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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:20261005T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260824T061309Z
CREATED:20260824T024701Z
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SUMMARY:How to Target Self-Harm in Early Detection and Intervention of Personality Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn evidence-informed webinar hosted by the Australian BPD Foundation (as part of BPD Awareness week); led by an international expert (Professor Michael Kaess)\, whose work directly intersects with early intervention\, risk assessment\, and youth clinical practice. \n\n\n\nThe session will explore:  \n\n\n\n\nThe relationship between self-harm (particularly NSSI) and emerging personality disorder \n\n\n\nWhen self-harm is clinically meaningful—and when it is not • Implications for early identification\, assessment\, and formulation \n\n\n\nHow over-reliance on self-harm as a diagnostic signal can contribute to over-diagnosis\n\n\n\nEvidence-based guidance for youth mental health and suicide-prevention practitioners\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nYouth mental health clinicians \n\n\n\nSuicide-prevention workforce \n\n\n\nPsychologists\, psychiatrists\, counsellors\, social workers \n\n\n\nCase managers and care coordinators \n\n\n\nClinicians working in child and adolescent services\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Professor Michael Kaess\, University of Bern\, Switzerland.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/how-to-target-self-harm-in-early-detection-and-intervention-of-personality-disorders/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian BPD Foundation":MAILTO:admin@bpdfoundation.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260910T055330Z
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SUMMARY:Rising to the Challenge: Innovating and Integrating for Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n31st Annual Department of Psychiatry Wellbeing in Ageing Symposium\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThe University of Melbourne’s Department of Psychiatry Wellbeing in Ageing Team is delighted to invite you to their 31st Annual Symposium full-day event. \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Tony Blakely will discuss weighing up the compression of morbidity against its impact on healthy ageing. \n\n\n\nProfessor Josselin Houenou will unpack integrated neurobiological models and medication considerations for bipolar disorder in the context of ageing or dementia.\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor\, Dr David Darby will share real-world experience prescribing Lecanemab and Donanemab in private practice. \n\n\n\nMr Matthew Corbett\, the new co-Director of Workforce Development\, at the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing will speak on key issues related to workforce. \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor Ravi Bhat will share results from his doctoral research on delirium.\n\n\n\nBusiness Innovation Manager at Dementia Australia\, Dr Tanya Petrovich\, will share on innovations and digital technology at Dementia Australia. \n\n\n\nDr Matthew Shrimpton\, will share experiences from the DEMANDS team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.\n\n\n\nDr Jo-Anne Hughson will discuss the ‘Let’s CHAT’ Community Health Approaches To Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities program. \n\n\n\nThe symposium will also conclude with a panel discussion focusing on Supporting Brain Health for ageing Australians: based on current evidence\, to be facilitated by Professor Nicola Lautenschlager and featuring panel members Emeritus Professor David Ames AO\, Professor Tony Blakley\, Dr Tanya Petrovich\, Associate Professor Kathryn Ellis and Dr Eleanor Curran.\n\n\n\n\nA certificate of attendance is available following completion of the symposium.  \n\n\n\nSymposium attendance may count towards Continuing Professional development/ Education activities. \n\n\n\nThe symposium is suitable for researchers and health and lived-experience professionals who are passionate about cognitive and mental health\, healthy ageing and wellbeing in ageing populations. \n\n\n\nRegistrations close 25th September 2026. Cancellations: For cancellations\, an administrative fee of $40 will be incurred for each registration cancelled up until 2 October 2026. Refunds will not be given after this date. A substitute delegate is welcome to attend. For organisation invoicing: please contact wiat-team@unimelb.edu.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rising-to-the-challenge-innovating-and-integrating-for-older-adult-mental-health-and-wellbeing-2/
LOCATION:Woodward Centre\, Level 10 Melbourne Law Building\, 185 Pelham St\, Carlton
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T080000
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SUMMARY:Evoca Women's Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing three highly successful years and outstanding feedback\, the fourth annual Evoca Women’s Health Conference returns this October\, and we would be delighted for you to join us.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for GPs\, registrars\, nurses\, and allied health practitioners\, this program features leading experts covering hormonal health\, pelvic pain\, PCOS\, breast disease\, pelvic floor disorders\, ovarian insufficiency\, infertility and more.  \n\n\n\nExpect thought-provoking interactive sessions\, practical insights\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow GPs who share your passion for advancing women’s health. The program also includes dedicated Q&A sessions with our esteemed speakers\, providing opportunities for discussion and application to everyday practice.  \n\n\n\nThanks to the generous support of our sponsors\, this year’s program includes an exclusive networking dinner for Evoca clinicians on Friday 16 October\, as well as post-conference networking drinks for all attendees on Saturday 17 October.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning\, collaboration\, and professional development designed to educate\, engage\, and empower.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/evoca-womens-health-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach\, 242 Arden Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Evoca Women's Health":MAILTO:catherine.hocking@forhealth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T073000
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SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - Health Providers Breakfast (Dandenong)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n7.30am – 8.00am: Breakfast\n\n\n\n8.00am – 9.30am: My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-health-providers-breakfast-dandenong-4/
LOCATION:Atura Dandenong 5-17 Doveton Avenue\, Eumemmerring VIC 3177
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T235449Z
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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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