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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T183000
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SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials 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\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for\, but not limited to\, general practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this event \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\n\nDate and Times:\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 11 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\n\nCPD and Endorsements:This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium.This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hoursFunding:This training is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics\, Therapeutics and Pathology program.Target Audience:GPs\, Nurses\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-in-primary-care-part-1/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20251224T013005Z
CREATED:20251224T013002Z
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UID:10000498-1773253800-1773261000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials 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\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for\, but not limited to\, general practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this event \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\n\nDate and Times:\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 11 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\n\nCPD and Endorsements:This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium.This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hoursFunding:This training is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics\, Therapeutics and Pathology program.Target Audience:GPs\, Nurses\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-in-primary-care-part-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T082000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T040102Z
CREATED:20260119T054346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T040102Z
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SUMMARY:Menopause: the good\, the bad and the challenges
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 course is for at General Practitioners\, Physician and Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants and trainees\, and other health professionals interested in women’s health.  \n\n\n\nA 1-day live online workshop featuring expert specialists in menopausal medicine\, focusing on evidence-based management of perimenopause\, menopause and related conditions\, with practical insights to improve patient care and outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\n Identify key considerations for managing perimenopause and menopause.\n\n\n\nDiscuss myths and evidence-based clinical practice in menopause.\n\n\n\nRecognise interdisciplinary assessments and approaches related to menopause.\n\n\n\nFormulate management and referral plans for complications associated with menopause.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menopause-the-good-the-bad-and-the-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260216T000038Z
CREATED:20260216T000014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T000038Z
UID:10000540-1773774000-1773781200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Common gastroenterology problems in general practice and outpatient settings: optimising evaluation 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\nJoin North Western Melbourne PHN and Mercy Hospital in this webinar which will explore three common gastroenterological and liver-related problems in the outpatient setting and will provide an update into the best practice in their evaluation and management.  \n\n\n\nThe topics covered will include gastrointestinal reflux disease (GORD)\, including its complications of Barrett’s oesophagus\, and considerations with regard to investigation and management including with PPI therapy.  \n\n\n\nThe evaluation of common liver diseases and cirrhosis will be covered\, including with non-invasive markers of fibrosis\, HCC surveillance\, the importance of nutrition and advances in the management of portal hypertension.  \n\n\n\nAnd finally\, there will be a review of the management of H pylori – in particular\, resistant H pylori – as well as the complication of gastric intestinal metaplasia and its screening and management.  
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-gastroenterology-problems-in-general-practice-and-outpatient-settings-optimising-evaluation-and-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T031523Z
CREATED:20260115T031519Z
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UID:10000502-1774087200-1774105200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Warragul
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 opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop: \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: WarragulWhere: Mercure Warragul Conference Room\, 23 Mason St\, Warragul VIC 3820When: Saturday 21 March 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: Dr Anne SaundersRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-warragul/
LOCATION:Mercure Warragul Conference Room\, 23 Mason St\, Warragul\, VIC\, 3820
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T032150Z
CREATED:20260115T032147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T032150Z
UID:10000505-1774692000-1774710000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Werribee
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 opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop: \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: WerribeeWhere: Holiday Inn Werribee – Peregine Room\, 22 Synnot Street\, Werribee\, VIC  3030  When: Saturday 28 March 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: Dr Paul GrinziRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-werribee/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Werribee\, 22 Synnot Street\, Werribee\, VIC\, 3030
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260323T035817Z
CREATED:20260319T013214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T035817Z
UID:10000573-1774944000-1774976400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Common dermatology challenges 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\nDermatologic presentations are common in general practice. Join NWMPHN and Western Health in this webinar which will include vignettes of common primary practice complaints\, including various differential diagnoses\, and how to differentiate between them. Key factors will be reviewed\, with a brief summary of initial workup and points to include in onwards referral. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nDr Holly Sexton (MBBS (Hons)\, FACD) is an Australian-trained specialist dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. \n\n\n\nShe completed her training at tertiary centres including Western Health\, RCH\, RMH\, Austin Health\, PMCC and Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide.  \n\n\n\nHolly was awarded the ACD Travelling Scholarship and Founders Medal for her results in exit examinations. She provides dermatology services to the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne in private practice and public clinics at Western Health and Melbourne Health. She has broad interests including adult and paediatric medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery\, and is currently undertaking additional fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nExplain how to deliver initial best practice care\, and clarify when to appropriately refer.\n\n\n\nDescribe the key differential diagnoses for common dermatologic presentations to primary care.\n\n\n\nExplain how to conduct an initial patient evaluation and history\, and identify key investigations needed to clarify a diagnosis.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-dermatology-challenges-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner,Pharmacy,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260319T005527Z
CREATED:20260216T003410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T005527Z
UID:10000541-1774981800-1774989000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Train the Trainer Program for PEP and Emergency Contraception in Acute 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\nEnhance your clinical confidence and teaching skills in acute and urgent care settings.  \n\n\n\nThis Train the Trainer program equips GPs and nurses with the latest evidence-based approaches to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Emergency Contraception\, plus the tools to train colleagues in your workplace.  \n\n\n\nThrough a mix of interactive online learning\, live sessions\, and practical toolkits\, you’ll gain the knowledge\, decision-making skills\, and peer education expertise to improve patient care and build capability across your team. 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/train-the-trainer-program-for-pep-and-emergency-contraception-in-acute-settings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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