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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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UID:10000591-1778178600-1778184000@emphn.org.au
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T061430Z
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T043903Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260601T010000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T023643Z
CREATED:20260602T230414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T023643Z
UID:10000650-1780275600-1806494400@emphn.org.au
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:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T010500Z
CREATED:20260401T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010500Z
UID:10000587-1780511400-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 1: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan
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 interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches.  \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-1-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T201500
DTSTAMP:20260529T002715Z
CREATED:20260521T090438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002715Z
UID:10000636-1780513200-1780517700@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar\,  ‘Sleep essentials for GPs:  Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’.
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\nWe’re delighted to invite General Practitioners and health practitioners to the upcoming Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar\, ‘Sleep essentials for GPs: Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’. \n\n\n\nTopics and Presenters\n\n\n\nTOPIC 1\n\n\n\nFrom Snoring to Narcolepsy: A GP Approach to Sleep Disorders Presented by Dr Sameer Karnam\, Respiratory & Sleep Physician  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide the GP with basic understanding of common sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)\, restless legs syndrome (RLS)\, narcolepsy and insomnia.  \n\n\n\nDiscussion will include clinical symptoms of each of the condition\, questionnaires used to assist with identifying appropriate patients for testing\, investigations used to make diagnosis and management.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients with sleep disorders \n\n\n\nOutline clinical history-taking and/or questionnaire to aid diagnosis \n\n\n\nOutline appropriate investigations and when to refer to a sleep physician \n\n\n\n\nTOPIC 2\n\n\n\nCognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) at Epworth Presented by Dr Harvey Jones\, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist  \n\n\n\nThis presentation provides key insights into assessing sleep without data\, highlights the importance of sleep efficiency and regularity\, and outlines Epworth’s approach to treating insomnia. Referral pathways are covered\, alongside case examples demonstrating the path from general practice to specialised care.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nList key features for assessing insomnia in a brief consultation. \n\n\n\nDescribe the referral pathway from GP to insomnia rehabilitation at Epworth. \n\n\n\n\nCPD accredited 1.5hrs Educational Activities
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/epworth-gp-education-sleep-webinar-sleep-essentials-for-gps-snoring-to-narcolepsy-cbt-i/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T024141Z
CREATED:20260510T225522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T024141Z
UID:10000626-1780515000-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Evidence-Based Updates and Debunking the Social Media Myths
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\nDr Roni Ratner is a specialist gynaecologist who has undertaken an additional two years of training to provide expert care in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy or key-hole) for women who suffer from severe endometriosis\, fibroids and menstrual disorders as well as other general gynaecological conditions. \n\n\n\nAs a result\, Dr Ratner is one of only a few surgeons who can perform single incision hysterectomy and myomectomy. Dr Ratner is a passionate advocate for women’s health and believe in empowering and supporting women to make informed decisions about their own health. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nApply current evidence to the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis in primary care\, including when to initiate hormonal therapy and when to refer. \n\n\n\nIdentify and confidently address common patient-facing myths and social media misinformation about endometriosis during clinical consultations. \n\n\n\nExplain why hormonal therapy is the preferred first-line approach for superficial peritoneal endometriosis\, and understand the limitations of surgical treatment in this context.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-and-adenomyosis-evidence-based-updates-and-debunking-the-social-media-myths/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T010747Z
CREATED:20260402T010744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010747Z
UID:10000588-1781116200-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan
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 interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one focused on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches. \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-2-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065934Z
CREATED:20260422T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065934Z
UID:10000609-1781202600-1781206200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 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\nBecome a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.    \n\n\n\nThis course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV)\, current pharmacology\, monitoring and treatment\, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.   \n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this 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 HBV in Australia.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nThrough online learning and virtual teaching\, participants will learn 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      Identify 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\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 \n\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nSession 1: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nPresenters: TBC  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: \n\n\n\nRACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5. RACGP Activity Number: 1522126  \n\n\n\nACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 9.5 PDP units: 7 Educational Activity and 2.5 Performance Review.  \n\n\n\nACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThis course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: General Practitioners\, Nurse Practitioners\, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing-session-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260402T011944Z
CREATED:20260401T011740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011944Z
UID:10000585-1781251200-1781373600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian COPD Symposium 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\nAs passionate clinicians and researchers\, we have spent our careers on the frontline of COPD care.  \n\n\n\nWe know firsthand the complexity of this condition and the critical need to advance its profile in Australia.  \n\n\n\nWith the recent introduction of the National COPD Clinical Care Standard\, now is the time to unite our community\, spanning consumers\, primary care\, acute and specialist services\, allied health\, research\, and policy to connect\, collaborate\, and drive meaningful change.  \n\n\n\nOur vision for this program is a rich multidisciplinary tapestry that reflects the full continuum of care and the diversity of expertise needed to transform outcomes\, ensuring the voices of those living with COPD remain central to every conversation.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne this June and working together to advance COPD care for all Australians.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/australian-copd-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Pullman Melbourne On The Park\, 192 Wellington Parade\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044454Z
CREATED:20260223T043839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044454Z
UID:10000549-1781609400-1781611200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - Austin Health Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Division
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-austin-health-adult-and-older-adult-mental-health-division/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="NEMHSCA":MAILTO:agnieszka.kleparska@holstephealth.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070151Z
CREATED:20260424T070149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070151Z
UID:10000611-1781807400-1781814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 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\nBecome a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.    \n\n\n\nThis course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV)\, current pharmacology\, monitoring and treatment\, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.   \n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this 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 HBV in Australia.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nThrough online learning and virtual teaching\, participants will learn 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      Identify 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\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 \n\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nSession 1: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nPresenters: TBC  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: \n\n\n\nRACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5. RACGP Activity Number: 1522126  \n\n\n\nACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 9.5 PDP units: 7 Educational Activity and 2.5 Performance Review.  \n\n\n\nACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThis course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: General Practitioners\, Nurse Practitioners\, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20251216T044031Z
CREATED:20251204T064127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T044031Z
UID:10000485-1781811000-1781814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives 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\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.  \n\n\n\nPresented 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\nPart 2: Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n\n\n\n\nOn completion of Part 2 and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to improve STI and BBV awareness in your setting.\n\n\n\nDescribe models of care that support STI and BBV testing and treatment in AOD settings.\n\n\n\nIdentify practical strategies to engage clients and reduce barriers to care. \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-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070957Z
CREATED:20260422T003755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070957Z
UID:10000608-1781949600-1781969400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Well with Lymphoedema Information Day
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 the Melbourne Lymphoedema Public Information Day which will bring together experts\, community members\, and service providers to support people living with lymphoedema.  \n\n\n\nThe program will cover practical self‑management strategies\, the latest research\, and guidance on navigating the SWEP compression garment program\, with trade exhibitors also available on site.  \n\n\n\nThis event offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to build confidence\, ask questions\, and connect with others.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/living-well-with-lymphoedema-information-day/
LOCATION:The William Angliss Conference Centre\, 555 La Trobe Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040803Z
CREATED:20260706T214852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040803Z
UID:10000689-1784143800-1784147400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Mimics\, masks and misses -  abdominal red flags in the GLP-1 era
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\nList the common gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 therapy that can also mimic acute surgical conditions that may require urgent investigation or intervention. \n\n\n\nDescribe how GLP-1 therapy can mask serious pathology or contribute to missed or delayed diagnoses\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Vered Buchholz Harari is an Upper Gastrointestinal\, Bariatric and General Surgeon. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari completed her upper gastrointestinal surgical training in Australia across leading tertiary centres\, including Fiona Stanley Hospital\, Alfred Health and Austin Health. She further advanced her subspecialty expertise through fellowships at internationally renowned centres in the United Kingdom\, undertaking a high-volume Oesophagogastric Cancer Surgery Fellowship at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust\, London\, followed by a dedicated Robotic Upper GI Surgery Fellowship at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari specialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery\, with a focus on oesophageal and gastric cancer treated through minimally invasive approaches\, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia\, as well as complex swallowing disorders such as achalasia and gastroparesis. She also offer bariatric surgery. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Dr Buchholz Harari manages a broad range of general surgical conditions including gallbladder disease and abdominal wall and groin hernias\, with a particular interest in robotic-assisted hernia repair. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari is committed to compassionate\, patient-centred care\, offering advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to reduce surgical impact and support faster recovery. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari consults and operates at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mimics-masks-and-misses-abdominal-red-flags-in-the-glp-1-era/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T233028Z
CREATED:20260629T233025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T233028Z
UID:10000676-1784637000-1784640600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEPHN-HP clinical series
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\nNEPHU is hosting another webinar in their NEPHN-HP Public Health Clinical Series. This webinar will provide information that will describe the epidemiology and impact of Hepatitis B within Victoria\, and support clinicians to diagnose\, test for\, treat and prevent Hepatitis B. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature guest speakers Prof Ben Cowie (Director\, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis) and Dr Storm Holwill (Senior Clinical Advisor\, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis). \n\n\n\nIf you have already subscribed to the series\, no need to subscribe again.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nephn-hp-clinical-series/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T041238Z
CREATED:20260615T010815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T041238Z
UID:10000660-1784725200-1784728800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RSV vaccination for older people webinar
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 informative webinar exploring the new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination program for older adults and what it means for healthcare professionals working across primary care\, aged care\, community health\, and immunisation services. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of RSV disease burden in older Australians\, current vaccine options\, eligibility criteria\, and key clinical considerations for supporting vaccine uptake. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also gain practical insights into communicating with patients about RSV\, addressing common questions\, and integrating RSV vaccination into routine preventive care. \n\n\n\nWith new vaccination recommendations and program developments emerging\, it is essential that healthcare professionals remain up to date with the latest evidence\, eligibility requirements\, and practical implementation considerations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rsv-vaccination-for-older-people-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040554Z
CREATED:20260706T215248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040554Z
UID:10000690-1784748600-1784752200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:A concise update on hip arthroscopy - hip conditions affecting young patients and when to refer for surgery?
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 the development of hip arthroscopy in Australia and the current indications for this surgery\, including when to refer. \n\n\n\nList current techniques for hip replacement and the benefits of the Anterior approach for your patients \n\n\n\nDiscuss the questions your patients may ask about the current state of play in knee replacement techniques\, alignment philosophies\, the use of robotics and PSI and different approaches\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Jason Hockings is a Victorian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialist expertise in hip and knee surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings completed his orthopaedic training in Victoria in 2021 and have since undertaken multiple post-fellowship training programs to further develop his skills and expertise. His additional training includes a Melbourne-based fellowship with Professor John O’Donnell\, focusing on hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement\, as well as advanced training in Edinburgh with a focus on complex and revision joint replacement and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr Hockings also completed an advanced arthroplasty and sports fellowship on the NSW Central Coast. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings’ surgical interests include hip replacement via the direct anterior muscle-sparing approach\, hip arthroscopy\, arthroscopic sports knee surgery\, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement\, and subvastus (muscle-sparing) advanced kinematically aligned knee replacement surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings is committed to delivering high-quality\, patient-centred care across both public and private settings\, with a strong focus on hip and knee surgery.He holds public appointments at St Vincent’s and Eastern Health\, and consults and operates at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/a-concise-update-on-hip-arthroscopy-hip-conditions-affecting-young-patients-and-when-to-refer-for-surgery/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T021153Z
CREATED:20260615T060300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T021153Z
UID:10000662-1784799000-1784822400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:CCV Cancer Education Programs - Facilitator Training
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 one-day course trains facilitators to deliver the Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) Managing Cancer and Cancer Wellness programs to small groups.  \n\n\n\nThe session includes guest presenters\, interactive discussions and activities. Presentation slides\, workbook and a CEP Facilitator Manual will be provided. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the key concepts and benefits of the CEPs.\n\n\n\nRecognise adult learning principles and facilitation techniques. \n\n\n\nAppreciate the value of effective co-facilitation in delivering CEPs.\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in delivering CEPs using available resources.\n\n\n\nIdentify CEP resources to support recruitment and community outreach​.\n\n\n\n\nAfter completing training\n\n\n\nYou will be endorsed as a Cancer Council Victoria CEP facilitator.​​​ \n\n\n\nFacilitators are supported to deliver CCV CEPs within their health service and receive: \n\n\n\n\nAccess to a fully resourced online portal (program materials\, tools and templates)\n\n\n\nOngoing support including mentoring and debriefing\n\n\n\nMonthly communication and updates\n\n\n\nProfessional development opportunities\, including annual planning workshops\, showcases and masterclasses\n\n\n\n\nThe Cancer Education Programs (CEP) are group-based supportive care and education programs developed for people affected by cancer\, including carers\, families and friends.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ccv-cancer-education-programs-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T021428Z
CREATED:20260615T011117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T021428Z
UID:10000661-1784829600-1784833200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RSV vaccination for older people Webinar
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 informative webinar exploring the new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination program for older adults and what it means for healthcare professionals working across primary care\, aged care\, community health\, and immunisation services. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of RSV disease burden in older Australians\, current vaccine options\, eligibility criteria\, and key clinical considerations for supporting vaccine uptake.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will also gain practical insights into communicating with patients about RSV\, addressing common questions\, and integrating RSV vaccination into routine preventive care. \n\n\n\nWith new vaccination recommendations and program developments emerging\, it is essential that healthcare professionals remain up to date with the latest evidence\, eligibility requirements\, and practical implementation considerations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rsv-vaccination-for-older-people-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.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:20260724T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T090000
DTSTAMP:20260623T025457Z
CREATED:20260623T012035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T025457Z
UID:10000673-1784874600-1784883600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:APA Breakfast & Presentation -  Prehab for Major Cancer Surgery
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 at the annual VIC Branch Winter Breakfast. \n\n\n\nOur keynote speaker\, Professor Catherine Granger\, will be presenting ‘Prehab for Major Cancer Surgery’. \n\n\n\nCancer surgery represents a significant physiological stressor\, yet many patients enter the operating theatre deconditioned and unprepared. After surgery\, patients commonly experience physical and psychological impairments that range from short-term complications to persistent medium- or long-term effects\, significantly impacting function and health-related quality of life.  \n\n\n\nPrehabilitation\, a multimodal intervention combining exercise\, nutrition\, psychological support\, and patient education\, offers an evidence-based approach to optimise surgical outcomes and accelerate recovery. Recent evidence demonstrates that both comprehensive prehabilitation programs and targeted interventions such as preoperative exercise training or respiratory education effectively minimise postoperative pulmonary complications and maximise patient outcomes.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation explores the rationale for preoperative interventions in major cancer surgery and their measurable benefits. We will examine practical interventions that physiotherapists and the wider healthcare team can implement across settings – hospitals\, community services\, primary care and private practices. Interventions range from brief single preoperative physiotherapy sessions to comprehensive multimodal programs spanning weeks before surgery. Prehabilitation principles are applicable across diverse cancer surgery types\, including thoracic\, abdominal\, pelvic\, and head and neck procedures.  \n\n\n\nUltimately\, this presentation aims to equip physiotherapists with the knowledge and confidence to integrate prehabilitation into their practice\, ensuring more patients can access these evidence-based interventions.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/apa-breakfast-presentation-prehab-for-major-cancer-surgery/
LOCATION:Leonda by the Yarra\, 2 wallen road\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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