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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T193000
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SUMMARY:How to Target Self-Harm in Early Detection and Intervention of Personality Disorders
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\nAn evidence-informed webinar hosted by the Australian BPD Foundation (as part of BPD Awareness week); led by an international expert (Professor Michael Kaess)\, whose work directly intersects with early intervention\, risk assessment\, and youth clinical practice. \n\n\n\nThe session will explore:  \n\n\n\n\nThe relationship between self-harm (particularly NSSI) and emerging personality disorder \n\n\n\nWhen self-harm is clinically meaningful—and when it is not • Implications for early identification\, assessment\, and formulation \n\n\n\nHow over-reliance on self-harm as a diagnostic signal can contribute to over-diagnosis\n\n\n\nEvidence-based guidance for youth mental health and suicide-prevention practitioners\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nYouth mental health clinicians \n\n\n\nSuicide-prevention workforce \n\n\n\nPsychologists\, psychiatrists\, counsellors\, social workers \n\n\n\nCase managers and care coordinators \n\n\n\nClinicians working in child and adolescent services\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Professor Michael Kaess\, University of Bern\, Switzerland.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/how-to-target-self-harm-in-early-detection-and-intervention-of-personality-disorders/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian BPD Foundation":MAILTO:admin@bpdfoundation.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20261005T041535Z
CREATED:20261005T041531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T041535Z
UID:10000794-1791187200-1791219600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Perimenopause and Menopause in Clinical Practice: Evidence-Based Care Across 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 evidence-based webinar will support health professionals to strengthen their knowledge\, confidence and clinical capability in the assessment and management of perimenopause and menopause. \n\n\n\nPresented by expert clinicians from Sexual Health Victoria\, the session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nRecognising the clinical features and stages of perimenopause and menopause\n\n\n\nConducting a structured\, patient-centred menopause consultation\n\n\n\nMenopausal hormone therapy (MHT): indications\, benefits\, risks and prescribing considerations\n\n\n\nNon-hormonal management options\n\n\n\nSexual and reproductive health considerations\, including contraception and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)\n\n\n\nCase studies and live Q&A\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practitioners and medical practitioners\n\n\n\nNurses and nurse practitioners\n\n\n\nWomen’s health clinicians\n\n\n\nSexual and reproductive health practitioners\n\n\n\nMedical and nursing trainees
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/perimenopause-and-menopause-in-clinical-practice-evidence-based-care-across-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T175000
DTSTAMP:20260909T043203Z
CREATED:20260903T014652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T043203Z
UID:10000743-1790787600-1790790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Building Trust into Care and Health Systems
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\nUsing the experiences of children with medical complexity and their families\, this webinar will explore how trust develops over time through continuity\, relationships and repeated interactions with services.  \n\n\n\nIt will provide practical guidance on developing trust companions: consistent people who help connect care across services and provide continuity throughout a person’s care journey.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will examine how trust can be supported through roles\, team practices\, service design and wider system change.  \n\n\n\nIt will also consider what services can do when trust has been damaged and how they can create the conditions for trust to be rebuilt.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore how to: assign clear responsibility for building and maintaining trust; create continuity across teams\, services and transitions; design roles\, processes and models of care that support trusting relationships; identify and change system practices that undermine trust\, including how trust can be repaired when it is lost.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/building-trust-into-care-and-health-systems/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T230954Z
CREATED:20260903T230951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T230954Z
UID:10000748-1790447400-1790451000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar 2 - Catch Up Immunisations for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Children).
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\nProtecting refugees and people seeking asylum from vaccine-preventable diseases is important for both individual and community health. Assessing vaccination history and developing catch-up vaccination plans can be complex\, particularly where records are incomplete or unavailable. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series has been designed to support immunisation providers with practical guidance on: \n\n\n\n\nassessing vaccination history\n\n\n\nplanning catch-up vaccination schedules\n\n\n\nadministering catch-up vaccines in line with current recommendations.\n\n\n\n\nThe series includes: \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Catch-up vaccination for adults aged 20 years and over \n\n\n\nWebinar 2: Catch-up vaccination for children and adolescents up to 20 years of age \n\n\n\nI encourage staff who work with refugee and asylum seeker communities\, or who are involved in catch-up immunisation\, to consider attending and sharing this opportunity with relevant colleagues and networks.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/webinar-2-catch-up-immunisations-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-children/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T201500
DTSTAMP:20260824T065309Z
CREATED:20260813T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T065309Z
UID:10000723-1790190000-1790194500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:What gets in the way of culturally safe and inclusive 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\nBias is a normal part of being human. Yet even with the best intentions\, it can act as a barrier to culturally safe and inclusive care\, particularly when it is difficult to recognise or challenging to respond to.  \n\n\n\nJoin MHPN for a free\, CPD-accredited webinar exploring how practitioners can better understand bias\, recognise when it may be influencing care\, and respond in ways that support culturally safe and inclusive care.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain practical insights from diverse perspectives that support reflection\, challenge assumptions and strengthen collaboration across disciplines\, while building confidence to engage with discomfort and uncertainty as opportunities for growth and ongoing learning.  \n\n\n\nFlexible screenings at 2pm and 7pm AEST on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/what-gets-in-the-way-of-culturally-safe-and-inclusive-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T175000
DTSTAMP:20260909T043342Z
CREATED:20260903T014319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T043342Z
UID:10000742-1790182800-1790185800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Trust in Integrated Care Through the Lived Experiences of Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
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\nCo-delivered by IFIC Australia and IFIC Ireland\, this two-part webinar series explores how trust can become a deliberate part of care delivery\, service design and system change.  \n\n\n\nWebinar 1 uses lived experience and research in MND care to examine what trust means\, why it matters and what builds or erodes it.  \n\n\n\nWebinar 2 broadens the focus to consider the role of trust in health equity\, implementation\, policy and practice\, and how trust can be more deliberately supported across care and health systems.  \n\n\n\nThis first webinar will explore trust in situations where needs can change rapidly\, time is precious and care must be coordinated across multiple professionals and services. Participants will examine how trust can be built quickly enough to support timely decision-making\, changing needs and continued engagement with care.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore: what trust means within a care relationship; what helps to build\, test or erode trust in professionals and services; how trust is experienced when needs are changing quickly; how trust influences confidence\, communication and engagement with care.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by: Dr Karen Hutchinson\, Senior Research Fellow University of New South Wales Dr. Dominika Lisiecka Lecturer\, Department of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences Munster Technological University
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-trust-in-integrated-care-through-the-lived-experiences-of-motor-neurone-disease-mnd/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260909T043026Z
CREATED:20260908T033514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T043026Z
UID:10000752-1790166600-1790170200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Recognising and responding to wellbeing concerns in young people living with 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\nSupporting young people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns can be challenging. Knowing what to look for\, how to ask the right questions\, and when to take further action can make a meaningful difference.  \n\n\n\nThis practical webinar will build participants’ confidence in recognising\, assessing and responding to mental health and wellbeing concerns in young people living with type 2 diabetes.  \n\n\n\nThe session will explore how to identify and screen for risk\, communicate effectively with young people\, and use practical assessment tools to support early identification and appropriate responses.  \n\n\n\nA case study will provide an opportunity to explore a real-world scenario and identify practical strategies for responding to mental health and wellbeing concerns.  \n\n\n\nThis is the fourth webinar in the “Wellbeing Matters: Supporting Young People Living with Diabetes” series\, where we are exploring topics designed to inform\, inspire\, and spark meaningful discussion.  \n\n\n\nThe series is delivered as part of the INSPIRE youth type 2 diabetes (YT2D) study\, led by A/Prof Renae Kirkham at the DIABETES across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/recognising-and-responding-to-wellbeing-concerns-in-young-people-living-with-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T064734Z
CREATED:20260817T022625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T064734Z
UID:10000726-1789587000-1789590600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Why is everything going in reverse?
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\nDefine what a reverse shoulder replacement is.\n\n\n\nDescribe why a reverse shoulder replacement is used.\n\n\n\nList the common complications associated with reverse shoulder replacements.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter bio:\n\n\n\nMr Owen Mattern is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in upper limb surgery. He has a keen interest in conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow as well general orthopaedic trauma. \n\n\n\nMr Mattern performs shoulder and elbow arthroscopy\, joint replacement surgery and treat patients with fractures\, soft tissue and sports injuries. \n\n\n\nMr Mattern graduated from medicine at Newcastle University in 2004 and reloaded to Melbourne in 2006. He completed the Victorian Orthopaedic training in 2016\, earning admission as a Fellow into both the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the Australian Orthopaedic Association (OAO). Mr Mattern then underwent advanced specialist training in 2017 and 2018\, which included a clinical fellowship at the Sydney Shoulder Research Institute\, and an upper limb fellowship at prestigious Wrightington Hospital in the UK.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/why-is-everything-going-in-reverse/
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:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T050732Z
CREATED:20260810T073346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T050732Z
UID:10000718-1789498800-1789502400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The financially well GP: saving\, investing and superannuation made simple
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\nDoctors finish training with years of clinical expertise — and almost no education in managing their income. This live\, interactive 1 hour webinar gives Australian GPs and registrars a general framework for personal finance: building an automated saving system\, understanding investment fundamentals\, making the most of superannuation\, and protecting your family through sound estate planning. \n\n\n\nPresented by Dev Raga\, a practising Australian doctor and host of a leading personal finance podcast for medical professionals\, Dev Raga Personal Finance\, the session translates evidence-based finance principles into plain language for busy clinicians. \n\n\n\nRegistration requirement:  \n\n\n\nTo access this webinar\, you must first be enrolled in the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub. Follow the steps below: \n\n\n\n\nVisit the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub webpage and submit a registration request. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration has been processed\, you will receive a confirmation email with further information on accessing and navigating the Hub.\n\n\n\nAfter access to the Medcast Medicare Billing Business Skills Hub has been activated\, log in to the Hub and enrol in this webinar via the course webpage.\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer: This presentation is for education purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial\, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general and does not consider your objectives\, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this advice is appropriate to you and your needs before acting.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-financially-well-gp-saving-investing-and-superannuation-made-simple/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T230807Z
CREATED:20260903T230804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T230807Z
UID:10000747-1789410600-1789414200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar 1 - Catch Up Immunisations for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Adults).
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\nProtecting refugees and people seeking asylum from vaccine-preventable diseases is important for both individual and community health. Assessing vaccination history and developing catch-up vaccination plans can be complex\, particularly where records are incomplete or unavailable. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series has been designed to support immunisation providers with practical guidance on: \n\n\n\n\nassessing vaccination history\n\n\n\nplanning catch-up vaccination schedules\n\n\n\nadministering catch-up vaccines in line with current recommendations.\n\n\n\n\nThe series includes: \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Catch-up vaccination for adults aged 20 years and over \n\n\n\nWebinar 2: Catch-up vaccination for children and adolescents up to 20 years of age \n\n\n\nI encourage staff who work with refugee and asylum seeker communities\, or who are involved in catch-up immunisation\, to consider attending and sharing this opportunity with relevant colleagues and networks.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/webinar-1-catch-up-immunisations-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-adults/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260820T232412Z
CREATED:20260820T232409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T232412Z
UID:10000731-1789374600-1789407000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium
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\nIn partnership with the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne\, the National Mental Health Commission is supporting a Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium to be held in September 2026. The Symposium will convene diverse perspectives to explore the personal\, social and systemic impacts of stigma and discrimination and current perspectives on solutions and priorities. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium will convene diverse perspectives from across Australia\, including people with lived and living experience of mental health problems\, carers\, family members\, and kin\, First Nations leaders and communities\, community organisations\, researchers\, service providers\, policy makers\, advocates\, and government representatives. \n\n\n\nAcross the day\, participants will actively consider how stigma and discrimination are experienced in everyday life\, what evidence-based solutions are available\, and what priorities for positive change should be. \n\n\n\nThe Symposium is funded by the National Mental Health Commission and attendance is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be provided throughout the day. \n\n\n\nAs places are limited\, registrations may be managed to ensure broad representation across stakeholder groups and geographic locations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-stigma-and-discrimination-reduction-symposium/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T061806Z
CREATED:20260823T103826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T061806Z
UID:10000732-1788982200-1788985800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Guidelines for assessing and managing penicillin allergy in the community
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 part of a new Australian campaign commencing in late October this year\, patients will be encouraged to discuss their penicillin allergy with their GP. Are you ready for that conversation? \n\n\n\nLess than 10% of people labelled “penicillin allergic” are truly allergic when tested. A confirmed penicillin allergy can follow a patient for decades\, driving unnecessary use of broader-spectrum antibiotics that are often less effective\, cost more and add to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. \n\n\n\nNew Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) guidelines\, support GPs to confidently assess and manage penicillin allergy in the community\, so patients can access the right antibiotic when they need it most. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a health professional webinar presented by Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas that will cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhy confirming penicillin allergy matters \n\n\n\nHow to delabel patients in general practice\n\n\n\nTaking an effective allergy history\, identifying low-risk patients and knowing when to refer to a specialist \n\n\n\nAccurately documenting drug allergy information in patient health records\n\n\n\nHaving confident conversations with patients about penicillin allergy \n\n\n\nWhere to find the ASCIA guidelines\, e-training and supporting resources \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in making penicillin allergy assessment part of everyday care so that more patients can access the right antibiotic\, and together we strengthen antimicrobial stewardship across the health system.  \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter \n\n\n\nClinical Professor Michaela Lucas is a Clinical Immunologist/Immunopathologist at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital\, Perth Children’s Hospital and PathWest Laboratory Medicine in Perth\, Western Australia. She oversees paediatric and adult drug allergy services across two major hospitals and co-leads the National Allergy Council’s drug allergy project\, through which the penicillin allergy guidelines were developed. Michaela is also a past president of ASCIA and the current Co-Chair for the Drug Allergy Stream for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE)\, bringing deep clinical and leadership expertise in allergy and immunology to this session.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/guidelines-for-assessing-and-managing-penicillin-allergy-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T064935Z
CREATED:20260817T022336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T064935Z
UID:10000725-1788982200-1788985800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Peripheral Arterial Disease: Beyond Claudication – A Practical Guide 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\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical spectrum of peripheral arterial disease. \n\n\n\nIdentify patients requiring vascular assessment and interpret ABPI and duplex ultrasound findings\n\n\n\nSummarise evidence-based management of peripheral arterial disease. \n\n\n\nDistinguish between routine and urgent vascular referrals.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter bio:\n\n\n\nMr Joey Faraj is an Australian trained Vascular Surgeon. Mr Faraj completed his medical degree at the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle in 2013\, followed by a Master of Surgery through the University of Sydney. Mr Faraj subsequently undertook specialist training in vascular surgery in Australia. \n\n\n\nMr Faraj has expertise in the treatment of both arterial and venous disease. His practice provides comprehensive vascular care\, offering both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular treatments tailored to the individual needs of each patient. \n\n\n\nMr Faraj is committed to delivering patient-centred care and ensuring his patients feel comfortable\, informed\, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment. He places strong emphasis on clear communication\, respect\, and compassionate care for patients and their families. \n\n\n\nMr Faraj currently hold a public appointment at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne\, where he is the lead consultant for the High Risk Diabetic Foot Service and his private practice is at Cabrini Malvern and Cabrini Brighton.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/peripheral-arterial-disease-beyond-claudication-a-practical-guide-for-general-practice/
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:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T231231Z
CREATED:20260812T231228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T231231Z
UID:10000722-1788978600-1788982200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing paediatric fractures: what GPs need to know | Webinar
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\nMany simple fractures and soft tissue injuries in children can be safely managed through a physiotherapy-led virtual fracture clinic. This session will outline best practice management of upper and lower limb paediatric fractures including tips\, tricks and unusual cases. There will also be an update on guidelines and resources available. \n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nDr Lucas Annabell is a Victorian and internationally trained Orthopaedic surgeon. He holds appointments at The Royal Children’s Hospital and The Alfred and is now well established at The Epworth and the new Adeney Private. Lucas’ areas of speciality include hip preservation\, hip replacement\, baby and adolescent hips\, paediatric fractures and limb reconstruction. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify common paediatric upper limb injuries including guidelines for treatment\n\n\n\nIdentify common paediatric lower limb injuries including guidelines for treatment\n\n\n\nDescribe the evidence base behind virtual fracture clinics in primary orthopaedic care\n\n\n\n\nAudience: \n\n\n\nGPs\, GP registrars and other primary healthcare professionals \n\n\n\nEnquiries: education@murrayphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-paediatric-fractures-what-gps-need-to-know-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T052949Z
CREATED:20260612T052649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T052949Z
UID:10000659-1788858000-1788881400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Continence Education Day - The Big Reveal
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 Big Reveal: The Truth Is Out There……Continence Insiders Tell All AboutBladders and Bowels (no aliens\, just facts) \n\n\n\nPatients living with incontinence are often hidden in shame\, silent embarrassment\, often confused and unsure about what to do. \n\n\n\nThey may get the wrong information from social media clickbait or simply hear advice from well‑meaning friends and family. \n\n\n\nLet’s uncover the mechanisms of continence\, dive into a day of deep learning and understand the roles of the multidisciplinary team members in our clinics so that you can start to manage continence with confidence and know when to refer\, because together we achieve the best patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nProgram includes…\n\n\n\n\nBladder physiology & neurology\n\n\n\nContinence assessment\n\n\n\nAnatomy & pelvic floor physio\n\n\n\nContinence aids & support strategies\n\n\n\nIncontinence Associated Dermatitis vs Pressure Injury\n\n\n\nDiet & Fibre\n\n\n\nBowel management of spinal patients\n\n\n\nMultiple Sclerosis & continence\n\n\n\nVideo urodynamics\n\n\n\nCase studies\n\n\n\n\n8:20 – 8:50am Arrival & Check In9:00am – 3:30pm Education ProgramLimited paid casual parking onsite. Please refer to Austin website.Adjacent to Heidelberg Rail Station & buses. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration until COB 24 July: $90Full Registration: $105 \n\n\n\nEnquiries: continence@austin.org.au.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/austin-health-continence-education-day/
LOCATION:John Lindell Theatre – Austin Hospital\, 145 Studley Road\, Heidelberg\, 3084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T091500
DTSTAMP:20260619T053057Z
CREATED:20260619T053054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T053057Z
UID:10000670-1788423300-1788426900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 3 September
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 3 September 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. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: In registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendee numbers and deidentified event evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs for planning and evaluation purposes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-3-september/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice manager
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T065118Z
CREATED:20260817T021636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T065118Z
UID:10000724-1788377400-1788381000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Abnormal vaginal bleeding in different stages in a woman's life
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\nDefine normal and abnormal bleeding in different life stages\n\n\n\nIdentify common causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding\n\n\n\nList appropriate investigations and management.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter bio:\n\n\n\nDr Tzippi Ben Harim is a broadly trained gynaecologist at Women’s Health Melbourne\, dedicated to providing compassionate\, patient-centred care for women at every stage of life. Dr Ben Harim is known for her caring and approachable manner and for supporting women through a wide range of gynaecological concerns with sensitivity\, respect and clear communication. \n\n\n\nDr Ben Harim was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) in 2013. Dr Ben Harim subsequently undertook a two-year fellowship in urogynaecology at The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne\, where she gained advanced training in the management of pelvic floor and complex gynaecological conditions. \n\n\n\nDr Ben Harim clinical practice encompasses both medical and surgical gynaecology. She has a particular interest and expertise in perimenopause and menopause management and enjoys helping women navigate this important life stage with confidence\, comfort and dignity.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/abnormal-vaginal-bleeding-in-different-stages-in-a-womans-life/
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:20260902T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T065727Z
CREATED:20260811T073021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T065727Z
UID:10000721-1788373800-1788381000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Viral Hepatitis in Primary Care Webinar Series
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 Viral Hepatitis in Primary Care webinar series gives primary care workers a comprehensive\, practical overview of viral hepatitis.  \n\n\n\nOver two webinars\, primary care workers will learn about their role in preventing\, identifying\, and managing hepatitis B\, C\, and D in their communities.  \n\n\n\nWebinar 1 – Foundations of hepatitis C and advanced liver disease \n\n\n\n6:30PM-8:30PM AEST\, 2 September 2026  \n\n\n\nLearn about identifying key populations\, testing indicators\, and epidemiology around hepatitis C\, as well as an overview on the impact of unmanaged viral hepatitis on the development of fibrosis and advanced liver disease.  \n\n\n\nWebinar 2 – Exploring hepatitis B and D in primary care \n\n\n\n7:00PM-9:00PM AEDT\, 14 October 2026  \n\n\n\nIn this continuation from the first webinar\, this session will demonstrate how national viral hepatitis guidelines and decision-making tools can be utilised in practice across testing\, management\, treatment\, and referral pathways. Incorporating guidance and case studies on hepatitis B and D\, this series conclusion provides a comprehensive summary of the key considerations for primary care workers when it comes to viral hepatitis management. \n\n\n\nTo get the most out of this course\, it is highly recommended that you attend both webinars in the series. However\, you are still able to register for one if you are unable to attend the other. \n\n\n\nNote: Open nationally\, but tailored for SA- and NT-based primary care health workers involved in the workup\, treatment and/or management of people who may be living with hepatitis B\, C or D.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/viral-hepatitis-in-primary-care-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260820T231833Z
CREATED:20260820T231830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T231833Z
UID:10000730-1788192000-1788197400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Equity Talk: Addressing systemic racism in 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\nJoin leading Australian and international experts for a critical discussion on systemic racism in health and its impact on health outcomes for diverse communities. Featuring Giridharan Sivaraman\, Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Habib Naqvi (NHS Race and Health Observatory\, UK)\, and Rita Prasad-Ildes (World Wellness Group)\, this webinar will explore real-world approaches to addressing institutional racism\, strengthening accountability\, and creating more equitable health systems. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nGiridharan Sivaraman – Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Australian Human Rights Commission\n\n\n\nProfessor Habib Naqvi – CEO NHS Race and Health Observatory\, UK\n\n\n\nRita Prasad-Ildes\, CEO WWG
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-equity-talk-addressing-systemic-racism-in-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T224300Z
CREATED:20260601T032944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T224300Z
UID:10000646-1787857200-1787860800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Emergency Department and Urgent Care 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 webinar series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among medical professionals to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nDr Thomas Haskell| Emergency Medicine Specialist at Launceston General Hospital\n\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\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-by-hiv-for-emergency-department-and-urgent-care-settings/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T055501Z
CREATED:20260811T054601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T055501Z
UID:10000720-1787853600-1787862600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Trans & Gender Diverse Primary Care 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\nAugust 27th (6:30 – 8:30pm); September 3rd (6:30 – 8:30pm) and September 10th (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 & referral pathways\n\n\n\nMental health referral and support\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\nFor people who complete the above training\, trainings found in this flyer are available.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/trans-gender-diverse-primary-care-series-3-part-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T062300Z
CREATED:20260715T110113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T062300Z
UID:10000700-1787772600-1787776200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Rotator Cuff Tears: Green\, Yellow\, and Red Flags
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\nClassify rotator cuff tears that are low risk and suitable for non-operative management.\n\n\n\nDistinguish rotator cuff tears that require urgent orthopaedic review.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who are at risk of poor outcomes following rotator cuff tear injury. \n\n\n\nOutline the management options available for different rotator cuff tear presentations.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Mr Filip Cosic\, Orthopaedic Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-specialty interest in upper limb (shoulder\, elbow\, and wrist) and trauma. \n\n\n\nI completed my FRACS in 2025 and have undertaken a sub-specialty fellowship in Paris at the Institut de la Main et de l’Epaule (Paris Hand and Shoulder Institute) under the supervision of Dr Philippe Valenti\, renowned for his work in shoulder arthroplasty\, arthroscopy\, tendon transfers\, and brachial plexus/thoracic outlet syndrome. I offer comprehensive management of shoulder and elbow pathologies\, along with management of common wrist pathology\, and both complex and simple trauma of the extremities. \n\n\n\nI am passionate about research and providing high quality evidence-based practice\, with a background as a clinician researcher currently completing my PhD at Monash University on the topic of operative and non-operative management of proximal humerus fractures. In addition\, I have published extensively along with presenting my work at numerous specialty and sub-specialty meetings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rotator-cuff-tears-green-yellow-and-red-flags/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041146Z
CREATED:20260706T063026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T041146Z
UID:10000688-1787769000-1787772600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis Update Discussion
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\nShort-form\, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape\, diagnostics\, and outbreak alerts. \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform:\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 26th August 2026. \n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n\n\nNSW\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS\, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC\n\n\n\nSheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC\n\n\n\n\nAdditional speakers TBC \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\nSummarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.\n\n\n\nRecognise key clinical presentations of syphilis\, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.\n\n\n\nApply current guidelines for syphilis testing\, interpretation\, and management.\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.\n\n\n\nIncrease confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources:\n\n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis\n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/syphilis-update-discussion/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T025714Z
CREATED:20260622T071458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T025714Z
UID:10000672-1787684400-1787689800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B 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\nPrimary care practitioners play a crucial role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis B\, through testing\, diagnosis\, informed clinical management and support of individuals and families.  \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, an estimated 227\, 571 people were living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Australia\, with 27.9% undiagnosed and 74.5% were not engaged in regular care (Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Report 2024).   \n\n\n\nGuideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer\, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of CHB in the community\, and in reducing preventable deaths from liver cancer.   \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr Lester Mascarenhas\, the founder of Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health\, this webinar will provide participants with crucial knowledge and understanding of hepatitis B and the impact of COVID-19 on patients living with hepatitis B.   \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\nIdentify priority populations for hepatitis B testing in Australia \n\n\n\nInterpret hepatitis B serology results. \n\n\n\nDescribe the role of primary care in the testing\, diagnosis and management of patients with hepatitis B in the community.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-in-primary-care/
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:20260822T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T144500
DTSTAMP:20260529T002326Z
CREATED:20260521T032127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002326Z
UID:10000635-1787387400-1787409900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the GI Cancer Journey: Collaborative Care in 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\nGP-focused insights into GI cancer detection\, referrals\, surveillance & collaborative care for better patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical GP-focused education symposium designed to support early detection\, appropriate referral\, surveillance\, and ongoing management of gastrointestinal disease and malignancy in primary care. \n\n\n\nThis 5 CPD-hour self-recorded program will deliver concise\, evidence-based updates across key areas relevant to general practice\, including inflammatory bowel disease\, intestinal metaplasia\, Barrett’s oesophagus\, upper GI malignancy\, colorectal cancer\, serrated lesions\, and post-polypectomy risk reduction. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain practical insights into recognising red flags\, understanding pathology reports\, optimising referral pathways\, and supporting long-term patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe day will conclude with an open panel discussion\, giving GPs the opportunity to ask questions\, discuss real-world clinical scenarios\, and engage directly with specialist presenters on challenges commonly encountered in general practice. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients at risk of gastric intestinal metaplasia\, understand the role and limitations of gastroscopy findings\, and apply appropriate referral\, surveillance\, and follow-up strategies in general practice.\n\n\n\nIdentify symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease\, recognise early signs of disease activity or complications\, and apply evidence-based management\, monitoring\, and referral strategies in general practice. \n\n\n\nIdentify patients with Barrett’s oesophagus\, recognise features suggesting progression to dysplasia or malignancy\, and apply evidence-based surveillance\, management\, and referral strategies in general practice. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the common presentations and red flags of UGI malignancy. Gain an appreciation of the various approaches to management\, focusing on the surgical approaches \n\n\n\nIdentify key colorectal cancer risk factors to guide early detection in primary care. Apply screening recommendations for younger patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer. \n\n\n\nDevelop an evidence-based post-polypectomy surveillance plan by interpreting serrated and adenomatous pathology findings\, applying Cancer Council Australia/NHMRC colonoscopy surveillance guidelines\, and recognising the GP’s role in coordinating appropriate follow-up based on both histological and endoscopic risk factors. \n\n\n\nIdentify and implement key diet and lifestyle strategies to reduce adenoma recurrence risk following high-risk polyp detection.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/navigating-the-gi-cancer-journey-collaborative-care-in-practice/
LOCATION:The Mercure Doncaster\, 6 Tower Street\, Doncaster Victoria\, 3108
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051116Z
CREATED:20260715T105859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051116Z
UID:10000699-1787167800-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Significance of breast density
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 how breast density measured\n\n\n\nSummarise how density affects breast cancer risk\n\n\n\nList supplementary breast screening options\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joanna Morgan\, Breast Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an experienced specialist breast surgeon focusing on the diagnosis\, management and prevention of breast cancer. I provide surgical consultation and opinion\, clinical evaluation including ultrasound in the rooms and perform surgery. I am mindful of cosmetic outcomes and utilise plastic surgical techniques to maintain or improve breast shape \, termed oncoplasty. When mastectomy is required or desired\, it is often performed with an immeidiate breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon colleagues. \n\n\n\nI take time to explain what it means to have cancer and the implications\, often with the aid of drawings\, mapping out potential pathways\, avenues of care and important considerations. I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s needs and discuss in confidence patient care plans with the multi-disciplinary care team at Cabrini. \n\n\n\nI trained as a surgeon in Melbourne and regional Victoria and was awarded the Royal Australian College Dr Leslie prize for my clinical research. In 2002\, as a Fellow I undertook a further two years of specialist training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide.I regularly meet with surgical colleagues to review clinical activities\, am a team member in multidisciplinary meetings\, and attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date with new discoveries and surgical techniques.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/significance-of-breast-density/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T225319Z
CREATED:20260731T022939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T225319Z
UID:10000709-1787166000-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Adult vaccination in practice with AREXVY & SHINGRIX: Making every risk conversation personal
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an upcoming education webinar with Dr Rodney Pearce and Ms Philippa Holland to explore the burden of respiratory syncytical virus (RSV) and shingles in older adults. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nRSV learning objectives \n\n\n\nUnderstand the risk and impact of shingles \n\n\n\nRecognise the importance of vaccinating adults ≥50 years of age \n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical profile of SHINGRIX \n\n\n\nDevelop strategies for implementing SHINGRIX discussions within your practice
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/adult-vaccination-in-practice-with-arexvy-shingrix-making-every-risk-conversation-personal/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T045115Z
CREATED:20260721T063501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045115Z
UID:10000703-1787166000-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breaking the Cycle – Managing iron deficiency in the context of bleeding disorders across Women’s health 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\n1 in 3 young women with heavy periods have an underlying bleeding disorder¹ – but it can take up to 16 years² to diagnose them. Why wait? \n\n\n\nJoin Australia’s leading haematology and Women’s Health specialists for an expert-led\, case-driven discussion to advance care in general practice. This session addresses the common presentation of HMB to explore the under-diagnosed spectrum of systemic bleeding disorders (like Von Willebrand Disease)³ and their link to iron deficiency. \n\n\n\nWalk away with a streamlined\, practical clinical framework you can use tomorrow to confidently identify\, investigate\, and manage these patients—ensuring high-standard continuous care\, regardless of geography. Don’t just manage the flow—master the cause with confidence. End the 16-year diagnostic delay for your patients. \n\n\n\nMenarini is pleased to invite you to our live recorded webinar medical education featuring Dr Anita Muñoz MBBS (Hons)\, FRACGP\, GradCertClinTeach\, MPH\, GAICD\, Dr Sara Ng – Haematologist\, Dr Danny Hsu – Haematologist . If you are a primary care physician\, or associated health care professional with an interest in women’s health and iron deficiency\, join us for this exciting event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breaking-the-cycle-managing-iron-deficiency-in-the-context-of-bleeding-disorders-across-womens-health-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T224618Z
CREATED:20260804T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T224618Z
UID:10000711-1787079600-1787085000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) Changes Across General Practice and Residential Aged 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\nThis webinar is hosted by North Western Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Southern Alliance. Join this webinar for a practical overview of the Assignment of Benefit changes that commenced 1 July 2026\, and learn strategies for practices to maintain compliance while managing new consent\, documentation and workflow requirements. \n\n\n\nSignificant changes to the Assignment of Benefit process took effect from 1 July 2026\, introducing requirements for obtaining\, recording and retaining patient consent for bulk-billed services. These changes will impact workflows\, documentation processes and compliance obligations across general practice and aged care settings. \n\n\n\nThis session will provide a practical overview of the new requirements\, explore compliant workflow solutions\, and discuss strategies to manage consent challenges for vulnerable patients\, substitute decision-makers and residential aged care residents. \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\nWendy O’Meara\, Education Consultant\, Larter \n\n\n\nWendy has 27 years’ experience in general practice. She currently works as a practice manager in a large\, 22 GP practice in Gisborne\, Victoria. \n\n\n\nShe is a passionate educator and has a thorough understanding of all facets\, with a special interest in MBS and chronic disease management. \n\n\n\nWhile working full-time\, she takes any opportunity she can to meet and work with new practice managers\, guiding them through the complexities of general practice. She has been working as an education consultant with Larter since 2017. \n\n\n\nIn registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the key Assignment of Benefit changes commencing 1 July 2026\, including consent\, documentation and Medicare compliance obligations for bulk-billed services.\n\n\n\nRecall practical workflows solutions to obtain\, record\, and retain Assignment of Benefit consent\, ensuring compliance across all services.\n\n\n\nIdentify compliance risks and develop strategies to support managing consent for vulnerable patients\, substitute decision-makers\, and residential aged care residents.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-medicare-assignment-of-benefit-aob-changes-across-general-practice-and-residential-aged-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,General practice,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T035221Z
CREATED:20260714T035053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T035221Z
UID:10000696-1787079600-1787085000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health in Primary Care (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\nThis two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification.  \n\n\n\nDates:   \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, 11 August  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday\, 18 August\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Live Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nClick HERE for downloadable flyer \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Melanie Bissessor | Sexual Health Physician | Melbourne Sexual Health Centre  \n\n\n\nMr Mark Thompson | Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Nurse Specialist | Thorn Harbour Health & Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\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\nDemonstrate confidence in discussing sexual health with patients ​ \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of screening and testing for STIs and BBVs ​ \n\n\n\nDescribe contact tracing and its key role in managing STIs \n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCould it be HIV Clinical Indicator Tool \n\n\n\nAustralian STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care \n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis  \n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?\n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:  \n\n\n\nEndorsement is currently pending. \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThe Sexual Health in Primary Care Webinars are supported by the Victorian Government.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-in-primary-care-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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