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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T090000
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SUMMARY:Responding to Emotions in Cancer Workshop
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\nA small group workshop for health practitioners to explore emotional reactions to cancer\, learn to recognise emotions and apply frameworks to respond through practise with a simulated patient.  \n\n\n\nDelivered by two experienced facilitators\, this workshop will give you the opportunity to:  \n\n\n\n\nExplore emotional reactions to cancer \n\n\n\nLearn evidence-based techniques to confidently navigate emotional conversations \n\n\n\nPractice conversations with simulated patients to apply techniques \n\n\n\nFeel better prepared to show empathy\, manage emotion\, and deliver person-centred care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/responding-to-emotions-in-cancer-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T052320Z
CREATED:20260402T025017Z
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SUMMARY:From hospital to home: coordinated heart failure care 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\nHeart failure continues to drive significant illness\, hospitalisation and premature death across Australia\, highlighting the need for a primary care focus on systematic recall\, coordinated monitoring and follow-up workflows that fit naturally within general practice. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will help support general practice teams strengthen early post-discharge heart failure care\, with expert insights\, evidence updates\, and practical strategies for follow-up\, medication management\, monitoring\, self-management\, and escalation.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll hear from expert primary care health professionals: \n\n\n\n\nCardiologist – Dr Vicki Pandeli on why primary care–led optimisation is expected\, supported and essential between hospital visits.\n\n\n\nGP – Assoc Prof Ralph Audehm on translating guidelines into real‑world workflows\, recall systems and team roles.\n\n\n\nConsultant pharmacist – Mr Brian Meier on medicines optimisation\, deprescribing and supporting adherence and patient understanding.\n\n\n\nCardiac clinical nurse specialist – Ms Kirsten Sandstrom on nurse‑led monitoring\, education\, vaccination and coordination that sustain long‑term heart failure care.\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is suitable for general practitioners\, practice nurses\, practice managers\, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary primary care clinicians. \n\n\n\nCPD learning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nExplain why early post-discharge intervention matters in heart failure and identify the highest-value actions for general practice in the first weeks after discharge.\n\n\n\nOutline a coordinated\, team-based approach to early post-discharge heart failure care\, including how GPs work with practice nurses\, pharmacists and specialist services.\n\n\n\nPrioritise and sequence evidence-informed management decisions in the community (medicines optimisation and monitoring\, self-management support\, and escalation/referral) using insights from cardiology\, specialist GP\, heart failure nursing and pharmacist perspectives.\n\n\n\nDevelop a simple practice implementation plan for early post-discharge heart failure care\, including one measurable action to implement within two to four weeks and a plan to review its impact.\n\n\n\n\nCPD accreditation approved \n\n\n\nThis activity attracts up to 5.5 CPD hours\, comprising 1hr Educational Activity (EA)\, 1.5hr Reviewing Performance (RP)\, and 3hr Measuring Outcomes (MO). See CPD hours details below: \n\n\n\n\nCase study only: Not eligible for CPD\n\n\n\nWebinar only: 1hr EA + 0.5hr RP\n\n\n\nCase study and webinar: 1hr EA + 1.5 RP (1hr RP from the case study and 0.5hr RP from the webinar)\n\n\n\nSelf-directed mini-audit (completed after the webinar): 3hr MO
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/from-hospital-to-home-coordinated-heart-failure-care-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044509Z
CREATED:20260223T043719Z
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UID:10000548-1778585400-1778587200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect
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-north-east-metro-mental-health-and-wellbeing-connect/
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:20260514T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064625Z
CREATED:20260409T224836Z
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UID:10000595-1778748300-1778776200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conference (free event)
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\nRegistrations are open for Benchmarque Group’s 2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conferences in Sydney\, Melbourne and Brisbane. – Thursday 30 April | Sydney – Thursday 14 May | Melbourne – Thursday 21 May | Brisbane  \n\n\n\nDuring the one day in-person event\, you will have the opportunity to attend a range of interactive sessions including vaccine hesitancy\, travel vaccinations\, priority populations and an update on winter respiratory conditions in advance of the 2026 season.  \n\n\n\nWith our new agenda\, you can attend every session and accrue 8 hours of CPD.  \n\n\n\nThese events are free\, but registration is required.  \n\n\n\nRegister now to secure your spot.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-immunisation-professional-development-conference-free-event/
LOCATION:Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne\, 1 Pentridge Blvd\, Fawkner\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260319T061430Z
CREATED:20260301T233756Z
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UID:10000555-1778779800-1778783400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science
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 Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an evidence-based educational session designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients at increased risk of skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) damage. \n\n\n\nChaired by MIA’s Prof Pascale Guitera\, and featuring special guest Prof Henry Lim\, a global leader in photoprotection\, this session combines world-class expertise with clinically relevant insights. Prof Lim will discuss the latest science of UV radiation\, practical photoprotection strategies for high-risk populations and emerging research shaping photoprotection guidance. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Prof Lim to discuss key questions and practical considerations in photoprotection. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM*: \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm – Registration and light refreshments served on arrival\n\n\n\n5:30pm – Welcome – Prof Pascale Guitera (Livestream opens)\n\n\n\n5:35pm – Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science – Prof Henry Lim\n\n\n\n6:00pm – Interactive Q&A with Prof Lim\, led by Prof Guitera\n\n\n\n6:30pm – Close\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 14 May 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30pm–6:30pm AEST. (Registration opens and light refreshments will be served from 5pm for face-to-face guests).\n\n\n\nYou have the option to join us face-to-face in Sydney at The Poche Centre (40 Rocklands Rd\, Wollstonecraft) or online (a unique link will be sent before the event).\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nCPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 7 May 2026. Note that ticket numbers are strictly limited for our face-to-face event and we encourage you to register early if you’d like to attend in person. \n\n\n\nThis event is supported by MIA’s Official Sunscreen Partner\, La Roche-Posay\, and delivered as part of the MIA Education Program\, which receives support through unrestricted educational grants from MSD\, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE. \n\n\n\n*Program may be subject to change.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/photoprotection-in-the-high-risk-patient-and-navigating-uv-science/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Melanoma Institute Australia":MAILTO:education@melanoma.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20251216T043903Z
CREATED:20251204T063941Z
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UID:10000484-1778787000-1778790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives 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\nPeople accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs).  \n\n\n\nNurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care. Presented in collaboration with ASHM – the peak body representing the BBV and STI workforce in Australia – and the Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA) this two-part webinar series will provide practical insights\, real-world examples\, and peer perspectives to help you enhance STI and BBV testing\, treatment\, and engagement in AOD settings.  \n\n\n\nLearn about emerging issues\, explore case studies\, and innovative nursing models of care.  \n\n\n\nDates: (Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions) \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, 14 May 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nOn completion of Part 1 and its components\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs\n\n\n\nIdentify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBV\n\n\n\nRecall tools\, resources and available clinical support \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 2 CPD hours applies. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees. Funding: This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dana-ashm-integrating-sexual-health-into-aod-care-practical-strategies-for-nurses-and-midwives-part-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T010557Z
CREATED:20260318T042937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T010557Z
UID:10000570-1779093000-1779123600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Wound Management - Melbourne
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\nWound Innovations is proud to deliver the Full Fundamentals of Wound Management Workshop to health care professionals within Melbourne.  \n\n\n\nThis face-to-face workshop is the equivalent to 6.5 continuing professional development (CPD) hours. Wound Innovations face to face education program aims to increase staff knowledge\, improve outcomes for residents with wounds\, and promote organisational strategies for wound prevention.  \n\n\n\nThe full fundamentals of Wound Management covers the topics as listed below and has been broken down into four micro sessions.  \n\n\n\nLearning objectives / Topics covered: \n\n\n\n\nThe Skin and Wound Healing and Skin Tears\n\n\n\nWound Assessment and Management\n\n\n\nPressure Injuries and Incontinence Associated Dermatitis\n\n\n\nLower Leg Wounds Upon completion of the workshop\, certificates are issued outlining the course content and learning outcomes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-wound-management-melbourne/
LOCATION:Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T023903Z
CREATED:20260506T225928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T023903Z
UID:10000625-1780043400-1780070400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP-NACCHO National Guide to Preventive Healthcare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
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\nWant to improve health outcomes and provide culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in your community? Come along to our one-day workshop to learn about maximising the opportunity for the prevention of disease at each health service visit. \n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop a National Guide author along with a skilled continuous quality improvement practitioner will discuss how best to utilise the fourth edition of the National Guide when providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The workshop will be practical and highly interactive\, consisting of case studies and small group learning activities. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nBackground and purpose of the National Guide\n\n\n\nFeatures of the National Guide\, including: \n\nRecommendation tables \n\n\n\nGood practice points \n\n\n\nEvidence base \n\n\n\nLifecycle wall chart \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is a joint partnership between The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (NACCHO)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-naccho-national-guide-to-preventive-healthcare-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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