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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T193000
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SUMMARY:Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series 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\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) a division of the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS)\, the series provides practical\, case based education aligned with Australian guidelines and the realities of general practice. Originally developed for the SEMPHN region\, the series is now open to health professionals across Victoria. \n\n\n\nAcross the 10 part series\, experienced endocrinologists and multidisciplinary experts will cover the full spectrum of type 2 diabetes management—from early detection and lifestyle intervention to complex pharmacotherapy\, technology\, and prevention and management of complications including cardiovascular disease\, kidney disease\, foot disease\, frailty and atypical diabetes. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nEvidence based\, GP focused education\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on medications\, insulin\, and diabetes technology\n\n\n\nIntegrated care approaches linking primary and tertiary services\n\n\n\nCase discussions with endocrinologists\, GPs\, diabetes educators and allied health professionals\n\n\n\nSessions aligned to RACGP curriculum and CPD requirements\n\n\n\n\nThis series forms part of SEMPHN’s and Bayside Health’s Connecting Care for Complex Chronic Disease (4CD) initiative and aims to strengthen collaboration\, improve patient outcomes\, and build sustainable diabetes care pathways. \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Registrants can access previous recordings following registration. \n\n\n\nPlease contact admin@nadc.net.au for any questions regarding the webinar.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diabetes-in-primary-care-a-practical-webinar-series-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030353Z
CREATED:20260921T030218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T030353Z
UID:10000773-1792580400-1792587600@emphn.org.au
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-2/
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:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T062314Z
CREATED:20260916T005317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T062314Z
UID:10000764-1792605600-1792611000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The Pelvic Pain Toolkit: Empowering GPs in an MDT Care Model
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 our first “Care downstairs\, upstairs\, at Heide” event. This promises to be a casual but informative education evening focused on developing a broader understanding of persistent pelvic pain.  \n\n\n\nThe session will explore an MDT model of care and practical tools GPs can use prior to specialist review. There will be an opportunity to ask questions\, share experiences and build connections with practitioners across the local community.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will be hosted by Dr Samantha Mooney. Gynaecologist\, Fertility Specialist with expertise in fertility and AGES-trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon.  \n\n\n\nShe has a particular interest in endometriosis\, persistent pelvic pain\, abnormal uterine bleeding\, fertility and complex gynaecological conditions.  \n\n\n\nLight refreshments served from 6pm\, discussion from 6.30pm. We look forward to meeting you at Heide.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-pelvic-pain-toolkit-empowering-gps-in-an-mdt-care-model/
LOCATION:Heide Clinic\, 146-148 Burgundy St\, Heidelberg\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T234738Z
CREATED:20260910T234300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T234738Z
UID:10000759-1792654200-1792661400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - Health Providers Breakfast (Dandenong)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n7.30am – 8.00am: Breakfast\n\n\n\n8.00am – 9.30am: My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-health-providers-breakfast-dandenong-4/
LOCATION:Atura Dandenong 5-17 Doveton Avenue\, Eumemmerring VIC 3177
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T042747Z
CREATED:20260908T211534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T042747Z
UID:10000754-1792692000-1792695600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:You Decide: Navigating UTI Management in 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\nJoin the EASSI-PC team for an interactive group learning session on managing urinary tract infections in general practice.  \n\n\n\nUsing a “choose your own adventure” format\, we’ll work through a real-world scenario — a female patient presenting with UTI — and explore the decision points GPs face in consultation.  \n\n\n\nThis is a chance to learn from other GPs about how they approach these consultations\, and to share your own reasoning in a supportive setting.  \n\n\n\nCPD points to be applied
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/you-decide-navigating-uti-management-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260921T024702Z
CREATED:20260921T024659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T024702Z
UID:10000770-1792695600-1792702800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Shared maternity care\, workshop 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\nWorkshop 2 of 2 shared maternity care workshops in collaboration with NWMPHN and Western Health\, Mercy Health\, Northern Health\, The Royal Women’s Hospital. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will hear about the GPs role in the fourth trimester- maternal physical recovery\, blood pressure\, pre-eclampsia\, diabetes prevention\, breastfeeding issues and pelvic floor rehabilitation. \n\n\n\nThe GP’s role in the fourth trimester \n\n\n\nThe postnatal period presents important opportunities for GPs to support maternal health and prevent longer-term complications. This session will provide a practical update on the GP’s role in the fourth trimester\, including monitoring physical recovery after birth\, management of hypertension and pre-eclampsia\, diabetes prevention following gestational diabetes\, breastfeeding challenges\, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Attendees will gain evidence-based strategies to support women in the weeks and months after childbirth\, promote recovery\, identify red flags\, and optimise long-term health outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nOutline the GP’s role in supporting maternal physical recovery during the fourth trimester.\n\n\n\nExplain current evidence and importance of postpartum blood pressure surveillance and early identification of pre eclampsia complications.\n\n\n\nDescribe how to apply an integrated postpartum care framework that supports maternal wellbeing\, optimises chronic disease risk reduction\, offers breastfeeding support and ensures safe follow up for women with complex pregnancies. (For example: hypertensive disorders\, gestational diabetes\, cholestasis.)\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to register for both workshops. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Shared maternity care\, workshop 1. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you acknowledge and consent to your personal details being shared with the participating hospitals for the purposes of program delivery and administration
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/shared-maternity-care-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T090000
DTSTAMP:20260908T032350Z
CREATED:20260908T032347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T032350Z
UID:10000749-1793088000-1793091600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: South Region
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Palliative Care / End of Life Care and difficult conversations including a case study and will also include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-south-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T032535Z
CREATED:20260908T032531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T032535Z
UID:10000750-1793181600-1793185200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: East Region
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Palliative Care / End of Life Care and difficult conversations including a case study and will also include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-east-region-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260910T235449Z
CREATED:20260910T235447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T235449Z
UID:10000760-1793269800-1793272500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe: Health and Safety Month - My patient has been off work for a year. How do I best support them?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by WorkSafe Victoria \n\n\n\nHealthcare providers play an important role in supporting recovery and return to work outcomes for injured workers who have been off work for a significant timeframe.  \n\n\n\nThis session explores common recovery barriers\, secondary psychological impacts\, WorkSafe support options and practical strategies than can help patients keep at it and stay on the path to a safe and sustainable return to work.  \n\n\n\nThe session will have expert presentations\, case studies and an engaging panel discussion to provide insights into supporting patients with complex needs and understand provider and scheme responsibilities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nDr Shaun SalimiDoctor\, Medical Advisor\, Coolaroo ClinicDr Salimi has over 23 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine. After graduating from the University of Western Australia in 2001\, he commenced work in occupational medicine and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Monash University. Throughout his career\, he has worked in occupational and industrial medical clinics across Victoria\, managing WorkCover patients. His principal areas of practice include work-related injury management\, return to work\, fitness for duty assessments\, and independent medical examinations. He has been a Medical Advisor to the Victorian WorkCover Authority since 2007 and has also advised a range of major organisations.In 2012\, Dr Salimi was a finalist for the WorkSafe Victoria Return to Work Award in the Medical Practitioner category. He has delivered educational presentations to general practitioners on occupational medicine and return to work as part of the RACGP continuing professional development program. Dr Salimi also prepares independent medicolegal reports and conducts fitness for duty assessments. MBBS (UWA)\, Grad Dip Occ Env Med (Monash)\, BMedSci (Hons)\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Ann Boonzaier (Clinical Psychologist)Clinical Advisor at Clinical Panel\, WorkSafe VictoriaDr Boonzaier is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience working across public mental health\, hospitals\, specialist clinics\, and private practice. I have a special interest in the psychological impact of chronic pain\, trauma\, psychological injury\, and chronic illness. My clinical work focuses on translating psychological research into practical strategies that support small\, sustainable changes with lasting impact on wellbeing and clinical outcomes. I have been with the WorkSafe Clinical Panel since 2022 and am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner\, an AHPRA approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor\, and a member of APS\, ACPA\, EMDRAA and APMA.\n\n\n\n\n\nAnjelo RatnachandraAPA titled Pain Physiotherapist and Director\, Beyond PainAnjelo has worked in chronic illness management for nearly two decades. Aside from his clinical experience\, he has also worked in Occupational Rehabilitation and consults with corporations and government organisations on injury prevention and early intervention. His self-guiding book\, Beyond Pain\, offers practical strategies for living well despite persistent symptoms.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/worksafe-health-and-safety-month-my-patient-has-been-off-work-for-a-year-how-do-i-best-support-them/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T032706Z
CREATED:20260908T032704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T032706Z
UID:10000751-1793282400-1793286000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: North Region
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Palliative Care / End of Life Care and difficult conversations including a case study and will also include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-north-region-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T061422Z
CREATED:20260922T013620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T061422Z
UID:10000779-1793295000-1793305800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis?
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 evening education event will bring together clinicians with expertise in infectious diseases and wound care to explore the assessment and management of the red\, swollen lower limb.  \n\n\n\nHear from experts in infectious diseases and wound care as they explore the assessment and management of the red\, swollen lower limb. Through practical clinical insights and real-world case discussions\, discover how to recognise cellulitis\, identify common mimics and support effective management and prevention.  \n\n\n\nTopics will include:  \n\n\n\n\nDifferentiating red legs vs cellulitis\, diagnostic processes\, hospitalisation requirements (or not)\, referral process for recurrent cellulitis \n\n\n\nRed Legs: Is it Cellulitis? – A dermatologist’s perspective on assessing the red leg and recognising conditions that can mimic cellulitis \n\n\n\nInflammation management\, restorative skin care\, wound and blister management \n\n\n\nThe role of compression (prevention and management) and preventative skin care \n\n\n\n\nHear from leading experts including:  \n\n\n\n\nDr Satwik Motaganahalli\, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship physician\, Austin Health \n\n\n\nDr Louise Sayers\, Senior Dermatology Registrar\, Austin Health \n\n\n\nGreer Hosking\, Wound CNC\, Austin Health \n\n\n\nMaree O’Conner\, Lymphoedema Practitioner\, Lymphoedema Education Solutions \n\n\n\n\nCertificates of Attendance will be issued for self-lodgement of CPD hours (Educational Activities).  \n\n\n\nLight supper and refreshments will be provided and the opportunity to connect with leading wound care companies.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/red-legs-is-it-cellulitis/
LOCATION:Austin Towers Education Precinct\, Level 4 145 Studley Road\, Heidelberg\, Victoria\, 3084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20261007T032438Z
CREATED:20261007T032435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T032438Z
UID:10000805-1793298600-1793302200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Summer Preparedness 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\nPreparing Practices\, Connecting Systems and Strengthening Community Resilience \n\n\n\nThe Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are pleased to invite you to join us for a webinar exploring the role of primary care in emergency preparedness\, response and recovery. \n\n\n\nAs communities prepare for the summer season\, primary care plays a critical role in supporting patients\, maintaining continuity of care and contributing to coordinate emergency responses. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide practical insights into emergency management arrangements\, seasonal risks and opportunities for collaboration across the health system. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nAdam Lee\, Senior Emergency Management Officer\, Department of Health\n\n\n\nDolphina Truter\, Practice Manager\, Beaufort Family Practice\n\n\n\n\nTopics:\n\n\n\n\nSummer seasonal outlook and emerging risks\n\n\n\nThe roles of primary care\, PHNs and the Department of Health\, and how they work together during emergency preparedness and response.\n\n\n\nPractical application of the Health Emergency Management Sub-Plan\n\n\n\nThe Field Emergency Medical Officers (FEMO) program\n\n\n\nCase Study: Key learnings from a bushfire emergency\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN\, and South Eastern Melbourne PHN.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/summer-preparedness-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030404Z
CREATED:20260921T030401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T030404Z
UID:10000774-1793790000-1793797200@emphn.org.au
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-3/
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:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T044154Z
CREATED:20260827T061913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T044154Z
UID:10000737-1793903400-1793910600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Trans & Gender Diverse Primary Care November Series (3-Part Online 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\nThis three-week online workshop series is purpose-built for General Practitioners and prescribing clinicians in Victoria who are seeking to expand their knowledge and confidence in trans and gender diverse (TGD) primary care.  \n\n\n\nRegistration includes all three workshop times:  \n\n\n\n\nThursday 5th November 6:30 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\nThursday 12th November 6:30 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\nThursday 19th November 6:30 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\n\nCo-designed and delivered by leading GPs and TGD health professionals\, this CPD-accredited program aims to strengthen clinical capability\, improve access\, and support better health outcomes for TGD communities across Victoria.  \n\n\n\nWhat the course covers:  \n\n\n\n\nGender-affirming hormone therapy \n\n\n\nAffirmative practice and clinical logistics \n\n\n\nSurgical options \n\n\n\nReferral pathways \n\n\n\nMental health referral \n\n\n\nMedicare considerations \n\n\n\nBuilding and sustaining a community of practice \n\n\n\nCase-based and interactive learning \n\n\n\n\nThis course is made free of charge due to targeted funding and is available exclusively to Victorian GPs and prescribing clinicians. If you have additional access needs\, please let us know at the time of registration.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/trans-gender-diverse-primary-care-november-series-3-part-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T230653Z
CREATED:20260928T230650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T230653Z
UID:10000787-1793905200-1793908800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sublocade Discontinuation Webinar | Beyond the Transition Plan: Emerging Challenges\, Shared Solutions and Troubleshooting for Victorian Prescribers & Pharmacists
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will bring together Addiction Medicine Specialists\, General Practitioners and Program Leaders to discuss real experiences\, clinical decision-making and practical strategies to support clients transitioning from Sublocade. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore common scenarios\, share lessons learned\, and discuss solutions to challenges encountered in prescribing and dispensing settings. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nDr Sarah Garry\, Addiction Medicine Specialist & GP\, cohealth\n\n\n\nDr Ryan D’Cunha\, Addiction Medicine Specialist & GP\, cohealth\n\n\n\nDr Hayden Green\, GP\, cohealth\n\n\n\nDr Jon Cook\, Addiction Medicine Specialist\, Western Health\n\n\n\nSarah Lord\, Program Manager\, PAMS\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Practitioners\n\n\n\nAddiction Medicine Specialists\n\n\n\nNurse Practitioners\n\n\n\nCommunity Pharmacists\n\n\n\nAOD workers and other clinicians involved in opioid dependence treatment\n\n\n\n\nTopics will include:\n\n\n\n\nChallenges encountered during the Sublocade discontinuation process\n\n\n\nClinical troubleshooting and case-based discussion\n\n\n\nManaging client concerns and expectations\n\n\n\nShared learnings from Victorian services\n\n\n\nSubutex discontinuation end of 2027\n\n\n\nQ&A with the expert panel
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sublocade-discontinuation-webinar-beyond-the-transition-plan-emerging-challenges-shared-solutions-and-troubleshooting-for-victorian-prescribers-pharmacists/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20261006T232603Z
CREATED:20260929T075937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T232603Z
UID:10000790-1794423600-1794429000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Strengthening Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Blood Bourne Viruses (BBVs) and Prevention through Nursing 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\nNurse Practitioners and Advances Practice Nurses are invited to attend an upcoming joint webinar by ACNP and ASHM.  \n\n\n\nStrengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Nursing Practice will provide nurse practitioners with practical strategies to support the prevention\, screening and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs)\, particularly HIV PrEP in contemporary healthcare settings.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore current epidemiological trends in Australia and examine the critical role in identifying opportunities for STI and BBV prevention\, testing and early intervention.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an overview of priority populations\, routine screening practices\, and approaches to initiating culturally safe\, person-centred conversations about sexual health.  \n\n\n\nA key focus of the session will be HIV prevention\, including the role of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing HIV transmission.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to identify patients who may benefit from PrEP\, undertake baseline assessments\, support ongoing monitoring\, and incorporate HIV prevention strategies into routine clinical care.  \n\n\n\nPractical guidance and clinical resources will be highlighted to support confidence in decision-making and implementation.  \n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, participants will strengthen their knowledge and confidence in delivering evidence-based prevention strategies and advocating for equitable access to care.  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CODE Please note that this webinar will ask for a payment code\, if you have signed up to ASHM please use ‘ASHM11’ when registering.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe current STI\, BBV and HIV epidemiological trends in Australia\, including priority populations and opportunities for prevention.  \n\n\n\nExplain the role of HIV PrEP as part of comprehensive STI and BBV prevention\, including patient suitability\, baseline assessment and ongoing monitoring.  \n\n\n\nApply evidence-based\, culturally safe strategies to support patient education\, shared decision-making and referrals for STI\, BBV and HIV prevention in nursing practice.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/strengthening-sexually-transmitted-infections-stis-and-blood-bourne-viruses-bbvs-and-prevention-through-nursing-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T062804Z
CREATED:20260914T074634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T062804Z
UID:10000763-1794508200-1794513600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:HIV s100 Prescriber Update: Drug Interactions
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 1-hour session will update HIV s100 prescribers and practitioners on the clinical challenges of polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions in people living with HIV.  \n\n\n\nThrough case-based discussions\, participants will explore common interaction risks involving antiretroviral therapy\, management of comorbidities\, and practical strategies to optimise medication safety and treatment outcomes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hiv-s100-prescriber-update-drug-interactions/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T193000
DTSTAMP:20261006T235606Z
CREATED:20260929T023651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T235606Z
UID:10000788-1795107600-1795116600@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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T030507Z
CREATED:20260921T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T030507Z
UID:10000775-1795521600-1795528800@emphn.org.au
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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