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SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Child. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-17/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025914Z
CREATED:20251014T025912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025914Z
UID:10000442-1764684000-1764691200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-20/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T012047Z
CREATED:20251031T045121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T012047Z
UID:10000469-1764700200-1764707400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health Fundamentals for Nurses and Midwives
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough a case study\, presentations\, interactive quizzes and an online learning module\, this online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is comprised of a mandatory online learning module\, followed by an interactive live session.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs \n\n\n\nIdentify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBVs \n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in offering STI and BBV screening to patients \n\n\n\nDiscuss the process for contact tracing and Identify resources to assist
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-fundamentals-for-nurses-and-midwives/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20251117T030918Z
CREATED:20251117T030915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T030918Z
UID:10000476-1764702000-1764705600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:What Every GP Needs to Know about Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Updates
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin EASSI-PC\, a GP-led national initiative to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Australia. \n\n\n\nWe are conducting a national webinar series on antibiotic use in primary care. Our first session will explore key updates in the 2025 Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic chapter\, with a focus on the management of urinary tract infections\, community-acquired pneumonia\, and skin and soft tissue infections. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in antibiotic prescribing guidance and discover the practical implications of these updates for everyday patient care. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A with editors of the Therapeutic Guidelines (TG)\, leading GP opinion leaders and infectious diseases (ID) physicians. \n\n\n\nGuest speakers include Professor Nigel Stocks (GP)\, Ms Maeve O’Sullivan (Pharmacist TG)\, Professor Joshua Davis (ID physician)\, Professor Kirsty Buising (ID physician)\, and Professor Parker Magin (GP). \n\n\n\nEASSI-PC is a collaboration between Bond University\, the University of Melbourne\, the University of Newcastle\, and The University of Adelaide.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/what-every-gp-needs-to-know-about-therapeutic-guidelines-antibiotic-updates/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T011813Z
CREATED:20251106T011809Z
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UID:10000471-1764702000-1764707400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis in 2025: what it is and what it's not
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive session led by Monash Health Specialist Gynaecologists A/Professor Jim Tsaltos and Dr Phil Thomas\, will provide you with practical management strategies to support women with endometriosis-related pain whilst they wait for public clinic review or surgery.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nTake a thorough history to distinguish endometriosis-related pain from other conditions \n\n\n\nDiscuss the modern imaging techniques available to assist with diagnosis of endometriosis    \n\n\n\nOutline the recommended pharmaceutical options for endometriosis-related pain \n\n\n\nDescribe surgical and other available options for managing endometriosis symptoms  \n\n\n\n\nThe GP Education webinar series is designed to support GPs with practical\, evidence-based updates across a range of clinical areas. Delivered by Monash Health specialists\, each session focuses on a topic of interest in general practice\, offering clear\, case-based guidance to support diagnosis\, management and referral decisions.Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge\, stay current with best practices\, or gain insight into local referral pathways\, this series is designed to be relevant\, concise and directly applicable to your work in primary care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-in-2025-what-it-is-and-what-its-not/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20251010T041008Z
CREATED:20251003T063633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T041008Z
UID:10000429-1764786600-1764793800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials (session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning\, the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course\, attendees will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss available contraceptive methods’ safety\, efficacy\, and side effects.\n\n\n\nImplement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.\n\n\n\nOutline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. \n\n\n\nPropose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators: \n\n\n\nCherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator\, ASHM \n\n\n\nRegan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist \n\n\n\nAngela Smith – Senior Medical Officer\, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service \n\n\n\nPlease note that attendees must:  \n\n\n\n\nComplete pre-course survey\n\n\n\nRead Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource\n\n\n\nAttend two online live facilitated training sessions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T011215Z
CREATED:20251105T062913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T011215Z
UID:10000470-1764874800-1764880200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask Us Anything Series – HIV Edition
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute interactive webinar provides healthcare professionals across Australia with the opportunity to engage in open dialogue\, pose questions\, and critically examine their own practices.  \n\n\n\nThe session is designed to foster reflection\, dismantle stigma\, and promote more inclusive\, person-centred approaches to HIV care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ask-us-anything-series-hiv-edition/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20251130T222203Z
CREATED:20251130T222200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T222203Z
UID:10000480-1765274400-1765281600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-7/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20251027T231155Z
CREATED:20251021T040740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T231155Z
UID:10000453-1765305000-1765310400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding the New GP Chronic Condition Management Plan Framework for Allied Health Providers
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this online event. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nRiwka Hagen\, General Practice Expert\n\n\n\nLuke Armstrong\, Allied Health Professional\, Diabetes Nurse Educator\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nThe new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) framework\n\n\n\nUpdates to referral processes\n\n\n\nWhat GPs are doing differently and how this impacts allied health practice\n\n\n\nTransition arrangements and billing implications\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nMultidisciplinary team coordinators\n\n\n\nAllied health providers delivering Medicare services\n\n\n\nPractice managers in allied health clinics
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-the-new-gp-chronic-condition-management-plan-framework-for-allied-health-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025951Z
CREATED:20251014T025948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025951Z
UID:10000443-1765364400-1765371600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-21/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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