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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:20261104T110000
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SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST)
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\nWentWest invites GPs and Allied Health Professionals to complete the IAR-DST online training. \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\, Disability and Ageing and is being rolled out nationally. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\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\nYou only need to complete one session regardless of the adaptation. Our sessions are in demand\, and we ask that you do not register for more than one session. \n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \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\nAll CPD hours are to be self-logged. \n\n\n\nPlease note that submitting your RSVP does not automatically register you for this event. Your registration is not confirmed until you have received a confirmation email from the WentWest Events Team. \n\n\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT \n\n\n\n\nPhone: (02) 8811 7117\n\n\n\nEmail: events@wentwest.com.au\n\n\n\n\nWentWest operates as the Western Sydney Primary Health Network. \n\n\n\n\nNational Training Flyer Oct-Nov 2026Download PDF
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-3/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sydney PHN":MAILTO:events@wentwest.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T140000
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SUMMARY:Medicare Mental Health Check In information session
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 the Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing for a webinar on Medicare Mental Health Check In\, a free online service that supports people experiencing mild mental health challenges. The service helps people build practical skills\, confidence\, and improve their mental health through Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT). \n\n\n\nHear from representatives from both the Department and St Vincent’s Health Australia on: \n\n\n\n\nhow Medicare Mental Health Check In works\n\n\n\nwhich patients may benefit from the service\n\n\n\nthe evidence behind LiCBT\n\n\n\nreferral pathways and integration with clinical care\n\n\n\npatient safety\, privacy and risk management processes\n\n\n\npractical examples and patient journey insights.\n\n\n\n\nThe session will also include a live Q&A panel\, providing an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from experts. The webinar will be recorded and made available following the event for those unable to attend live.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Medicare Mental Health Check In\, visit mentalhealthcheckin.gov.au.  \n\n\n\nMedicare Mental Health Check In is part of the broader Medicare Mental Health services\, which includes the national website (medicarementalhealth.gov.au)\, Medicare Mental Health phone service (1800 595 212)\, Medicare Mental Health Centres\, and Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medicare-mental-health-check-in-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T183000
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SUMMARY:Breast density\, risk management and inclusive cervical screening: a primary care update
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 session will be delivered in partnership with the PHN Southern Alliance\, the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer\, BreastScreen Victoria and Cancer Council Victoria. Explore key developments in breast cancer risk management\, including recognising breast symptoms\, understanding breast density\, and navigating new breast density reporting within the BreastScreen Australia Program. Expert insights into evidence-based assessment\, referral pathways and patient communication will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore key developments in breast cancer risk management\, including recognising breast symptoms\, understanding breast density\, and navigating new breast density reporting within the BreastScreen Australia Program. Expert insights into evidence-based assessment\, referral pathways and patient communication will be provided. \n\n\n\nA case study from general practice will demonstrate how to support patients from multicultural communities to participate in the BreastScreen program. It will also show how to educate patients to access\, view and use their BreastScreen results through My Health Record. \n\n\n\nThe session will explore inclusive cervical screening for LGBTQIA+ communities\, highlighting the unique barriers that can impact participation and outcomes. Participants will gain practical strategies to create safer\, more inclusive screening experiences\, build confidence in discussing cervical screening with people of diverse genders and sexualities\, and apply current evidence-based clinical recommendations to support equitable\, person-centred care. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with an expert multidisciplinary panel and explore practical challenges encountered in primary care. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed for GPs\, practice nurses and other primary care professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in delivering person-centred cancer screening care.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nDr David Speakman is a breast\, melanoma and skin services clinician at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and State Clinical Director of BreastScreen Victoria\, where he chairs the Quality and Accreditation Committee. A former Peter Mac Chief Medical Officer\, he contributes to cancer education\, clinical guidelines and optimal care pathways. In 2022\, David received the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine. \n\n\n\nSarah Mills has been the State Radiographer with BreastScreen Victoria since 2023 and has worked in screening and assessment since 2014. She is involved in policy and project work within the coordination unit\, monitors image quality across the state and participates in quality committees. \n\n\n\nDr Jennifer Maxwell is a general practitioner\, RACGP fellow\, medical director and practice owner. She brings more than 15 years of experience across Australia and the United Kingdom. She is an active member of the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) General Practice Expert Advisory Group and recently joined the GP Integration Unit at Western Health as the General Practice Advisor.  \n\n\n\nDr Nick Silberstein is a general practitioner working in the Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre\, part of Thorne Harbour Health. It provides gender affirming care to people identifying as gender diverse or transgender. Nick was a member of the Australian Therapeutic Advisory Group for Immunisation for nine years\, during which time he participated in policy and recommendations for the vaccine against human papillomavirus and contributed to the development of the cervical cancer elimination program \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based approaches to breast cancer risk assessment and management\, including breast density reporting\, symptom recognition and appropriate referral pathways for further investigation.\n\n\n\nImplement strategies to support equitable access and participation in the BreastScreen program for people from multicultural communities.\n\n\n\nEducate patients on how to locate\, view and use BreastScreen results available through My Health Record.\n\n\n\nApply cervical screening considerations for LGBTIQA+ communities\, including evidence-based strategies and clinical recommendations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breast-density-risk-management-and-inclusive-cervical-screening-a-primary-care-update/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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