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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T120000
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SUMMARY:Quality Improvement Lead (QIL) Training Program 2027 Information Session
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\nWould you like to take quality improvement to the next level in your healthcare organisation? \n\n\n\nThe Quality Improvement Lead (QIL) Training Program begins in March 2027 and is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge\, skills and practical experience to lead improvement initiatives with confidence. \n\n\n\nThe QIL program is focused on supporting you in developing skills in continuous quality improvement and patient safety. This practical and interactive\, 9-month training program teaches the foundations of improvement science\, and practical skills in how to redesign care in microsystems. It enables you to be an effective improvement leader. \n\n\n\nWhat will be covered: \n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\, modules and dates\n\n\n\nDelivery methods\n\n\n\nProject support and mentoring\n\n\n\nFaculty and facilitators\n\n\n\nFees and payment options\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\nHealthcare professionals who are interested in learning how to be an effective Quality Improvement Leader \n\n\n\nCost: \n\n\n\nFree
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/quality-improvement-lead-qil-training-program-2027-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T204500
DTSTAMP:20261022T061817Z
CREATED:20261022T061813Z
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SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Assessment and Management in type 2 diabetes
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\nWho should attend: General Practitioners and members of the general practice team involved in diabetes care.  \n\n\n\nEach webinar will attract 1 hour of RACGP CPD (Educational Activity No. 1600692) \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership between the Alfred Care Group\, Bayside Health\, and the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN)\, and supported by the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC)\, the webinar provides practical\, case‑based education aligned with Australian guidelines and the realities of general practice.  \n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\n\nA/Prof James Shaw–Cardiologist\, Alfred Care Group\, Bayside Health\n\n\n\n\nMultidisciplinary Panel: \n\n\n\n\nVincent Ng– Pharmacist\, Alfred Care Group – Bayside Health\n\n\n\nDr Adam Braithwaite– General Practitioner\, Diabetes Connecting Care Clinic\, Alfred Care Group – Bayside Health  \n\n\n\n\nChair: \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Anthony Russell – Director\, Endocrinology and Diabetes\, Alfred Care Group \n\n\n\n\nThis session will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to assess CV risk in type 2 diabetes\n\n\n\nWhen and how to screen for CVD in type 2 diabetes\n\n\n\nManagement of CV risk factors and targets (lipids and BP) in diabetes\n\n\n\nManagement of HF in diabetes
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cardiovascular-assessment-and-management-in-type-2-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T133000
DTSTAMP:20261026T222959Z
CREATED:20261026T222956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T222959Z
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SUMMARY:Primary Health Research Interest Group | The Movember Institute - Dr Michael Wilson
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\nHow can we better connect men with the care and support they need?  \n\n\n\nJoin Dr Michael Wilson from the Movember Institute for an insightful discussion explores the research behind men’s help-seeking\, effective strategies for engaging men in health care\, and the role of primary care and the Men in Mind program in improving outcomes for men. \n\n\n\nThe Primary Health Research Interest Group is an online forum that brings together researchers\, clinicians\, health service partners\, and students with an interest in primary health care research. Through a series of research presentations and discussions\, the group provides opportunities to share emerging evidence\, showcase current projects\, foster collaboration\, and promote knowledge exchange across primary care settings. 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/primary-health-research-interest-group-the-movember-institute-dr-michael-wilson/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20261030T034223Z
CREATED:20261030T034219Z
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SUMMARY:From Evidence to Practice: Practical Autism Resources and Tools from OTARC
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 Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) at LaTrobe University to discover initiatives that support autistic children\, young people and families\, and build allied health readiness for participation in the Thriving Kids program. \n\n\n\nLearn about OTARC resources including the Australian Autism Knowledge Hub\, SPAN Toolkit\, FitSkills and other support programs. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) within the Thriving Kids initiative.\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to integrate OTARC resources\, including the Australian Autism Knowledge Hub\, programs and evidence into everyday allied health practice.\n\n\n\nDescribe the principles of neuro-affirming practice and identify strategies to enhance engagement with autistic clients.\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of the SPAN (Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming) Toolkit in supporting wellbeing\, identifying risk and determining appropriate referral pathways.\n\n\n\nDescribe how FitSkills supports physical health\, social inclusion and community participation for autistic people.\n\n\n\nOutline the role of the Victorian Early Assessment Clinic pathway in supporting timely assessment and referral.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: Allied health professionals working in the PHN Southern Alliance regions (Australia). \n\n\n\nTime: 6pm – 7pm \n\n\n\nCost: Free
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/from-evidence-to-practice-practical-autism-resources-and-tools-from-otarc/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030507Z
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SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST)
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\nWentWest invites GPs and Allied Health Professionals to complete the IAR-DST online training. \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\, Disability and Ageing and is being rolled out nationally. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\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\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\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \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\nAll CPD hours are to be self-logged. \n\n\n\nPlease note that submitting your RSVP does not automatically register you for this event. Your registration is not confirmed until you have received a confirmation email from the WentWest Events Team. \n\n\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT \n\n\n\n\nPhone: (02) 8811 7117\n\n\n\nEmail: events@wentwest.com.au\n\n\n\n\nWentWest operates as the Western Sydney Primary Health Network. \n\n\n\n\nNational Training Flyer Oct-Nov 2026Download PDF
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-4/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sydney PHN":MAILTO:events@wentwest.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T030123Z
CREATED:20261021T030117Z
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SUMMARY:Diabetes Masterclass - Hybrid session
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 session is brought to you in partnership with NWMPHN and Western Health. This case-based masterclass held at the Footscray Hospital covers the essentials and latest technology updates on diabetes for the primary care physician. Attendance can be in-person or online. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid in-person and online education session is presented at the Footscray Hospital by a panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s endocrinology\, nephrology and diabetes education departments. \n\n\n\nThey will provide insights into diabetes care relevant to primary care physicians.  \n\n\n\nThe event will cover the local burden of diabetes\, highlighting opportunities for improvement in diagnosis and management. It will also include reviews of the latest guidelines for the management of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy.  \n\n\n\nUpdates on local referral guidelines and recently expanded diabetes services at Western Health will be provided\, with multidisciplinary input from all relevant specialties.  \n\n\n\nThe session will end with a Q&A session.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr Dev Kevat is an endocrinologist and head of Western Health’s endocrinology and diabetes unit. \n\n\n\nDrs Chris Preston and Sylvia Ye are endocrinologists working in Western Health’s diabetes outpatient clinics.\n\n\n\nDr Fran D’Elia is an endocrinology registrar completing specialist training at Western Health. \n\n\n\nDr Hannah Wallace is a nephrologist with a special interest in diabetic nephropathy. \n\n\n\nMs Georgia Lynch and Mr Ashvin Nursing are diabetes clinical nurse consultants. \n\n\n\n\nAll have clinical and research interests and expertise in diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the local burden and demographic trends of diabetes.\n\n\n\nExplain the latest diabetes screening and cycle of care guidelines including glycaemic\, albuminuric\, and lipid targets.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who will benefit from the latest diabetes technologies and how to access them.\n\n\n\nExplain the latest diabetes management guidelines including management recommendations for the optimisation of cardiovascular risk in patients living with diabetes.\n\n\n\n\nIn-person attendees should arrive at 6pm for a light dinner\, followed by a guided tour of the hospital\, and hands-on demonstrations of the latest diabetes technologies. Education session will begin at 7pm in the auditorium. \n\n\n\nOnline attendees if you are not able to attend in person register here then log in at 7pm for hybrid education session.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diabetes-masterclass-hybrid-session/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261126T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261126T130000
DTSTAMP:20261104T014139Z
CREATED:20261102T002318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T014139Z
UID:10000835-1795694400-1795698000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Preparing your practice: the 6th edition RACGP Standards
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\n Free webinar for practice managers\, GPs\, PHNs and primary care stakeholders \n\n\n\nThe RACGP has released the Standards for general practices (6th edition)\, providing a contemporary framework to support safe\, high-quality and continuously improving patient care. The sixth edition builds on the existing Standards\, introducing important updates across clinical governance\, patient participation\, workforce wellbeing\, digital health\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, environmental sustainability and continuous quality improvement. \n\n\n\nHosted by Praxhub\, in partnership with the RACGP\, you’re invited to join this practical webinar for an overview of the 6th edition of the RACGP Standards for general practices\, delivered by the College’s own experts.  \n\n\n\nIt explains what is familiar from the 5th edition\, how the Standards are now structured\, and what is new or updated across the Foundations of general practice\, Clinical governance (including infection prevention and control)\, Patient participation\, and Continuous quality improvement standards.  \n\n\n\nThe live Q&A lets practices put questions directly to the committee. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the structure of the 6th edition Standards and identify which requirements carry over from the 5th edition.\n\n\n\nDescribe the new and updated requirements in the 6th edition Standards.\n\n\n\nIdentify practical steps a practice can take now to become familiar with the 6th edition.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/preparing-your-practice-the-6th-edition-racgp-standards/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T060718Z
CREATED:20260929T023651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T060718Z
UID:10000788-1796317200-1796326200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:HCV in NSP Settings
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training aims to provide participants with the confidence to initiate conversations around hepatitis C in the needle and syringe program (NSP) setting and provide referrals to testing and treatment.  \n\n\n\nThis course is for healthcare professionals practicing in VIC. While others are welcome to register\, please note some content will be specific to VIC.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hcv-in-nsp-settings/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T153000
DTSTAMP:20261020T015024Z
CREATED:20261020T015021Z
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UID:10000811-1796464800-1796484600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Lilydale
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 opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face workshop:\n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Lilydale\n\n\n\nWhere: Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre – Silver Leaf Room\, 1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale VIC 3140   \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday 5 December 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Dr Anne Saunders\, General Practitioner\, GPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair – RACGP Victoria AOD Committee\n\n\n\nRegister Now: CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nDr Anne SaundersGPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair – RACGP Victoria AOD Committee \n\n\n\nDr Anne Saunders is a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner with a rich background in both emergency medicine and primary care. Originally from Melbourne’s inner east\, Dr Anne began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne before pursuing her medical degree at Flinders University in South Australia. After returning to Melbourne\, she honed her skills working at Southern Health and St. Vincent’s hospitals\, where she trained extensively in emergency medicine. This foundation has provided her with a robust approach to managing acute and chronic conditions in general practice. Dr Anne’s areas of clinical interest include musculoskeletal medicine\, family medicine\, women’s health\, fertility management\, and family planning. She is deeply committed to delivering holistic and compassionate care to her patients\, supporting their health and well-being across all life stages. In addition to her clinical work\, Dr Anne contributes to the broader medical community as a GP Consultant in Emergency at Austin Health and serves as the Chair of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Subcommittee with the RACGP Victoria Faculty.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-lilydale/
LOCATION:Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre – Silver Leaf Room\, 1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale VIC 3140
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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