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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065515Z
CREATED:20260630T065320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065515Z
UID:10000678-1783512000-1783519200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Wed 8th July 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\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\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\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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-wed-8th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T070058Z
CREATED:20260414T070055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T070058Z
UID:10000603-1784192400-1784215800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Wound Care Education Day - Beyond Gauze & Good Intentions
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/wound-care-education-day-beyond-gauze-good-intentions/
LOCATION:John Lindell Theatre – Austin Hospital\, 145 Studley Road\, Heidelberg\, 3084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T041056Z
CREATED:20260601T032759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T041056Z
UID:10000644-1784228400-1784232000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could It Be HIV? For General Practitioners
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 series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among GPs and medical specialists to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nSara Whitburn| General Practitioner | Medical Director and Senior Lecturer at Sexual Health Victoria\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-be-hiv-for-general-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065443Z
CREATED:20260630T065441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065443Z
UID:10000679-1784543400-1784550600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Mon 20th July 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\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\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\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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-mon-20th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T022415Z
CREATED:20260611T085941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T022415Z
UID:10000656-1784570400-1784750400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:VIC Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing
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\nUpon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia.  \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Monday\, 20 July 2026 | 6:00- 7:00 (AEST)\n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 22 July 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 (AEST)\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B\n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B\n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated\n\n\n\nIdentify situations where specialist advice or referral is required\n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Cowie | Director | WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis\n\n\n\nLester Mascarenhas | GP | Utopia refugee health\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is supported by the Department of Health of Victoria.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/vic-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T040417Z
CREATED:20260713T065901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T040417Z
UID:10000694-1784644200-1784646000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACF Webinar Hello CAREConnect
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\nYou’re invited to attend an informative RACF webinar introducing the Hello CAREConnect ACF Portal\, a secure and user-friendly platform designed to support aged care staff in coordinating care with Hello Home Doctor Services. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll demonstrate how the Hello CAREConnect portal helps RACF staff: \n\n\n\n\nNavigate the Hello CAREConnect platform\n\n\n\nStreamline communication with Hello Home Doctor Service\n\n\n\nSubmit and manage bookings\n\n\n\nDownload clinical reports\n\n\n\nUpload clinical observations\n\n\n\nEnhance overall continuity and quality of resident care\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend \n\n\n\nThis webinar is ideal for nurses\, care staff\, and facility managers looking to simplify workflows and strengthen collaboration with Hello Home Doctor Services.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racf-webinar-hello-careconnect/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T042650Z
CREATED:20260703T053147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T042650Z
UID:10000684-1784811600-1786460400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador 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\nCancer Council Victoria is pleased to announce that registrations for the next Nurse Ambassador Program are now open!  \n\n\n\nThe Nurse Ambassador Program provides practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs and viral hepatitis\, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake.  \n\n\n\nNurses will be recognised as a ‘Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador’ after completing a series of four online webinars and submitting a reflective practice activity.  \n\n\n\nThis program is free and open to all Victorian practice nurses.  \n\n\n\nThe next program will be running July/August 2026 and will be delivered online via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDates:\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 1 – Thursday 23 July 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 – Tuesday 28 July 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 3 – Thursday 6 August 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 4 – Tuesday 11 August 2026\, 1pm – 3pm. \n\n\n\n\nWhat the webinars will cover: \n\n\n\nWebinar 1 \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of under-screened communities including barriers and enablers to cancer screening. \n\n\n\nPlain language in cancer screening. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 \n\n\n\n\nBreast screening.\n\n\n\nNational Bowel Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 3\n\n\n\n\nHepatitis prevention and immunisation.\n\n\n\nCancer Screening Resources Hub and case studies.\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 4\n\n\n\n\nCervical screening\, self-collection and HPV.\n\n\n\nNational Lung Cancer Screening Program.\n\n\n\nReflective practice activity and next steps after NAP.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cancer-council-victorias-nurse-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041925Z
CREATED:20260706T044529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T041925Z
UID:10000686-1784833200-1784838600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:PrEP in Practice: The Role of Primary Care in HIV Prevention
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\nPrimary care clinicians play a vital role in Australia’s efforts to eliminate HIV transmission. This practical webinar\, delivered in partnership with ACRRM and co-facilitated by FACRRM Dr Matt Ruhl and Dr Darren Russell\, will equip GPs and Rural Generalists with the knowledge and confidence to incorporate HIV prevention into everyday practice through the appropriate use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).  \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore the current epidemiology of HIV in Australia\, review the range of HIV prevention strategies\, and gain a practical understanding of available PrEP dosing options.  \n\n\n\nThe session will also focus on providing effective patient education\, supporting informed decision-making\, and implementing the Decision Making in PrEP tool to initiate and manage patients on PrEP in a primary care setting.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/prep-in-practice-the-role-of-primary-care-in-hiv-prevention/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260716T050712Z
CREATED:20260626T042922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T050712Z
UID:10000675-1784966400-1784995200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Modern Prostate Cancer Care: A Practical Update for 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\nProstate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men\, and how we diagnose and manage it has changed more in the past few years than it did in the previous two decades. Join our multidisciplinary team — urologists\, oncologists\, a radiologist\, a cardio-oncologist and specialist nurses — for a full day of practical updates designed for GPs. Plenty of time for case discussion and your questions\, and lunch is on us. \n\n\n\nAbout the day\n\n\n\nThis full-day session will feature a number of speakers who will cover various topics\, from PSA tests and modern imaging (MRI and PSMA PET) to biopsy decisions and the evolving treatment landscape\, including robotic surgery\, radiation and active surveillance within the Monash Health shared-care pathway.  \n\n\n\nWe will also focus on managing post-treatment issues\, survivorship\, and advanced disease — including novel systemic therapies\, androgen deprivation and cardiovascular risk.  \n\n\n\nThrough case discussions and open Q&A\, our goal is to strengthen collaboration and improve prostate cancer care across our local community.  \n\n\n\nWhat’s on the agenda\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s new with PSA screening\n\n\n\nHow prostate cancer diagnosis has been transformed\n\n\n\nMRI and PSMA PET: how it has changed practice\n\n\n\nHelping patients decide between surgery and radiation\n\n\n\nActive surveillance: Monash Health’s GP shared-care pathway\n\n\n\nManaging men on hormone therapy in general practice\n\n\n\nSide effects of ADT: cardiovascular risk\, bone health and more\n\n\n\n\nWhen and where\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 25 July 2026\, 8 am to 4 pm \n\n\n\nBunjil Place\, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\n\n\n\nSpeakers include:Scott Donnellan\, Head of Urology Associate Professor Weranja Ranasinghe\, Urologist Poonam Thakur\, Radiologist Munad Khan\, Urologist Kevin Chu\, Urologist Simeon Ngweso\, Urologist Paul Davis\, Urologist Marcus Foo\, Radiation Oncologist Harriet Herbison\, Medical Oncologist David Pook\, Medical Oncologist Satish Ramakumar\, Cardio-oncologist Ying Lu\, Prostate cancer specialist nurse  \n\nKate Slade\, Prostate cancer specialist nurse \n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free event\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis is a RACGP CPD-approved session.\n\n\n\n\nHow to register \n\n\n\nComplete the online form to RSVP by the extended RSVP date of Monday\, 20 July 2026.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any queries\, please email marina.youssef@monashhealth.org 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/prostate-cancer-education-day-a-full-day-session-for-gps-nurses-and-allied-health-professionals/
LOCATION:Bunjil Place – 2 Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\, Victoria\, 3805
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T090000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233722Z
CREATED:20260619T033057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233722Z
UID:10000667-1785225600-1785229200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: South Region
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\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/emphn-aged-care-virtual-communities-of-practice-south-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233736Z
CREATED:20260619T035107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233736Z
UID:10000668-1785319200-1785322800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: East Region
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\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-east-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065818Z
CREATED:20260630T065816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065818Z
UID:10000682-1785322800-1785330000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Wed 29th July 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\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\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\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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-wed-29th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T225057Z
CREATED:20260618T225054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T225057Z
UID:10000665-1785351600-1785357000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Helping patients with opioid dependence thrive - a toolkit 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\nJoin us for an evening focused on supporting patients with opioid dependence through practical approaches in primary care. \n\n\n\nHelping patients with opioid dependence thrive and achieve a better quality of life can help establish the recovery capital needed to prevent relapse and contribute to lower rates of overdose and improve overall health.1\,2 N of One Solutions are proud to host this interactive program which presents considerations and tools to help GPs support recovery at key stages of treatment. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\n\nImplement a model of shared decision making for treatment initiation\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities for addressing psychosocial factors to improve treatment engagement\n\n\n\nIdentify considerations for treatment cessation\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 24 July.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/helping-patients-with-opioid-dependence-thrive-a-toolkit-for-gps-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040320Z
CREATED:20260706T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040320Z
UID:10000691-1785353400-1785357000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Menstrual disorders: 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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify conditions impacting on menstruation\, including PCOS\, Fibroids\, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. \n\n\n\nSummarise menstrual disorders and their management with greater confidence in clinical practice. \n\n\n\nOutline appropriate investigations and the timing for referral to a gynaecologist.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Jessica Wade is a specialist Gynaecologist\, and is committed to ensuring her patients feel supported\, empowered and heard throughout their healthcare journey. \n\n\n\nDr Wade has completed a prestigious two-year AGES fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery\, with a focus on the surgical management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nDr Wade completed her obstetrics and gynaecology training at the Royal Women’s Hospital\, Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s\, Sunshine Hospital\, Ballarat Base Hospital and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ballarat. Her clinical interests include general gynaecology\, endometriosis\, fibroids\, PCOS\, prolapse\, incontinence and colposcopy for abnormal cervical screening tests. \n\n\n\nTeaching and mentoring are also important aspects of Dr Wade’s practice. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with medical students and junior doctors\, helping to grow the next generation of women’s health specialists. \n\n\n\nDr Wade provides care in a warm and compassionate manner\, with the aim of allowing every patient to feel comfortable\, informed and actively involved in decisions about their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menstrual-disorders-management-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055830Z
CREATED:20260424T055304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T055830Z
UID:10000610-1785398400-1785603600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:APNA Festival of Nursing 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\nThe Festival of Nursing has always been about bringing nurses together. But in 2026\, The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is taking it to the next level: it will be bolder and more practical than ever\, designed to deliver the CPD every nurse needs. Plus\, gain leadership skills and fresh thinking to help shape the profession’s future. \n\n\n\nJoin APNA in Melbourne\, from Thursday\, 30 July to Saturday\, 1 August 2026\, for three days of education\, connection and inspiration – curated by expert nurses for nurses. \n\n\n\nEMPHN has secured you a discount to attend the Festival of Nursing!Use our special discount code (EMPHN10) to secure 10% off your ticket to the Festival of Nursing – where nurses come together for three days of education\, connection and inspiration. Please note our ‘Early Bird’ ticket pricing will end on the 28th of April.  
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/festival-of-nursing-2026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Melbourne on Collins\, 25 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233747Z
CREATED:20260619T035226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233747Z
UID:10000669-1785420000-1785423600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: North Region
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\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-north-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T001641Z
CREATED:20260529T001638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T001641Z
UID:10000643-1785954600-1785958200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Asthma & COPD - They Do Overlap
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\nConducted by the Victorian and Tasmanian PHNs with the National Asthma Council Australia. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of asthma and COPD\, and identify asthma-COPD overlap\, including current evidence-based management using both the Australian Asthma Handbook and the COPD-X Guidelines. It will include diagnosis\, management\, medications and the importance of action plans for self-management. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Ceri Banks\, RN\, Asthma and Respiratory Educator\, National Asthma Council Australia \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how to access the COPD-X and asthma management guidelines\n\n\n\nIdentify the differential clinical features between asthma and COPD\n\n\n\nSummarise the current guidelines for medication management\n\n\n\nSummarise the importance of written action plans.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, practice nurses\, pharmacists\, Aboriginal health practitioners\, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nThis activity has been approved under the educational activities CPD activity type for 1 hour. \n\n\n\nRACGP NO. 410080ACRRM NO. 41735
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/asthma-copd-they-do-overlap/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051534Z
CREATED:20260715T105423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051534Z
UID:10000697-1785958200-1785961800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diverticular Disease – Myths 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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nSummarise the management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nDiscuss the role of lifestyle factors in the prevention and management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nOutline the indications for investigations and surgical management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joshua Balhorn\, Colorectal and General Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery\, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.I completed my post-fellowship colorectal training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) across several major Melbourne centres\, including the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, Box Hill Hospital and The Alfred\, with additional experience at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. \n\n\n\nI manage a broad range of colorectal conditions\, including colon and rectal cancer\, inflammatory bowel disease\, diverticular disease\, rectal prolapse\, haemorrhoids\, anal fissures and fistulas. I also have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of inguinal and complex abdominal hernias. \n\n\n\nMy public appointments include The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals\, where I am involved in the care of patients requiring both elective and emergency colorectal and general surgical services
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diverticular-disease-myths-and-management/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260722T053031Z
CREATED:20260722T053026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T053031Z
UID:10000705-1786010400-1786015800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Health Sector Town Hall
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\nAustralia’s health sector faces unprecedented surge in cyber threats – prompting urgent action. \n\n\n\nHear directly from Australian government officials and industry representatives about what this evolving threat landscape means for you and discover the steps you can take to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are now open for this important online webinar.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/health-sector-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T045105Z
CREATED:20260721T042418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045105Z
UID:10000702-1786042800-1786048200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Disaster preparedness and response: Supporting children and infants through trauma
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\nChildren today may likely experience a growing number of climate and other disasters and emergencies. Mental health practitioners have a critical role to play in supporting infants\, children and their families through trauma\, leveraging their diverse strengths and identifying and responding to complex needs.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore effective disaster response. Providing a foundation for understanding disaster preparedness\, response and recovery\, the session will examine what effective support looks like in practice and how practitioners can contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insights into working collaboratively across disciplines\, understanding and respecting professional roles within broader care teams\, and supporting practitioner wellbeing in challenging contexts. Drawing on current knowledge about child development\, the webinar will explore factors that can influence children’s experiences of adversity\, alongside practical approaches that help strengthen resilience\, recovery\, and overall wellbeing.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for practitioners across health\, mental health\, and community settings\, this session aims to strengthen understanding\, support multidisciplinary practice\, and build confidence in responding to the diverse needs of children and families affected by disasters and emergencies.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/disaster-preparedness-and-response-supporting-children-and-infants-through-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T034934Z
CREATED:20260709T054603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T034934Z
UID:10000693-1786474800-1786480200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health in Primary Care (Part 1)
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 two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification.  \n\n\n\nDates:   \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, 11 August  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday\, 18 August\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Live Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nClick HERE for downloadable flyer \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Melanie Bissessor | Sexual Health Physician | Melbourne Sexual Health Centre  \n\n\n\nMr Mark Thompson | Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Nurse Specialist | Thorn Harbour Health & Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:   \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients ​ \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of screening and testing for STIs and BBVs ​ \n\n\n\nDescribe contact tracing and its key role in managing STIs \n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCould it be HIV Clinical Indicator Tool \n\n\n\nAustralian STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care \n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis  \n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?\n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:  \n\n\n\nEndorsement is currently pending. \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThe Sexual Health in Primary Care Webinars are supported by the Victorian Government.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-in-primary-care-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051315Z
CREATED:20260715T105643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051315Z
UID:10000698-1786563000-1786566600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The First Trimester Toolbox - Practical management of bleeding\, pain and uncertainty in early pregnancy
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\n\nIdentify women requiring investigation for first trimester pain and bleeding including women at risk of ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy in unknown location.\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based management of common first trimester complications covering miscarriages and appropriate use of progesterone.\n\n\n\nOutline the evidence-based approach to routine first trimester care\, including counselling regarding screening\, investigations\, medications\, and referral pathways.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Michael Silagy\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist committed to delivering compassionate\, patient-centred care across all stages of a woman’s reproductive and gynaecological health. I provide maternity care at Cabrini Malvern\, as well as surgical gynaecology care at Cabrini Brighton and Malvern. \n\n\n\nI have completed extensive specialist training\, obtaining my FRANZCOG through Monash and Peninsula Health\, and am experienced in managing both routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions\, including high-risk pregnancies\, twin pregnancies\, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)\, and general gynaecological concerns. I have further trained in minimally invasive surgery\, such as laparoscopic hysterectomy and the management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nI am known for my calm\, supportive manner and commitment to shared decision-making\, working in partnership with women and families to ensure their values and preferences are respected throughout their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-first-trimester-toolbox-practical-management-of-bleeding-pain-and-uncertainty-in-early-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T035221Z
CREATED:20260714T035053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T035221Z
UID:10000696-1787079600-1787085000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health in Primary Care (Part 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\nThis two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification.  \n\n\n\nDates:   \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, 11 August  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday\, 18 August\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Live Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nClick HERE for downloadable flyer \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Melanie Bissessor | Sexual Health Physician | Melbourne Sexual Health Centre  \n\n\n\nMr Mark Thompson | Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Nurse Specialist | Thorn Harbour Health & Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:   \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients ​ \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of screening and testing for STIs and BBVs ​ \n\n\n\nDescribe contact tracing and its key role in managing STIs \n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCould it be HIV Clinical Indicator Tool \n\n\n\nAustralian STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care \n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis  \n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?\n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:  \n\n\n\nEndorsement is currently pending. \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThe Sexual Health in Primary Care Webinars are supported by the Victorian Government.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-in-primary-care-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T045115Z
CREATED:20260721T063501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045115Z
UID:10000703-1787166000-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breaking the Cycle – Managing iron deficiency in the context of bleeding disorders across Women’s health in General Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 in 3 young women with heavy periods have an underlying bleeding disorder¹ – but it can take up to 16 years² to diagnose them. Why wait? \n\n\n\nJoin Australia’s leading haematology and Women’s Health specialists for an expert-led\, case-driven discussion to advance care in general practice. This session addresses the common presentation of HMB to explore the under-diagnosed spectrum of systemic bleeding disorders (like Von Willebrand Disease)³ and their link to iron deficiency. \n\n\n\nWalk away with a streamlined\, practical clinical framework you can use tomorrow to confidently identify\, investigate\, and manage these patients—ensuring high-standard continuous care\, regardless of geography. Don’t just manage the flow—master the cause with confidence. End the 16-year diagnostic delay for your patients. \n\n\n\nMenarini is pleased to invite you to our live recorded webinar medical education featuring Dr Anita Muñoz MBBS (Hons)\, FRACGP\, GradCertClinTeach\, MPH\, GAICD\, Dr Sara Ng – Haematologist\, Dr Danny Hsu – Haematologist . If you are a primary care physician\, or associated health care professional with an interest in women’s health and iron deficiency\, join us for this exciting event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breaking-the-cycle-managing-iron-deficiency-in-the-context-of-bleeding-disorders-across-womens-health-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T225319Z
CREATED:20260731T022939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T225319Z
UID:10000709-1787166000-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Adult vaccination in practice with AREXVY & SHINGRIX: Making every risk conversation personal
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 upcoming education webinar with Dr Rodney Pearce and Ms Philippa Holland to explore the burden of respiratory syncytical virus (RSV) and shingles in older adults. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nRSV learning objectives \n\n\n\nUnderstand the risk and impact of shingles \n\n\n\nRecognise the importance of vaccinating adults ≥50 years of age \n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical profile of SHINGRIX \n\n\n\nDevelop strategies for implementing SHINGRIX discussions within your practice
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/adult-vaccination-in-practice-with-arexvy-shingrix-making-every-risk-conversation-personal/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051116Z
CREATED:20260715T105859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051116Z
UID:10000699-1787167800-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Significance of breast density
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\n\nDescribe how breast density measured\n\n\n\nSummarise how density affects breast cancer risk\n\n\n\nList supplementary breast screening options\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joanna Morgan\, Breast Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an experienced specialist breast surgeon focusing on the diagnosis\, management and prevention of breast cancer. I provide surgical consultation and opinion\, clinical evaluation including ultrasound in the rooms and perform surgery. I am mindful of cosmetic outcomes and utilise plastic surgical techniques to maintain or improve breast shape \, termed oncoplasty. When mastectomy is required or desired\, it is often performed with an immeidiate breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon colleagues. \n\n\n\nI take time to explain what it means to have cancer and the implications\, often with the aid of drawings\, mapping out potential pathways\, avenues of care and important considerations. I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s needs and discuss in confidence patient care plans with the multi-disciplinary care team at Cabrini. \n\n\n\nI trained as a surgeon in Melbourne and regional Victoria and was awarded the Royal Australian College Dr Leslie prize for my clinical research. In 2002\, as a Fellow I undertook a further two years of specialist training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide.I regularly meet with surgical colleagues to review clinical activities\, am a team member in multidisciplinary meetings\, and attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date with new discoveries and surgical techniques.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/significance-of-breast-density/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T002326Z
CREATED:20260521T032127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002326Z
UID:10000635-1787387400-1787409900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the GI Cancer Journey: Collaborative Care in 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\nGP-focused insights into GI cancer detection\, referrals\, surveillance & collaborative care for better patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical GP-focused education symposium designed to support early detection\, appropriate referral\, surveillance\, and ongoing management of gastrointestinal disease and malignancy in primary care. \n\n\n\nThis 5 CPD-hour self-recorded program will deliver concise\, evidence-based updates across key areas relevant to general practice\, including inflammatory bowel disease\, intestinal metaplasia\, Barrett’s oesophagus\, upper GI malignancy\, colorectal cancer\, serrated lesions\, and post-polypectomy risk reduction. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain practical insights into recognising red flags\, understanding pathology reports\, optimising referral pathways\, and supporting long-term patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe day will conclude with an open panel discussion\, giving GPs the opportunity to ask questions\, discuss real-world clinical scenarios\, and engage directly with specialist presenters on challenges commonly encountered in general practice. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients at risk of gastric intestinal metaplasia\, understand the role and limitations of gastroscopy findings\, and apply appropriate referral\, surveillance\, and follow-up strategies in general practice.\n\n\n\nIdentify symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease\, recognise early signs of disease activity or complications\, and apply evidence-based management\, monitoring\, and referral strategies in general practice. \n\n\n\nIdentify patients with Barrett’s oesophagus\, recognise features suggesting progression to dysplasia or malignancy\, and apply evidence-based surveillance\, management\, and referral strategies in general practice. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the common presentations and red flags of UGI malignancy. Gain an appreciation of the various approaches to management\, focusing on the surgical approaches \n\n\n\nIdentify key colorectal cancer risk factors to guide early detection in primary care. Apply screening recommendations for younger patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer. \n\n\n\nDevelop an evidence-based post-polypectomy surveillance plan by interpreting serrated and adenomatous pathology findings\, applying Cancer Council Australia/NHMRC colonoscopy surveillance guidelines\, and recognising the GP’s role in coordinating appropriate follow-up based on both histological and endoscopic risk factors. \n\n\n\nIdentify and implement key diet and lifestyle strategies to reduce adenoma recurrence risk following high-risk polyp detection.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/navigating-the-gi-cancer-journey-collaborative-care-in-practice/
LOCATION:The Mercure Doncaster\, 6 Tower Street\, Doncaster Victoria\, 3108
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T025714Z
CREATED:20260622T071458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T025714Z
UID:10000672-1787684400-1787689800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B 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\nPrimary care practitioners play a crucial role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis B\, through testing\, diagnosis\, informed clinical management and support of individuals and families.  \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, an estimated 227\, 571 people were living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Australia\, with 27.9% undiagnosed and 74.5% were not engaged in regular care (Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Report 2024).   \n\n\n\nGuideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer\, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of CHB in the community\, and in reducing preventable deaths from liver cancer.   \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr Lester Mascarenhas\, the founder of Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health\, this webinar will provide participants with crucial knowledge and understanding of hepatitis B and the impact of COVID-19 on patients living with hepatitis B.   \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify priority populations for hepatitis B testing in Australia \n\n\n\nInterpret hepatitis B serology results. \n\n\n\nDescribe the role of primary care in the testing\, diagnosis and management of patients with hepatitis B in the community.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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