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SUMMARY:Become a high performing Practice Manager: Customer Service and Leadership
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. Register here.\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-customer-service-and-leadership-15oct25/
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:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20251010T021226Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the test: navigating cancer screening follow-up
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 webinar will equip GPs\, GP registrars\, practice nurses\, practice managers and other general practice staff with practical strategies and resources to ensure timely follow-up of cervical and bowel screening results in primary care. \n\n\n\nHosted by Murray PHN in collaboration with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer\, Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe appropriate follow-up pathways for patients with abnormal cervical screening results\n\n\n\nDiscuss best practice preparation for cervical screening follow-up procedures including LBC and colposcopy\n\n\n\nDescribe the purpose of the participant follow-up function for bowel screening\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of primary care in supporting timely follow up for bowel screening participants\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline cancer screening follow-up processes within the general practice setting \n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, GP Registrars\, practice nurses\, practice managers and other general practice staff \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for a flyer. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of educational activities: \n\n\n\n\nRACGP Activity ID 1350707\n\n\n\nACRRM ID 37922
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-the-test-navigating-cancer-screening-follow-up-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T191500
DTSTAMP:20251010T020617Z
CREATED:20251010T020613Z
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SUMMARY:Pragmatic guidance for clinicians to support the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare
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 SEMPHN in conjunction with the Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance – VTPHNA for this webinar. \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools can support a wide range of clinical tasks\, improving care delivery\, health outcomes\, and patient satisfaction. As an emerging technology in healthcare that is being rapidly implemented\, AI can also introduce new risks to patients. \n\n\n\nThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care have developed this content on Pragmatic AI guidance for clinicians to support the safe and responsible use of AI in healthcare. This content includes: \n\n\n\n\nAI Clinical Use Guide\n\n\n\nAI Safety Scenario – Ambient Scribe\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Audience\n\n\n\nGPs\, Business Owners and Practice Managers \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nGeneral context of AI in use\n\n\n\nWhy and how the Commission have developed the guidance for clinicians\n\n\n\nKey recommendations from the Commission\n\n\n\nWhat are next steps are on Heath Service organisation and Consumer advice on AI.\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\nFrom the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care \n\n\n\n\nRodney Ecclestone Program Manager – Digital Health\n\n\n\nToby Mathieson Senior Project Officer\, Digital Health\n\n\n\n\nPragmatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance for clinicians | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care \n\n\n\nAccreditation\n\n\n\n\nPending AAPM 5 points\n\n\n\nFurther information please contact:\n\n\n\nemail: digitalhealth@semphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/pragmatic-guidance-for-clinicians-to-support-the-safe-and-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T183000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the New GP Chronic Condition Management Plan Framework for Allied Health Providers
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\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this online event. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nRiwka Hagen\, General Practice Expert\n\n\n\nLuke Armstrong\, Allied Health Professional\, Diabetes Nurse Educator\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nThe new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) framework\n\n\n\nUpdates to referral processes\n\n\n\nWhat GPs are doing differently and how this impacts allied health practice\n\n\n\nTransition arrangements and billing implications\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nMultidisciplinary team coordinators\n\n\n\nAllied health providers delivering Medicare services\n\n\n\nPractice managers in allied health clinics
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-the-new-gp-chronic-condition-management-plan-framework-for-allied-health-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004635Z
CREATED:20260310T001038Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Manager Education Day - April 2026
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 PHN invites Practice Managers to a full-day event of education and networking. \n\n\n\nEvent details: \n\n\n\n\n8:30am – 3:00pm (sign-in from 8am\, prompt start at 8:30am)\n\n\n\n23 April 2026\n\n\n\nManningham Function Centre\, 699 Doncaster Road\, Doncaster \n\n\n\n\nEvent guest speakers include: \n\n\n\n\nLeading Under Pressure – A Practical HR FrameworkHR in Health | George SotirisAn interactive session helping Practice Managers prioritise people and compliance\, reduce reactive decision‑making\, and strengthen leadership confidence.\n\n\n\nAnatomy of a Ransomware Attack on a Medical CentreData Box | Jay Carters & Murray WhiteA real‑world walkthrough of a GP clinic cyberattack\, revealing key lessons in incident response\, legal obligations and building cyber resilience in healthcare.\n\n\n\nStaff Recruitment and Retention – Emerging Trends in Primary HealthcareMedical Practice Jobs | Madeleine ClaireInsights into current recruitment and retention challenges in primary healthcare\, with practical strategies for success.\n\n\n\nIndustry Changes and how AAPM can support Practice ManagersAAPM | Pip CowdenAn update on key industry changes and how AAPM programs and services can support Practice Managers.\n\n\n\nUpcoming Sixth Edition Standards OverviewRACGP | Raelene SimpsonA high-level overview of the proposed new requirements in the sixth edition RACGP Standards\, including key impacts and considerations for practices.\n\n\n\n\nEMPHN speakers include: \n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care and Wellbeing at WorkRachel Pritchard\, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse\, Manager – Medicare Mental Health\n\n\n\nEMPHN will also provide updates on various programs and services to support your practice. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Registrations are currently limited to one participant per practice.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/practice-manager-education-day-2/
LOCATION:Manningham Function Centre\, 669 Doncaster Road\, Doncaster\, VIC\, 3108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T211500
DTSTAMP:20260616T040913Z
CREATED:20260616T040546Z
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SUMMARY:RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 16 July
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 Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance for this webinar on 16 July focusing on the RACGP 6th Edition Standards. \n\n\n\nWebinar topic\n\n\n\n\nRACGP 6th Edition Standards – What You Need to Know.\n\n\n\n\nGain practical insights to support accreditation readiness and strengthen your practice systems. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nHear from Tania Worrall\, Practice Management Consultant\, Trainer and Assessor\, as she shares practical insights to support practices in preparing for accreditation.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nExpert-led presentation\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on the 6th Edition Standards\n\n\n\nOpportunity to connect with peers across Victoria\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. \n\n\n\nPlease note this webinar is designed for Practice Managers. General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to reach out to their local Primary Health Network for upcoming education and support. General Practitioners in the Western Victoria PHN region will have the opportunity to learn more about accreditation at the Clinical Network Evenings in August.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-16-july/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T224618Z
CREATED:20260804T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T224618Z
UID:10000711-1787079600-1787085000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) Changes Across General Practice and Residential 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\nThis webinar is hosted by North Western Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Southern Alliance. Join this webinar for a practical overview of the Assignment of Benefit changes that commenced 1 July 2026\, and learn strategies for practices to maintain compliance while managing new consent\, documentation and workflow requirements. \n\n\n\nSignificant changes to the Assignment of Benefit process took effect from 1 July 2026\, introducing requirements for obtaining\, recording and retaining patient consent for bulk-billed services. These changes will impact workflows\, documentation processes and compliance obligations across general practice and aged care settings. \n\n\n\nThis session will provide a practical overview of the new requirements\, explore compliant workflow solutions\, and discuss strategies to manage consent challenges for vulnerable patients\, substitute decision-makers and residential aged care residents. \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\nWendy O’Meara\, Education Consultant\, Larter \n\n\n\nWendy has 27 years’ experience in general practice. She currently works as a practice manager in a large\, 22 GP practice in Gisborne\, Victoria. \n\n\n\nShe is a passionate educator and has a thorough understanding of all facets\, with a special interest in MBS and chronic disease management. \n\n\n\nWhile working full-time\, she takes any opportunity she can to meet and work with new practice managers\, guiding them through the complexities of general practice. She has been working as an education consultant with Larter since 2017. \n\n\n\nIn registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the key Assignment of Benefit changes commencing 1 July 2026\, including consent\, documentation and Medicare compliance obligations for bulk-billed services.\n\n\n\nRecall practical workflows solutions to obtain\, record\, and retain Assignment of Benefit consent\, ensuring compliance across all services.\n\n\n\nIdentify compliance risks and develop strategies to support managing consent for vulnerable patients\, substitute decision-makers\, and residential aged care residents.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-medicare-assignment-of-benefit-aob-changes-across-general-practice-and-residential-aged-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,General practice,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T091500
DTSTAMP:20260619T053057Z
CREATED:20260619T053054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T053057Z
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SUMMARY:RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 3 September
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 Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance for this webinar on 3 September focusing on the RACGP 6th Edition Standards. \n\n\n\nWebinar Topic:\n\n\n\n\nRACGP 6th Edition Standards – What You Need to Know.\n\n\n\n\nGain practical insights to support accreditation readiness and strengthen your practice systems. \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\nHear from Tania Worrall\, Practice Management Consultant\, Trainer and Assessor\, as she shares practical insights to support practices in preparing for accreditation.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nExpert-led presentation\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on the 6th Edition Standards\n\n\n\nOpportunity to connect with peers across Victoria\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. \n\n\n\nPlease note this webinar is designed for Practice Managers. General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to reach out to their local Primary Health Network for upcoming education and support. General Practitioners in the Western Victoria PHN region will have the opportunity to learn more about accreditation at the Clinical Network Evenings in August. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: In registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendee numbers and deidentified event evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs for planning and evaluation purposes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-3-september/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260825T052915Z
CREATED:20260824T075800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T052915Z
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SUMMARY:Yarning Circle for Practice Nurses & GPs: First Nations Aboriginal Palliative 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\nThis 45-minute session is aimed to introduce a current project that Palliative Care Victoria is leading in First Nations Aboriginal Palliative Care. \n\n\n\nPalliative Care Victoria received funding from the Commonwealth and State government to develop a culturally-safe trauma-informed palliative care plan in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to support Elders living in Residential Aged Care Home (RACHs). \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with our community partners\, we have developed the ‘Yimgawugel bungim yiya’ -Songlines for Deep Dreaming: Let’s Yarn Cultural Considerations for Palliative Care Plan that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders patients and their families to document their cultural care considerations while they access culturally-safe and effective palliative and end of life care. \n\n\n\nThe implementation of this document will expand on existing models of care while supporting new approaches to the way care is delivered or commissioned to our First Nations Elders within Victoria. \n\n\n\nThis session will introduce you to this document and provide an opportunity in how your practice can implement the plan and be part of the current project trial.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/yarning-circle-for-practice-nurses-gps-first-nations-aboriginal-palliative-care-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T052919Z
CREATED:20260824T080151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T052919Z
UID:10000735-1791896400-1791900000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarning Circle for Practice Nurses & GPs: First Nations Aboriginal Palliative 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\nThis 45-minute session is aimed to introduce a current project that Palliative Care Victoria is leading in First Nations Aboriginal Palliative Care.  \n\n\n\nPalliative Care Victoria received funding from the Commonwealth and State government to develop a culturally-safe trauma-informed palliative care plan in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to support Elders living in Residential Aged Care Home (RACHs).  \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with our community partners\, we have developed the ‘Yimgawugel bungim yiya’ -Songlines for Deep Dreaming: Let’s Yarn Cultural Considerations for Palliative Care Plan that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders patients and their families to document their cultural care considerations while they access culturally-safe and effective palliative and end of life care.  \n\n\n\nThe implementation of this document will expand on existing models of care while supporting new approaches to the way care is delivered or commissioned to our First Nations Elders within Victoria.  \n\n\n\nThis session will introduce you to this document and provide an opportunity in how your practice can implement the plan and be part of the current project trial.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/yarning-circle-for-practice-nurses-gps-first-nations-aboriginal-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="Palliative Care Victoria":MAILTO:GIRRAWAYGANYI@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20261021T030817Z
CREATED:20261021T030811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T030817Z
UID:10000822-1793125800-1793131200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond the job ad: a practical guide to hiring 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\nThis session is brought to you in partnership with NWMPHN and Avant Practice Solutions. This session is designed for practice managers\, business managers\, practice owners and team leaders working in general practice and primary care settings who are involved in recruiting and onboarding staff. NWMPHN is bringing experienced Avant consultants to deliver this practical workshop\, providing expert guidance to support practices in attracting\, recruiting and retaining GPs. \n\n\n\nRecruitment success starts long before a vacancy is advertised. Join us as we explore the end-to-end GP recruitment process\, including workforce planning\, employer branding\, overseas-qualified GP pathways\, interviewing\, onboarding and retention strategies that help practices secure the right talent. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nJulie Hawkins is an experienced people leader and HR consultant with a strong foundation in healthcare and human resources\, specialising in recruitment and talent development across the Asia-Pacific region. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Technology Sydney and a Master of Commerce in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from Western Sydney University. \n\n\n\nJulie has held senior HR roles at global biopharmaceutical companies\, where she led initiatives in talent acquisition\, learning and development\, and organisational transformation. Her work has supported clinical and medical teams across APAC\, giving her deep insight into the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals. \n\n\n\nGemma Gough is a senior practice advisor with Avant Practice Solutions\, bringing more than 23 years of healthcare experience across Australia and overseas. \n\n\n\nA former practice manager\, Gemma has worked across general practice\, specialist healthcare\, recruitment and business management. She is passionate about strong leadership\, sustainable practice management and helping healthcare businesses build thriving\, high-performing workplaces. \n\n\n\nGemma now partners with practice owners and managers to provide practical advice\, support and solutions that help strengthen operations\, navigate people challenges and plan confidently for the future. \n\n\n\nLaura Gass is a senior HR consultant with extensive experience partnering with healthcare organisations to deliver practical\, people-focused HR solutions. Her expertise spans recruitment\, workforce planning\, employee relations\, performance management\, leadership coaching and workforce compliance. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avant Practice Solutions\, Laura worked with Healthscope\, supporting executive and clinical leaders across a workforce of more than 2\,500 employees. With over seven years’ HR experience across healthcare and large-scale organisations\, she helps practices build engaged\, high-performing and compliant workplaces. \n\n\n\nAt the end of this session\, you will have access to a toolkit to assist with the process. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the key stages of a structured recruitment process and apply them to future hiring activities.\n\n\n\nDevelop at least three behavioural interview questions to effectively assess candidate suitability and cultural fit.\n\n\n\nEvaluate candidate responses using a consistent assessment framework to support evidence-based hiring decisions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-the-job-ad-a-practical-guide-to-hiring-gps/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice manager
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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:20261117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T204500
DTSTAMP:20261022T061817Z
CREATED:20261022T061813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T061817Z
UID:10000825-1794943800-1794948300@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Assessment and Management in type 2 diabetes
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\nWho should attend: General Practitioners and members of the general practice team involved in diabetes care.  \n\n\n\nEach webinar will attract 1 hour of RACGP CPD (Educational Activity No. 1600692) \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)\, the webinar provides practical\, case‑based education aligned with Australian guidelines and the realities of general practice.  \n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\n\nA/Prof James Shaw–Cardiologist\, Alfred Care Group\, Bayside Health\n\n\n\n\nMultidisciplinary Panel: \n\n\n\n\nVincent Ng– Pharmacist\, Alfred Care Group – Bayside Health\n\n\n\nDr Adam Braithwaite– General Practitioner\, Diabetes Connecting Care Clinic\, Alfred Care Group – Bayside Health  \n\n\n\n\nChair: \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Anthony Russell – Director\, Endocrinology and Diabetes\, Alfred Care Group \n\n\n\n\nThis session will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to assess CV risk in type 2 diabetes\n\n\n\nWhen and how to screen for CVD in type 2 diabetes\n\n\n\nManagement of CV risk factors and targets (lipids and BP) in diabetes\n\n\n\nManagement of HF in diabetes
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cardiovascular-assessment-and-management-in-type-2-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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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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