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SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-21/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20251027T231155Z
CREATED:20251021T040740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T231155Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the New GP Chronic Condition Management Plan Framework for Allied Health Providers
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\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this online event. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nRiwka Hagen\, General Practice Expert\n\n\n\nLuke Armstrong\, Allied Health Professional\, Diabetes Nurse Educator\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nThe new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) framework\n\n\n\nUpdates to referral processes\n\n\n\nWhat GPs are doing differently and how this impacts allied health practice\n\n\n\nTransition arrangements and billing implications\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nMultidisciplinary team coordinators\n\n\n\nAllied health providers delivering Medicare services\n\n\n\nPractice managers in allied health clinics
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-the-new-gp-chronic-condition-management-plan-framework-for-allied-health-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20251130T222203Z
CREATED:20251130T222200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T222203Z
UID:10000480-1765274400-1765281600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-7/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T011215Z
CREATED:20251105T062913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T011215Z
UID:10000470-1764874800-1764880200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask Us Anything Series – HIV Edition
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 90-minute interactive webinar provides healthcare professionals across Australia with the opportunity to engage in open dialogue\, pose questions\, and critically examine their own practices.  \n\n\n\nThe session is designed to foster reflection\, dismantle stigma\, and promote more inclusive\, person-centred approaches to HIV care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ask-us-anything-series-hiv-edition/
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:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20251010T041008Z
CREATED:20251003T063633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T041008Z
UID:10000429-1764786600-1764793800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials (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\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning\, the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course\, attendees will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss available contraceptive methods’ safety\, efficacy\, and side effects.\n\n\n\nImplement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.\n\n\n\nOutline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. \n\n\n\nPropose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators: \n\n\n\nCherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator\, ASHM \n\n\n\nRegan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist \n\n\n\nAngela Smith – Senior Medical Officer\, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service \n\n\n\nPlease note that attendees must:  \n\n\n\n\nComplete pre-course survey\n\n\n\nRead Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource\n\n\n\nAttend two online live facilitated training sessions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T011813Z
CREATED:20251106T011809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T011813Z
UID:10000471-1764702000-1764707400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis in 2025: what it is and what it's not
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 session led by Monash Health Specialist Gynaecologists A/Professor Jim Tsaltos and Dr Phil Thomas\, will provide you with practical management strategies to support women with endometriosis-related pain whilst they wait for public clinic review or surgery.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nTake a thorough history to distinguish endometriosis-related pain from other conditions \n\n\n\nDiscuss the modern imaging techniques available to assist with diagnosis of endometriosis    \n\n\n\nOutline the recommended pharmaceutical options for endometriosis-related pain \n\n\n\nDescribe surgical and other available options for managing endometriosis symptoms  \n\n\n\n\nThe GP Education webinar series is designed to support GPs with practical\, evidence-based updates across a range of clinical areas. Delivered by Monash Health specialists\, each session focuses on a topic of interest in general practice\, offering clear\, case-based guidance to support diagnosis\, management and referral decisions.Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge\, stay current with best practices\, or gain insight into local referral pathways\, this series is designed to be relevant\, concise and directly applicable to your work in primary care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-in-2025-what-it-is-and-what-its-not/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20251117T030918Z
CREATED:20251117T030915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T030918Z
UID:10000476-1764702000-1764705600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:What Every GP Needs to Know about Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Updates
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 EASSI-PC\, a GP-led national initiative to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Australia. \n\n\n\nWe are conducting a national webinar series on antibiotic use in primary care. Our first session will explore key updates in the 2025 Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic chapter\, with a focus on the management of urinary tract infections\, community-acquired pneumonia\, and skin and soft tissue infections. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in antibiotic prescribing guidance and discover the practical implications of these updates for everyday patient care. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A with editors of the Therapeutic Guidelines (TG)\, leading GP opinion leaders and infectious diseases (ID) physicians. \n\n\n\nGuest speakers include Professor Nigel Stocks (GP)\, Ms Maeve O’Sullivan (Pharmacist TG)\, Professor Joshua Davis (ID physician)\, Professor Kirsty Buising (ID physician)\, and Professor Parker Magin (GP). \n\n\n\nEASSI-PC is a collaboration between Bond University\, the University of Melbourne\, the University of Newcastle\, and The University of Adelaide.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/what-every-gp-needs-to-know-about-therapeutic-guidelines-antibiotic-updates/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T012047Z
CREATED:20251031T045121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T012047Z
UID:10000469-1764700200-1764707400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health Fundamentals for Nurses and Midwives
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\nThrough a case study\, presentations\, interactive quizzes and an online learning module\, this online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is comprised of a mandatory online learning module\, followed by an interactive live session.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \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 BBVs \n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in offering STI and BBV screening to patients \n\n\n\nDiscuss the process for contact tracing and Identify resources to assist
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-fundamentals-for-nurses-and-midwives/
LOCATION:Online
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:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025914Z
CREATED:20251014T025912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025914Z
UID:10000442-1764684000-1764691200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-20/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20251026T221520Z
CREATED:20251026T221448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T221520Z
UID:10000466-1764583200-1764590400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Child. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-17/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T160000
DTSTAMP:20251023T234021Z
CREATED:20251023T234018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T234021Z
UID:10000460-1764234000-1764259200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:University of Melbourne - Wellbeing in Ageing: Building future impact from 30 years of learning\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Melbourne’s Department of Psychiatry Wellbeing in Ageing Team -formerly the Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age- is delighted to invite you to their 30th Annual Symposium full-day event. \n\n\n\nThis year’s group of speakers bring a broad range of knowledge\, expertise and skills from areas such as psychiatry\, psychology\, geriatric medicine\, public health and neuropsychology\, cutting across University\, Health Services\, Government and non-Government sectors. \n\n\n\nEmeritus Professor David AO will reflect on three decades of learning and collegial connection\, offering his insights on the symposium\, the field\, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Professor Lisa Gibbs will share emerging insights into the impact of climate change and natural disasters on older adults\, with a focus on mental health\, wellbeing and cognitive decline. Professor Sarah Wilson\, from the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing\, will introduce an innovative new AI driven online resource for mental health consumers. Associate Professor Kathryn Ellis will discuss learnings from a new autism assessment service designed specifically for older adults\, including the impact of diagnosis on mental health and wellbeing. Professor Chris Davey will provide an update on current best evidence for managing difficult-to-treat depression\, and Dr Mark Bevan will build on this to highlight emerging findings on the use of ketamine in older adults. We will hear from Associate Professor Leo Chen who will be presenting on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments and their application for older adults.  \n\n\n\nOur speakers will address key issues related to dementia prevention\, treatment\, and care. Professor Dina LoGiudice and Rebecca Leahy will outline the outcomes and experiences of DEMLO\, a Royal Melbourne Hospital pilot program that supports coordinated dementia care through a dedicated Dementia Liaison Officer. Associate Professor Samantha Loi will cover important issues in the role out of donanemab following the TGA approval of the anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody therapy for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Paula Loveland will provide an update on diagnostic criteria for prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies and Dr Eleanor Curran will share insights from a novel co-design study on dementia prevention for middle-aged and older adults. The symposium will also include a panel discussion focussing on Wellbeing in the Workplace\, to be facilitated by Professor Nicola Lautenschlager. \n\n\n\nThe symposium is suitable for researchers and health professionals who are passionate about cognitive and mental health\, healthy ageing and wellbeing in ageing populations \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 27th November 2025Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Woodward Centre\, Pelham St\, Carlton\, University of MelbourneParking: Available in public car parks surrounding the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, The University of Melbourne and east of Swanston St.  Alternatively\, Public transport is readily available with a short walk to the venue. \n\n\n\nEnquiries: wiat-team@unimelb.edu.au For cancellations\, an administrative fee of $40 will be incurred for each registration cancelled up until 20 November 2025.   \n\n\n\nRefunds will not be given after this date. A substitute delegate is welcome to attend.  \n\n\n\nFor organisation invoicing\, please contact wiat-team@unimelb.edu.au 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/university-of-melbourne-wellbeing-in-ageing-building-future-impact-from-30-years-of-learning-2025/
LOCATION:Woodward Centre\, Pelham St\, Carlton\, University of Melbourne
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T224231Z
CREATED:20251111T221704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T224231Z
UID:10000474-1764183600-1764187200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Response to measles outbreak: Adult measles immunisation 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\nNEPHU\, in partnership with the East Melbourne PHN and North West Melbourne PHN\, are launching a drive to promote measles immunisation in under-immunised adults (particularly those born between 1966 and 1992) in primary care settings\, as part of a broader statewide initiative. \n\n\n\nTo launch this initiative\, we invite primary care clinicians\, practice nurses and managers to join our upcoming webinar. The webinar will include information about the immunisation program and why Australia is at risk of measles outbreaks and what primary care can do to support prevention. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nNational and international measles epidemiology\, and risk of incursions\n\n\n\nCurrent and past vaccine schedules\n\n\n\nUnder-immunisaton in adult cohorts\n\n\n\nObjective of program to boost MMR vaccination in adults\n\n\n\nHow primary care services can participate in initiative – opportunistic provision at key touchpoints\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios: \n\n\n\n\nDr Annaliese van Diemen is Director of the North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU and a public health physician.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Claire Gordon is an infectious diseases physician and medical specialist at NEPHU.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Katherine Ong is a public health physician.\n\n\n\nHibaq Ahmed is an epidemiologist at NEPHU.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/response-to-measles-outbreak-adult-measles-immunisation-program/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T203000
DTSTAMP:20251010T041142Z
CREATED:20251010T041140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T041142Z
UID:10000434-1764181800-1764189000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials (session 1 of 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\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning\, the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course\, attendees will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss available contraceptive methods’ safety\, efficacy\, and side effects.\n\n\n\nImplement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.\n\n\n\nOutline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. \n\n\n\nPropose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators: \n\n\n\nCherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator\, ASHM \n\n\n\nRegan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist \n\n\n\nAngela Smith – Senior Medical Officer\, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service \n\n\n\nPlease note that attendees must:  \n\n\n\n\nComplete pre-course survey  \n\n\n\nRead Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource \n\n\n\nAttend two online live facilitated training sessions  \n\n\n\n\nThe second event is scheduled for December 3rd.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025841Z
CREATED:20251014T025838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025841Z
UID:10000441-1764151200-1764158400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-19/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T160000
DTSTAMP:20251026T222112Z
CREATED:20251026T222109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T222112Z
UID:10000467-1764079200-1764086400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-18/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20251026T221414Z
CREATED:20251026T221411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T221414Z
UID:10000465-1764010800-1764018000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-16/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251014T031048Z
CREATED:20251014T031045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T031048Z
UID:10000447-1763719200-1763726400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-12/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20250915T033745Z
CREATED:20250826T005445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T033745Z
UID:10000386-1763661600-1763672400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Bendigo National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Dinner 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\nAttend the Mackenzie Quarters for this in-person workshop with dinner and drinks served on arrival. \n\n\n\nGeneral practitioners\, practice staff and Aboriginal healthcare workers play a vital role in promoting the importance of early detection of bowel cancer by encouraging and endorsing participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\nThis practical workshop explores bowel cancer screening in people who are hesitant to screen. You will engage in case discussions to explore the barriers to screening and some of the enablers that you or a practice team can implement to encourage screening within your practice. \n\n\n\nLearning OutcomesAt the completion of this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\nOutcome 1: Identify practices that support engaging patients in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program \n\n\n\nOutcome 2: Determine system improvements within practices to improve patient engagement with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program \n\n\n\nOutcome 3: Identify and apply Practitioner and Practice Toolkit Resources that support mini-audit and/or plan\, do\, study\, act (PDSA) activities \n\n\n\nMore information.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/bendigo-national-bowel-cancer-screening-program-dinner-workshop/
LOCATION:MacKenzie Quarters\, 10 MacKenzie St\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20251017T053435Z
CREATED:20250904T011215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T053435Z
UID:10000395-1763490600-1763499600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:GP Palliative Care Education: Generalist Advanced Shared Palliative care (GASP) and Palliative Sedation Therapy
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\nGeneralist Advanced Shared Palliative care (GASP) and a relaxing chat about Palliative Sedation Therapy. \n\n\n\nJoin the Banksia Palliative Care experts for the second instalment into the new Generalist Advanced Shared Palliative care (GASP) program. \n\n\n\nPalliative Sedation Therapy (PST) is the monitored proportional use of medications intended to reduce consciousness with the aim to relieve refractory suffering in patients with life-limiting disease. It is an essential but often misunderstood intervention. It is not an unintended side-effect of medication\, such as from opioids for pain relief. It is not a death hastening intervention. \n\n\n\nFor everyone living and dying at their place of residence in Victoria\, General Practitioners are the main doctors overseeing the person’s medical care with multi-professional support\, often in collaboration with specialist community palliative care services such as Banksia. There are some complex scenarios where additional shared-care input from Palliative Medicine Specialists is likely going to be beneficial to enhance ongoing care by the GPs. \n\n\n\nBanksia’s new GASP program aims to consolidate on our bi-directional learnings to enhance care in these complex palliative care scenarios. PST is one of them. \n\n\n\nBanksia Speakers \n\n\n\n\nDr Bonnie Lui – Palliative Medicine Physician and Geriatrician\n\n\n\nDr Chien-Che Lin – Palliative Medicine Specialist\n\n\n\nWendy Palmer – Training and Development Co-ordinator\n\n\n\n\nThis event is for all health care professionals and is accredited for CPD points. \n\n\n\nThis event is supported by EMPHN and organised and hosted by Banksia Palliative Care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gp-palliative-care-education-seminar-paella-night/
LOCATION:Banksia Offices\, 472 Lower Heidelberg Road\, Heidelberg\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T191500
DTSTAMP:20251010T020617Z
CREATED:20251010T020613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T020617Z
UID:10000431-1763490600-1763493300@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Pragmatic guidance for clinicians to support the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare
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 SEMPHN in conjunction with the Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance – VTPHNA for this webinar. \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools can support a wide range of clinical tasks\, improving care delivery\, health outcomes\, and patient satisfaction. As an emerging technology in healthcare that is being rapidly implemented\, AI can also introduce new risks to patients. \n\n\n\nThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care have developed this content on Pragmatic AI guidance for clinicians to support the safe and responsible use of AI in healthcare. This content includes: \n\n\n\n\nAI Clinical Use Guide\n\n\n\nAI Safety Scenario – Ambient Scribe\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Audience\n\n\n\nGPs\, Business Owners and Practice Managers \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nGeneral context of AI in use\n\n\n\nWhy and how the Commission have developed the guidance for clinicians\n\n\n\nKey recommendations from the Commission\n\n\n\nWhat are next steps are on Heath Service organisation and Consumer advice on AI.\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\nFrom the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care \n\n\n\n\nRodney Ecclestone Program Manager – Digital Health\n\n\n\nToby Mathieson Senior Project Officer\, Digital Health\n\n\n\n\nPragmatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance for clinicians | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care \n\n\n\nAccreditation\n\n\n\n\nPending AAPM 5 points\n\n\n\nFurther information please contact:\n\n\n\nemail: digitalhealth@semphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/pragmatic-guidance-for-clinicians-to-support-the-safe-and-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20250925T020507Z
CREATED:20250918T043927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T020507Z
UID:10000418-1763058600-1763067600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Women’s Health Diagnostics & Fertility Insights
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 exclusive education dinner at the Marnong Estate in Mickleham. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a patient looking for our patient webinars\, please click here. \n\n\n\nThis is set to be a wonderful educational and networking evening with Dr Virochana Kaul presenting on Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis\, Sujatha Muruganathan\, Sonographer at Monash Ultrasound for Women\, presenting on Deep Endometriosis Scan & The Role of Ultrasound in Fertility\, and Dr Priya Rajagopal presenting on Family Planning & Egg Freezing. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session is tailored for doctors seeking to enhance their knowledge in reproductive health. \n\n\n\n\nGain valuable insights from Fertility Specialists and Sonographer\n\n\n\nParticipate in an open Q&A session\n\n\n\nNetwork with peers in a relaxed dinner setting\n\n\n\n\nWith new guidelines for endometriosis management and increasing awareness of fertility preservation options such as egg freezing\, AMH testing\, and genetic carrier screening\, GPs are faced with a growing number of patient questions. At Monash IVF\, we are proud to host this education dinner at Marnong Estate\, where together we will explore these topics and share practical approaches to patient care. \n\n\n\nOur speakers bring both clinical expertise and the ability to support patients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds\, with consultations available in Hindi\, Kashmiri\, Dogri\, Punjabi\, Urdu\, Arabic and Tamil. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, please RSVP by Thursday 30th of October 2025. \n\n\n\nShould you have any questions about the night or have any dietary restrictions or requirements\, please email our event organiser Zin Murray at zin.murray@monashivfgroup.com or call 0458 930 650.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/womens-health-diagnostics-fertility-insights/
LOCATION:Marnong Estate
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T133000
DTSTAMP:20251023T055744Z
CREATED:20251023T055557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T055744Z
UID:10000455-1763037000-1763040600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The nurse’s contribution to GPCCMP development and patient engagement
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 and interactive session focusing on the nurse’s contribution to the preparation and review of GP Chronic Disease Management Plans (GPCCMPs). Through real-world case studies and a dynamic Q&A format\, this webinar will provide: \n\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on establishing patient focused goals\n\n\n\nEmpower practice nurses to deliver high quality patient education and care\n\n\n\nTips on navigating related billing opportunities\n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to deepen your understanding or streamline your workflow\, this session will equip you with actionable strategies and tools to enhance your role in chronic disease management.\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how to create patient-centred\, goal-oriented care plans that align with Medicare requirements and support multidisciplinary collaboration\n\n\n\nIdentify how practice nurses can contribute to the preparation and review of GPCCMPs\, including patient education\, follow-up care\, and telehealth support\n\n\n\nUse practical tools and templates for GPCCMP implementation including AI tools\, HealthPathways and condition specific resources\n\n\n\nReflect on the impact of reduced nurse involvement due to time constraints and explore strategies to promote meaningful contributions to patient care\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDr Paresh Dawda – Principal General Practitioner and Director\, Prestantia HealthParesh is a GP with a diverse portfolio encompassing clinical practice\, academia\, and advisory roles. He focuses on chronic disease and palliative care and is passionate about purposeful innovation in primary care to improve outcomes that matter to patients. \n\n\n\nKylie Foley – Practice Nurse and Diabetes Educator\, Hills Family General PracticeKylie worked in primary care for the last 12 years. She is a Nurse Immuniser and a Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE). In 2025 Kylie commenced her training as a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Newcastle. Kylie is passionate about Diabetes management and helping people improve and manage their own health.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-nurses-contribution-to-gpccmp-development-and-patient-engagement/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20251014T030959Z
CREATED:20251014T030957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T030959Z
UID:10000446-1763035200-1763042400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National 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\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-8/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20251023T233610Z
CREATED:20251023T233607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T233610Z
UID:10000459-1762887600-1762893000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Monash Health - Navigating partnership care for patients with persistent pain conditions: Referral to discharge
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\nLed by Monash Health Pain Specialist Dr Aston Wan and Clinical Lead\, Pain Management Service\, Marcus Bowler\, this webinar discusses: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifying appropriate management strategies\n\n\n\nSuccessful pain management outcomes\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the referral process\n\n\n\n\nThe GP Education webinar series is designed to support GPs with practical\, evidence-based updates across a range of clinical areas. Delivered by Monash Health specialists\, each session focuses on a topic of interest in general practice\, offering clear\, case-based guidance to support diagnosis\, management and referral decisions. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge\, stay current with best practices\, or gain insight into local referral pathways\, this series is designed to be relevant\, concise and directly applicable to your work in primary care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/monash-health-navigating-partnership-care-for-patients-with-persistent-pain-conditions-referral-to-discharge/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20251023T233041Z
CREATED:20251023T233038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T233041Z
UID:10000458-1762885800-1762891200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Support at Home: Essentials for primary & community care professionals
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\nLearn about the new Support at Home aged care program\, referral pathways\, services available\, and how to support your patients to receive in home care. \n\n\n\nSilverchain Head of Policy and Advocacy\, Dr Ronelle Hutchinson\, will share her expertise on how to navigate the new aged care system.  \n\n\n\nShe will be supported by Silverchain GP Liaisons Dr Leena Patel and Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor; and Silverchain Director of Nursing and Safety\, Chris Snepvangers. \n\n\n\nThese free\, national webinars will provide 1.5 educational activity CPD hours. It is designed for doctors\, practice nurses and community care teams.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/support-at-home-essentials-for-primary-community-care-professionals-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T140000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025801Z
CREATED:20251014T025758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025801Z
UID:10000440-1762862400-1762869600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-18/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20251010T040116Z
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SUMMARY:Stroke Masterclass for GP's at the Victorian Heart Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Monash Victorian Heart Institute invites primary care physicians\, nurses and allied health professionals to attend our stroke masterclass.  \n\n\n\nOur program was designed specifically with General Practitioner’s in mind and our evidence-based presentations have a strong focus on providing practical advice with plenty of time for Q&A so you can gain the specific knowledge you require.  \n\n\n\nOur workshop aims to provide education and practical insights to improve your confidence in the assessment and management of patients with stroke.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact the VHI Team if you have any questions – vicheartinstitute@monash.edu
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/stroke-masterclass-for-gps-at-the-victorian-heart-hospital/
LOCATION:Victorian Heart Hospital\, 631 Blackburn Rd\, Clayton\, 3168\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20251024T044113Z
CREATED:20251020T003206Z
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UID:10000451-1762371000-1762374600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction: Rethinking IBS and Functional GI Syndromes
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\nDiscuss the spectrum of Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBIs)\, including IBS\, functional dyspepsia\, and functional gastroparesis\, and their underlying neuro-gastroenterological mechanisms\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based first-line management strategies\, including dietary\, pharmacologic\, and psychological interventions\, and when to escalate care\n\n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nDr Ashwin Patwardhan is an Australian and internationally trained Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist with expertise in pancreaticobiliary disease and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr Patwardhan clinical interests include general hepatology\, cancer prevention through high-quality screening endoscopy\, and disorders of gut–brain interaction such as irritable bowel syndrome. \n\n\n\nDr Patwardhan completed two dedicated fellowships in interventional endoscopy — first at The Royal Melbourne Hospital\, and subsequently an international fellowship at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh\, one of the UK’s leading liver transplant centres. \n\n\n\nDr Patwardhan performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including gastroscopy\, colonoscopy\, ERCP\, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)\, endoluminal stenting\, and endoscopic mucosal resection of colorectal polyps. \n\n\n\nDr Patwardhan consults in Glen Iris and provide inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology services at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/disorders-of-gut-brain-interaction-rethinking-ibs-and-functional-gi-syndromes/
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20251024T044755Z
CREATED:20251013T050812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T044755Z
UID:10000436-1762371000-1762374600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Updates in diagnosis and management of cutaneous melanoma
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\nIdentify the surgical and non-surgical updates in diagnosing and managing melanoma in-situ\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of systemic treatments for melanoma and how this is changing the surgical paradigm of melanoma management\n\n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nDr Shiba Sinha is an Australian and British trained specialist plastic surgeon with a sub speciality interest in breast reconstruction\, skin cancers and aesthetic breast and body surgery. Dr Sinha obtained her medical degree and a BSc in Clinical Sciences from the University of Leeds. \n\n\n\nDr Sinha completed her plastic surgery training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020. She was selected to undergo a sub speciality fellowship in microsurgical breast reconstruction at Queen Victoria Hospital\, UK which is one of the largest centres in Europe for breast reconstruction. Dr Sinha has published and presented internationally in the fields of breast reconstruction and skin cancer. Her current research interests focus on patient reported outcome measures and enhanced recovery pathways in breast surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Sinha has a holistic interest in women’s health and believe that surgery works best when provided in collaborative teams. She holds visiting medical officer appointments at Monash Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre\, where she is part of a strong multi-disciplinary team for breast and skin cancer patients.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/updates-in-diagnosis-and-management-of-cutaneous-melanoma/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T190000
DTSTAMP:20251010T035544Z
CREATED:20250929T044701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T035544Z
UID:10000425-1762363800-1762369200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis C in Primary Care
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\nHepatitis C treatment is simple and highly effective!Primary care providers can play a crucial role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030.  \n\n\n\nThis 1.5 hour online workshop will provide an overview of the management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.  \n\n\n\nTopics covered include the impact of hepatitis C-related stigma and discrimination\, case finding\, testing and diagnosis\, assessment\, treatment and monitoring.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the impact of stigma and discrimination on people living with\, or at risk of\, hepatitis C\n\n\n\nIdentify indications for testing and how to diagnose hepatitis C infection\n\n\n\nDescribe key elements of pre-treatment assessment\n\n\n\nExplain hepatitis C treatment and post-treatment monitoring
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-c-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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