BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//EMPHN - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://emphn.org.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EMPHN
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Melbourne
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20250405T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20251004T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20260404T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20261003T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20270403T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20271002T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20280401T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20280930T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260601T010000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T023643Z
CREATED:20260602T230414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T023643Z
UID:10000650-1780275600-1806494400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccination in Australian general practice Quality Improvement 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\nJoin our experts as they discuss latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in older patients. This practice-wide quality improvement exercise will enable you to identify potential barriers to vaccine uptake and check your performance against evidence-based benchmarks. \n\n\n\nThere are two pathways for this program\, one for GPs\, and one for Practice staff (including practice managers\, practice nurses and other relevant practice staff). Please ensure you select the right program for your position. \n\n\n\nThis education is designed to take place over multiple weeks. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can stop at any time\, and progress will be saved. You can find education you have started on your Dashboard. \n\n\n\nOn completion of this quality improvement program\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current status of COVID-19 in Australia\, in particular its impact on older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nClarify the role of vaccination in preventing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in older patients \n\n\n\nReview current best practice recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients aged 65 and older \n\n\n\nUsing a team-based approach\, decide on quality improvement targets and actions related to improving uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nImplement and reflect on practice-wide quality improvement initiatives for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccination-in-australian-general-practice-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T064402Z
CREATED:20260817T033700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T064402Z
UID:10000727-1792224000-1792260000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Evoca Women's Health Conference
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\nFollowing three highly successful years and outstanding feedback\, the fourth annual Evoca Women’s Health Conference returns this October\, and we would be delighted for you to join us.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for GPs\, registrars\, nurses\, and allied health practitioners\, this program features leading experts covering hormonal health\, pelvic pain\, PCOS\, breast disease\, pelvic floor disorders\, ovarian insufficiency\, infertility and more.  \n\n\n\nExpect thought-provoking interactive sessions\, practical insights\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow GPs who share your passion for advancing women’s health. The program also includes dedicated Q&A sessions with our esteemed speakers\, providing opportunities for discussion and application to everyday practice.  \n\n\n\nThanks to the generous support of our sponsors\, this year’s program includes an exclusive networking dinner for Evoca clinicians on Friday 16 October\, as well as post-conference networking drinks for all attendees on Saturday 17 October.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning\, collaboration\, and professional development designed to educate\, engage\, and empower.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/evoca-womens-health-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach\, 242 Arden Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Evoca Women's Health":MAILTO:catherine.hocking@forhealth.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T015500Z
CREATED:20260928T041013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T015500Z
UID:10000785-1792519200-1792530000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Cancer Care at St John of God Berwick Hospital
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 on-site at St John of God Berwick Hospital for this CPD educational event on cancer care\, including a tour of our Day Oncology and Infusion Centre\, and GenesisCare. \n\n\n\nSpeakers and topics: \n\n\n\n\nMr Chilton Chong (General and Brest Surgeon): Screening\, Density and Other Animals \n\n\n\nDr Sem Liew (Oncologist): Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 and Triple Negative Breast \n\n\n\nDr Bhavini Shah (Oncologist): Hereditary Risk Assessment and Risk Management for Breast Cancer \n\n\n\nDr Cameron McLaren (Oncologist) & Priscilla Singh (Clinical Nurse Consultant): Vaccination Across the Cancer Journey: A Practical Guide for General Practice\n\n\n\n\nRACGP CPD – 1.5 hours allocated  \n\n\n\nDinner and drinks provided.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/comprehensive-cancer-care-at-st-john-of-god-berwick-hospital/
LOCATION:St John of God Berwick Hospital\, 75 Kangan Dr\, Berwick\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T204500
DTSTAMP:20261005T025124Z
CREATED:20261005T024347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T025124Z
UID:10000793-1792524600-1792529100@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series 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\nDeveloped in partnership between the Alfred Care Group\, Bayside Health\, and the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN)\, and supported by the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) a division of the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS)\, the series provides practical\, case based education aligned with Australian guidelines and the realities of general practice. Originally developed for the SEMPHN region\, the series is now open to health professionals across Victoria. \n\n\n\nAcross the 10 part series\, experienced endocrinologists and multidisciplinary experts will cover the full spectrum of type 2 diabetes management—from early detection and lifestyle intervention to complex pharmacotherapy\, technology\, and prevention and management of complications including cardiovascular disease\, kidney disease\, foot disease\, frailty and atypical diabetes. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nEvidence based\, GP focused education\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on medications\, insulin\, and diabetes technology\n\n\n\nIntegrated care approaches linking primary and tertiary services\n\n\n\nCase discussions with endocrinologists\, GPs\, diabetes educators and allied health professionals\n\n\n\nSessions aligned to RACGP curriculum and CPD requirements\n\n\n\n\nThis series forms part of SEMPHN’s and Bayside Health’s Connecting Care for Complex Chronic Disease (4CD) initiative and aims to strengthen collaboration\, improve patient outcomes\, and build sustainable diabetes care pathways. \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Registrants can access previous recordings following registration. \n\n\n\nPlease contact admin@nadc.net.au for any questions regarding the webinar.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diabetes-in-primary-care-a-practical-webinar-series-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030353Z
CREATED:20260921T030218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T030353Z
UID:10000773-1792580400-1792587600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWentWest invites GPs and Allied Health Professionals to complete the IAR-DST online training. \n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing and is being rolled out nationally. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice\n\n\n\n\nYou only need to complete one session regardless of the adaptation. Our sessions are in demand\, and we ask that you do not register for more than one session. \n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour. \n\n\n\nAll CPD hours are to be self-logged. \n\n\n\nPlease note that submitting your RSVP does not automatically register you for this event. Your registration is not confirmed until you have received a confirmation email from the WentWest Events Team. \n\n\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT \n\n\n\n\nPhone: (02) 8811 7117\n\n\n\nEmail: events@wentwest.com.au\n\n\n\n\nWentWest operates as the Western Sydney Primary Health Network. \n\n\n\n\nNational Training Flyer Oct-Nov 2026Download PDF
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sydney PHN":MAILTO:events@wentwest.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T062314Z
CREATED:20260916T005317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T062314Z
UID:10000764-1792605600-1792611000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The Pelvic Pain Toolkit: Empowering GPs in an MDT Care Model
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 our first “Care downstairs\, upstairs\, at Heide” event. This promises to be a casual but informative education evening focused on developing a broader understanding of persistent pelvic pain.  \n\n\n\nThe session will explore an MDT model of care and practical tools GPs can use prior to specialist review. There will be an opportunity to ask questions\, share experiences and build connections with practitioners across the local community.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will be hosted by Dr Samantha Mooney. Gynaecologist\, Fertility Specialist with expertise in fertility and AGES-trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon.  \n\n\n\nShe has a particular interest in endometriosis\, persistent pelvic pain\, abnormal uterine bleeding\, fertility and complex gynaecological conditions.  \n\n\n\nLight refreshments served from 6pm\, discussion from 6.30pm. We look forward to meeting you at Heide.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-pelvic-pain-toolkit-empowering-gps-in-an-mdt-care-model/
LOCATION:Heide Clinic\, 146-148 Burgundy St\, Heidelberg\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T234738Z
CREATED:20260910T234300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T234738Z
UID:10000759-1792654200-1792661400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - Health Providers Breakfast (Dandenong)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n7.30am – 8.00am: Breakfast\n\n\n\n8.00am – 9.30am: My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-health-providers-breakfast-dandenong-4/
LOCATION:Atura Dandenong 5-17 Doveton Avenue\, Eumemmerring VIC 3177
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T042747Z
CREATED:20260908T211534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T042747Z
UID:10000754-1792692000-1792695600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:You Decide: Navigating UTI Management in General Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the EASSI-PC team for an interactive group learning session on managing urinary tract infections in general practice.  \n\n\n\nUsing a “choose your own adventure” format\, we’ll work through a real-world scenario — a female patient presenting with UTI — and explore the decision points GPs face in consultation.  \n\n\n\nThis is a chance to learn from other GPs about how they approach these consultations\, and to share your own reasoning in a supportive setting.  \n\n\n\nCPD points to be applied
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/you-decide-navigating-uti-management-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260921T024702Z
CREATED:20260921T024659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T024702Z
UID:10000770-1792695600-1792702800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Shared maternity care\, workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 of 2 shared maternity care workshops in collaboration with NWMPHN and Western Health\, Mercy Health\, Northern Health\, The Royal Women’s Hospital. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will hear about the GPs role in the fourth trimester- maternal physical recovery\, blood pressure\, pre-eclampsia\, diabetes prevention\, breastfeeding issues and pelvic floor rehabilitation. \n\n\n\nThe GP’s role in the fourth trimester \n\n\n\nThe postnatal period presents important opportunities for GPs to support maternal health and prevent longer-term complications. This session will provide a practical update on the GP’s role in the fourth trimester\, including monitoring physical recovery after birth\, management of hypertension and pre-eclampsia\, diabetes prevention following gestational diabetes\, breastfeeding challenges\, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Attendees will gain evidence-based strategies to support women in the weeks and months after childbirth\, promote recovery\, identify red flags\, and optimise long-term health outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nOutline the GP’s role in supporting maternal physical recovery during the fourth trimester.\n\n\n\nExplain current evidence and importance of postpartum blood pressure surveillance and early identification of pre eclampsia complications.\n\n\n\nDescribe how to apply an integrated postpartum care framework that supports maternal wellbeing\, optimises chronic disease risk reduction\, offers breastfeeding support and ensures safe follow up for women with complex pregnancies. (For example: hypertensive disorders\, gestational diabetes\, cholestasis.)\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to register for both workshops. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Shared maternity care\, workshop 1. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you acknowledge and consent to your personal details being shared with the participating hospitals for the purposes of program delivery and administration
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/shared-maternity-care-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261026T193000
DTSTAMP:20261011T223820Z
CREATED:20261011T221807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T223820Z
UID:10000808-1793039400-1793043000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar 2 - Catch Up Vaccinations - Protecting Refugees and Asylum Seekers. (Children).
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\nMonash Health Partnering with SEMPHN \n\n\n\nProtecting refugees and asylum seeker communities from vaccination preventable conditions is important both for the individuals and the community. Assessing current vaccination needs and developing a catch-up vaccination plan can be challenging at times. \n\n\n\nOur webinar series aims to address some of the challenges in developing catch-up immunisations. \n\n\n\nWe will cover:\n\n\n\n\nThe process around assessing vaccination history\,\n\n\n\nPlanning catch up vaccinations\n\n\n\nAdministering catch up vaccinations\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 will focus on children and adolescents up to 20 years old. \n\n\n\nThe complexity of catch-up immunisations requires a process that covers overseas medical records review\, catch-up plan development and also navigating the risk of patients not being on AIR (Australian Immunisation Register) \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\nDr Franziska Levin\n\n\n\nStudied medicine in Germany and Italy \n\n\n\nPrior to completing her GP training in the UK\, Dr Levin gained several yearsof experience in paediatrics. Since moving to Melbourne in 2018 she has worked in different areas of Melbourne\, taught medical students and worked at several covid-19 related health projects. She currently works as a refugee health fellow at the Monash Refugee Health and Wellbeing clinic\,as well as a GP in community health at Cohealth Collingwood and spends some evenings working in the virtual emergency department. \n\n\n\nAnother special interest has been developmental disability and chronic disease management. She developed her UK practice into a centre of excellence for patients with disability. For her efforts she was awarded with the UK GP trainee of the year in 2018. \n\n\n\nShegofa Hazara.\n\n\n\nA Registered Nurse working as a Refugee Health Nurse with Monash Health Refugee Health and Wellbeing. Over the past 12 years at Monash Health\, she has worked across a range of different nursing roles\, including Practice Nurse\, Nurse Liaison\, Nurse Immuniser\, and roles involving leadership of key portfolios such as Immunisation and Infectious Diseases. \n\n\n\nAs a Nurse Immuniser\, she provides catch-up vaccination services for children and adults\, supports access to preventative healthcare and protects vulnerable communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. A strong advocate for health equity and committed to reducing barriers to healthcare for refugees\, asylum seekers\, and culturally diverse populations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/webinar-2-catch-up-vaccinations-protecting-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-children/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T235449Z
CREATED:20260910T235447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T235449Z
UID:10000760-1793269800-1793272500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nDr Shaun SalimiDoctor\, Medical Advisor\, Coolaroo ClinicDr Salimi has over 23 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine. After graduating from the University of Western Australia in 2001\, he commenced work in occupational medicine and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Monash University. Throughout his career\, he has worked in occupational and industrial medical clinics across Victoria\, managing WorkCover patients. His principal areas of practice include work-related injury management\, return to work\, fitness for duty assessments\, and independent medical examinations. He has been a Medical Advisor to the Victorian WorkCover Authority since 2007 and has also advised a range of major organisations.In 2012\, Dr Salimi was a finalist for the WorkSafe Victoria Return to Work Award in the Medical Practitioner category. He has delivered educational presentations to general practitioners on occupational medicine and return to work as part of the RACGP continuing professional development program. Dr Salimi also prepares independent medicolegal reports and conducts fitness for duty assessments. MBBS (UWA)\, Grad Dip Occ Env Med (Monash)\, BMedSci (Hons)\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Ann Boonzaier (Clinical Psychologist)Clinical Advisor at Clinical Panel\, WorkSafe VictoriaDr Boonzaier is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience working across public mental health\, hospitals\, specialist clinics\, and private practice. I have a special interest in the psychological impact of chronic pain\, trauma\, psychological injury\, and chronic illness. My clinical work focuses on translating psychological research into practical strategies that support small\, sustainable changes with lasting impact on wellbeing and clinical outcomes. I have been with the WorkSafe Clinical Panel since 2022 and am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner\, an AHPRA approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor\, and a member of APS\, ACPA\, EMDRAA and APMA.\n\n\n\n\n\nAnjelo RatnachandraAPA titled Pain Physiotherapist and Director\, Beyond PainAnjelo has worked in chronic illness management for nearly two decades. Aside from his clinical experience\, he has also worked in Occupational Rehabilitation and consults with corporations and government organisations on injury prevention and early intervention. His self-guiding book\, Beyond Pain\, offers practical strategies for living well despite persistent symptoms.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-my-patient-has-been-off-work-for-a-year-how-do-i-best-support-them/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T061422Z
CREATED:20260922T013620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T061422Z
UID:10000779-1793295000-1793305800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis?
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 evening education event will bring together clinicians with expertise in infectious diseases and wound care to explore the assessment and management of the red\, swollen lower limb.  \n\n\n\nHear from experts in infectious diseases and wound care as they explore the assessment and management of the red\, swollen lower limb. Through practical clinical insights and real-world case discussions\, discover how to recognise cellulitis\, identify common mimics and support effective management and prevention.  \n\n\n\nTopics will include:  \n\n\n\n\nDifferentiating red legs vs cellulitis\, diagnostic processes\, hospitalisation requirements (or not)\, referral process for recurrent cellulitis \n\n\n\nRed Legs: Is it Cellulitis? – A dermatologist’s perspective on assessing the red leg and recognising conditions that can mimic cellulitis \n\n\n\nInflammation management\, restorative skin care\, wound and blister management \n\n\n\nThe role of compression (prevention and management) and preventative skin care \n\n\n\n\nHear from leading experts including:  \n\n\n\n\nDr Satwik Motaganahalli\, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship physician\, Austin Health \n\n\n\nDr Louise Sayers\, Senior Dermatology Registrar\, Austin Health \n\n\n\nGreer Hosking\, Wound CNC\, Austin Health \n\n\n\nMaree O’Conner\, Lymphoedema Practitioner\, Lymphoedema Education Solutions \n\n\n\n\nCertificates of Attendance will be issued for self-lodgement of CPD hours (Educational Activities).  \n\n\n\nLight supper and refreshments will be provided and the opportunity to connect with leading wound care companies.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/red-legs-is-it-cellulitis/
LOCATION:Austin Towers Education Precinct\, Level 4 145 Studley Road\, Heidelberg\, Victoria\, 3084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20261007T032438Z
CREATED:20261007T032435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T032438Z
UID:10000805-1793298600-1793302200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Summer Preparedness in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing Practices\, Connecting Systems and Strengthening Community Resilience \n\n\n\nThe Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are pleased to invite you to join us for a webinar exploring the role of primary care in emergency preparedness\, response and recovery. \n\n\n\nAs communities prepare for the summer season\, primary care plays a critical role in supporting patients\, maintaining continuity of care and contributing to coordinate emergency responses. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide practical insights into emergency management arrangements\, seasonal risks and opportunities for collaboration across the health system. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nAdam Lee\, Senior Emergency Management Officer\, Department of Health\n\n\n\nDolphina Truter\, Practice Manager\, Beaufort Family Practice\n\n\n\n\nTopics:\n\n\n\n\nSummer seasonal outlook and emerging risks\n\n\n\nThe roles of primary care\, PHNs and the Department of Health\, and how they work together during emergency preparedness and response.\n\n\n\nPractical application of the Health Emergency Management Sub-Plan\n\n\n\nThe Field Emergency Medical Officers (FEMO) program\n\n\n\nCase Study: Key learnings from a bushfire emergency\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN\, and South Eastern Melbourne PHN.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/summer-preparedness-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR