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SUMMARY:How to Target Self-Harm in Early Detection and Intervention of Personality Disorders
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\nAn evidence-informed webinar hosted by the Australian BPD Foundation (as part of BPD Awareness week); led by an international expert (Professor Michael Kaess)\, whose work directly intersects with early intervention\, risk assessment\, and youth clinical practice. \n\n\n\nThe session will explore:  \n\n\n\n\nThe relationship between self-harm (particularly NSSI) and emerging personality disorder \n\n\n\nWhen self-harm is clinically meaningful—and when it is not • Implications for early identification\, assessment\, and formulation \n\n\n\nHow over-reliance on self-harm as a diagnostic signal can contribute to over-diagnosis\n\n\n\nEvidence-based guidance for youth mental health and suicide-prevention practitioners\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nYouth mental health clinicians \n\n\n\nSuicide-prevention workforce \n\n\n\nPsychologists\, psychiatrists\, counsellors\, social workers \n\n\n\nCase managers and care coordinators \n\n\n\nClinicians working in child and adolescent services\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Professor Michael Kaess\, University of Bern\, Switzerland.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/how-to-target-self-harm-in-early-detection-and-intervention-of-personality-disorders/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian BPD Foundation":MAILTO:admin@bpdfoundation.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260910T055330Z
CREATED:20260910T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T055330Z
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SUMMARY:Rising to the Challenge: Innovating and Integrating for Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing
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\n31st Annual Department of Psychiatry Wellbeing in Ageing Symposium\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThe University of Melbourne’s Department of Psychiatry Wellbeing in Ageing Team is delighted to invite you to their 31st Annual Symposium full-day event. \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Tony Blakely will discuss weighing up the compression of morbidity against its impact on healthy ageing. \n\n\n\nProfessor Josselin Houenou will unpack integrated neurobiological models and medication considerations for bipolar disorder in the context of ageing or dementia.\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor\, Dr David Darby will share real-world experience prescribing Lecanemab and Donanemab in private practice. \n\n\n\nMr Matthew Corbett\, the new co-Director of Workforce Development\, at the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing will speak on key issues related to workforce. \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor Ravi Bhat will share results from his doctoral research on delirium.\n\n\n\nBusiness Innovation Manager at Dementia Australia\, Dr Tanya Petrovich\, will share on innovations and digital technology at Dementia Australia. \n\n\n\nDr Matthew Shrimpton\, will share experiences from the DEMANDS team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.\n\n\n\nDr Jo-Anne Hughson will discuss the ‘Let’s CHAT’ Community Health Approaches To Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities program. \n\n\n\nThe symposium will also conclude with a panel discussion focusing on Supporting Brain Health for ageing Australians: based on current evidence\, to be facilitated by Professor Nicola Lautenschlager and featuring panel members Emeritus Professor David Ames AO\, Professor Tony Blakley\, Dr Tanya Petrovich\, Associate Professor Kathryn Ellis and Dr Eleanor Curran.\n\n\n\n\nA certificate of attendance is available following completion of the symposium.  \n\n\n\nSymposium attendance may count towards Continuing Professional development/ Education activities. \n\n\n\nThe symposium is suitable for researchers and health and lived-experience professionals who are passionate about cognitive and mental health\, healthy ageing and wellbeing in ageing populations. \n\n\n\nRegistrations close 25th September 2026. Cancellations: For cancellations\, an administrative fee of $40 will be incurred for each registration cancelled up until 2 October 2026. Refunds will not be given after this date. A substitute delegate is welcome to attend. For organisation invoicing: please contact wiat-team@unimelb.edu.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rising-to-the-challenge-innovating-and-integrating-for-older-adult-mental-health-and-wellbeing-2/
LOCATION:Woodward Centre\, Level 10 Melbourne Law Building\, 185 Pelham St\, Carlton
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T064402Z
CREATED:20260817T033700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T064402Z
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SUMMARY:Evoca Women's Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing three highly successful years and outstanding feedback\, the fourth annual Evoca Women’s Health Conference returns this October\, and we would be delighted for you to join us.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for GPs\, registrars\, nurses\, and allied health practitioners\, this program features leading experts covering hormonal health\, pelvic pain\, PCOS\, breast disease\, pelvic floor disorders\, ovarian insufficiency\, infertility and more.  \n\n\n\nExpect thought-provoking interactive sessions\, practical insights\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow GPs who share your passion for advancing women’s health. The program also includes dedicated Q&A sessions with our esteemed speakers\, providing opportunities for discussion and application to everyday practice.  \n\n\n\nThanks to the generous support of our sponsors\, this year’s program includes an exclusive networking dinner for Evoca clinicians on Friday 16 October\, as well as post-conference networking drinks for all attendees on Saturday 17 October.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning\, collaboration\, and professional development designed to educate\, engage\, and empower.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/evoca-womens-health-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach\, 242 Arden Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Evoca Women's Health":MAILTO:catherine.hocking@forhealth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T234738Z
CREATED:20260910T234300Z
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SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - Health Providers Breakfast (Dandenong)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n7.30am – 8.00am: Breakfast\n\n\n\n8.00am – 9.30am: My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-health-providers-breakfast-dandenong-4/
LOCATION:Atura Dandenong 5-17 Doveton Avenue\, Eumemmerring VIC 3177
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T235449Z
CREATED:20260910T235447Z
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UID:10000760-1793269800-1793272500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nDr Shaun SalimiDoctor\, Medical Advisor\, Coolaroo ClinicDr Salimi has over 23 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine. After graduating from the University of Western Australia in 2001\, he commenced work in occupational medicine and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Monash University. Throughout his career\, he has worked in occupational and industrial medical clinics across Victoria\, managing WorkCover patients. His principal areas of practice include work-related injury management\, return to work\, fitness for duty assessments\, and independent medical examinations. He has been a Medical Advisor to the Victorian WorkCover Authority since 2007 and has also advised a range of major organisations.In 2012\, Dr Salimi was a finalist for the WorkSafe Victoria Return to Work Award in the Medical Practitioner category. He has delivered educational presentations to general practitioners on occupational medicine and return to work as part of the RACGP continuing professional development program. Dr Salimi also prepares independent medicolegal reports and conducts fitness for duty assessments. MBBS (UWA)\, Grad Dip Occ Env Med (Monash)\, BMedSci (Hons)\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Ann Boonzaier (Clinical Psychologist)Clinical Advisor at Clinical Panel\, WorkSafe VictoriaDr Boonzaier is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience working across public mental health\, hospitals\, specialist clinics\, and private practice. I have a special interest in the psychological impact of chronic pain\, trauma\, psychological injury\, and chronic illness. My clinical work focuses on translating psychological research into practical strategies that support small\, sustainable changes with lasting impact on wellbeing and clinical outcomes. I have been with the WorkSafe Clinical Panel since 2022 and am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner\, an AHPRA approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor\, and a member of APS\, ACPA\, EMDRAA and APMA.\n\n\n\n\n\nAnjelo RatnachandraAPA titled Pain Physiotherapist and Director\, Beyond PainAnjelo has worked in chronic illness management for nearly two decades. Aside from his clinical experience\, he has also worked in Occupational Rehabilitation and consults with corporations and government organisations on injury prevention and early intervention. His self-guiding book\, Beyond Pain\, offers practical strategies for living well despite persistent symptoms.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-my-patient-has-been-off-work-for-a-year-how-do-i-best-support-them/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T022750Z
CREATED:20261020T022743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T022750Z
UID:10000814-1793797200-1793800800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medicare Mental Health Check In information session
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing for a webinar on Medicare Mental Health Check In\, a free online service that supports people experiencing mild mental health challenges. The service helps people build practical skills\, confidence\, and improve their mental health through Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT). \n\n\n\nHear from representatives from both the Department and St Vincent’s Health Australia on: \n\n\n\n\nhow Medicare Mental Health Check In works\n\n\n\nwhich patients may benefit from the service\n\n\n\nthe evidence behind LiCBT\n\n\n\nreferral pathways and integration with clinical care\n\n\n\npatient safety\, privacy and risk management processes\n\n\n\npractical examples and patient journey insights.\n\n\n\n\nThe session will also include a live Q&A panel\, providing an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from experts. The webinar will be recorded and made available following the event for those unable to attend live.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Medicare Mental Health Check In\, visit mentalhealthcheckin.gov.au.  \n\n\n\nMedicare Mental Health Check In is part of the broader Medicare Mental Health services\, which includes the national website (medicarementalhealth.gov.au)\, Medicare Mental Health phone service (1800 595 212)\, Medicare Mental Health Centres\, and Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medicare-mental-health-check-in-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20261011T223810Z
CREATED:20260929T075937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T223810Z
UID:10000790-1794423600-1794429000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Strengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Nursing 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\nNurse Practitioners and Advances Practice Nurses are invited to attend an upcoming joint webinar by ACNP and ASHM.  \n\n\n\nStrengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Nursing Practice will provide nurse practitioners with practical strategies to support the prevention\, screening and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs)\, particularly HIV PrEP in contemporary healthcare settings.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore current epidemiological trends in Australia and examine the critical role in identifying opportunities for STI and BBV prevention\, testing and early intervention.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an overview of priority populations\, routine screening practices\, and approaches to initiating culturally safe\, person-centred conversations about sexual health.  \n\n\n\nA key focus of the session will be HIV prevention\, including the role of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing HIV transmission.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to identify patients who may benefit from PrEP\, undertake baseline assessments\, support ongoing monitoring\, and incorporate HIV prevention strategies into routine clinical care.  \n\n\n\nPractical guidance and clinical resources will be highlighted to support confidence in decision-making and implementation.  \n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, participants will strengthen their knowledge and confidence in delivering evidence-based prevention strategies and advocating for equitable access to care.  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CODE Please note that this webinar will ask for a payment code\, if you have signed up to ASHM please use ‘ASHM11’ when registering.  \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\nDescribe current STI\, BBV and HIV epidemiological trends in Australia\, including priority populations and opportunities for prevention.  \n\n\n\nExplain the role of HIV PrEP as part of comprehensive STI and BBV prevention\, including patient suitability\, baseline assessment and ongoing monitoring.  \n\n\n\nApply evidence-based\, culturally safe strategies to support patient education\, shared decision-making and referrals for STI\, BBV and HIV prevention in nursing practice.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/strengthening-sexually-transmitted-infections-stis-and-blood-bourne-viruses-bbvs-and-prevention-through-nursing-practice/
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:20261113T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T123000
DTSTAMP:20261020T023145Z
CREATED:20261020T023141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T023145Z
UID:10000815-1794571200-1794573000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Quality Improvement Lead (QIL) Training Program 2027 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWould you like to take quality improvement to the next level in your healthcare organisation? \n\n\n\nThe Quality Improvement Lead (QIL) Training Program begins in March 2027 and is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge\, skills and practical experience to lead improvement initiatives with confidence. \n\n\n\nThe QIL program is focused on supporting you in developing skills in continuous quality improvement and patient safety. This practical and interactive\, 9-month training program teaches the foundations of improvement science\, and practical skills in how to redesign care in microsystems. It enables you to be an effective improvement leader. \n\n\n\nWhat will be covered: \n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\, modules and dates\n\n\n\nDelivery methods\n\n\n\nProject support and mentoring\n\n\n\nFaculty and facilitators\n\n\n\nFees and payment options\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\nHealthcare professionals who are interested in learning how to be an effective Quality Improvement Leader \n\n\n\nCost: \n\n\n\nFree
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/quality-improvement-lead-qil-training-program-2027-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T030123Z
CREATED:20261021T030117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T030123Z
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SUMMARY:Diabetes Masterclass - Hybrid session
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is brought to you in partnership with NWMPHN and Western Health. This case-based masterclass held at the Footscray Hospital covers the essentials and latest technology updates on diabetes for the primary care physician. Attendance can be in-person or online. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid in-person and online education session is presented at the Footscray Hospital by a panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s endocrinology\, nephrology and diabetes education departments. \n\n\n\nThey will provide insights into diabetes care relevant to primary care physicians.  \n\n\n\nThe event will cover the local burden of diabetes\, highlighting opportunities for improvement in diagnosis and management. It will also include reviews of the latest guidelines for the management of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy.  \n\n\n\nUpdates on local referral guidelines and recently expanded diabetes services at Western Health will be provided\, with multidisciplinary input from all relevant specialties.  \n\n\n\nThe session will end with a Q&A session.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr Dev Kevat is an endocrinologist and head of Western Health’s endocrinology and diabetes unit. \n\n\n\nDrs Chris Preston and Sylvia Ye are endocrinologists working in Western Health’s diabetes outpatient clinics.\n\n\n\nDr Fran D’Elia is an endocrinology registrar completing specialist training at Western Health. \n\n\n\nDr Hannah Wallace is a nephrologist with a special interest in diabetic nephropathy. \n\n\n\nMs Georgia Lynch and Mr Ashvin Nursing are diabetes clinical nurse consultants. \n\n\n\n\nAll have clinical and research interests and expertise in diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the local burden and demographic trends of diabetes.\n\n\n\nExplain the latest diabetes screening and cycle of care guidelines including glycaemic\, albuminuric\, and lipid targets.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who will benefit from the latest diabetes technologies and how to access them.\n\n\n\nExplain the latest diabetes management guidelines including management recommendations for the optimisation of cardiovascular risk in patients living with diabetes.\n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendees should arrive at 6pm for a light dinner\, followed by a guided tour of the hospital\, and hands-on demonstrations of the latest diabetes technologies. Education session will begin at 7pm in the auditorium. \n\n\n\nOnline attendees if you are not able to attend in person register here then log in at 7pm for hybrid education session.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diabetes-masterclass-hybrid-session/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T153000
DTSTAMP:20261020T015024Z
CREATED:20261020T015021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T015024Z
UID:10000811-1796464800-1796484600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Lilydale
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 opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face workshop:\n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Lilydale\n\n\n\nWhere: Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre – Silver Leaf Room\, 1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale VIC 3140   \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday 5 December 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Dr Anne Saunders\, General Practitioner\, GPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair – RACGP Victoria AOD Committee\n\n\n\nRegister Now: CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nDr Anne SaundersGPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair – RACGP Victoria AOD Committee \n\n\n\nDr Anne Saunders is a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner with a rich background in both emergency medicine and primary care. Originally from Melbourne’s inner east\, Dr Anne began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne before pursuing her medical degree at Flinders University in South Australia. After returning to Melbourne\, she honed her skills working at Southern Health and St. Vincent’s hospitals\, where she trained extensively in emergency medicine. This foundation has provided her with a robust approach to managing acute and chronic conditions in general practice. Dr Anne’s areas of clinical interest include musculoskeletal medicine\, family medicine\, women’s health\, fertility management\, and family planning. She is deeply committed to delivering holistic and compassionate care to her patients\, supporting their health and well-being across all life stages. In addition to her clinical work\, Dr Anne contributes to the broader medical community as a GP Consultant in Emergency at Austin Health and serves as the Chair of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Subcommittee with the RACGP Victoria Faculty.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-lilydale/
LOCATION:Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre – Silver Leaf Room\, 1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale VIC 3140
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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