorn Harbour Health & Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:   \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients ​ \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of screening and testing for STIs and BBVs ​ \n\n\n\nDescribe contact tracing and its key role in managing STIs \n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCould it be HIV Clinical Indicator Tool \n\n\n\nAustralian STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care \n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis  \n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?\n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:  \n\n\n\nEndorsement is currently pending. \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThe Sexual Health in Primary Care Webinars are supported by the Victorian Government.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-in-primary-care-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T045115Z
CREATED:20260721T063501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045115Z
UID:10000703-1787166000-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breaking the Cycle – Managing iron deficiency in the context of bleeding disorders across Women’s health in General Practice
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\n1 in 3 young women with heavy periods have an underlying bleeding disorder¹ – but it can take up to 16 years² to diagnose them. Why wait? \n\n\n\nJoin Australia’s leading haematology and Women’s Health specialists for an expert-led\, case-driven discussion to advance care in general practice. This session addresses the common presentation of HMB to explore the under-diagnosed spectrum of systemic bleeding disorders (like Von Willebrand Disease)³ and their link to iron deficiency. \n\n\n\nWalk away with a streamlined\, practical clinical framework you can use tomorrow to confidently identify\, investigate\, and manage these patients—ensuring high-standard continuous care\, regardless of geography. Don’t just manage the flow—master the cause with confidence. End the 16-year diagnostic delay for your patients. \n\n\n\nMenarini is pleased to invite you to our live recorded webinar medical education featuring Dr Anita Muñoz MBBS (Hons)\, FRACGP\, GradCertClinTeach\, MPH\, GAICD\, Dr Sara Ng – Haematologist\, Dr Danny Hsu – Haematologist . If you are a primary care physician\, or associated health care professional with an interest in women’s health and iron deficiency\, join us for this exciting event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breaking-the-cycle-managing-iron-deficiency-in-the-context-of-bleeding-disorders-across-womens-health-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051116Z
CREATED:20260715T105859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051116Z
UID:10000699-1787167800-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Significance of breast density
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how breast density measured\n\n\n\nSummarise how density affects breast cancer risk\n\n\n\nList supplementary breast screening options\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joanna Morgan\, Breast Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an experienced specialist breast surgeon focusing on the diagnosis\, management and prevention of breast cancer. I provide surgical consultation and opinion\, clinical evaluation including ultrasound in the rooms and perform surgery. I am mindful of cosmetic outcomes and utilise plastic surgical techniques to maintain or improve breast shape \, termed oncoplasty. When mastectomy is required or desired\, it is often performed with an immeidiate breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon colleagues. \n\n\n\nI take time to explain what it means to have cancer and the implications\, often with the aid of drawings\, mapping out potential pathways\, avenues of care and important considerations. I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s needs and discuss in confidence patient care plans with the multi-disciplinary care team at Cabrini. \n\n\n\nI trained as a surgeon in Melbourne and regional Victoria and was awarded the Royal Australian College Dr Leslie prize for my clinical research. In 2002\, as a Fellow I undertook a further two years of specialist training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide.I regularly meet with surgical colleagues to review clinical activities\, am a team member in multidisciplinary meetings\, and attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date with new discoveries and surgical techniques.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/significance-of-breast-density/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T002326Z
CREATED:20260521T032127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002326Z
UID:10000635-1787387400-1787409900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the GI Cancer Journey: Collaborative Care in Practice
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\nGP-focused insights into GI cancer detection\, referrals\, surveillance & collaborative care for better patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical GP-focused education symposium designed to support early detection\, appropriate referral\, surveillance\, and ongoing management of gastrointestinal disease and malignancy in primary care. \n\n\n\nThis 5 CPD-hour self-recorded program will deliver concise\, evidence-based updates across key areas relevant to general practice\, including inflammatory bowel disease\, intestinal metaplasia\, Barrett’s oesophagus\, upper GI malignancy\, colorectal cancer\, serrated lesions\, and post-polypectomy risk reduction. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain practical insights into recognising red flags\, understanding pathology reports\, optimising referral pathways\, and supporting long-term patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe day will conclude with an open panel discussion\, giving GPs the opportunity to ask questions\, discuss real-world clinical scenarios\, and engage directly with specialist presenters on challenges commonly encountered in general practice. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients at risk of gastric intestinal metaplasia\, understand the role and limitations of gastroscopy findings\, and apply appropriate referral\, surveillance\, and follow-up strategies in general practice.\n\n\n\nIdentify symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease\, recognise early signs of disease activity or complications\, and apply evidence-based management\, monitoring\, and referral strategies in general practice. \n\n\n\nIdentify patients with Barrett’s oesophagus\, recognise features suggesting progression to dysplasia or malignancy\, and apply evidence-based surveillance\, management\, and referral strategies in general practice. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the common presentations and red flags of UGI malignancy. Gain an appreciation of the various approaches to management\, focusing on the surgical approaches \n\n\n\nIdentify key colorectal cancer risk factors to guide early detection in primary care. Apply screening recommendations for younger patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer. \n\n\n\nDevelop an evidence-based post-polypectomy surveillance plan by interpreting serrated and adenomatous pathology findings\, applying Cancer Council Australia/NHMRC colonoscopy surveillance guidelines\, and recognising the GP’s role in coordinating appropriate follow-up based on both histological and endoscopic risk factors. \n\n\n\nIdentify and implement key diet and lifestyle strategies to reduce adenoma recurrence risk following high-risk polyp detection.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/navigating-the-gi-cancer-journey-collaborative-care-in-practice/
LOCATION:The Mercure Doncaster\, 6 Tower Street\, Doncaster Victoria\, 3108
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T025714Z
CREATED:20260622T071458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T025714Z
UID:10000672-1787684400-1787689800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B in Primary Care
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\nPrimary care practitioners play a crucial role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis B\, through testing\, diagnosis\, informed clinical management and support of individuals and families.  \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, an estimated 227\, 571 people were living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Australia\, with 27.9% undiagnosed and 74.5% were not engaged in regular care (Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Report 2024).   \n\n\n\nGuideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer\, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of CHB in the community\, and in reducing preventable deaths from liver cancer.   \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr Lester Mascarenhas\, the founder of Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health\, this webinar will provide participants with crucial knowledge and understanding of hepatitis B and the impact of COVID-19 on patients living with hepatitis B.   \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify priority populations for hepatitis B testing in Australia \n\n\n\nInterpret hepatitis B serology results. \n\n\n\nDescribe the role of primary care in the testing\, diagnosis and management of patients with hepatitis B in the community.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041146Z
CREATED:20260706T063026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T041146Z
UID:10000688-1787769000-1787772600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis Update Discussion
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\nShort-form\, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape\, diagnostics\, and outbreak alerts. \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform:\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 26th August 2026. \n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n\n\nNSW\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS\, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC\n\n\n\nSheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC\n\n\n\n\nAdditional speakers TBC \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nSummarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.\n\n\n\nRecognise key clinical presentations of syphilis\, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.\n\n\n\nApply current guidelines for syphilis testing\, interpretation\, and management.\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.\n\n\n\nIncrease confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources:\n\n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis\n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/syphilis-update-discussion/
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:20260826T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T062300Z
CREATED:20260715T110113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T062300Z
UID:10000700-1787772600-1787776200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Rotator Cuff Tears: Green\, Yellow\, and Red Flags
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nClassify rotator cuff tears that are low risk and suitable for non-operative management.\n\n\n\nDistinguish rotator cuff tears that require urgent orthopaedic review.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who are at risk of poor outcomes following rotator cuff tear injury. \n\n\n\nOutline the management options available for different rotator cuff tear presentations.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Mr Filip Cosic\, Orthopaedic Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-specialty interest in upper limb (shoulder\, elbow\, and wrist) and trauma. \n\n\n\nI completed my FRACS in 2025 and have undertaken a sub-specialty fellowship in Paris at the Institut de la Main et de l’Epaule (Paris Hand and Shoulder Institute) under the supervision of Dr Philippe Valenti\, renowned for his work in shoulder arthroplasty\, arthroscopy\, tendon transfers\, and brachial plexus/thoracic outlet syndrome. I offer comprehensive management of shoulder and elbow pathologies\, along with management of common wrist pathology\, and both complex and simple trauma of the extremities. \n\n\n\nI am passionate about research and providing high quality evidence-based practice\, with a background as a clinician researcher currently completing my PhD at Monash University on the topic of operative and non-operative management of proximal humerus fractures. In addition\, I have published extensively along with presenting my work at numerous specialty and sub-specialty meetings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rotator-cuff-tears-green-yellow-and-red-flags/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T055501Z
CREATED:20260811T054601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T055501Z
UID:10000720-1787853600-1787862600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Trans & Gender Diverse Primary Care Series (3-Part Online Workshop)
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 three-week online workshop series is purpose-built for General Practitioners and prescribing clinicians in Victoria who are seeking to expand their knowledge and confidence in trans and gender diverse (TGD) primary care. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes all three workshop times: \n\n\n\n\nAugust 27th (6:30 – 8:30pm); September 3rd (6:30 – 8:30pm) and September 10th (6:30-8:30pm)\n\n\n\n\nCo-designed and delivered by leading GPs and TGD health professionals\, this CPD-accredited program aims to strengthen clinical capability\, improve access\, and support better health outcomes for TGD communities across Victoria. \n\n\n\nWhat the course covers:\n\n\n\n\nGender-affirming hormone therapy\n\n\n\nAffirmative practice and clinical logistics\n\n\n\nSurgical options & referral pathways\n\n\n\nMental health referral and support\n\n\n\nMedicare considerations\n\n\n\nBuilding and sustaining a community of practice\n\n\n\nCase-based and interactive learning\n\n\n\n\nFor people who complete the above training\, trainings found in this flyer are available.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/trans-gender-diverse-primary-care-series-3-part-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T224300Z
CREATED:20260601T032944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T224300Z
UID:10000646-1787857200-1787860800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings
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 series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among medical professionals to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nDr Thomas Haskell| Emergency Medicine Specialist at Launceston General Hospital\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-by-hiv-for-emergency-department-and-urgent-care-settings/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260820T231833Z
CREATED:20260820T231830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T231833Z
UID:10000730-1788192000-1788197400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Equity Talk: Addressing systemic racism in health
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 leading Australian and international experts for a critical discussion on systemic racism in health and its impact on health outcomes for diverse communities. Featuring Giridharan Sivaraman\, Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Habib Naqvi (NHS Race and Health Observatory\, UK)\, and Rita Prasad-Ildes (World Wellness Group)\, this webinar will explore real-world approaches to addressing institutional racism\, strengthening accountability\, and creating more equitable health systems. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nGiridharan Sivaraman – Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Australian Human Rights Commission\n\n\n\nProfessor Habib Naqvi – CEO NHS Race and Health Observatory\, UK\n\n\n\nRita Prasad-Ildes\, CEO WWG
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-equity-talk-addressing-systemic-racism-in-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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