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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T200000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Early Medical Abortion Webinar
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\nSexual Health Victoria\, 1800 My Options\, the North Eastern Public Health Unit and Women’s Health East are pleased to offer this free information session for GPs\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, midwives and pharmacists with an interest in early medical abortion (medical termination of pregnancy) service provision.Introduction to early medical abortionPregnancy termination provision is an essential part of comprehensive health care. It ensures that your patients have access to the full spectrum of reproductive services. Early medical abortion is a safe\, common and legal medical procedure. Yet less than 10% of GPs in Australia are registered to prescribe medical abortion\, and even fewer in primary care.Hear from expert speakers:– Dr Kate Robertson\, GP and Medical Educator at Sexual Health Victoria– Larissa Hudson\, Senior nurse educator / sexual and reproductive health nurse at Sexual Health Victoria– 1800 My Options – Victoria’s phone line for contraception\, pregnancy options and sexual health information and pathways.The webinar will provide:– An understanding of early medical abortion\, including the process for prescribing\, dispensing and supporting patients through the procedure.– Hearing from other GPs in how to establish an early medical abortion practice.– Referral pathways for post-procedure presentations.– Patient pathways to accessing abortion healthcare (including how to list your practice as a service provider).– Opportunities for further professional development and training\, including the Royal Women’s Hospital Clinical Champions Project e-modules and MSI Australia’s MS-2 Step training.– Opportunities to have your questions answered by local clinicians.Learning outcomes:By the end of this activity\, participants will be able to:– Explain early medical abortion\, including the process for prescribing\, dispensing and supporting patients through the procedure– Identify the patient pathways to accessing abortion healthcare (including how to list your practice as a service provider)– Explain the benefits of providing early medical abortionCPD: 1.5 hours Educational Activities – RACGP CPD Hours
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/introduction-to-early-medical-abortion-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T120000
DTSTAMP:20241030T021815Z
CREATED:20241030T021757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T021815Z
UID:10000112-1733392800-1733400000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-5-dec/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20240821T071405Z
CREATED:20240821T071403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T071405Z
UID:10000069-1733857200-1733860800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Better Billing Webinar Series: The 715 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment
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\nBetter Billing Webinar Series \n\n\n\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this 3-part webinar series where attendees will learn better ways to bill and use MBS numbers. Presented by Ash Van Leeuwestyn\, Better Billing \n\n\n\nSESSION THREE: Care plans and chronic disease – the MBS update \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDevelop chronic disease management plans that address the interactions and complications of multisystem disease and the use of multiple medications\n\n\n\nIdentify appropriate Medicare item numbers that assist in the management of chronic disease\n\n\n\n\nDate: Session Three: 10th December 7.00pm – 8.00pm
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/better-billing-webinar-series-the-715-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-assessment-3/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20241030T021907Z
CREATED:20241030T021905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T021907Z
UID:10000113-1734001200-1734008400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-12-dec/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20241216T005944Z
CREATED:20241216T005941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T005944Z
UID:10000139-1737367200-1737374400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T140000
DTSTAMP:20241216T010545Z
CREATED:20241216T010109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T010545Z
UID:10000140-1738238400-1738245600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-4/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T200000
DTSTAMP:20250115T000155Z
CREATED:20250115T000153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T000155Z
UID:10000157-1738778400-1738785600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-feb5/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T194500
DTSTAMP:20250123T005719Z
CREATED:20250117T022846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T005719Z
UID:10000160-1738866600-1738871100@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Working Together - Enhancing Palliative Care 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 this practical session to strengthen your palliative care approach in the community. \n\n\n\nDesigned for GPs\, Practice Nurses\, and Practice Managers\, this webinar will help build palliative care capacity and improve patient support in general practice and residential aged care homes (RACHs). \n\n\n\nLocal palliative care experts will cover practical information across: \n\n\n\n\nSupporting multicultural shared decision-making in palliative care\n\n\n\nAdvance care planning\n\n\n\nLocalised models of care\n\n\n\nSuccessful palliative care case studies\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and collaborate with palliative care providers to enhance care for your patients. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers \n\n\n\n\nEastern Palliative Care\, Dr Chien Lin & Dr Katie Tham\n\n\n\nEastern Health Advance Care Planning Team\, Sam Brean & Kelly Habjan\n\n\n\nVictorian Palliative Care Advice Service\, Esther McMillian-Drendel\n\n\n\nCamberwell Road Medical Practice\, Dr Malcolm Clark
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/working-together-enhancing-palliative-care-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T140000
DTSTAMP:20250115T000342Z
CREATED:20250115T000339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T000342Z
UID:10000158-1739188800-1739196000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-feb10/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20241220T023714Z
CREATED:20241220T023711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T023714Z
UID:10000142-1739385000-1739390400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Improving Childhood Asthma Management (ICAM) Community of Practice - Back to School 2025
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 community of practice (CoP) session will focus on asthma action plans (AAPs)\, communicating with schools and managing asthma in children and adolescents in a school based setting. There will be case studies included in this CoP. \n\n\n\nCommunity of practice (CoP) sessions aim to improve clinician confidence in managing childhood asthma\, and foster collaboration between asthma care services in the inner west of Melbourne\, the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)\, Asthma Australia and the National Asthma Council Australia. Discussions and findings can also be applied to the wider childhood asthma community.  \n\n\n\nThe CoP provides an opportunity for all asthma care providers managing children to come together to improve their clinical knowledge and confidence. The sessions build the confidence of clinicians to access resources and services to better link patients into the system.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are multidisciplinary clinicians from community\, primary and tertiary care services. Members play key roles identifying current barriers\, and work together to develop local solutions to improve the care and service delivery to children living with asthma.  \n\n\n\nOpportunity will be provided for members to bring forth complex\, de-identified case studies to be discussed within the group. This allows members to learn from a multidisciplinary team and better understand the role different care providers have as part of the asthma care team. When available\, local data will also be shared to better understand how the system is performing\, including sharing of hospital emergency admission rates of children with asthma. Clinical content will be covered by subject matter experts\, including specialists from RCH.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit a deidentified case for discussion\, suggest other topics for upcoming sessions\, or join the ICAM CoP Basecamp\, please email education@nwmphn.org.au  \n\n\n\nFacilitators  \n\n\n\nDr Katherine Chen is a paediatrician and the clinical lead of the short stay unit at RCH. Katherine graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002 and completed her PhD in 2018. In addition to her clinical expertise in acute paediatrics\, she is a clinician scientist fellow in the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s health services and economics group. Her research interest is improving the care of children with asthma and wheeze.  \n\n\n\nDr Kirsty Tamis works as a GP in Truganina in Melbourne’s west. She is a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners\, Royal College of General Practitioners and Royal College of Physicians in the UK. She has completed her Diploma of Child Health and is passionate about supporting parents and children towards better holistic health and living.  \n\n\n\nDr Shivanthan Shanthikumar is a paediatric respiratory specialist and clinician-scientist at RCH. He works in the complex asthma clinic\, and was recently involved in helping to put the new asthma clinical practice guidelines together. \n\n\n\nSubscribe here to Asthma Australia’s Asthma Link – connecting healthcare professionals with news & opinion across the asthma community. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\nBy the end of this activity\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nInterpret local data and identify potential solutions to improve asthma care locally. \n\n\n\nImplement best practice management for asthma in children\n\n\n\nDescribe resources and local services available for children living with asthma\n\n\n\nIdentify collaborative\, multidisciplinary opportunities to improve care for children living with asthma
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/improving-childhood-asthma-management-icam-community-of-practice-back-to-school-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20250129T033742Z
CREATED:20250117T032451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T033742Z
UID:10000164-1739385000-1739392200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Community of Practice for Palliative Care 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 Our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice! \n\n\n\nThe Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is excited to invite passionate general practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training to join our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice. \n\n\n\nPartnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) and Eastern Palliative Care\, this initiative aims to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community. \n\n\n\nThis session will focus on palliative care in RACH\, including role of palliative care for those living with dementia. The presentation will be delivered by Dr Aaron Wong\, the clinical director of the palliative care service at Eastern Health. Dr. Wong is also a dual trained geriatrician and palliative care physician. \n\n\n\nSession summary:                                                                                                         In Australia\, more than half of permanent residents in aged care facilities are living with dementia. A significant proportion of these residents have unmet palliative care needs and often experience inadequate pain control\, fewer palliative care intervention and increased hospital admissions which may be burdensome and distressing. These facilities face multifaceted challenges in managing advanced dementia\, including limitations in staffing capacity and confidence\, complexity in clinical need\, care fragmentation and barriers to accessing palliative care. Effective and timely palliative care is essential in avoiding unwanted and distressing hospital admissions\, supporting preference-based care and improving quality of life. Given that GPs provide the majority of the medical care for this large and increasing group of people\, GP education and support for delivery of palliative care is essential in reducing this unmet need. This presentation will explore the principles\, challenges and support options including novel models of care for optimising the delivery of palliative care for residents living with dementia. \n\n\n\nGet Involved:Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive community focused on improving palliative care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in palliative care within our region. Please note this is a RACGP CPD accredited activity. \n\n\n\nExpress your interest via this link here.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/community-of-practice-for-palliative-care-in-general-practice-4/
LOCATION:Level 1\, Building 2/630 Mitcham Road\, Mitcham Victoria 3132
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T160000
DTSTAMP:20250120T053715Z
CREATED:20250120T053713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T053715Z
UID:10000165-1740146400-1740153600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-5/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T113000
DTSTAMP:20250210T054942Z
CREATED:20250210T054940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T054942Z
UID:10000180-1741858200-1741865400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-march13/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250315T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250315T163000
DTSTAMP:20250131T060527Z
CREATED:20250128T012620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T060527Z
UID:10000173-1742027400-1742056200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Point-of-care Ultrasound 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 full-day workshop will help increase your understanding of the applications of point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnostic process. Experts will guide you through the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in rural primary care. You will be introduced to basic techniques using advanced\, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by our sponsor GE Healthcare.The workshop is capped at 30 participants to allow increased hands-on experience. Participants will rotate through six ultrasound skills stations:• eFast• deep venous thrombosis• heart and lung ultrasound• intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval• musculoskeletal soft tissue• first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound. \n\n\n\nCPD and grantsThis workshop is an RACGP CPD Accredited Activity eligible for 10 CPD hours (5 hours Education Activity and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and is approved for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program. \n\n\n\nFlyer.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/introduction-to-point-of-care-ultrasound-workshop/
LOCATION:RACGP Office\, 100 Wellington Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T090000
DTSTAMP:20250211T024452Z
CREATED:20250211T023703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T024452Z
UID:10000182-1742369400-1742374800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Evidence-Based Deprescribing of Psychotropic Medications
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\nEMPHN invites General Practitioners to an exclusive in-person event featuring Dr Mark Horowitz\, a leading authority on deprescribing psychotropic medications. \n\n\n\nDr Horowitz will share evidence-based insights from the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines\, focusing on: \n\n\n\n\nA structured framework for the safe and effective deprescribing of medications\, including antidepressants and benzodiazepines.\n\n\n\nPractical strategies to support patients during tapering.\n\n\n\nEnsuring safe and effective deprescribing practices.\n\n\n\n\nFollowed by a panel discussion which will provide valuable insights into consumer and clinical issues around deprescribing. The panel will explore what best-practice clinical support could look like. \n\n\n\nSupported by Reconnexion\, this event offers a invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding of deprescribing practices and learn how to implement these guidelines in your clinical practice. \n\n\n\nEvent suitable for General Practitioners and Health Professionals.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/evidence-based-deprescribing-of-psychotropic-medications/
LOCATION:The Mercure Doncaster\, 6 Tower Street\, Doncaster Victoria\, 3108
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T153000
DTSTAMP:20250303T042534Z
CREATED:20250303T042531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T042534Z
UID:10000189-1742394600-1742398200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:My Health Record and General Practice Aged Care Incentive
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 information session for Residential Aged Care Home staff \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insights into how these programs enhance care coordination\, improve access to essential health information\, and support better health outcomes for aged care residents. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nMy Health Record overview\n\n\n\nAccessing My Health Record\n\n\n\nSecurity and Participation obligations for use of the My Health Record\n\n\n\nUnderstand the MyMedicare and General Practice in Aged Care Incentive\n\n\n\nLearn the benefits of these programs for residents and Aged Care Providers\n\n\n\nUnderstand what RACHs can do to support residents\n\n\n\n\nMy Health Record Benefits for Residential Aged Care Teams \n\n\n\n\nImproved access to medication history\n\n\n\nGreater understanding and visibility between healthcare professionals involved in patient health and care.\n\n\n\nEnhanced community of care for patients and enhanced capacity to better coordinate care and provide support for patients and their carers\n\n\n\n\nMyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to formalise the relationship between patients\, their general practice\, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. Evidence shows that seeing the same GP and healthcare team regularly leads to better health outcomes. \n\n\n\nThe General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) will make it easier for older people living in residential aged care homes to receive regular visits and care planning services from their responsible GP and practice. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Contact details and evaluation responses from participants are collected and shared with the contributing PHNs to provide presentation materials\, invite feedback\, and deliver post-event support. Deidentified attendance details and evaluation responses will be shared with the Australian Digital Health Agency. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nHCPS\, Primary Care Health Care and Aged Care workers. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with Victorian-Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/my-health-record-and-general-practice-aged-care-incentive/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20250313T001510Z
CREATED:20250313T001400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T001510Z
UID:10000196-1742891400-1742900400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop 1: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) CareSynergy - Barriers to Discharge from Specialist Clinics
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\nSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) invites GPs to attend 2 workshops (25th March and 27th May 2025) to explore barriers to discharge from specialist clinics and associated interventions to overcome these barriers. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, they developed resources to facilitate ‘Supported Discharge’ from specialist clinics for patients with chronic Hep B (not on treatment) and those who had undergone bariatric surgery. These resources drew on established guidelines and input from our gastroenterology and bariatric surgery teams to develop handover tools. \n\n\n\nThis work highlighted the broad range of barriers to discharge\, and served as a prompt for St Vincent’s current project ‘Supported Discharge from Specialist Clinics’: A Study of Feasibility and Anticipated Value\, which is funded by Eastern Melbourne PHN’s CareSynergy Program. CareSynergy is aimed at improving integration between hospitals and primary care across the North East Metro. \n\n\n\nThe SVHM CareSynergy project is undertaking stakeholder consultation (including GP workshops) and other research to identify \n\n\n\n– barriers to discharge from clinics\, and \n\n\n\n– resources/interventions/relationships which overcome these barriers \n\n\n\nWe will then develop a model(s) of care which incorporates these adaptations. \n\n\n\nThe project seeks to promote a sense of collaboration between hospitals and primary care\, contribute to the efficient utilisation of specialist clinics and optimise access for additional patients requiring non-GP specialist assessment/care. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details: \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 – identifying barriers and proposing solutions\n\n8:30 am – 11 am\, Tuesday 25th of March 2025\n\n\n\nSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne\, Fitzroy Campus\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 – review of proposed care model(s)\n\n8:30 am – 10:30\, Tuesday 27th of May 2025\n\n\n\nSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne\, Fitzroy Campus OR via Microsoft Teams meeting (to be decided)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be remunerated for your time at a rate of $150/hour (+GST) including 0.5 hours of pre-reading. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested and available to attend\, please reply via rachael.sutherland@svha.org.au or to joint project leads Cath White catherine.white@svha.org.au and Meg Marmo meg.marmo@svha.org.au. for this event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/workshop-1-st-vincents-hospital-melbourne-svhm-caresynergy-barriers-to-discharge-from-specialist-clinics/
LOCATION:St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne\, Fitzroy Campus\, 41 Victoria Parade\,\, Fitzroy\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20250117T032518Z
CREATED:20250117T031347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T032518Z
UID:10000162-1743013800-1743021000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Community of Practice for Palliative Care 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 Our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice! \n\n\n\nThe Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is excited to invite passionate general practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training to join our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice. \n\n\n\nPartnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) and Eastern Palliative Care\, this initiative aims to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community. \n\n\n\nSession summary: This session will be a communication skills workshop facilitated by Dr. Grace Walpole\, a palliative care physician and lead for clinical communication skills at Eastern Health Clinical School. \n\n\n\nGet Involved:Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive community focused on improving palliative care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in palliative care within our region. Please note this is a RACGP CPD accredited activity. \n\n\n\nExpress your interest via this link here.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/community-of-practice-for-palliative-care-in-general-practice-3/
LOCATION:Level 1\, Building 2/630 Mitcham Road\, Mitcham Victoria 3132
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T130000
DTSTAMP:20250113T062713Z
CREATED:20250113T062709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T062713Z
UID:10000155-1743497100-1743512400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IV Cannulation - Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation
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\nValue for OrganisationsPerforming Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIC) requires more than just sound knowledge and good technique\, there is more to consider such as when to insert\, cannula size\, insertion site\, and managing issues should they arise. The training promotes best practice that can be adapted to support the needs of staff in your organisation who are required to cannulate patients. \n\n\n\nThe Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Course (HLTHPS009) is evidence based and the techniques taught are designed to promote the best practice outcomes for patient care. \n\n\n\nThe Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Course (HLTHPS009) is evidence based and the techniques taught are designed to promote the best practice outcomes for patient care.  \n\n\n\nThe course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to perform peripheral intravenous cannulation on clients. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nAssess the need for cannulation and correctly identify pathology requests and client\n\n\n\nPerform a cannulation procedure\n\n\n\nChoose the appropriate size cannula\n\n\n\nDiscuss the considerations that influence the correct selection of intravenous cannula size and insertion site\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the technique of peripheral intravenous cannula insertion\, including securing the cannula insitu\n\n\n\nManage the cannula until the time it is no longer required and removal of the cannula is to be performed\n\n\n\nSafely remove the IV cannula\n\n\n\nTrouble shoot problems\n\n\n\nDiscuss and manage possible complications.\n\n\n\n\nRegister early as places are limited and will fill quickly.For further information\, please visit IV Cannulation Course | Melbourne\, Sydney & More Areas | The Benchmarque Group
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iv-cannulation-perform-peripheral-intravenous-cannulation/
LOCATION:Novotel\, 285 Springvale Road\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, 3150\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T134500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T180000
DTSTAMP:20250113T062830Z
CREATED:20250113T062209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T062830Z
UID:10000154-1743515100-1743530400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Blood Collection - Perform venous blood collections
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\nValue for Organisations \n\n\n\nDevelop the technique to safely collect blood from patients and learn the importance of correctly collecting patient data relevant for clinical documentation. Understand blood collection and how to choose the appropriate equipment with practical demonstration\, and discussions around managing possible complications. \n\n\n\nThe median cubital vein\, located in the cubital fossa at the front of the elbow\, is the most common site for blood collection. It is close to the skin’s surface and has minimal nerve supply\, making it an ideal location for safe venipuncture.  \n\n\n\nThe Perform Blood Collection Course (HLTPAT002) is evidence-based and focuses on teaching best practices for both patient care and clinician safety. This course equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to confirm collection requirements\, prepare the client and equipment\, and perform routine blood collections in a clinical setting. \n\n\n\nYour assessment journey includes theoretical content\, diverse assessment questions—ranging from multiple choice to interactive questions and answers—and a practical workplace activity involving the completion of blood collection procedures. There is a mandatory requirement to complete a minimum of 15 different successful blood draws in your workplace or at a facility with which you have a mentoring arrangement. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and obtain clinical and personal relevant data for blood collection\n\n\n\nChoose the appropriate equipment for blood collection\n\n\n\nPerform the blood collection procedure\n\n\n\nDiscuss the considerations that influence the correct selection of blood collection equipment including size and type of needle and collection site\n\n\n\nPerform post blood collection procedures including patient care\, documentation and follow up\n\n\n\nTrouble shoot problems\n\n\n\nDiscuss and manage possible complications\n\n\n\n\nRegister early as places are limited and will fill quickly. \n\n\n\nFor further information\, please visit Blood Collection Courses | The Benchmarque Group
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/blood-collection-perform-venous-blood-collections/
LOCATION:Novotel\, 285 Springvale Road\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, 3150\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T203000
DTSTAMP:20250221T051332Z
CREATED:20250221T051329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T051332Z
UID:10000184-1743701400-1743712200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST for mental healthcare training & GP networking event
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 a networking event and light meal to foster collaboration among GPs and healthcare professionals in the region. \n\n\n\nGPs can complete the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) training and hear from the After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service team about supports available. \n\n\n\nEvent start time: 5.30pm arrival\, sign in\, light meal and networking\, 6.00pm event start with address from the After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service. IAR Mental Health Training to commence at 6.20pm concluding by 8.30pm. \n\n\n\nA once off $300 payment (excl. GST) is available for eligible GPs who complete the two-hour training. \n\n\n\nRACGP CPD Approved Activity: 1.5 hours Education Activity and 0.5 Reviewing Performance.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-for-mental-healthcare-training-gp-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Manningham Function Centre\, 669 Doncaster Road\, Doncaster\, VIC\, 3108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20250328T053205Z
CREATED:20250317T071924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T053205Z
UID:10000208-1744653600-1744660800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-april14/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20250328T053149Z
CREATED:20250317T072018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T053149Z
UID:10000209-1745928000-1745935200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-april29/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20250313T004057Z
CREATED:20250313T004054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T004057Z
UID:10000200-1745951400-1745958600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:STI Community of Practice - DoxyPEP
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 update on Doxy-PEP and how to determine whether this might be a suitable strategy for your patients. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program\, this webinar is intended to support primary healthcare practitioners with the opportunity to bring case studies for discussion and mutual learning. This peer learning approach enhances the future practice of low case load practitioners or even the most experienced practitioners who can benefit from being part of a community of practice.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sti-community-of-practice-doxypep/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20250204T222942Z
CREATED:20250204T222354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T222942Z
UID:10000176-1746266400-1746284400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The MATOD Blueprint: Empowering Practitioners for Opioid Treatment Success
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\nAre you ready to elevate your practice and make a meaningful impact in your community? \n\n\n\nJoin The MATOD Blueprint\, an immersive workshop designed specifically for Victorian practitioners passionate about addressing the challenges of opioid dependence. \n\n\n\nWhy Choose The MATOD Blueprint?Comprehensive Accreditation: Become accredited by the Department of Health to prescribe MATOD (Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence).Interactive Learning: Engage with our experienced facilitator and peers in a supportive\, collaborative environment.Immediate Impact: Equip yourself with skills urgently needed to combat rising opioid dependence. \n\n\n\nWhat’s in It for You?Enhance Your Expertise: Master MATOD protocols\, patient care strategies and the latest in opioid treatment practices.Strengthen Community Health: Transform lives by addressing one of Australia’s critical health challenges. \n\n\n\nBuild Connections: Join a network of practitioners dedicated to making a difference. \n\n\n\nThe demand for qualified prescribers is more critical than ever. Take this opportunity to expand your impact and provide hope to individuals in need.Enroll in The MATOD Blueprint today and become a driving force for positive change in opioid treatment care. \n\n\n\nView event flyer here.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-matod-blueprint-empowering-practitioners-for-opioid-treatment-success/
LOCATION:Box Hill Golf Club – Fireside Room\, 202 Station Street\, Box Hill VIC 3128
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T090000
DTSTAMP:20250411T051000Z
CREATED:20250401T031004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T051000Z
UID:10000224-1746516600-1746522000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Preparing for 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\nEMPHN Innovation Series Event: Breakfast with Professor Dorota Gertig – Medical Director\, Population Health Solutions Telstra Health\, National Cancer Screening Register. \n\n\n\nAre you prepared for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) from July 2025? \n\n\n\nThe NLCSP is a screening program using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. \n\n\n\nThe NLCSP aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and reducing deaths from lung cancer. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes for patients. \n\n\n\nHear from our experts on how to successfully integrate lung cancer screening into your everyday practice. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nNational Lung Cancer Screening Program overview\n\n\n\nEligibility and the screening journey\n\n\n\nThe role of the National Cancer Screening Register\n\n\n\nHow to integrate and register for the Healthcare Provider Portal\n\n\n\nLocal referral pathways for practices\n\n\n\n\nThis event is ideal for General Practitioners involved in lung cancer screening and management. \n\n\n\nThis is a RACGP CPD 1.5 hrs accredited activity. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers: \n\n\n\nProfessor Dorota Gertig – MB.BS (Hons)\, MHSc\, ScD\, FAFPHM\, GAICD \n\n\n\nSince July 2016\, Dorota has been the Medical Director of the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR)\, playing a key role in implementation and operations of the Register. She is a public health physician and epidemiologist who completed her medical training at Monash University and has a Doctorate in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. Professor Gertig was previously the Medical Director of the Victorian Cervical Cytology Registry and the inaugural Medical Director of NHVPR. \n\n\n\nShe is a respected leader in cancer screening and a member of several key national and state committees on cervical screening\, including the National Quality and Safety Monitoring Committee for the National Cervical Screening Program. Professor Gertig has an international profile in cancer research\, including the epidemiology of cervical\, breast and ovarian cancers. With more than 120 scientific publications\, her primary research focus is on policy relevant research as well as improving participation in cancer screening. \n\n\n\nDr Hashinee Weraduwage – DCH\, MBBS\, FRACGP \n\n\n\nDr Hashinee Weraduwage graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed her GP training in SA and has been working in Melbourne since 2020. She joined the HealthPathways Melbourne team in April 2024 as a Clinical Editor and has reviewed and updated pathways in Gastroenterology\, Obstetrics\, Immunisation\, Haematology and resources pages for Guide to MBS\, Telehealth\, and Medicare.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/preparing-for-the-national-lung-cancer-screening-program/
LOCATION:The Mercure Doncaster\, 6 Tower Street\, Doncaster Victoria\, 3108
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T045044Z
CREATED:20250407T054631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T045044Z
UID:10000232-1746642600-1746736200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
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\nTarget Audience: Clinicians currently or seeking to prescribe GAHT.  \n\n\n\nDate and Time:  \n\n\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 7 May\, 6:30pm-8:30pm (AEST)  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 8 May\, 6:30pm-8:30pm (AEST)  \n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators:  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nAdjunct Prof Darren Russell (he/his)\, Director of Sexual Health\, Cairns Sexual Health Service  \n\n\n\nZac Cannell (he/they)\, Mental Health Clinician\, LGBTQIA+ Health Educator and Advocate\, Person of Trans Lived Experience.  \n\n\n\nFacilitators:  \n\n\n\nVictoria Featherstone (she/her)\, GP\, Holdsworth House  \n\n\n\nMaggie Smith (she/they)\, Nurse Practitioner\, The Albion Centre  \n\n\n\nAraz Ahmed (he/they)\, Organisational Social Worker\, Legal Aid NSW  \n\n\n\nMargot London (she/her)\, Community Health Promotion Officer- Trans Health Equity\, ACON  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Identify the diverse needs of the Trans and Gender Diverse community  \n\n\n\n2. Recommend gender affirming care to meet client needs and achieve desired outcomes.  \n\n\n\n3. Assess and manage gender affirming care in the context of reproductive health. 4. Implement gender affirming care utilising an informed consent model.  \n\n\n\n5. Implement practical strategies to embed gender affirming care into practice.  \n\n\n\nEndorsement and CPD: This is a CPD Accredited Activity for 5.5 Educational Activity and 2 Reviewing Performance hours under the RACGP CPD Program for the 2023-2025 triennium. It is also accredited for 4 PDP hours under the ACRRM 2023-2025 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/advanced-gender-affirming-hormone-therapy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T045556Z
CREATED:20250414T061053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T045556Z
UID:10000245-1746644400-1746649800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Prostate Cancer: A GP's Guide to Risk\, Treatment and Managing Outcomes
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\nTOPIC 1. Risk: Identify who needs to be screened for prostate cancer Discuss how to interpret borderline PSA levels and indications for specialist referral  \n\n\n\nTOPIC 2: Treatment: Outline treatment options for localised prostate cancer Discuss what issues might arise in primary care following treatment for prostate cancer  \n\n\n\nTOPIC 3. Post prostatectomy: Describe treatment options for post prostatectomy urinary incontinence Outline the available treatment strategies for ED RACGP Accredited CPD: 1.5 Hrs Educational Activities (optional measuring outcomes activity will be available post webinar)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/prostate-cancer-a-gps-guide-to-risk-treatment-and-managing-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T213000
DTSTAMP:20250422T070902Z
CREATED:20250422T060124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070902Z
UID:10000251-1747245600-1747258200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Reproductive Health and Family Planning
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\nENJOY AN EVENING OF EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION WITH MELBOURNEIVF’S LEADING FERTILITY SPECIALISTS\, DR KOKUM JAYASINGHE\, DR RASHI KALRA AND DR VIOLET KIEU. \n\n\n\nTHIS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FEATURES INSIGHTFUL PRESENTATIONS PROVIDING IN-DEPTH INSIGHTS INTO THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHPRESENTATIONS:  \n\n\n\n* GENETIC CARRIER SCREENING AND FAMILY PLANNING  \n\n\n\n* MENSTRUAL DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT  \n\n\n\n* ELECTIVE EGG FREEZING FOR FUTURE FERTILITY
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/reproductive-health-and-family-planning/
LOCATION:Studley Park Boathouse\, 1 Boathouse Road\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20250512T061530Z
CREATED:20250411T002102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T061530Z
UID:10000243-1747247400-1747254600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in General Practice: Chronic pain in palliative care - the role of opioids and what to do if they are not working with Dr Yok-Yin Lee
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 Community of Practice (CoP) for Palliative Care in General Practice! \n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is excited to invite passionate general practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training to join our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice. \n\n\n\nPartnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) and Eastern Palliative Care\, this initiative aims to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community. \n\n\n\nGet Involved:Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive community focused on improving palliative care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in palliative care within our region. Please note this is a RACGP CPD accredited activity. \n\n\n\nExpress your interest via this link here. \n\n\n\nSession topic: Chronic pain in palliative care: the role of opioids and what to do if they are not working \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr Yok-Yin Lee \n\n\n\nDr Yok-Yin Lee is a palliative care specialist who works at Eastern Health in the palliative care unit and outpatient clinic. She has a GP background and has a specialist interest in pain management. She will talk about approaches to chronic pain management in a palliative care population. She will cover both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options\, including the role of acupuncture for which she uses regularly in her practice. \n\n\n\nWe also encourage you to share this registration link with any colleagues who might be interested in joining us for this insight session on Chronic Pain in Palliative Care. We always welcome new members who are passionate about advancing palliative care practices.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/community-of-practice-for-palliative-care-in-general-practice-14-may/
LOCATION:Level 1\, Building 2/630 Mitcham Road\, Mitcham Victoria 3132
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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