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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T090000
DTSTAMP:20250411T051000Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20250414T061053Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20250430T044316Z
CREATED:20250430T044313Z
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UID:10000263-1747335600-1747339200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B screening - clinical and practical strategies for the general practice team
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 webinar to discover fresh strategies for improving Hepatitis B screening rates within your practice. Nearly 30 per cent of Australians living with chronic hepatitis B remain undiagnosed\, and therefore at heightened risk of liver failure and cancer. This session will equip your team with practical approaches to enhance early detection and improve patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nThe session will be presented by three experts in the field: viral hepatitis educator Mieken Grant; hepatitis B s100 prescriber Dr Natalia Rode; and practice nurse Tanya Hounslow. \n\n\n\nThey will guide you through the steps of developing a quality improvement plan\, show you tips and tricks for searching your clinic’s patient database\, and suggest implementable strategies to enhance the care you provide your patients who are living with hepatitis B or may be at risk. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nMieken Grant is a viral hepatitis educator\, a statewide role funded by the Victorian Department of Health. She educates health professionals about hepatitis B and C\, and supports them in delivering best practice viral hepatitis prevention\, testing\, treatment and care.  \n\n\n\nMieken is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in public health\, concentrating mainly on sexual health and blood-borne viruses. She is passionate about improving the health of marginalised communities. She has worked in public hospitals and sexual health centres\, as well as in community and remote settings\, supporting clients with complex social and medical care needs. Mieken also has experience in policy review\, research\, education\, partner notification and contact tracing. \n\n\n\nDr Natalia Rode is a GP\, researcher and medical educator. She is passionate about quality improvement in general practice. As a hepatitis B s100 prescriber\, she is particularly interested in improving care for people living with this condition. \n\n\n\nTanya Hounslow is a practice nurse at Northside Clinic\, dedicated to making a real difference in patient care through quality improvement activities. With over 10 years’ experience\, she loves working collaboratively to help general practice thrive.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nEvaluate patient data using clinical tools to identify individuals at risk of hepatitis B who haven’t been screened \n\n\n\nDescribe why detecting hepatitis B early is key to addressing growing rates of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer in Victoria.\n\n\n\nExplain the best practice testing method for hepatitis B.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-screening-clinical-and-practical-strategies-for-the-general-practice-team/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T203000
DTSTAMP:20250521T084432Z
CREATED:20250313T005839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T084432Z
UID:10000204-1747765800-1750192200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:HIV s100 Prescriber Course
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\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program\, this course is designed to support GPs and Nurse Practitioners in managing and treating HIV in the general practice setting\, providing them with the opportunity to establish relationships with local specialist services for ongoing mentoring and referral. Upon successful completion of this training and the associated assessment\, you may apply to your relevant State Department of health for authority to prescribe section 100 drugs for the management of HIV in Australia. \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nFormat: Online \n\n\n\nStart Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025 \n\n\n\nEnd Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025 \n\n\n\nMore information is available when you click to register.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hiv-s100-prescriber-course/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20250513T024641Z
CREATED:20250328T053529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T024641Z
UID:10000222-1747926000-1747933200@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). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-8/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T130000
DTSTAMP:20250513T024713Z
CREATED:20250328T053609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T024713Z
UID:10000223-1748257200-1748264400@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). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-9/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T103000
DTSTAMP:20250521T084417Z
CREATED:20250313T001710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T084417Z
UID:10000197-1748334600-1748341800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop 2: 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-2-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:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T050555Z
CREATED:20250409T005815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T050555Z
UID:10000237-1748460600-1748464200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breast disease in general practice: When to reassure\, when to refer
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 Jasmina Kevric\, Breast Surgeon  \n\n\n\nPresentation title: Breast disease in general practice: When to reassure\, when to refer  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 28 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Common benign vs concerning breast conditions – describe how to differentiate fibroadenomas\, cysts\, mastalgia\, and red flags for malignancy.  \n\n\n\n2. Optimising referrals – identify to order imaging\, what tests to arrange before referral\, and how breast density impacts screening.  \n\n\n\n3. Surgical management of breast conditions – describe the procedures for both benign and malignant disease\, including oncoplastic techniques and reconstruction options.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breast-disease-in-general-practice-when-to-reassure-when-to-refer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T150000
DTSTAMP:20250513T024736Z
CREATED:20250428T013925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T024736Z
UID:10000254-1748523600-1748530800@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). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-29may/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T211500
DTSTAMP:20250430T042457Z
CREATED:20250430T034105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T042457Z
UID:10000259-1748541600-1748553300@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Updates in lung cancer: screening\, investigations 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\nTopics | SpeakersPresentation 1 – The latest in lung cancer diagnosticsDiscuss work up of positive lung cancer screening patients and the latest in diagnostics including appropriate use of PET imaging and the options available for diagnostic biopsyPresented by:Dr Nicholas Wilsmore\, Respiratory Physician / PulmonologistDr Jacky Tu\, Respiratory Physician / PulmonologistPresentation 2 – Lung cancer screening & updates in surgical management of lung cancerDiscuss lung cancer screening with a focus on the role of the GP\, followed with an update on advances in lung cancer surgery techniques that have improved outcomes and survival rates for patients with lung cancer.Presented by:Dr Jazmin Eckhaus\, Cardiothoracic SurgeonPresentation 3 – Targeted therapy in lung cancerProvide a summary of oncological principles with lung cancer management with respect to targeted therapy an immunotherapy.Presented by:Prof Phillip Parente\, Medical OncologistRACGP / ACRRM accreditation:2 CPD hrs: 1 hr Educational activities / 1 hr Reviewing performance
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/updates-in-lung-cancer-screening-investigations-and-management/
LOCATION:The Farm Yarra Valley\, 21-23 Delaneys Rd\, Warrandyte South\, VIC\, 3134
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T133000
DTSTAMP:20250507T080752Z
CREATED:20250506T033227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T080752Z
UID:10000265-1749038400-1749043800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Models that Work: Enhancing Hepatitis C Testing\, Treatment & Engagement in AOD 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\nJoin this national webinar to explore how hepatitis C care is being successfully embedded into Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) settings to support Australia’s hepatitis C elimination goals by 2030. \n\n\n\nLearn from real-world examples\, peer perspectives\, and expert clinicians as they highlight models that work in reducing barriers to testing and treatment\, and enhancing engagement with people accessing AOD services.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/models-that-work-enhancing-hepatitis-c-testing-treatment-engagement-in-aod-settings/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T153000
DTSTAMP:20250512T005133Z
CREATED:20250512T005105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T005133Z
UID:10000268-1749652200-1749655800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:My Health Record in Aged 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\nRegistering for My Health Record (MHR) in aged care – why and how?  \n\n\n\nResidential Aged Care Home (RACH) clinicians and staff are invited to attend a free 45-minute webinar on My Health Record in aged care. Presented by the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance (VTPHNA)\, on behalf of the Australian Digital Health Agency\, this webinar will focus on supporting RACH’s who haven’t registered for the MHR system\, or are about to start the registration process.    \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nSarah Crowe | Digital Health Manager\, Western Victoria PHN. \n\n\n\nPreviously a Practice Manager working in general practice and allied health\, Sarah worked for the Eastern Melbourne PHN in the GP Redesign team and practice support team\, looking at how they can improve and strengthen general practice workflows. Sarah now works at the Western Vic PHN where she originally led the Remote Patient Monitoring Program and has since taken on the role of Digital Health Manager\, writing a Digital Health Strategy for western Victoria\, and supporting primary care to engage with digital health solutions in a meaningful way. \n\n\n\nRebekah Sheahen | Digital Health Coordinator\, Primary Health Tasmania. \n\n\n\nRebekah Sheahen is the Digital Health Coordinator at Primary Health Tasmania. Since the launch of My Health Record in 2015\, she has worked in close partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency to support healthcare providers across Tasmania in adopting and using digital health tools\, including general practice\, allied health\, pharmacy\, and specialist services. \n\n\n\nThis session will provide an overview of My Health Record including: \n\n\n\n\nThe benefits of implementing MHR and its core features\n\n\n\nMHR registration steps\n\n\n\nKey resources and support.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: Residential aged care home staff and GP’s that work with residential aged care homes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/my-health-record-in-aged-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T150000
DTSTAMP:20250521T072013Z
CREATED:20250521T072006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T072013Z
UID:10000290-1749733200-1749740400@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). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-12june/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20250430T042923Z
CREATED:20250430T042921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T042923Z
UID:10000260-1749754800-1749763800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Patients in a Pain Crisis
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\nPelvic Pain Victoria is hosting a two-course dinner\, with three wonderful speakers with decades of experience in the pain space. \n\n\n\nWe have a Pelvic Physiotherapist\, General Practitioner and Pain Physician who will be sharing their experiences and expertise on management and treatment of patients in an acute pain crisis.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/patients-in-a-pain-crisis/
LOCATION:University of Melbourne\, 220 Leicester St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Pelvic Pain Victoria":MAILTO:pelvicpainvic@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250616T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20250521T083637Z
CREATED:20250521T083634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T083637Z
UID:10000291-1750096800-1750104000@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). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-16june/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T200000
DTSTAMP:20250520T061823Z
CREATED:20250520T061820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T061823Z
UID:10000283-1750185000-1750190400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Enhancing early detection: the latest in breast cancer screening 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\nIn partnership with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer\,Cancer Council Victoria and the Victoria and Tasmania PHN Alliance\, Primary Health Tasmania are hosting a webinar for GPs and practice teams across Victoria and Tasmania\, to ensure you are up to date with the latest in cancer screening. \n\n\n\nTOPICS AND SPEAKERS \n\n\n\n\nBreast Density Updates: Dr David Speakman and Dr Virginia ‘Ginny’ Baird explore how breast density influences cancer risk and mammographic sensitivity\, and detail current recommendations in both the Victorian and Tasmanian context.\n\n\n\nCancer Screening for the LGBTQ+ Community: A/Prof Ruth McNair AM will provide insights on opportunities to optimise cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ community.\n\n\n\nCulturally Safe Cancer Screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Emma Robertson will discuss culturally safe cancer screening practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. \n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs and practice staff working in Victoria and Tasmania \n\n\n\nView event flyer: VCSF CANCER SCREENING WEBINAR
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/enhancing-early-detection-the-latest-in-breast-cancer-screening-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T194500
DTSTAMP:20250519T043957Z
CREATED:20250519T043826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T043957Z
UID:10000281-1750271400-1750275900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Statewide Victorian PHN Immunisation Forum 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\nThe Victorian Primary Health Networks are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Statewide Victoria PHN Immunisation Forum. \n\n\n\nSpeakers to include presenters from the Immunisation Program at the Victorian Department of Health. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nVictorian Department of Health updates: \n\n\n\n\nNational Immunisation Program and catch-up vaccination\n\n\n\nAdolescent vaccination\n\n\n\nRespiratory Syncytial Virus Mother and Infant Protection Program (RSV-MIPP)\n\n\n\nMpox\, Japanese encephalitis virus\n\n\n\nMeasles state-funded immunisation program and public health response\n\n\n\n\n\nVaccine cold chain management – Identifying and reporting a cold chain breach\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify updates to the National and Victorian Immunisation Programs.\n\n\n\nDescribe identification and reporting requirements for a cold chain breach Audience: Nurse practitioners\, nurses\, general practitioners\, pharmacists\, practice managers and other health professionals.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: Nurse practitioners\, nurses\, general practitioners\, pharmacists\, practice managers and other health professionals.  \n\n\n\nThis event is conducted by the Victorian PHNs – Eastern Melbourne\, Gippsland\, Murray\, North Western Melbourne\, South Eastern Melbourne and Western Victoria. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, you acknowledge that registrant details\, attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs for the purpose of planning\, conducting and evaluating the webinar.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/statewide-victorian-phn-immunisation-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20250204T222824Z
CREATED:20250204T222822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T222824Z
UID:10000177-1750347000-1750365000@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-2/
LOCATION:Novotel Glen Waverley – Oakleigh Room\, 285 Springvale Road\, Glen Waverley 3150
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T150000
DTSTAMP:20250521T083851Z
CREATED:20250521T083849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T083851Z
UID:10000292-1750770000-1750777200@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). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-june24/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T124500
DTSTAMP:20250623T040401Z
CREATED:20250623T040359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T040401Z
UID:10000320-1750939200-1750941900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Creating Safe Spaces: The role of support staff in abortion access
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\nWomen’s Health East and Women’s Health in the North are delighted to invite you to a free online webinar designed for non-prescribing staff in general practice and primary care settings—such as receptionists\, practice nurses\, and clinic managers. \n\n\n\nLearn how to support patients seeking abortion care with empathy\, confidentiality\, and confidence\, whether or not your clinic provides early medical abortion (EMA). \n\n\n\nExpert speakers from 1800 My Options and EACH will share practical strategies on: \n\n\n\n\nCreating a welcoming\, non-judgemental environment\n\n\n\nPromoting your clinic’s services (if you offer EMA)\n\n\n\nMaking effective referrals (if you don’t)\n\n\n\nUsing tools like 1800 My Options to connect patients with care\n\n\n\n\nAll staff have a role to play in improving access to abortion—this webinar will help you feel informed and prepared. \n\n\n\nRegister now and please share this invitation with your colleagues or networks who may be interested.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/creating-safe-spaces-the-role-of-support-staff-in-abortion-access/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20250707T011716Z
CREATED:20250611T230040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T011716Z
UID:10000312-1752660000-1752667200@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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-16july/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20250624T025025Z
CREATED:20250624T025023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T025025Z
UID:10000323-1752778800-1752782400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Accreditation - common non-compliances in RACGP accreditation and how to prepare for them
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you missed this session in June\, we are delivering it again\, so don’t miss out. Join NWMPHN and QIP consulting in a session that explores the most common areas of non-compliance identified during RACGP accreditation assessments and provides practical strategies for avoiding them. Participants will leave with actionable tips and tools to strengthen their practice’s quality\, safety\, and compliance processes. \n\n\n\nAccreditation is a critical process that drives safety\, quality\, and continuous improvement in general practice. However\, a small number of indicators are consistently associated with non-compliance findings. In this session\, we will examine the top areas where practices most frequently encounter challenges during RACGP 5th Edition accreditation\, based on national trends and on-the-ground consulting experience. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain insights into common pitfalls across clinical governance\, human resources\, infection control\, incident management\, feedback systems\, cold chain management and risk management. We will provide practical examples\, templates\, and tips that can be directly applied to everyday practice operations to minimise risk and maximise compliance. \n\n\n\nThe session will also cover real-world solutions for common challenges\, such as maintaining current health summaries\, managing cold chain processes\, documenting performance discussions\, ensuring CPR and immunisation requirements are met\, and building a strong internal risk culture. Participants will leave the session better equipped to strengthen systems\, evidence their compliance\, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement across their teams. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nRiley O’Hanlon has extensive experience in the comprehension\, application\, and compliance of health care standards and associated guidelines. She previously served as Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited’s client liaison officer for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. She supported services across a broad range of accreditation topics including clinical governance\, infection control\, human resource management\, safety and quality\, risk management\, and cold chain management. \n\n\n\nAs the national manager of QIP Consulting\, Riley specialises in the development of standards\, resources\, templates\, and bespoke documentation\, and conducts gap assessments for health care organisations across Australia.  \n\n\n\nShe has played key roles in the development and review of several national standards frameworks\, corporate quality frameworks\, and pilot studies\, and is passionate about supporting services to embed continuous improvement practices. \n\n\n\nWith a background in the medical industry\, Riley also holds a personal interest in mental health\, multiculturalism\, domestic violence\, and suicide prevention. Her approach is collaborative\, patient\, and firmly focused on tailoring services to meet the unique needs of each client. \n\n\n\nRiley is committed to promoting practical\, sustainable quality improvement in health care and brings real-world expertise and enthusiasm to her educational sessions. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nEvaluate their practice’s internal systems and implement targeted improvements in preparation for accreditation.\n\n\n\nIdentify and describe the ten most common RACGP accreditation non-compliances and why they occur.\n\n\n\nApply practical strategies to strengthen compliance and quality improvement activities in their practice.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how to use tools such as feedback registers\, risk registers\, and incident logs to support accreditation evidence.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/accreditation-common-non-compliances-in-racgp-accreditation-and-how-to-prepare-for-them/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T203000
DTSTAMP:20250715T000818Z
CREATED:20250702T083130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T000818Z
UID:10000329-1753297200-1753302600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:EndoEDge Webinar - Diagnosing Pelvic Pain in Primary Care with Prof George Condous and Dr Sneha Wadhwani
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 engaging and informative webinar featuring guest speakers Prof George Condous and Dr Sneha Wadhwani. \n\n\n\nGain expert perspectives on the latest approaches to diagnosing pelvic pain and participate in a valuable discussion with leading healthcare professionals. \n\n\n\nView webinar flyer here \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nProf George Condous – Gynaecological Surgeon SonologistGeorge Condous is gynaecological surgeon sonologist in the field of endometriosis. He is a Professor of Gynaecology\, Head of Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sydney Medical School Nepean\, University of Sydney as well as Head of Gynaecology at Nepean Hospital and the Director of OMNI Ultrasound.\n\n\n\nDr Sneha Wadhwani – Clinical Director\, Evoca Women’s HealthDr Sneha Wadhwani is a credentialled and practicing GP specialising in womens health who emigrated from the UK in 2015. She co-founded Evoca women’s health \, a national network of women’s health GP clinics under the ForHealth umbrella\, which launched in December 2022\, and now holds 35 clinics nationally\, including 2 government funded endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics\, with over 100 womens health GPs\, nurses and allied health providers in this space. Sneha leads the Evoca network of clinics and practitioners as the National Clinical Director. Sneha is additionally a regional clinical director overseeing clinical governance\, clinical service delivery and integrated and multidisciplinary care across the 30 ForHealth medical centres in NSW and ACT. She is also the Head of GP wellbeing co-ordinating and delivering an GP wellbeing program abd managing and supporting GPs in or at risk of burnout. She is a conjoint lecturer with UNSW medical school and a GP registrar supervisor\, and also supervised IMG GPs on the fellowship pathway. Sneha has also co-developed and created her own podcast series called “Everything from A to V” which aims to debunk common myths in women’s health.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endoedge-webinar-diagnosing-pelvic-pain-in-primary-care-with-prof-george-condous-and-dr-sneha-wadhwani/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T150000
DTSTAMP:20250707T011707Z
CREATED:20250611T230208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T011707Z
UID:10000311-1753707600-1753714800@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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-10/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T133000
DTSTAMP:20250704T051623Z
CREATED:20250704T025605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T051623Z
UID:10000331-1753878600-1753882200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Become a high performing Practice Manager: Planning and Operations 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 Tania Worroll for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and experienced practice managers and practice owners with essential tools\, insights and skills to support your professional growth and enable success in today’s ever-changing primary care landscape. \n\n\n\nPresenter:Tania WorrollPractice Manager | AGPAL Surveyor | Trainer/Assessor – UNE Partnerships in Medical Reception and Practice Management courses. \n\n\n\nWhat the series offers: \n\n\n\n\nEach webinar aligns with relevant accreditation standards\n\n\n\nYou will gain real-world\, actionable skills you can apply immediately\n\n\n\nYou will build a tailored practice improvement plan\n\n\n\n\nWebinar series topics and dates \n\n\n\n\nTopic 1: Planning and Operations ManagementLearn how to build a solid foundation for your business with smart\, strategic frameworks. 30 July 2025.\n\n\n\nTopic 2: Human Resource ManagementDiscover how to attract\, develop and retain the right team to power your success. 27 August 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\nTopic 3: Risk and Quality ImprovementCreate a culture of safety and excellence with practical tools that improve everyday operations. 24 September 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\nTopic 4: Customer Service and LeadershipBuild the leadership mindset and service strategies needed to deliver an exceptional patient experience. 15 October 2025. Register here.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re stepping into a management role or refining your leadership approach\, this webinar series is your launchpad. Start strong\, lead smart and set yourself up for success. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is hosted by Eastern Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Tania Worroll and TROPHI (trophi.org.au). \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: In registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendee details and event evaluation data will be shared with the collaborating partners.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/become-a-high-performing-practice-manager-planning-and-operations-management-30jul25/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T140000
DTSTAMP:20250718T070614Z
CREATED:20250718T070611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T070614Z
UID:10000343-1754395200-1754402400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner
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