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SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Pakenham
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 (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY at this time): \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: PakenhamWhere: TBC When: Saturday 02 May 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: TBCRegister 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-pakenham/
LOCATION:Pakenham
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260206T001621Z
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SUMMARY:Be Well CPD – A doctor's continuing professional development & well-being retreat on self-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\nAre you looking for a restorative & enjoyable break with time to complete your CPD in a meaningful way? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxing & reviving retreat of CPD and self-care designed for doctors by doctors on the Central Coast\, Killcare\, NSW. \n\n\n\nWith attendance to all CPD activities\, you will complete 12 hours of CPD with 2 hours of education\, 5 hours of reviewing performance (including a professional conversation & Professional Development Plan)\, and 5 hours of Measuring Outcomes. \n\n\n\nMake completing your CPD requirement easy and learn new methods of self-care for a sustainable career in medicine.Gift yourself professionally coached and protected time to complete your CPD\, connect\, laugh\, make friends\, rest\, relax\, reflect & grow.Expertly facilitated sessions will inspire & empower you\, bringing your mandatory CPD requirements to life.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/be-well-cpd-a-doctors-continuing-professional-development-well-being-retreat-on-self-care/
LOCATION:107 The Scenic Rd Killcare Heights\, New South Wales 2257 Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T032310Z
CREATED:20260115T032307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T032310Z
UID:10000506-1778925600-1778943600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Torquay
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 (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY at this time): \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: TorquayWhere: TBC When: Saturday 16 May 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: TBCRegister 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-torquay/
LOCATION:Torquay
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050838Z
CREATED:20260429T033735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050838Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s health in general practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear from five of Cabrini’s leading specialists present on key health issues affecting men. Featuring presentations and case study discussions from leading specialists in vascular surgery\, urology\, rheumatology\, and cardiology. \n\n\n\na) Gout: the diagnosis we make\, and the disease we still miss – Dr Luigi Zolio\, Rheumatologistb) Cardiac CT for GPs\, Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologistc) Flow\, frequency and PSA: Making sense of the middle-aged male – Dr Briony Norris\, Urologistd) AAA in general practice: Who to scan\, when to refer\, and when it matters – Mr Joey Faraj\, Vascular Surgeon\,e) From bruit to brain: Navigating carotid disease in primary care – Mr Sam Farah\, Vascular Surgeon \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, 19 May 2026  \n\n\n\nTime: Register 6.00 pm Program 6.30 – 9. 00 pm  \n\n\n\nWhere: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Rd\, Kooyong  \n\n\n\nParking: On site\, north of the Kooyong stadium\, between the stadium and Monash Freeway\, or opposite Kooyong\, at the H.A. Smith Reserve\, on Glenferrie Road Cost Free of charge Catering Dinner and beverages provided.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mens-health-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Rd
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T051006Z
CREATED:20260429T032737Z
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UID:10000617-1779305400-1779309000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Chronic diarrhoea in primary care: a practical framework that actually works
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\nPresenter: A/Prof Mark Ward\, Gastroenterologist\n\nBio: \nA/Prof Mark Ward is a gastroenterologist caring for patients with all types of gastrointestinal problems. He has an interests in inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer screening.\n\nA/Prof Ward provides face-to-face and telehealth consultations out of his Glen Iris rooms and perform gastroscopy and colonoscopy regularly at Cabrini Malvern\, where he also participates in the out-of-hours roster.\n\nA/Prof Ward works at the Alfred Hospital and conduct clinical research through the Alfred and Monash University in inflammatory bowel disease. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nApply a structured clinical approach to the assessment of adults with chronic diarrhoea\, distinguishing functional from organic causes.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the most appropriate investigations\, including faecal calprotectin\, to avoid unnecessary or low-yield testing.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who require specialist referral\, including recognition of commonly overlooked diagnoses such as microscopic colitis and bile acid diarrhoea.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/chronic-diarrhoea-in-primary-care-a-practical-framework-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050926Z
CREATED:20260429T033020Z
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UID:10000618-1779910200-1779913800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cardiac CT for GPs
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\nPresenter: Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologist Bio: Dr Rohit Samuel is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac CT specialist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel completed his advanced cardiology training in Melbourne and holds both a Master of Public Health and a Master of Clinical Ultrasound. Dr Samuel completed a two-year fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia\, Canada\, where he gained extensive experience in complex coronary and structural heart procedures.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel’s areas of expertise include coronary angiography\, coronary stenting\, intravascular imaging\, and advanced transcatheter structural interventions. He is an accredited cardiac CT specialist and regularly review and report CT coronary angiograms. By combining advanced imaging with interventional cardiology\, Dr Samuel provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to cardiovascular care\, focusing on the prevention\, assessment\, and management of heart disease to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of calcium scoring and CTCA\n\n\n\nOutline the appropriate patient selection and clinical indications for cardiac CT\n\n\n\nDiscuss tailoring management based on CT findings to reduce cardiac risk
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cardiac-ct-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T050732Z
CREATED:20260810T073346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T050732Z
UID:10000718-1789498800-1789502400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The financially well GP: saving\, investing and superannuation made simple
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\nDoctors finish training with years of clinical expertise — and almost no education in managing their income. This live\, interactive 1 hour webinar gives Australian GPs and registrars a general framework for personal finance: building an automated saving system\, understanding investment fundamentals\, making the most of superannuation\, and protecting your family through sound estate planning. \n\n\n\nPresented by Dev Raga\, a practising Australian doctor and host of a leading personal finance podcast for medical professionals\, Dev Raga Personal Finance\, the session translates evidence-based finance principles into plain language for busy clinicians. \n\n\n\nRegistration requirement:  \n\n\n\nTo access this webinar\, you must first be enrolled in the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub. Follow the steps below: \n\n\n\n\nVisit the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub webpage and submit a registration request. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration has been processed\, you will receive a confirmation email with further information on accessing and navigating the Hub.\n\n\n\nAfter access to the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub has been activated\, log in to the Hub and enrol in this webinar via the course webpage.\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer: This presentation is for education purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial\, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general and does not consider your objectives\, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is appropriate to you and your needs before acting.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-financially-well-gp-saving-investing-and-superannuation-made-simple/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20261021T030542Z
CREATED:20261021T030539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T030542Z
UID:10000821-1793817000-1793822400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breast density\, risk management and inclusive cervical screening: a primary care update
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will be delivered in partnership with the PHN Southern Alliance\, the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer\, BreastScreen Victoria and Cancer Council Victoria. Explore key developments in breast cancer risk management\, including recognising breast symptoms\, understanding breast density\, and navigating new breast density reporting within the BreastScreen Australia Program. Expert insights into evidence-based assessment\, referral pathways and patient communication will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore key developments in breast cancer risk management\, including recognising breast symptoms\, understanding breast density\, and navigating new breast density reporting within the BreastScreen Australia Program. Expert insights into evidence-based assessment\, referral pathways and patient communication will be provided. \n\n\n\nA case study from general practice will demonstrate how to support patients from multicultural communities to participate in the BreastScreen program. It will also show how to educate patients to access\, view and use their BreastScreen results through My Health Record. \n\n\n\nThe session will explore inclusive cervical screening for LGBTQIA+ communities\, highlighting the unique barriers that can impact participation and outcomes. Participants will gain practical strategies to create safer\, more inclusive screening experiences\, build confidence in discussing cervical screening with people of diverse genders and sexualities\, and apply current evidence-based clinical recommendations to support equitable\, person-centred care. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with an expert multidisciplinary panel and explore practical challenges encountered in primary care. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed for GPs\, practice nurses and other primary care professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in delivering person-centred cancer screening care.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nDr David Speakman is a breast\, melanoma and skin services clinician at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and State Clinical Director of BreastScreen Victoria\, where he chairs the Quality and Accreditation Committee. A former Peter Mac Chief Medical Officer\, he contributes to cancer education\, clinical guidelines and optimal care pathways. In 2022\, David received the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine. \n\n\n\nSarah Mills has been the State Radiographer with BreastScreen Victoria since 2023 and has worked in screening and assessment since 2014. She is involved in policy and project work within the coordination unit\, monitors image quality across the state and participates in quality committees. \n\n\n\nDr Jennifer Maxwell is a general practitioner\, RACGP fellow\, medical director and practice owner. She brings more than 15 years of experience across Australia and the United Kingdom. She is an active member of the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) General Practice Expert Advisory Group and recently joined the GP Integration Unit at Western Health as the General Practice Advisor.  \n\n\n\nDr Nick Silberstein is a general practitioner working in the Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre\, part of Thorne Harbour Health. It provides gender affirming care to people identifying as gender diverse or transgender. Nick was a member of the Australian Therapeutic Advisory Group for Immunisation for nine years\, during which time he participated in policy and recommendations for the vaccine against human papillomavirus and contributed to the development of the cervical cancer elimination program \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based approaches to breast cancer risk assessment and management\, including breast density reporting\, symptom recognition and appropriate referral pathways for further investigation.\n\n\n\nImplement strategies to support equitable access and participation in the BreastScreen program for people from multicultural communities.\n\n\n\nEducate patients on how to locate\, view and use BreastScreen results available through My Health Record.\n\n\n\nApply cervical screening considerations for LGBTIQA+ communities\, including evidence-based strategies and clinical recommendations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breast-density-risk-management-and-inclusive-cervical-screening-a-primary-care-update/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T030123Z
CREATED:20261021T030117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T030123Z
UID:10000820-1795543200-1795552200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diabetes Masterclass - Hybrid session
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is brought to you in partnership with NWMPHN and Western Health. This case-based masterclass held at the Footscray Hospital covers the essentials and latest technology updates on diabetes for the primary care physician. Attendance can be in-person or online. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid in-person and online education session is presented at the Footscray Hospital by a panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s endocrinology\, nephrology and diabetes education departments. \n\n\n\nThey will provide insights into diabetes care relevant to primary care physicians.  \n\n\n\nThe event will cover the local burden of diabetes\, highlighting opportunities for improvement in diagnosis and management. It will also include reviews of the latest guidelines for the management of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy.  \n\n\n\nUpdates on local referral guidelines and recently expanded diabetes services at Western Health will be provided\, with multidisciplinary input from all relevant specialties.  \n\n\n\nThe session will end with a Q&A session.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr Dev Kevat is an endocrinologist and head of Western Health’s endocrinology and diabetes unit. \n\n\n\nDrs Chris Preston and Sylvia Ye are endocrinologists working in Western Health’s diabetes outpatient clinics.\n\n\n\nDr Fran D’Elia is an endocrinology registrar completing specialist training at Western Health. \n\n\n\nDr Hannah Wallace is a nephrologist with a special interest in diabetic nephropathy. \n\n\n\nMs Georgia Lynch and Mr Ashvin Nursing are diabetes clinical nurse consultants. \n\n\n\n\nAll have clinical and research interests and expertise in diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the local burden and demographic trends of diabetes.\n\n\n\nExplain the latest diabetes screening and cycle of care guidelines including glycaemic\, albuminuric\, and lipid targets.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who will benefit from the latest diabetes technologies and how to access them.\n\n\n\nExplain the latest diabetes management guidelines including management recommendations for the optimisation of cardiovascular risk in patients living with diabetes.\n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendees should arrive at 6pm for a light dinner\, followed by a guided tour of the hospital\, and hands-on demonstrations of the latest diabetes technologies. Education session will begin at 7pm in the auditorium. \n\n\n\nOnline attendees if you are not able to attend in person register here then log in at 7pm for hybrid education session.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diabetes-masterclass-hybrid-session/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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