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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:Chronic diarrhoea in primary care: a practical framework that actually works
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\nPresenter: A/Prof Mark Ward\, Gastroenterologist\n\nBio: \nA/Prof Mark Ward is a gastroenterologist caring for patients with all types of gastrointestinal problems. He has an interests in inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer screening.\n\nA/Prof Ward provides face-to-face and telehealth consultations out of his Glen Iris rooms and perform gastroscopy and colonoscopy regularly at Cabrini Malvern\, where he also participates in the out-of-hours roster.\n\nA/Prof Ward works at the Alfred Hospital and conduct clinical research through the Alfred and Monash University in inflammatory bowel disease. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nApply a structured clinical approach to the assessment of adults with chronic diarrhoea\, distinguishing functional from organic causes.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the most appropriate investigations\, including faecal calprotectin\, to avoid unnecessary or low-yield testing.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who require specialist referral\, including recognition of commonly overlooked diagnoses such as microscopic colitis and bile acid diarrhoea.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/chronic-diarrhoea-in-primary-care-a-practical-framework-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T191500
DTSTAMP:20260501T044618Z
CREATED:20260501T044615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T044618Z
UID:10000622-1779818400-1779822900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Voluntary assisted dying in General Practice webinar: Legal and Clinical 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\nThis FREE one hour 15 minute webinar presented by Dr Eliana Close (End of Life Law for Clinicians\, Australian Centre for Health Law Research\, Queensland University of Technology) and Dr Penny Burns (General Practitioner) will provide GPs and other primary care staff with core knowlege about voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in clinical practice and GPs’ VAD legal obligations. \n\n\n\nUsing a clinical case study\, legal and clinical aspects of VAD in General Practice will be explored. Participants will be able to ask questions via the chat function and engage with interactive poll questions. \n\n\n\nThis is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program. GPs who attend can choose to receive a Statement of Attendance and for their attendance to be reported to the RACGP for CPD.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/voluntary-assisted-dying-in-general-practice-webinar-legal-and-clinical-insights/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050926Z
CREATED:20260429T033020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050926Z
UID:10000618-1779910200-1779913800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cardiac CT for GPs
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\nPresenter: Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologist Bio: Dr Rohit Samuel is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac CT specialist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel completed his advanced cardiology training in Melbourne and holds both a Master of Public Health and a Master of Clinical Ultrasound. Dr Samuel completed a two-year fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia\, Canada\, where he gained extensive experience in complex coronary and structural heart procedures.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel’s areas of expertise include coronary angiography\, coronary stenting\, intravascular imaging\, and advanced transcatheter structural interventions. He is an accredited cardiac CT specialist and regularly review and report CT coronary angiograms. By combining advanced imaging with interventional cardiology\, Dr Samuel provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to cardiovascular care\, focusing on the prevention\, assessment\, and management of heart disease to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of calcium scoring and CTCA\n\n\n\nOutline the appropriate patient selection and clinical indications for cardiac CT\n\n\n\nDiscuss tailoring management based on CT findings to reduce cardiac risk
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cardiac-ct-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T023903Z
CREATED:20260506T225928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T023903Z
UID:10000625-1780043400-1780070400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP-NACCHO National Guide to Preventive Healthcare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to improve health outcomes and provide culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in your community? Come along to our one-day workshop to learn about maximising the opportunity for the prevention of disease at each health service visit. \n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop a National Guide author along with a skilled continuous quality improvement practitioner will discuss how best to utilise the fourth edition of the National Guide when providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The workshop will be practical and highly interactive\, consisting of case studies and small group learning activities. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nBackground and purpose of the National Guide\n\n\n\nFeatures of the National Guide\, including: \n\nRecommendation tables \n\n\n\nGood practice points \n\n\n\nEvidence base \n\n\n\nLifecycle wall chart \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is a joint partnership between The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (NACCHO)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-naccho-national-guide-to-preventive-healthcare-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T074500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T171500
DTSTAMP:20260430T005441Z
CREATED:20260430T005200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T005441Z
UID:10000620-1780127100-1780161300@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:UROWEST II 2026: comprehensive urology update for general practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Western Health and NWMPHN at the UROWEST II 2026 a specialist-led educational meeting developed to support general practitioners in delivering high-quality\, evidence-based urological care in the community. The program covers common and high-impact clinical presentations including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)\, erectile dysfunction\, haematuria\, urinary incontinence\, kidney stones\, urethral stricture disease\, prostate cancer\, kidney lesions and testicular cancer. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and risk-stratify red flag urological symptoms that require urgent investigation or specialist referral.\n\n\n\nInterpret and apply evidence-based use of PSA testing\, imaging (including MRI and PSMA PET)\, urinalysis and metabolic investigations in primary care.\n\n\n\nInitiate and optimise first-line management for LUTS\, erectile dysfunction\, urinary incontinence and kidney stones\, particularly in older adults with multimorbidity.\n\n\n\nImplement appropriate referral pathways and shared-care models for patients with prostate\, kidney and testicular cancer\, including post-treatment community management.\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is structured to translate specialist knowledge into practical skills that improve early cancer detection\, optimise chronic urological disease management\, and strengthen collaboration between primary and specialist care. \n\n\n\nMore information HERE.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/urowest-ii-2026-comprehensive-urology-update-for-general-practice/
LOCATION:New Footscray Hospital – Auditorium\, 89 Ballarat Road\, Footscray\, Victoria\, 3011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260601T010000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T023643Z
CREATED:20260602T230414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T023643Z
UID:10000650-1780275600-1806494400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccination in Australian general practice Quality Improvement Program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our experts as they discuss latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in older patients. This practice-wide quality improvement exercise will enable you to identify potential barriers to vaccine uptake and check your performance against evidence-based benchmarks. \n\n\n\nThere are two pathways for this program\, one for GPs\, and one for Practice staff (including practice managers\, practice nurses and other relevant practice staff). Please ensure you select the right program for your position. \n\n\n\nThis education is designed to take place over multiple weeks. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can stop at any time\, and progress will be saved. You can find education you have started on your Dashboard. \n\n\n\nOn completion of this quality improvement program\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current status of COVID-19 in Australia\, in particular its impact on older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nClarify the role of vaccination in preventing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in older patients \n\n\n\nReview current best practice recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients aged 65 and older \n\n\n\nUsing a team-based approach\, decide on quality improvement targets and actions related to improving uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nImplement and reflect on practice-wide quality improvement initiatives for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccination-in-australian-general-practice-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T055411Z
CREATED:20260514T055315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T055411Z
UID:10000632-1780425000-1780430400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing pain in general practice: The role of allied health in improving patient experience
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\nRegister to unpack managing pain in general practice as an Allied Health professional. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nDr Krystal Green\, GP Clinical Editor\, Primary Health Tasmania \n\n\n\nPanel members\n\n\n\n\nDr Frank Meumann\, Specialist Medical Practitioner\, Persistent Pain Program\, Tasmanian Health Service\n\n\n\nCoralie Ponsinet\, Registered Counsellor and Social Worker\, Wonderful Mess\n\n\n\nMarni Whish-Wilson\, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist\, Wynyard Rehab and Exercise Physiology\n\n\n\nJason Rogers\, Physiotherapist\, Allcare Physiotherapy\n\n\n\nLil Cox\, Occupational Therapist\, Persistent Pain Service North Trial Coordinator\, Tasmanian Health Service
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-pain-in-general-practice-the-role-of-allied-health-in-improving-patient-experience/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T010500Z
CREATED:20260401T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010500Z
UID:10000587-1780511400-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 1: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches.  \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-1-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T201500
DTSTAMP:20260529T002715Z
CREATED:20260521T090438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002715Z
UID:10000636-1780513200-1780517700@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar\,  ‘Sleep essentials for GPs:  Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’.
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re delighted to invite General Practitioners and health practitioners to the upcoming Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar\, ‘Sleep essentials for GPs: Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’. \n\n\n\nTopics and Presenters\n\n\n\nTOPIC 1\n\n\n\nFrom Snoring to Narcolepsy: A GP Approach to Sleep Disorders Presented by Dr Sameer Karnam\, Respiratory & Sleep Physician  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide the GP with basic understanding of common sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)\, restless legs syndrome (RLS)\, narcolepsy and insomnia.  \n\n\n\nDiscussion will include clinical symptoms of each of the condition\, questionnaires used to assist with identifying appropriate patients for testing\, investigations used to make diagnosis and management.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients with sleep disorders \n\n\n\nOutline clinical history-taking and/or questionnaire to aid diagnosis \n\n\n\nOutline appropriate investigations and when to refer to a sleep physician \n\n\n\n\nTOPIC 2\n\n\n\nCognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) at Epworth Presented by Dr Harvey Jones\, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist  \n\n\n\nThis presentation provides key insights into assessing sleep without data\, highlights the importance of sleep efficiency and regularity\, and outlines Epworth’s approach to treating insomnia. Referral pathways are covered\, alongside case examples demonstrating the path from general practice to specialised care.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nList key features for assessing insomnia in a brief consultation. \n\n\n\nDescribe the referral pathway from GP to insomnia rehabilitation at Epworth. \n\n\n\n\nCPD accredited 1.5hrs Educational Activities
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/epworth-gp-education-sleep-webinar-sleep-essentials-for-gps-snoring-to-narcolepsy-cbt-i/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T024141Z
CREATED:20260510T225522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T024141Z
UID:10000626-1780515000-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Evidence-Based Updates and Debunking the Social Media Myths
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Roni Ratner is a specialist gynaecologist who has undertaken an additional two years of training to provide expert care in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy or key-hole) for women who suffer from severe endometriosis\, fibroids and menstrual disorders as well as other general gynaecological conditions. \n\n\n\nAs a result\, Dr Ratner is one of only a few surgeons who can perform single incision hysterectomy and myomectomy. Dr Ratner is a passionate advocate for women’s health and believe in empowering and supporting women to make informed decisions about their own health. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nApply current evidence to the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis in primary care\, including when to initiate hormonal therapy and when to refer. \n\n\n\nIdentify and confidently address common patient-facing myths and social media misinformation about endometriosis during clinical consultations. \n\n\n\nExplain why hormonal therapy is the preferred first-line approach for superficial peritoneal endometriosis\, and understand the limitations of surgical treatment in this context.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-and-adenomyosis-evidence-based-updates-and-debunking-the-social-media-myths/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T010747Z
CREATED:20260402T010744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010747Z
UID:10000588-1781116200-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one focused on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches. \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-2-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T050344Z
CREATED:20260510T225806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T050344Z
UID:10000627-1781119800-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Management of Gastroesophageal reflux in 2026: When to investigate and refer? Is the fundoplication still the gold standard?
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 current definition of GORD and typical and atypical symptoms.\n\n\n\nOutline how to escalate treatment in non-responders and when to refer for investigations.\n\n\n\nDescribe how surgery can treat GORD\, side effects of surgery and when other types of surgical and endoscopic options are appropriate.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nMr Matt Stokes is a specialist Oesophago-gastric\, Bariatric and General Surgeon committed to delivering personalised\, compassionate and expert care. His clinical interests include oesophageal and gastric cancer\, bariatric surgery\, hiatal hernias and gastro-oesophageal reflux\, and abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery. \n\n\n\nMr Stokes completed general surgical training through Alfred Health\, obtaining FRACS in 2021\, followed by three years of subspecialty training through the highly competitive AANZGOSA post-fellowship program. He undertook further training at Princess Alexandra Hospital\, Brisbane\, gaining extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux\, hiatal hernia\, and oesophageal and gastric cancer. Mr Stokes then completed a high-volume oesophago-gastric cancer fellowship at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh\, Scotland\, refining skills in complex cancer surgery. \n\n\n\nMr Stokes hold public appointments at The Alfred and Peninsula Health. Privately\, he consult in Malvern\, Frankston and Gippsland as part of South East Upper GI Surgical Group and operate at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/management-of-gastroesophageal-reflux-in-2026-when-to-investigate-and-refer-is-the-fundoplication-still-the-gold-standard/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T023031Z
CREATED:20260515T023028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T023031Z
UID:10000633-1781184600-1781188200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Safe communication about suicide\, mental health and AOD
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\nGippsland PHN together with Mindframe are pleased to bring the federally-funded Mindframe program to the Gippsland region. \n\n\n\nMindframe is a national program supporting safe and non-stigmatising communication about suicide\, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The training provides practical and evidence-based support to people communicating about these themes. \n\n\n\nOnline one-hour Mindframe training session on safe public communication about suicide\, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). \n\n\n\nTraining will cover: \n\n\n\n\nA brief overview of the evidence behind the Mindframe program\n\n\n\nThe Mindframe guidelines (in depth)\n\n\n\nExamples of problematic and preferred communication\n\n\n\nInformation about help seeking and self care\n\n\n\nOpportunity for Q&A\n\n\n\n\nIntended Learning Outcomes from the Education session: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the evidence surrounding suicide\, mental health concerns\, alcohol and other drug use and media reporting\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Mindframe principles\n\n\n\nIdentify content that is consistent with the Mindframe guidelines\n\n\n\nCreate content that aligns with the Mindframe guidelines\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Elizabeth Paton\, Mindframe Project Lead\n\n\n\nElle Glasic\, Mindframe Project Officer\n\n\n\n\nThis is free training made possible through funding received from the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nContent advice: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This event will not be recorded
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/safe-communication-about-suicide-mental-health-and-aod/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Gippsland PHN":MAILTO:events@gphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065934Z
CREATED:20260422T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065934Z
UID:10000609-1781202600-1781206200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.    \n\n\n\nThis course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV)\, current pharmacology\, monitoring and treatment\, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.   \n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of HBV in Australia.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nThrough online learning and virtual teaching\, participants will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated      Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required       \n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management   \n\n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 \n\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nSession 1: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nPresenters: TBC  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: \n\n\n\nRACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5. RACGP Activity Number: 1522126  \n\n\n\nACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 9.5 PDP units: 7 Educational Activity and 2.5 Performance Review.  \n\n\n\nACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThis course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: General Practitioners\, Nurse Practitioners\, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing-session-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260402T011944Z
CREATED:20260401T011740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011944Z
UID:10000585-1781251200-1781373600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian COPD Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs passionate clinicians and researchers\, we have spent our careers on the frontline of COPD care.  \n\n\n\nWe know firsthand the complexity of this condition and the critical need to advance its profile in Australia.  \n\n\n\nWith the recent introduction of the National COPD Clinical Care Standard\, now is the time to unite our community\, spanning consumers\, primary care\, acute and specialist services\, allied health\, research\, and policy to connect\, collaborate\, and drive meaningful change.  \n\n\n\nOur vision for this program is a rich multidisciplinary tapestry that reflects the full continuum of care and the diversity of expertise needed to transform outcomes\, ensuring the voices of those living with COPD remain central to every conversation.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne this June and working together to advance COPD care for all Australians.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/australian-copd-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Pullman Melbourne On The Park\, 192 Wellington Parade\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T034302Z
CREATED:20260414T010505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T034302Z
UID:10000601-1781337600-1781371800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Myhealth Academy Women's and Men's Health Essentials in Primary Care 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\nDelegates will benefit from an expert faculty of speakers delivering focused sessions across key areas\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nFertility Assessment & IVF Family Planning\n\n\n\nConception & Adolescent Health \n\n\n\nDense Breast Notification: Clinical Next Steps Pathology in Primary Care \n\n\n\nEndometriosis & Chronic Pelvic Pain \n\n\n\nNavigating Menopause \n\n\n\nScreening & Diagnostics in Men’s & Women’s Health \n\n\n\nMen’s Health\, including mental health & wellbeing panel discussion \n\n\n\nWeight Management \n\n\n\nAfternoon LARC Implant and IUD Skills Sessions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/myhealth-academy-womens-and-mens-health-essentials-in-primary-care-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Melbourne\, 205 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T211500
DTSTAMP:20260616T040913Z
CREATED:20260616T040546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T040913Z
UID:10000664-1781597700-1781644500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 16 July
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance for this webinar on 16 July focusing on the RACGP 6th Edition Standards. \n\n\n\nWebinar topic\n\n\n\n\nRACGP 6th Edition Standards – What You Need to Know.\n\n\n\n\nGain practical insights to support accreditation readiness and strengthen your practice systems. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nHear from Tania Worrall\, Practice Management Consultant\, Trainer and Assessor\, as she shares practical insights to support practices in preparing for accreditation.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nExpert-led presentation\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on the 6th Edition Standards\n\n\n\nOpportunity to connect with peers across Victoria\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. \n\n\n\nPlease note this webinar is designed for Practice Managers. General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to reach out to their local Primary Health Network for upcoming education and support. General Practitioners in the Western Victoria PHN region will have the opportunity to learn more about accreditation at the Clinical Network Evenings in August.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-16-july/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice manager
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044454Z
CREATED:20260223T043839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044454Z
UID:10000549-1781609400-1781611200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - Austin Health Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Division
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese short\, focused sessions are designed to build understanding\, foster collaboration\, and make it easier for clinicians\, team leaders\, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. \n\n\n\n🕒 Session Format \n\n\n\n\n15-minute presentation – An overview of the featured service’s purpose\, roles\, access pathways\, and approach to practice.\n\n\n\n15-minute Q&A – Ask questions\, clarify referral processes\, and explore opportunities to collaborate.\n\n\n\nMonthly\, via Teams\n\n\n\nShowcasing a different service each month from the mental health\, AOD\, or related sectors\n\n\n\n\n👥 Who Should Attend? \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a clinician\, team leader\, or lived and living experience worker\, these sessions are designed to help you: \n\n\n\nAsk questions directly to service staff \n\n\n\nNavigate local referral pathways \n\n\n\nUnderstand service roles and eligibility
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nemhsca-know-your-network-snapshot-session-austin-health-adult-and-older-adult-mental-health-division/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="NEMHSCA":MAILTO:agnieszka.kleparska@holstephealth.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T010821Z
CREATED:20260610T010817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T010821Z
UID:10000654-1781614800-1781618400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Eastern Health CareSynergy: Improving Information Sharing with General Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Health invites GPs to an upcoming engagement session to hear the latest updates on the CareSynergy Project and share feedback on improving event summaries sent to your practice management system. \n\n\n\nThe project aims to improve information transfer between Eastern Health and local General Practices\, enabling safer\, more connected care for our shared patients. \n\n\n\n\nFocuses on closing the communication loop on referrals and outpatient appointments and providing GPs with clear and actionable information.\n\n\n\nPlans to improve timely notification of referral status updates\n\n\n\nExpand electronic referrals to “at home” services\n\n\n\nElectronically deliver event summaries to GP practice software (and to My Health Record) for specialist clinics (outpatients) appointments\, allied health appointments\, surgical operation notes\, endoscopy reports.\n\n\n\n\nSession Details:\n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00pm\, Tuesday 16th June\, Online via Microsoft Teams Meeting\n\n\n\nTopic 1: CareSynergy Project Update\n\n\n\nTopic 2: More event summaries from EMR and VicKey to PMS (MD/BP etc)\n\n\n\nOther feedback\, discussions\, or comments\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive a complimentary gift in appreciation of your time. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending\, please email laura.choi@easternhealth.org.au and lauren.collet@easternhealth.org.au to confirm for this event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/eastern-health-caresynergy-improving-information-sharing-with-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Health":MAILTO:laura.choi@easternhealth.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T045050Z
CREATED:20260528T013131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T045050Z
UID:10000641-1781634600-1781643600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:GASP presents\, Anticoagulation\, Bleeding and Catastrophic Terminal Events – What do we do at home?
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 Banksia Palliative Care experts for the third instalment of the Generalist Advanced Shared Palliative Care (GASP) program. \n\n\n\nThis session will focus on bleeding in palliative care\, including ongoing or recurrent bleeding and preparation for catastrophic terminal events. \n\n\n\nSignificant visible bleeding in a person living with incurable conditions can be highly distressing for patients\, families\, carers and responding health professionals. While catastrophic terminal events are uncommon\, they can be potentially predictable and require thoughtful preparation. \n\n\n\nOngoing or recurrent bleeding can also occur in people with advanced illness and may be further complicated by anticoagulation\, DVT prophylaxis and other prescribing considerations. \n\n\n\nThrough the GASP program\, Banksia Palliative Care aims to strengthen shared care between GPs\, palliative medicine specialists and local community palliative care services\, supporting better outcomes in complex palliative care scenarios. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate quality and appropriate deprescribing in palliative care.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate management of ongoing and/or recurrent bleeding in palliative care.\n\n\n\nIdentify additional preparation for management of catastrophic terminal events in a patient’s home.\n\n\n\nDevelop professional connection with local Community Palliative Care service.\n\n\n\n\nA sushi dinner is included in the program\, so please specify dietary requirements within booking. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Learning Centre Team on learningcentre@banksiapalliative.com.au or 9455 0822 for more information. \n\n\n\nCPD accreditation approved\n\n\n\nThis activity attracts up to 3.5 CPD hours\, comprising 2 hours Educational Activities (EA) and 1.5 hours Reviewing Performance (RP). See CPD hours details below: \n\n\n\n\nPre-work only (case study reflection): 1hr RP\n\n\n\nF2F event only: 2hr EA + 0.5hr RP\n\n\n\nPre-work and F2F event: 2hr EA + 1.5hr RP (1hr RP from the pre-work case study reflection and 2hr EA +0.5hr RP from the F2F event)\n\n\n\n\nSubmission of the 1-hour pre-work case study reflection is required as evidence for EMPHN to record the full 1.5 hours RP and issue the final certificate totalling 3.5 CPD hours. \n\n\n\nAttendees who do not complete and submit the pre-work will only be awarded 2.5 CPD hours for attending the face-to-face event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gasp-presents-anticoagulation-bleeding-and-catastrophic-terminal-events-what-do-we-do-at-home/
LOCATION:Banksia Offices\, 472 Lower Heidelberg Road\, Heidelberg\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T041857Z
CREATED:20260526T060616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T041857Z
UID:10000639-1781636400-1781640000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Special Interest Series 'Sobering Up: Addictions and Mental 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\nPresentation and Q&A \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the emotional symptoms associated with alcohol misuse \n\n\n\nDescribe the GPs role in supporting people with alcohol use disorder (AUD)\n\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\nDr Adegoke Okedara – Psychiatry
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/special-interest-series-sobering-up-addictions-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsay Health Care &#8211%3B Ramsay Clinic Albert Road":MAILTO:serinc@ramsayhealth.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T051040Z
CREATED:20260510T230114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T051040Z
UID:10000628-1781724600-1781728200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease – a practical guide for GPs
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 symptoms of significant mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease in the community. \n\n\n\nAssess the urgency of presentation and when to escalate to a vascular surgeon. \n\n\n\nDescribe the principles of management including multidisciplinary care\, and medical and surgical treatment options.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Judy Wang is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with broad expertise in the diagnosis and management of arterial and venous disease. \n\n\n\nDr Wang completed her medical education at Monash University and undertook specialist vascular surgery training across multiple tertiary hospitals in Australia. Dr Wang is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and hold public appointments at Monash and Eastern Health. \n\n\n\nDr Wang manages a wide range of vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease\, aneurysmal disease\, carotid artery disease\, and dialysis access\, as well as venous disease\, including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Her skillset offers both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular treatment options based on each patient’s individual requirements. \n\n\n\nDr Wang’s goal is to provide thoughtful\, compassionate and patient-centred care by ensuring clear communication with patients and their family regarding each condition and the treatment options available. She works collaboratively with other hospital specialists and referring doctors to ensure patients achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their treatment journey.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mesenteric-and-renovascular-arterial-disease-a-practical-guide-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070151Z
CREATED:20260424T070149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070151Z
UID:10000611-1781807400-1781814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.    \n\n\n\nThis course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV)\, current pharmacology\, monitoring and treatment\, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.   \n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of HBV in Australia.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nThrough online learning and virtual teaching\, participants will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated      Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required       \n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management   \n\n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 \n\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nSession 1: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nPresenters: TBC  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: \n\n\n\nRACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5. RACGP Activity Number: 1522126  \n\n\n\nACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 9.5 PDP units: 7 Educational Activity and 2.5 Performance Review.  \n\n\n\nACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThis course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: General Practitioners\, Nurse Practitioners\, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20251216T044031Z
CREATED:20251204T064127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T044031Z
UID:10000485-1781811000-1781814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs).  \n\n\n\nNurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care.  \n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with ASHM – the peak body representing the BBV and STI workforce in Australia – and the Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA) this two-part webinar series will provide practical insights\, real-world examples\, and peer perspectives to help you enhance STI and BBV testing\, treatment\, and engagement in AOD settings.  \n\n\n\nLearn about emerging issues\, explore case studies\, and innovative nursing models of care. \n\n\n\nDates: (Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions) \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, 14 May 2026\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n\n\n\n\nOn completion of Part 2 and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to improve STI and BBV awareness in your setting.\n\n\n\nDescribe models of care that support STI and BBV testing and treatment in AOD settings.\n\n\n\nIdentify practical strategies to engage clients and reduce barriers to care. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 2 CPD hours applies. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees. Funding: This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dana-ashm-integrating-sexual-health-into-aod-care-practical-strategies-for-nurses-and-midwives-part-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070957Z
CREATED:20260422T003755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070957Z
UID:10000608-1781949600-1781969400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Well with Lymphoedema Information Day
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Melbourne Lymphoedema Public Information Day which will bring together experts\, community members\, and service providers to support people living with lymphoedema.  \n\n\n\nThe program will cover practical self‑management strategies\, the latest research\, and guidance on navigating the SWEP compression garment program\, with trade exhibitors also available on site.  \n\n\n\nThis event offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to build confidence\, ask questions\, and connect with others.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/living-well-with-lymphoedema-information-day/
LOCATION:The William Angliss Conference Centre\, 555 La Trobe Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054952Z
CREATED:20260514T054855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T054952Z
UID:10000631-1782284400-1782333000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Thyroid Masterclass
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 webinar session is presented by a multidisciplinary panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s Endocrinology\, Endocrine Surgery and Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments. \n\n\n\nIt will present the latest updates in thyroid disease care relevant to primary care physicians. Topics covered include up-to-date descriptions of the local burden of thyroid disease – highlighting opportunities for improvements in diagnosis and management – as well as reviews of the latest guidelines for the management of hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules\, and the management of thyroid disorders during pregnancy. Updates on local referral guidelines and new radioactive iodine services at Western Health will also be covered\, with expert multidisciplinary input from all relevant specialties. \n\n\n\nFinally\, there will be opportunity for a direct question and answer session with the speakers. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr I-Lynn Lee is an endocrinologist and Deputy Head of Western Health’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit\n\n\n\nDr Chris Preston\, Dr Annabel Jones and Dr Debbie Gordon are all endocrinologists\, working within Western Health’s Rapid Access Endocrinology Clinics\n\n\n\nDr Laura Chin-Lenn is a specialist endocrine\, breast and general surgeon\n\n\n\nDr Russell Krawitz is a specialist endocrine and general surgeon\n\n\n\nAll speakers have clinical and research interests and expertise in thyroid disease care.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the local burden and demographic trends of thyroid disease.\n\n\n\nDescribe the initial work-up and management of common thyroid disorders\, including non-functioning thyroid nodules\, and hyperthyroidism due to suspected Graves’ disease or toxic multinodular goitre.\n\n\n\nDescribe the common management considerations for patients presenting with thyroid disorders during pregnancy.\n\n\n\n\nRACGP: RACGP CPD – 1.5 hours Educational Activities \n\n\n\nHow to register\n\n\n\n\nWhen registering for an event\, all fields marked with an asterisk * must be completed. If your organisation does not appear in the dropdown options listed\, you will need to enter your organisation name and click on the ‘Create Organisation’ button.\n\n\n\nFor RACGP CPD events\, General Practitioners must provide their CPD number when registering to allow NWMPHN to submit their attendance to RACGP. Please ensure you provide your CPD number every time you register for an event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/thyroid-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Pharmacy,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T050722Z
CREATED:20260510T230328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T050722Z
UID:10000629-1782329400-1782333000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Dysphagia in Primary Care: When to Worry and What to Do Next
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 patients with dysphagia\, including subtle or intermittent symptoms\, who warrant early investigation or specialist referral. \n\n\n\nInterpret red flag features from less urgent presentations to guide appropriate referral timing and pathway. \n\n\n\nDiscuss how the correct diagnoses of many causes of dysphagia are readily treatable\, and that timely investigation and referral can lead to effective management.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nI am an Upper GI\, Bariatric and General Surgeon. \n\n\n\nI completed General Surgery training through Monash Health\, obtaining FRACS\, followed by three years of post-fellowship training through the AANZGOSA program. This included positions at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand and The Austin Hospital\, where I gained extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive surgery. \n\n\n\nMy clinical interests include gastro-oesophageal reflux disease\, hiatus hernia\, oesophageal motility disorders\, gallbladder disease\, and abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery. I also manage oesophageal and gastric cancer and perform metabolic and bariatric (weight-loss) procedures. \n\n\n\nI am committed to providing thoughtful\, patient-centred care\, with a focus on clear communication\, technical excellence\, and supporting patients through every stage of their surgical journey. \n\n\n\nI hold public appointments at both Bayside Health and Monash Health. Privately\, I consult in Malvern\, Frankston and Gippsland as part of South East Upper GI Surgical Group and operate at Cabrini Malvern and Peninsula Private Hospital.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dysphagia-in-primary-care-when-to-worry-and-what-to-do-next/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T002112Z
CREATED:20260625T001943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T002112Z
UID:10000674-1782736200-1782738000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medicare AoB Changes - Where to now?
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 last few weeks have brought a lot of information about the Medicare Assignment of Benefit changes and then last week\, a significant update was announced by the RACGP. \n\n\n\nHotDoc know it’s a lot to absorb. So before 1 July arrives\, HotDoc want to help your practice cut through the noise and get clear on two things: what you need to do right now\, and what you can keep working towards. \n\n\n\nJoin HotDoc for a free 30-minute webinar with Riwka Hagen and Lucia Craven. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe government’s last-minute changes – what’s actually different now\n\n\n\nWhat verbal consent means in practice\, and how long it lasts\n\n\n\nEnduring AoB: who qualifies from 1 July and how to set it up\n\n\n\nWhat your practice still needs to do before the end of June\n\n\n\nThe digital and paper pathways and why you should keep preparing\n\n\n\nQuick recap of how HotDoc can help at this point of the AOB journey\n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend LIVE? Register anyway and we will send you a link to the recording 24 – 48 hours after the session date/ time.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medicare-aob-changes-where-to-now/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065515Z
CREATED:20260630T065320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065515Z
UID:10000678-1783512000-1783519200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Wed 8th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nYou only need to complete one session regardless of the adaptation. Our sessions are in demand and we ask that you do not register for more than one session. \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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-wed-8th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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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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