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SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccination in Australian general practice Quality Improvement Program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our experts as they discuss latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in older patients. This practice-wide quality improvement exercise will enable you to identify potential barriers to vaccine uptake and check your performance against evidence-based benchmarks. \n\n\n\nThere are two pathways for this program\, one for GPs\, and one for Practice staff (including practice managers\, practice nurses and other relevant practice staff). Please ensure you select the right program for your position. \n\n\n\nThis education is designed to take place over multiple weeks. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can stop at any time\, and progress will be saved. You can find education you have started on your Dashboard. \n\n\n\nOn completion of this quality improvement program\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current status of COVID-19 in Australia\, in particular its impact on older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nClarify the role of vaccination in preventing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in older patients \n\n\n\nReview current best practice recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients aged 65 and older \n\n\n\nUsing a team-based approach\, decide on quality improvement targets and actions related to improving uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nImplement and reflect on practice-wide quality improvement initiatives for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccination-in-australian-general-practice-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne: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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T022415Z
CREATED:20260611T085941Z
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UID:10000656-1784570400-1784750400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:VIC Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia.  \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Monday\, 20 July 2026 | 6:00- 7:00 (AEST)\n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 22 July 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 (AEST)\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B\n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B\n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated\n\n\n\nIdentify situations where specialist advice or referral is required\n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Cowie | Director | WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis\n\n\n\nLester Mascarenhas | GP | Utopia refugee health\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is supported by the Department of Health of Victoria.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/vic-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne: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
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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
END:VEVENT
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233747Z
CREATED:20260619T035226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233747Z
UID:10000669-1785420000-1785423600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: North Region
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-north-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T001641Z
CREATED:20260529T001638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T001641Z
UID:10000643-1785954600-1785958200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Asthma & COPD - They Do Overlap
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConducted by the Victorian and Tasmanian PHNs with the National Asthma Council Australia. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of asthma and COPD\, and identify asthma-COPD overlap\, including current evidence-based management using both the Australian Asthma Handbook and the COPD-X Guidelines. It will include diagnosis\, management\, medications and the importance of action plans for self-management. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Ceri Banks\, RN\, Asthma and Respiratory Educator\, National Asthma Council Australia \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how to access the COPD-X and asthma management guidelines\n\n\n\nIdentify the differential clinical features between asthma and COPD\n\n\n\nSummarise the current guidelines for medication management\n\n\n\nSummarise the importance of written action plans.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, practice nurses\, pharmacists\, Aboriginal health practitioners\, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nThis activity has been approved under the educational activities CPD activity type for 1 hour. \n\n\n\nRACGP NO. 410080ACRRM NO. 41735
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/asthma-copd-they-do-overlap/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260722T053031Z
CREATED:20260722T053026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T053031Z
UID:10000705-1786010400-1786015800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Health Sector Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustralia’s health sector faces unprecedented surge in cyber threats – prompting urgent action. \n\n\n\nHear directly from Australian government officials and industry representatives about what this evolving threat landscape means for you and discover the steps you can take to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are now open for this important online webinar.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/health-sector-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T041145Z
CREATED:20260601T032848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T041145Z
UID:10000645-1786042800-1786046400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among medical specialists to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nProfessor Bruce Brew| Consultant Physician and Neurologist | Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of New South Wales | Professor of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame Sydney | Head Neurosciences Program and Peter Duncan Neurosciences Unit\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-be-hiv-for-physicians/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T045105Z
CREATED:20260721T042418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045105Z
UID:10000702-1786042800-1786048200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Disaster preparedness and response: Supporting children and infants through trauma
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren today may likely experience a growing number of climate and other disasters and emergencies. Mental health practitioners have a critical role to play in supporting infants\, children and their families through trauma\, leveraging their diverse strengths and identifying and responding to complex needs.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore effective disaster response. Providing a foundation for understanding disaster preparedness\, response and recovery\, the session will examine what effective support looks like in practice and how practitioners can contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insights into working collaboratively across disciplines\, understanding and respecting professional roles within broader care teams\, and supporting practitioner wellbeing in challenging contexts. Drawing on current knowledge about child development\, the webinar will explore factors that can influence children’s experiences of adversity\, alongside practical approaches that help strengthen resilience\, recovery\, and overall wellbeing.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for practitioners across health\, mental health\, and community settings\, this session aims to strengthen understanding\, support multidisciplinary practice\, and build confidence in responding to the diverse needs of children and families affected by disasters and emergencies.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/disaster-preparedness-and-response-supporting-children-and-infants-through-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041146Z
CREATED:20260706T063026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T041146Z
UID:10000688-1787769000-1787772600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis Update Discussion
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\nShort-form\, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape\, diagnostics\, and outbreak alerts. \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform:\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 26th August 2026. \n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n\n\nNSW\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS\, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC\n\n\n\nSheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC\n\n\n\n\nAdditional speakers TBC \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\nSummarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.\n\n\n\nRecognise key clinical presentations of syphilis\, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.\n\n\n\nApply current guidelines for syphilis testing\, interpretation\, and management.\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.\n\n\n\nIncrease confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources:\n\n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis\n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/syphilis-update-discussion/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T224300Z
CREATED:20260601T032944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T224300Z
UID:10000646-1787857200-1787860800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among medical professionals to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nDr Thomas Haskell| Emergency Medicine Specialist at Launceston General Hospital\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-by-hiv-for-emergency-department-and-urgent-care-settings/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260820T231833Z
CREATED:20260820T231830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T231833Z
UID:10000730-1788192000-1788197400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Equity Talk: Addressing systemic racism in health
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin leading Australian and international experts for a critical discussion on systemic racism in health and its impact on health outcomes for diverse communities. Featuring Giridharan Sivaraman\, Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Habib Naqvi (NHS Race and Health Observatory\, UK)\, and Rita Prasad-Ildes (World Wellness Group)\, this webinar will explore real-world approaches to addressing institutional racism\, strengthening accountability\, and creating more equitable health systems. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nGiridharan Sivaraman – Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Australian Human Rights Commission\n\n\n\nProfessor Habib Naqvi – CEO NHS Race and Health Observatory\, UK\n\n\n\nRita Prasad-Ildes\, CEO WWG
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-equity-talk-addressing-systemic-racism-in-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T231231Z
CREATED:20260812T231228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T231231Z
UID:10000722-1788978600-1788982200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing paediatric fractures: what GPs need to know | 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\nMany simple fractures and soft tissue injuries in children can be safely managed through a physiotherapy-led virtual fracture clinic. This session will outline best practice management of upper and lower limb paediatric fractures including tips\, tricks and unusual cases. There will also be an update on guidelines and resources available. \n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nDr Lucas Annabell is a Victorian and internationally trained Orthopaedic surgeon. He holds appointments at The Royal Children’s Hospital and The Alfred and is now well established at The Epworth and the new Adeney Private. Lucas’ areas of speciality include hip preservation\, hip replacement\, baby and adolescent hips\, paediatric fractures and limb reconstruction. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify common paediatric upper limb injuries including guidelines for treatment\n\n\n\nIdentify common paediatric lower limb injuries including guidelines for treatment\n\n\n\nDescribe the evidence base behind virtual fracture clinics in primary orthopaedic care\n\n\n\n\nAudience: \n\n\n\nGPs\, GP registrars and other primary healthcare professionals \n\n\n\nEnquiries: education@murrayphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-paediatric-fractures-what-gps-need-to-know-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260820T232412Z
CREATED:20260820T232409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T232412Z
UID:10000731-1789374600-1789407000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium
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\nIn partnership with the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne\, the National Mental Health Commission is supporting a Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium to be held in September 2026. The Symposium will convene diverse perspectives to explore the personal\, social and systemic impacts of stigma and discrimination and current perspectives on solutions and priorities. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium will convene diverse perspectives from across Australia\, including people with lived and living experience of mental health problems\, carers\, family members\, and kin\, First Nations leaders and communities\, community organisations\, researchers\, service providers\, policy makers\, advocates\, and government representatives. \n\n\n\nAcross the day\, participants will actively consider how stigma and discrimination are experienced in everyday life\, what evidence-based solutions are available\, and what priorities for positive change should be. \n\n\n\nThe Symposium is funded by the National Mental Health Commission and attendance is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be provided throughout the day. \n\n\n\nAs places are limited\, registrations may be managed to ensure broad representation across stakeholder groups and geographic locations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-stigma-and-discrimination-reduction-symposium/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T050732Z
CREATED:20260810T073346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T050732Z
UID:10000718-1789498800-1789502400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The financially well GP: saving\, investing and superannuation made simple
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\nDoctors finish training with years of clinical expertise — and almost no education in managing their income. This live\, interactive 1 hour webinar gives Australian GPs and registrars a general framework for personal finance: building an automated saving system\, understanding investment fundamentals\, making the most of superannuation\, and protecting your family through sound estate planning. \n\n\n\nPresented by Dev Raga\, a practising Australian doctor and host of a leading personal finance podcast for medical professionals\, Dev Raga Personal Finance\, the session translates evidence-based finance principles into plain language for busy clinicians. \n\n\n\nRegistration requirement:  \n\n\n\nTo access this webinar\, you must first be enrolled in the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub. Follow the steps below: \n\n\n\n\nVisit the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub webpage and submit a registration request. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration has been processed\, you will receive a confirmation email with further information on accessing and navigating the Hub.\n\n\n\nAfter access to the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub has been activated\, log in to the Hub and enrol in this webinar via the course webpage.\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer: This presentation is for education purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial\, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general and does not consider your objectives\, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is appropriate to you and your needs before acting.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-financially-well-gp-saving-investing-and-superannuation-made-simple/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T061309Z
CREATED:20260824T024701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T061309Z
UID:10000733-1791223200-1791228600@emphn.org.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260910T055330Z
CREATED:20260910T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T055330Z
UID:10000758-1791537300-1791563400@emphn.org.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T064402Z
CREATED:20260817T033700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T064402Z
UID:10000727-1792224000-1792260000@emphn.org.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T234738Z
CREATED:20260910T234300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T234738Z
UID:10000759-1792654200-1792661400@emphn.org.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T235449Z
CREATED:20260910T235447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T235449Z
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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