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SUMMARY:Future Fit General Practice Program – (12 Webinars)
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 Future Fit General Practice Program is a professional learning series as 12 x 1hr webinars designed to help practices unlock new revenue streams\, maximise funding opportunities\, and build long-term financial sustainability through reform. The program can be purchased as a full series or as individual parts. \n\n\n\nWith major Medicare and funding reforms reshaping primary care\, many general practices are managing rising costs\, changing incentive structures\, and uncertainty around future funding models. This three-webinar series helps practices understand these changes\, identify opportunities beyond traditional fee-for-service income\, and develop strategies for long-term financial sustainability\, efficiency\, and quality patient care. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 Reform Ready: Building Financially Sustainable General Practices (3 webinars): Understand the reform landscape\, explore funding changes\, and develop a roadmap for financial sustainability.\n\n\n\nPart 2 Funding\, Incentives & Other Revenue Streams: Turning Reform into Future Opportunities in General Practice (6 webinars): Reimagine models of care to improve efficiency\, revenue\, and patient outcomes.\n\n\n\nPart 3 Building Your Road Map: Pathways to a Future Fit General Practice (3 webinars): Strengthen systems\, technology\, and workforce capability to ensure lasting success.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand and apply current and emerging funding models to strengthen practice revenue\n\n\n\nRedesign care delivery to enhance efficiency and financial sustainability\n\n\n\nBuild future-ready systems\, technology\, and workforce capability.\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar series is suitable for clinical and admin teams who want to create sustainable\, team-based models of care\, ensuring your practice remains strong\, adaptable\, and financially secure into the future.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/future-fit-general-practice-program-12-webinars/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231135Z
CREATED:20251208T231132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231135Z
UID:10000490-1768910400-1768917600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adolescent)
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: Adolescent vignette. \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-adolescent/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20251216T044632Z
CREATED:20251208T013416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T044632Z
UID:10000488-1768917600-1772722800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Future Deadly ACCHOs Program – (12 Webinars)
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 Future Deadly ACCHOs Program includes 12 × 1-hour webinars designed to help Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) strengthen sustainability\, secure diverse funding streams\, and build strong\, future-ready teams.  The program is delivered across three themed parts\, which can be purchased individually or as the full webinar series. \n\n\n\nWith major Medicare and funding reforms reshaping primary care\, many ACCHOs are facing increasing costs\, shifting program priorities\, and uncertainty around future government funding. This three-webinar series supports ACCHOs to understand these changes\, explore opportunities beyond traditional program funding\, and develop strategies for long-term sustainability\, independence\, and strong community-led service delivery. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Reform Deadly (3 webinars): Understand the reform landscape\, explore funding changes\, and create a roadmap for sustainable\, community-led care.\n\n\n\nPart 2 – ACCHO Redesign (6 webinars): Re-imagine culturally safe models of care to strengthen service delivery\, workforce capacity\, and long-term financial stability.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Future Deadly ACCHOs (3 webinars): Strengthen systems\, technology\, and workforce capability to ensure your organisation remains strong and sustainable into the future.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand and apply current and emerging funding models to strengthen ACCHO revenue\n\n\n\nRedesign care delivery to enhance efficiency and financial sustainability\n\n\n\nBuild future-ready systems\, technology\, and workforce capability.\n\n\n\n\nCEOs\, managers\, clinical leads\, and program coordinators focused on strengthening business sustainability and preparing their ACCHO for future reform.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/future-deadly-acchos-program-12-webinars/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231355Z
CREATED:20251208T231352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231355Z
UID:10000492-1769680800-1769688000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
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 vignette. \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-adult/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260206T002025Z
CREATED:20260206T002022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T002025Z
UID:10000529-1770364800-1770397200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Be Extraordinary CPD- a doctors CPD and wellbeing retreat on bias in medicine and cultural safety
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\nBE EXTRAORDINARY CPDA doctor’s continuing professional development & well-being retreat on bias & cultural safety. \n\n\n\nLearn about bias and how it impacts doctors and medicine; develop your skills for self-awareness\, transformative unlearning & critical consciousness; hear from expert speakers on cultural safety and identify how you can leverage your clinical practice; and make completing the mandatory CPD requirements easy and meaningful. \n\n\n\nTurn your March into something extraordinary and just for you! \n\n\n\nJoin us next March 27-29th 2026 QT Newcastle Hotel in the coastal beach city of Newcastle\, NSW.Expect a weekend of relaxation & restoration\, laughter\, smiles\, connection\, new friends & growth. Practice skills for well-being and self-awareness. Hear from expert speakers on well-being\, bias in medicine\, & cultural safety. Identify your own bias in medicine & find ways of optimising cultural safety in your practice. Enjoy conducting a professional conversation to review your performance as a doctor & complete your mandatory professional development plan. Conduct a cultural safety audit to leverage your practice. Be professionally supported & coached to complete up to 12 hours of CPD with 5 hours of reviewing performance\, a professional conversation\, completion of your professional development plan\, & 5 hours of measuring outcomes on cultural safety. Be inspired & leave knowing yourself that little bit more masterfully.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/be-extraordinary-cpd-a-doctors-cpd-and-wellbeing-retreat-on-bias-in-medicine-and-cultural-safety/
LOCATION:QT newcastle
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260206T000634Z
CREATED:20260206T000632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T000634Z
UID:10000527-1770832800-1770836400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Gestational 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\nHosted by Murray PHN and presented by Diabetes Victoria\, this webinar will provide a clinical refresher on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)\, including an update about new guidelines and diagnostic criteria. The link between certain eating disorders and gestational diabetes will be highlighted\, with a focus on implications for clinical practice. This webinar will also explain how these updates relate to eligibility for the Life! program and outline practical strategies to integrate referrals into clinical workflows\, including tools and resources. The Life! program is a free\, evidence-based initiative that supports healthy behaviour change to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease\, with a tailored Life! after Gestational Diabetes stream for those who have experienced gestational diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\n\n\n– Identify risk factors for GDM \n\n\n\n – Outline the interrelationship between eating disorders and GDM  \n\n\n\n– Outline management strategies for GDM and GDM in the context of eating disorders
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-gestational-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260120T035705Z
CREATED:20260118T215131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T035705Z
UID:10000507-1770836400-1770840000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Screening Age: Bowel Cancer Risk in Young Australians
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\nAustralia now reports the highest incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in young adults worldwide. This emerging trend has significant implications for general practice\, where younger adults often present with non‑specific gastrointestinal symptoms that may be overlooked or attributed to benign conditions.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will explore the evolving landscape of young‑onset colorectal cancer\, including the current evidence on underlying causes and risk factors—from genetic predisposition to lifestyle influences and environmental exposures. We will examine the unique diagnostic and clinical challenges associated with this age group\, particularly in the context of limited routine screening options and common delays in recognition.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Describe which patients require a more in depth screening program for bowel cancer  \n\n\n\n2. Outline the potential risk factors for colorectal cancer and how these can be modified \n\n\n\nPresented by Epworth Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist\, Dr Oliver Cronin.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-screening-age-bowel-cancer-risk-in-young-australians/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General practice,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T201500
DTSTAMP:20260203T124033Z
CREATED:20260201T225618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T124033Z
UID:10000515-1770836400-1770840900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Perinatal Mental Health After Loss or a History of Eating 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\nThis webinar\, focused on perinatal mental health and the impact of grief and a history of eating disorders\, is being presented in collaboration with COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence)\, Australia’s peak body in perinatal mental health. COPE’s vision is a connected\, informed and empowered community that supports women and their families to achieve strong and enduring mental health during pregnancy and the year following birth.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is also supported by PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)\, who focus on supporting parents and families during pregnancy\, and throughout the first year of parenthood. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nRecognise common perinatal mental health presentations \n\n\n\nDescribe how past grief and eating disorder history influence perinatal mental health \n\n\n\nApply trauma informed and person-centred communication strategies \n\n\n\nIdentify practical strategies to improve collaborative and consistent care across services
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/supporting-perinatal-mental-health-after-loss-or-a-history-of-eating-disorders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20251210T233633Z
CREATED:20251210T233630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T233633Z
UID:10000494-1770919200-1770928200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Safer Care Victoria: Preterm Birth Prevention in Primary Health - Education Evening
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\nSafer Care Victoria’s Maternity and Newborn Improvement Team\, with the support of Northern Health\, are pleased to invite you to an education evening on Preterm Birth Prevention in Primary Health. Aimed at Primary Health Providers\, this face to face education evening supports the National Preterm Birth Prevention Collaborative (Every Week Counts II)\, aiming to reduce preterm and early-term birth rates by 20% by June 2026. It focuses on bridging primary health care and maternity services to ensure timely interventions during early pregnancy. \n\n\n\nLearning Aims:\n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness among primary health providers of early risk factors for preterm birth and the evidence-based strategies that reduce risk.\n\n\n\nHighlight the importance of timely intervention and the role of primary care in supporting these strategies.\n\n\n\nShare current RANZCOG guidelines and updates from the Preterm Preeclampsia Pilot.\n\n\n\nStrengthen referral pathways between primary care and maternity services.\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for further engagement and collaboration with GPs and primary health providers.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify women at increased risk of preterm birth.\n\n\n\nInitiate early interventions (progesterone\, cervical length measurement).\n\n\n\nUnderstand guidelines for preeclampsia screening and aspirin use.\n\n\n\nImprove communication between primary care and maternity services.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nMantra Melbourne Epping\n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Registration open from 5:30 pm)\n\n\n\nDrinks and finger food on arrival\, as well as a 2 course sit down dinner will be provided during the event).\n\n\n\nThis is a face-to-face event. There is no virtual option available\n\n\n\nFor more information on Mantra Melbourne Epping please visit: Mantra Melbourne Epping\, Apartment Hotel in Epping – ALL\n\n\n\n\nEvent registrations are required and will close on Monday 2 February 2026. Tickets are limited to the first 100 registrants. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Requests for dietary requirements cannot be accepted after this date.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/safer-care-victoria-preterm-birth-prevention-in-primary-health-education-evening/
LOCATION:Mantra Melbourne Epping\, Epping VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231232Z
CREATED:20251208T231229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231232Z
UID:10000491-1771416000-1771423200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adolescent)
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: Adolescent vignette. \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-adolescent-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260113T214147Z
CREATED:20260113T050149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214147Z
UID:10000501-1771443000-1771448400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Depression in Older 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\nDepression is not a normal part of ageing\, yet it affects nearly 50% of residents in aged care and presents frequently in General Practice. This webinar addresses the complexity of diagnosing older patients who often present with somatic complaints or memory concerns rather than sadness.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to differentiate between depression\, delirium\, and dementia—the ‘Three Ds’—using clinical history and evidence-based screening tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale and Confusion Assessment Method. The session further explores management strategies\, including ‘start low\, go slow’ prescribing principles\, bio-psycho-social care planning\, and when to refer to specialist services. The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A session to discuss specific clinical challenges. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Formulate a comprehensive bio-psycho-social management plan for older patients. \n\n\n\n2. Apply appropriate evidence-based screening tools to assess mental state and cognition in older adults. \n\n\n\n3. Differentiate between the clinical features of depression\, delirium\, and dementia (the “Three Ds”) to determine an accurate diagnosis. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nDr Michelle Baek\, Psychiatrist\n\n\n\nMs Tanya Cottrell\, Manager\, Healthy Ageing Service\n\n\n\nDr Terence Chong\, Psychiatrist
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diagnostic-challenges-and-management-of-depression-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260203T121921Z
CREATED:20260203T121919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T121921Z
UID:10000519-1771443000-1771448400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Depression in Older 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\nDepression is not a normal part of ageing\, yet it affects nearly 50% of residents in aged care and presents frequently in General Practice.¹ This webinar addresses the complexity of diagnosing older patients who often present with somatic complaints or memory concerns rather than sadness.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to differentiate between depression\, delirium\, and dementia—the ‘Three Ds’—using clinical history and evidence-based screening tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale and Confusion Assessment Method.  \n\n\n\nThe session further explores management strategies\, including ‘start low\, go slow’ prescribing principles\, bio-psycho-social care planning\, and when to refer to specialist services. The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A session to discuss specific clinical challenges.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diagnostic-challenges-and-management-of-depression-in-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T031727Z
CREATED:20260115T031725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T031727Z
UID:10000503-1771668000-1771686000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop: \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: BendigoWhere: Lakeside Hotel Conference Room\, 286 Napier Street\, Bendigo\, Victoria 3550When: Saturday 21 February 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: Dr Anne SaundersRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-bendigo/
LOCATION:Lakeside Hotel Conference Room\, 286 Napier Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231438Z
CREATED:20251208T231435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231438Z
UID:10000493-1771927200-1771934400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
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 vignette. \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-adult-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260206T010328Z
CREATED:20260203T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010328Z
UID:10000520-1772020800-1772024400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Allied Health in Dementia Rehabilitation: Strengthening Primary Care Pathways
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 SEMPHN\, in collaboration with the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU)\, for this important two-part webinar series discussing falls prevention and dementia rehabilitation strategies. \n\n\n\nDementia is a leading cause of disability in Australia\, contributing to increased falls risk\, hospitalisation\, and carer stress. \n\n\n\nThis webinar highlights the critical role of allied health in dementia rehabilitation and provides practical guidance to help primary care teams strengthen continuity of care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/allied-health-in-dementia-rehabilitation-strengthening-primary-care-pathways/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T062953Z
CREATED:20260210T040431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T062953Z
UID:10000535-1772132400-1772136000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Innovations in lung function testing and analysis: Differential diagnosis of breathlessness
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\nBreathlessness is a complex and debilitating symptom affecting up to 1 in 10 Australian adults. A cardinal indicator of numerous respiratory and cardiovascular diseases\, it may also occur due to infection\, poor physical condition\, metabolic or mental health disease.  \n\n\n\nDiagnosing breathlessness and its underlying causes is a time-intensive\, often fragmented process which can lead to financial and health system burden\, late or misdiagnosis\, and subsequent delays in treatment.  \n\n\n\nDigital innovations are enabling a systematic and evidence-based approach to distinguish breathlessness caused by respiratory conditions from that associated with other co-morbidities.  \n\n\n\nHear from our expert panel on the modern landscape of lung imaging technology and the use of CT scans to diagnose and manage lung disease and breathlessness.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes  \n\n\n\n1. Describe evidence-based approaches to identifying and assessing breathlessness in clinical practice  \n\n\n\n2. Identify the available technology to support identification of structural and functional deficiencies in the lungs\, enabling differential diagnosis of breathlessness  \n\n\n\n3. Discuss the available technology which supports ongoing monitoring and management of respiratory conditions and breathlessness
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/innovations-in-lung-function-testing-and-analysis-differential-diagnosis-of-breathlessness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260206T004014Z
CREATED:20260127T202912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T004014Z
UID:10000513-1772181000-1772206200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis Symposium: Harnessing Opportunities for Change
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\nAt this event\, you will hear from a multidisciplinary group of speakers on the prevention\, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis\, and how to empower those with this debilitating condition. An endometriosis roundtable will also be part of the event program\, providing opportunity to share insights with peers\, along with an optional networking session in the afternoon. This symposium is designed for a broad range of health professionals including gynaecologists\, nurses\, general practitioners\, allied health professionals\, pain specialists\, practice managers and research academics.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n• Dr Angela Chia: Obstetrics Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist  \n\n\n\n• Kate Kenfield (Keynote): Author and endometriosis speaker  \n\n\n\n• Dr Amy Feng: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Kate Fisher: Australian Coalition for Endometriosis • Dr Aneta Kotevski: Clinical and Health Psychologist  \n\n\n\n• Dr Mikhaila Lazanyi: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist • Dr Tarana Lucky: Gynaecologist and Robotic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Dr Samantha Mooney (MC): Obstetrician\, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Prof Beverley Vollenhoven: Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist  \n\n\n\n• Dr Avelyn Wong: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n • Describe the societal impact of endometriosis for young people\, including its effects on education\, employment\, relationships\, mental health\, and economic participation.  \n\n\n\n• Demonstrate empathetic\, trauma‑informed communication that validates patient experiences and supports emotional and psychosocial needs.  \n\n\n\n• Enhance patient and community health literacy by simplifying complex information\, strengthening shared decision making\, and closing gaps between healthcare professionals and diverse populations.  \n\n\n\n• Explain key concepts in endometriosis and pelvic pain management relevant to the perimenopause and help patients navigate available care pathways and services.  \n\n\n\n• Recognise endometriosis as a chronic\, complex condition requiring long‑term\, holistic\, and person‑centred management.  \n\n\n\n• Identify biopsychosocial factors influencing the patient experience\, including pain\, mental health\, social support\, and quality of life.  \n\n\n\n• Identify the progress and persistent challenges in endometriosis and pelvic pain care over the past decades\, relating to early intervention\, patient support\, long-term management and clinical standards. \n\n\n\n • Explain key challenges in accessing care\, such as diagnostic delay\, stigma\, fragmented services\, and inequities across the health system.  \n\n\n\n• Discuss strategies to enhance continuity of care\, multidisciplinary collaboration\, and overall patient support within an endometriosis service or centre.  \n\n\n\n• Map the whole‑patient journey\, from first symptoms through diagnosis\, treatment\, and ongoing management\, highlighting opportunities for improvement at each stage.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-symposium-harnessing-opportunities-for-change/
CATEGORIES:General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="The Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth (JAECE)":MAILTO:breanna.smith@epworth.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260212T063346Z
CREATED:20260209T011154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T063346Z
UID:10000530-1772562600-1772571600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hormones\, Pain & Prolapse: What’s New in Women’s 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 St John of God Berwick Hospital at their RACGP CPD education evening for GPs this March on Hormones\, Pain & Prolapse: What’s New in Women’s Health. \n\n\n\nTopic 1: Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: What’s New and Practical Tips in General Practice  \n\n\n\nTopic 2: Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence  \n\n\n\nTopic 3: Perimenopause Meets Fibroids: Practical Management for the Busy GP  \n\n\n\nRACGP CPD – 2 hours allocated
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hormones-pain-prolapse-whats-new-in-womens-health/
LOCATION:Shanikas Berwick\, 55 High Street\, Berwick\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T090000
DTSTAMP:20260219T023529Z
CREATED:20260219T023527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T023529Z
UID:10000544-1772609400-1772614800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Update on adrenaline devices available in Australia
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 presented by Dr Alan Baker\, a clinical immunology/allergy specialist based in Port Macquarie who actively provides advice and support through the allergy assist platform. Dr Alan Baker is a full member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nPractical considerations for prescribing\, patient education and transition between devices.\n\n\n\nOverview of currently available adrenaline devices in Australia\n\n\n\nKey features and delivery mechanisms of adrenaline devices\n\n\n\nASCIA guidelines for adrenaline (epinephrine) device prescription
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/update-on-adrenaline-devices-available-in-australia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine":MAILTO:eHealth@acrrm.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260208T225834Z
CREATED:20260204T042737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225834Z
UID:10000521-1772618400-1772625600@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\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20251224T013024Z
CREATED:20251218T041924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T013024Z
UID:10000497-1772649000-1772658000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials in Primary Care - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. This course will be particularly relevant for\, but not limited to\, general practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this event \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\n\nDate and Times:\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 11 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\n\nCPD and Endorsements:This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium.This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hoursFunding:This training is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics\, Therapeutics and Pathology program.Target Audience:GPs\, Nurses\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-in-primary-care-part-1/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260206T002336Z
CREATED:20260202T031823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T002336Z
UID:10000516-1772785800-1772814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Virtual Diabetes in Depth health professional
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\nDiabetes WA- Virtual Diabetes in Depth Health Professional Training This session is suitable for GPs\, enrolled and registered nurses\, dietitians\, diabetes educators\, pharmacists\, exercise physiologists & other allied health professionals. Our interactive training provides a thorough exploration of diabetes management\, equipping you with essential knowledge and skills. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights that you can immediately apply to enhance the support you provide for people living with diabetes. On completion of the training\, attendees will gain 7 hours of CPD points and will be provided with a certificate of attendance.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/virtual-diabetes-in-depth-health-professional/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diabetes WA":MAILTO:training@diabeteswa.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260209T215356Z
CREATED:20260209T065740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T215356Z
UID:10000531-1773144000-1773147600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Quality Improvement Activity: Indigenous Health and My Health Record Update
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is focused on how to implement a quality improvement activity on Indigenous Health. \n\n\n\n\nHow to use the new EMPHN Indigenous Health Report to identify areas for improvement\n\n\n\nThe Indigenous Health Assessment presented by EACH nurses Helene Cripps and Paula Cramer. Including; MBS Billing Patient\, Consent\, Closing the Gap\, Specific Age Group Checks\, Risk Factors and more\n\n\n\nResources available to assist your practice\n\n\n\nAn update on Better Faster Access in My HealthRecord
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/quality-improvement-activity-indigenous-health-and-my-health-record-update/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260219T022947Z
CREATED:20260219T022945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T022947Z
UID:10000543-1773165600-1773171000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:GP Education Series: Emerging clinical evidence for Hyperthermia\, HBOT and Light-Based Therapeautic modalities
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\nYou are invited to an educational webinar designed to support GPs in understanding emerging adjunctive therapies currently being used in integrative clinical care\, supported by Australian research. \n\n\n\nJoin A/Prof Karin Ried\, Director of Research at NIIM\, for an evidence-based presentation exploring the clinical application\, patient suitability and emerging outcomes of: \n\n\n\n\nHyperthermia\n\n\n\nHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)\n\n\n\nWhole-body Photodynamic Therapy (Lightbed)\n\n\n\nRed Light Helmet Therapy\n\n\n\n\nWhat will be covered?These therapies are increasingly being explored as adjuncts in oncology\, cognitive health and chronic disease management. This clinically focused session will draw on NIIM’s current and completed research programs and real-world clinical application.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the presentation\, Dr Ried will contextualise who these therapies may be suitable for\, what conditions are being explored\, and how GPs can assess appropriateness for referral. \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nUpskill your understanding of adjunctive\, non-pharmacological therapies that patients are increasingly asking about \n\n\n\nGain insight into Australian research outcomes\, not just theory \n\n\n\nSupport informed\, evidence-based referral conversations withpatients\n\n\n\nClarify how these therapies are positioned within integrative\,multidisciplinary care
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gp-education-series-emerging-clinical-evidence-for-hyperthermia-hbot-and-light-based-therapeautic-modalities/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="National Institute of Integrative Medicine":MAILTO:events@niim.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20251224T013005Z
CREATED:20251224T013002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T013005Z
UID:10000498-1773253800-1773261000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials 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\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. This course will be particularly relevant for\, but not limited to\, general practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this event \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\n\nDate and Times:\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 11 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\n\nCPD and Endorsements:This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium.This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hoursFunding:This training is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics\, Therapeutics and Pathology program.Target Audience:GPs\, Nurses\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-in-primary-care-part-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260212T064043Z
CREATED:20260123T010156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064043Z
UID:10000510-1773320400-1774969200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Register for Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nurse Ambassador Program will provide practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs (bowel\, breast\, cervical and lung) and viral hepatitis\, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake in their practice.  \n\n\n\nThe program will also focus on how to engage and support underscreened communities in cancer screening and achieve health equity for all Australians.  \n\n\n\nNurses will be recognised as a ‘Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador’ after completing a series of four online webinars and submitting a reflective practice activity.  \n\n\n\nThe next program will be running March 2026 and will be delivered online via Zoom on the following dates:  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Thursday 12 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 2: Tuesday 17 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 3: Thursday 26 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 4: Tuesday 31 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nThis program is FREE and open to all practice nurses in Victoria!  \n\n\n\nIf you’d like any further information\, please contact 1800 111 255 or Certification@cancervic.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/register-for-cancer-council-victorias-nurse-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T082000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T040102Z
CREATED:20260119T054346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T040102Z
UID:10000509-1773476400-1773496800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Menopause: the good\, the bad and the challenges
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 course is for at General Practitioners\, Physician and Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants and trainees\, and other health professionals interested in women’s health.  \n\n\n\nA 1-day live online workshop featuring expert specialists in menopausal medicine\, focusing on evidence-based management of perimenopause\, menopause and related conditions\, with practical insights to improve patient care and outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\n Identify key considerations for managing perimenopause and menopause.\n\n\n\nDiscuss myths and evidence-based clinical practice in menopause.\n\n\n\nRecognise interdisciplinary assessments and approaches related to menopause.\n\n\n\nFormulate management and referral plans for complications associated with menopause.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menopause-the-good-the-bad-and-the-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260311T003451Z
CREATED:20260311T003448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T003451Z
UID:10000565-1773734400-1773853200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum
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 Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum is a landmark national event dedicated to strengthening the delivery of high-quality\, compassionate palliative care within aged care settings. \n\n\n\nDates: 17-18 March 2026Venue: Crown Conference Centre\, Naarm/Melbourne \n\n\n\nTaking place at a time of significant reform and renewed national focus\, the forum brings together professionals from across aged care\, health\, and policy to shape the future of care for older Australians. \n\n\n\nOver two days\, delegates will hear from leading experts and practitioners\, explore practical strategies for embedding palliative care into aged care frameworks\, and discuss ways to strengthen workforce capability and ensure person-centred\, dignified care at every stage. \n\n\n\nThrough keynote presentations\, interactive discussions\, and real-world case studies\, the forum fosters collaboration\, knowledge sharing\, and innovation across the sector. \n\n\n\nJoin us to gain valuable insights\, build meaningful connections\, and contribute to this important national conversation on improving end-of-life care for older Australians. \n\n\n\nSecure your spot now.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/palliative-care-in-aged-care-forum/
LOCATION:Crown Conference Centre\, Naarm/Melbourne
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260212T064417Z
CREATED:20260210T014208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064417Z
UID:10000533-1773750600-1773754200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEPHN HP: A public health perspective on sexually transmitted infections
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 NEPHN-HP Public Health Clinical Series aims to bring together clinical stakeholders (across community\, primary and tertiary health services and residential facilities) within North-Eastern Melbourne to discuss topical public health issues in an interactive format.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nephn-hp-a-public-health-perspective-on-sexually-transmitted-infections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260309T234230Z
CREATED:20260309T234228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234230Z
UID:10000561-1773772200-1773779400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:When worry doesn’t retire: Anxiety in later 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\nCome and join an engaging evening at St George’s Hospital Campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne to explore evidence-based approaches for supporting the mental health of our ageing population.  \n\n\n\nAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition among older adults and are highly prevalent in residential care settings\, often resulting in significant distress and disability. While anxiety is a frequent presentation in general practice\, there are effective treatments available to improve patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nThis seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the presentation and assessment of anxiety disorders in late life\, with a dedicated focus on effective treatment options that are available.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in practical activities to observe and trial psychological strategies that can be immediately implemented in general practice or residential care settings. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the ability to apply brief psychological strategies to assist patients presenting with late life anxiety.\n\n\n\nIdentify and describe the way that anxiety may present in older adults.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between major anxiety disorder diagnoses in late-life patients.\n\n\n\nConsider what treatment options are available for anxiety in older adults.\n\n\n\n\nYou will be prompted to register on Praxhub to attend.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/when-worry-doesnt-retire-anxiety-in-later-life/
LOCATION:St Georges Hospital Campus\, 283 Cotham Road\, Kew
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
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