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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260212T063346Z
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SUMMARY:Hormones\, Pain & Prolapse: What’s New in Women’s Health
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 St John of God Berwick Hospital at their RACGP CPD education evening for GPs this March on Hormones\, Pain & Prolapse: What’s New in Women’s Health. \n\n\n\nTopic 1: Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: What’s New and Practical Tips in General Practice  \n\n\n\nTopic 2: Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence  \n\n\n\nTopic 3: Perimenopause Meets Fibroids: Practical Management for the Busy GP  \n\n\n\nRACGP CPD – 2 hours allocated
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hormones-pain-prolapse-whats-new-in-womens-health/
LOCATION:Shanikas Berwick\, 55 High Street\, Berwick\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260219T022947Z
CREATED:20260219T022945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T022947Z
UID:10000543-1773165600-1773171000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:GP Education Series: Emerging clinical evidence for Hyperthermia\, HBOT and Light-Based Therapeautic modalities
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 are invited to an educational webinar designed to support GPs in understanding emerging adjunctive therapies currently being used in integrative clinical care\, supported by Australian research. \n\n\n\nJoin A/Prof Karin Ried\, Director of Research at NIIM\, for an evidence-based presentation exploring the clinical application\, patient suitability and emerging outcomes of: \n\n\n\n\nHyperthermia\n\n\n\nHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)\n\n\n\nWhole-body Photodynamic Therapy (Lightbed)\n\n\n\nRed Light Helmet Therapy\n\n\n\n\nWhat will be covered?These therapies are increasingly being explored as adjuncts in oncology\, cognitive health and chronic disease management. This clinically focused session will draw on NIIM’s current and completed research programs and real-world clinical application.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the presentation\, Dr Ried will contextualise who these therapies may be suitable for\, what conditions are being explored\, and how GPs can assess appropriateness for referral. \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nUpskill your understanding of adjunctive\, non-pharmacological therapies that patients are increasingly asking about \n\n\n\nGain insight into Australian research outcomes\, not just theory \n\n\n\nSupport informed\, evidence-based referral conversations withpatients\n\n\n\nClarify how these therapies are positioned within integrative\,multidisciplinary care
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gp-education-series-emerging-clinical-evidence-for-hyperthermia-hbot-and-light-based-therapeautic-modalities/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="National Institute of Integrative Medicine":MAILTO:events@niim.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T082000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T040102Z
CREATED:20260119T054346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T040102Z
UID:10000509-1773476400-1773496800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Menopause: the good\, the bad and the challenges
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 course is for at General Practitioners\, Physician and Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants and trainees\, and other health professionals interested in women’s health.  \n\n\n\nA 1-day live online workshop featuring expert specialists in menopausal medicine\, focusing on evidence-based management of perimenopause\, menopause and related conditions\, with practical insights to improve patient care and outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\n Identify key considerations for managing perimenopause and menopause.\n\n\n\nDiscuss myths and evidence-based clinical practice in menopause.\n\n\n\nRecognise interdisciplinary assessments and approaches related to menopause.\n\n\n\nFormulate management and referral plans for complications associated with menopause.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menopause-the-good-the-bad-and-the-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260212T064417Z
CREATED:20260210T014208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064417Z
UID:10000533-1773750600-1773754200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEPHN HP: A public health perspective on sexually transmitted infections
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 NEPHN-HP Public Health Clinical Series aims to bring together clinical stakeholders (across community\, primary and tertiary health services and residential facilities) within North-Eastern Melbourne to discuss topical public health issues in an interactive format.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nephn-hp-a-public-health-perspective-on-sexually-transmitted-infections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260309T234230Z
CREATED:20260309T234228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234230Z
UID:10000561-1773772200-1773779400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:When worry doesn’t retire: Anxiety in later life
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\nCome and join an engaging evening at St George’s Hospital Campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne to explore evidence-based approaches for supporting the mental health of our ageing population.  \n\n\n\nAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition among older adults and are highly prevalent in residential care settings\, often resulting in significant distress and disability. While anxiety is a frequent presentation in general practice\, there are effective treatments available to improve patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nThis seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the presentation and assessment of anxiety disorders in late life\, with a dedicated focus on effective treatment options that are available.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in practical activities to observe and trial psychological strategies that can be immediately implemented in general practice or residential care settings. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the ability to apply brief psychological strategies to assist patients presenting with late life anxiety.\n\n\n\nIdentify and describe the way that anxiety may present in older adults.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between major anxiety disorder diagnoses in late-life patients.\n\n\n\nConsider what treatment options are available for anxiety in older adults.\n\n\n\n\nYou will be prompted to register on Praxhub to attend.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/when-worry-doesnt-retire-anxiety-in-later-life/
LOCATION:St Georges Hospital Campus\, 283 Cotham Road\, Kew
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260216T000038Z
CREATED:20260216T000014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T000038Z
UID:10000540-1773774000-1773781200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Common gastroenterology problems in general practice and outpatient settings: optimising evaluation 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\nJoin North Western Melbourne PHN and Mercy Hospital in this webinar which will explore three common gastroenterological and liver-related problems in the outpatient setting and will provide an update into the best practice in their evaluation and management.  \n\n\n\nThe topics covered will include gastrointestinal reflux disease (GORD)\, including its complications of Barrett’s oesophagus\, and considerations with regard to investigation and management including with PPI therapy.  \n\n\n\nThe evaluation of common liver diseases and cirrhosis will be covered\, including with non-invasive markers of fibrosis\, HCC surveillance\, the importance of nutrition and advances in the management of portal hypertension.  \n\n\n\nAnd finally\, there will be a review of the management of H pylori – in particular\, resistant H pylori – as well as the complication of gastric intestinal metaplasia and its screening and management.  
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-gastroenterology-problems-in-general-practice-and-outpatient-settings-optimising-evaluation-and-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044533Z
CREATED:20260223T043317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044533Z
UID:10000546-1773833400-1773835200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - Whittlesea and Darebin Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals
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 short\, focused sessions are designed to build understanding\, foster collaboration\, and make it easier for clinicians\, team leaders\, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. \n\n\n\n🕒 Session Format \n\n\n\n\n15-minute presentation – An overview of the featured service’s purpose\, roles\, access pathways\, and approach to practice.\n\n\n\n15-minute Q&A – Ask questions\, clarify referral processes\, and explore opportunities to collaborate.\n\n\n\nMonthly\, via Teams\n\n\n\nShowcasing a different service each month from the mental health\, AOD\, or related sectors\n\n\n\n\n👥 Who Should Attend? \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a clinician\, team leader\, or lived and living experience worker\, these sessions are designed to help you: \n\n\n\nAsk questions directly to service staff \n\n\n\nNavigate local referral pathways \n\n\n\nUnderstand service roles and eligibility
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nemhsca-know-your-network-snapshot-session-whittlesea-and-darebin-mental-health-and-wellbeing-locals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="NEMHSCA":MAILTO:agnieszka.kleparska@holstephealth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260216T003156Z
CREATED:20260212T072351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T003156Z
UID:10000538-1774378800-1774382400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Training package for urgent care and emergency department professionals
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 panel discussion will explore practical insights and approaches to syphilis management in urgent and emergency care settings.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss current epidemiology of syphilis and implications for opportunistic screening for syphilis in urgent care clinics and emergency departments. \n\n\n\nExamine when to test\, what to order\, interpreting results and referral pathways for syphilis \n\n\n\nExamine practical application and insights via a panel discussion and consider how these can apply to urgent and emergency settings
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/training-package-for-urgent-care-and-emergency-department-professionals/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20251216T043434Z
CREATED:20251204T001924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T043434Z
UID:10000481-1774612800-1774629000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Forum
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 Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is a half-day forum designed for hepatitis B s100 prescribers that will cover current and relevant sector priorities and topics. \n\n\n\nWith expert panels and interactive case discussions\, the 2026 Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is an opportunity to dive deep into emerging areas of hepatitis B treatment and management and discuss the contemporary issues facing hepatitis B clinical care in Australia.  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:\n\n\n\nHBV s100 prescribers will receive 2 HBV CPD points for attending the Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum.   \n\n\n\nBy submitting and discussing your model of care\, you can receive an additional HBV CPD point\, totalling 3 CPD points to acquire all required CPD points for the year. \n\n\n\nRACGP\n\n\n\nThis course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 4 hours. RACGP Activity Number: 397119 \n\n\n\nACCRM\n\n\n\nThis course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 4 PDP units: 4 Educational Activity. \n\n\n\nACNP\n\n\n\nThis activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 4 CPD hours. Endorsed until 14/1/2027. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience:\n\n\n\nHepatitis B s100 GP and NP Prescribers\, Sexual Health Registrars and Physicians\, Infectious Diseases Trainees and Physicians\, and medical practitioners who are interested in prescribing Hepatitis B s100 medication and managing patients living with hepatitis B.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-s100-prescriber-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260216T002236Z
CREATED:20260210T040246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T002236Z
UID:10000534-1774776600-1774803600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is specifically for primary care health professionals and students who work with people living with diabetes. Whether you are highly experienced or new to diabetes primary care\, this conference offers practical\, evidence-based skills to strengthen team-based practice. \n\n\n\nWhy join us?  \n\n\n\n\nPractical Clinical Sessions: Learn the latest in diabetes science alongside hands on strategies you can implement immediately. \n\n\n\nPerson First Communication: Build skills in language and communication approaches that enhance trust\, reduce stigma\, and improve emotional wellbeing. \n\n\n\nSystems for Success: Explore models of care that support effective diabetes management within the realities of busy primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-primary-care-diabetes-society-of-australia-conference/
LOCATION:Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne\, 328 Flinder Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia":MAILTO:admin@pcdsa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260319T005527Z
CREATED:20260216T003410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T005527Z
UID:10000541-1774981800-1774989000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Train the Trainer Program for PEP and Emergency Contraception in Acute Settings 
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnhance your clinical confidence and teaching skills in acute and urgent care settings.  \n\n\n\nThis Train the Trainer program equips GPs and nurses with the latest evidence-based approaches to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Emergency Contraception\, plus the tools to train colleagues in your workplace.  \n\n\n\nThrough a mix of interactive online learning\, live sessions\, and practical toolkits\, you’ll gain the knowledge\, decision-making skills\, and peer education expertise to improve patient care and build capability across your team. 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/train-the-trainer-program-for-pep-and-emergency-contraception-in-acute-settings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260319T060225Z
CREATED:20260310T071318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T060225Z
UID:10000564-1774983600-1774989000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breaking the cycle: managing iron deficiency and advancing women’s health in general practice - Exploring the challenges of inequity and gaps in rural and remote patient 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\nNo one-size fits all when it comes to women’s health. This essential discussion addresses the burden of iron deficiency and heavy menstrual bleeding in women’s health\, providing a practical roadmap for identifying and managing patients led through case discussions\, while specifically recognising gaps between clinical care and patient preferences.  \n\n\n\nOur expert panel\, of Australia’s leading specialists in women’s health\, navigates the current treatment landscape while challenging key myths and controversies regarding safety and appropriate management\, with live questions from the audience. Walk away with a streamlined clinical framework to identify\, treat\, and maintain iron stores\, ensuring that every woman\, regardless of geography\, receives high-standard of care\, across her life course. \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 Lindy Jackson (BBioMedSci (Hons)\, MBBS (Hons)\, FRACP\, PhD)\, and Dr Shahla Vilcassim MBBchBAO\, PhD\, FRACP\, FRCPA.  \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nThis is a free medical education online event. An attendance certificate will be provided to those who register to claim self reported CPD points.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breaking-the-cycle-managing-iron-deficiency-and-advancing-womens-health-in-general-practice-exploring-the-challenges-of-inequity-and-gaps-in-rural-and-remote-patient-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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