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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-2/
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:20261022T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T234738Z
CREATED:20260910T234300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T234738Z
UID:10000759-1792654200-1792661400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - Health Providers Breakfast (Dandenong)
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\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n7.30am – 8.00am: Breakfast\n\n\n\n8.00am – 9.30am: My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-health-providers-breakfast-dandenong-4/
LOCATION:Atura Dandenong 5-17 Doveton Avenue\, Eumemmerring VIC 3177
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T042747Z
CREATED:20260908T211534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T042747Z
UID:10000754-1792692000-1792695600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:You Decide: Navigating UTI Management 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\nJoin the EASSI-PC team for an interactive group learning session on managing urinary tract infections in general practice.  \n\n\n\nUsing a “choose your own adventure” format\, we’ll work through a real-world scenario — a female patient presenting with UTI — and explore the decision points GPs face in consultation.  \n\n\n\nThis is a chance to learn from other GPs about how they approach these consultations\, and to share your own reasoning in a supportive setting.  \n\n\n\nCPD points to be applied
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/you-decide-navigating-uti-management-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260921T024702Z
CREATED:20260921T024659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T024702Z
UID:10000770-1792695600-1792702800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Shared maternity care\, workshop 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\nWorkshop 2 of 2 shared maternity care workshops in collaboration with NWMPHN and Western Health\, Mercy Health\, Northern Health\, The Royal Women’s Hospital. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will hear about the GPs role in the fourth trimester- maternal physical recovery\, blood pressure\, pre-eclampsia\, diabetes prevention\, breastfeeding issues and pelvic floor rehabilitation. \n\n\n\nThe GP’s role in the fourth trimester \n\n\n\nThe postnatal period presents important opportunities for GPs to support maternal health and prevent longer-term complications. This session will provide a practical update on the GP’s role in the fourth trimester\, including monitoring physical recovery after birth\, management of hypertension and pre-eclampsia\, diabetes prevention following gestational diabetes\, breastfeeding challenges\, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Attendees will gain evidence-based strategies to support women in the weeks and months after childbirth\, promote recovery\, identify red flags\, and optimise long-term health outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nOutline the GP’s role in supporting maternal physical recovery during the fourth trimester.\n\n\n\nExplain current evidence and importance of postpartum blood pressure surveillance and early identification of pre eclampsia complications.\n\n\n\nDescribe how to apply an integrated postpartum care framework that supports maternal wellbeing\, optimises chronic disease risk reduction\, offers breastfeeding support and ensures safe follow up for women with complex pregnancies. (For example: hypertensive disorders\, gestational diabetes\, cholestasis.)\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to register for both workshops. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Shared maternity care\, workshop 1. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you acknowledge and consent to your personal details being shared with the participating hospitals for the purposes of program delivery and administration
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/shared-maternity-care-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T235449Z
CREATED:20260910T235447Z
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UID:10000760-1793269800-1793272500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
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\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nDr Shaun SalimiDoctor\, Medical Advisor\, Coolaroo ClinicDr Salimi has over 23 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine. After graduating from the University of Western Australia in 2001\, he commenced work in occupational medicine and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Monash University. Throughout his career\, he has worked in occupational and industrial medical clinics across Victoria\, managing WorkCover patients. His principal areas of practice include work-related injury management\, return to work\, fitness for duty assessments\, and independent medical examinations. He has been a Medical Advisor to the Victorian WorkCover Authority since 2007 and has also advised a range of major organisations.In 2012\, Dr Salimi was a finalist for the WorkSafe Victoria Return to Work Award in the Medical Practitioner category. He has delivered educational presentations to general practitioners on occupational medicine and return to work as part of the RACGP continuing professional development program. Dr Salimi also prepares independent medicolegal reports and conducts fitness for duty assessments. MBBS (UWA)\, Grad Dip Occ Env Med (Monash)\, BMedSci (Hons)\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Ann Boonzaier (Clinical Psychologist)Clinical Advisor at Clinical Panel\, WorkSafe VictoriaDr Boonzaier is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience working across public mental health\, hospitals\, specialist clinics\, and private practice. I have a special interest in the psychological impact of chronic pain\, trauma\, psychological injury\, and chronic illness. My clinical work focuses on translating psychological research into practical strategies that support small\, sustainable changes with lasting impact on wellbeing and clinical outcomes. I have been with the WorkSafe Clinical Panel since 2022 and am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner\, an AHPRA approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor\, and a member of APS\, ACPA\, EMDRAA and APMA.\n\n\n\n\n\nAnjelo RatnachandraAPA titled Pain Physiotherapist and Director\, Beyond PainAnjelo has worked in chronic illness management for nearly two decades. Aside from his clinical experience\, he has also worked in Occupational Rehabilitation and consults with corporations and government organisations on injury prevention and early intervention. His self-guiding book\, Beyond Pain\, offers practical strategies for living well despite persistent symptoms.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-my-patient-has-been-off-work-for-a-year-how-do-i-best-support-them/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030404Z
CREATED:20260921T030401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T030404Z
UID:10000774-1793790000-1793797200@emphn.org.au
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:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T044154Z
CREATED:20260827T061913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T044154Z
UID:10000737-1793903400-1793910600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Trans & Gender Diverse Primary Care November 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\nThursday 5th November 6:30 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\nThursday 12th November 6:30 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\nThursday 19th November 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 \n\n\n\nReferral pathways \n\n\n\nMental health referral \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\nThis course is made free of charge due to targeted funding and is available exclusively to Victorian GPs and prescribing clinicians. If you have additional access needs\, please let us know at the time of registration.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/trans-gender-diverse-primary-care-november-series-3-part-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T230653Z
CREATED:20260928T230650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T230653Z
UID:10000787-1793905200-1793908800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sublocade Discontinuation Webinar | Beyond the Transition Plan: Emerging Challenges\, Shared Solutions and Troubleshooting for Victorian Prescribers & Pharmacists
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 bring together Addiction Medicine Specialists\, General Practitioners and Program Leaders to discuss real experiences\, clinical decision-making and practical strategies to support clients transitioning from Sublocade. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore common scenarios\, share lessons learned\, and discuss solutions to challenges encountered in prescribing and dispensing settings. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nDr Sarah Garry\, Addiction Medicine Specialist & GP\, cohealth\n\n\n\nDr Ryan D’Cunha\, Addiction Medicine Specialist & GP\, cohealth\n\n\n\nDr Hayden Green\, GP\, cohealth\n\n\n\nDr Jon Cook\, Addiction Medicine Specialist\, Western Health\n\n\n\nSarah Lord\, Program Manager\, PAMS\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Practitioners\n\n\n\nAddiction Medicine Specialists\n\n\n\nNurse Practitioners\n\n\n\nCommunity Pharmacists\n\n\n\nAOD workers and other clinicians involved in opioid dependence treatment\n\n\n\n\nTopics will include:\n\n\n\n\nChallenges encountered during the Sublocade discontinuation process\n\n\n\nClinical troubleshooting and case-based discussion\n\n\n\nManaging client concerns and expectations\n\n\n\nShared learnings from Victorian services\n\n\n\nSubutex discontinuation end of 2027\n\n\n\nQ&A with the expert panel
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sublocade-discontinuation-webinar-beyond-the-transition-plan-emerging-challenges-shared-solutions-and-troubleshooting-for-victorian-prescribers-pharmacists/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T062804Z
CREATED:20260914T074634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T062804Z
UID:10000763-1794508200-1794513600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:HIV s100 Prescriber Update: Drug Interactions
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 1-hour session will update HIV s100 prescribers and practitioners on the clinical challenges of polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions in people living with HIV.  \n\n\n\nThrough case-based discussions\, participants will explore common interaction risks involving antiretroviral therapy\, management of comorbidities\, and practical strategies to optimise medication safety and treatment outcomes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hiv-s100-prescriber-update-drug-interactions/
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:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030507Z
CREATED:20260921T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T030507Z
UID:10000775-1795521600-1795528800@emphn.org.au
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-4/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sydney PHN":MAILTO:events@wentwest.com.au
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