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SUMMARY:Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar\,  ‘Sleep essentials for GPs:  Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’.
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\nWe’re delighted to invite General Practitioners and health practitioners to the upcoming Epworth GP education SLEEP webinar\, ‘Sleep essentials for GPs: Snoring to Narcolepsy & CBT-I’. \n\n\n\nTopics and Presenters\n\n\n\nTOPIC 1\n\n\n\nFrom Snoring to Narcolepsy: A GP Approach to Sleep Disorders Presented by Dr Sameer Karnam\, Respiratory & Sleep Physician  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide the GP with basic understanding of common sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)\, restless legs syndrome (RLS)\, narcolepsy and insomnia.  \n\n\n\nDiscussion will include clinical symptoms of each of the condition\, questionnaires used to assist with identifying appropriate patients for testing\, investigations used to make diagnosis and management.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients with sleep disorders \n\n\n\nOutline clinical history-taking and/or questionnaire to aid diagnosis \n\n\n\nOutline appropriate investigations and when to refer to a sleep physician \n\n\n\n\nTOPIC 2\n\n\n\nCognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) at Epworth Presented by Dr Harvey Jones\, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist  \n\n\n\nThis presentation provides key insights into assessing sleep without data\, highlights the importance of sleep efficiency and regularity\, and outlines Epworth’s approach to treating insomnia. Referral pathways are covered\, alongside case examples demonstrating the path from general practice to specialised care.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nList key features for assessing insomnia in a brief consultation. \n\n\n\nDescribe the referral pathway from GP to insomnia rehabilitation at Epworth. \n\n\n\n\nCPD accredited 1.5hrs Educational Activities
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/epworth-gp-education-sleep-webinar-sleep-essentials-for-gps-snoring-to-narcolepsy-cbt-i/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T010500Z
CREATED:20260401T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010500Z
UID:10000587-1780511400-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 1: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through 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 interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches.  \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-1-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T055411Z
CREATED:20260514T055315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T055411Z
UID:10000632-1780425000-1780430400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing pain in general practice: The role of allied health in improving patient experience
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\nRegister to unpack managing pain in general practice as an Allied Health professional. \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nDr Krystal Green\, GP Clinical Editor\, Primary Health Tasmania \n\n\n\nPanel members\n\n\n\n\nDr Frank Meumann\, Specialist Medical Practitioner\, Persistent Pain Program\, Tasmanian Health Service\n\n\n\nCoralie Ponsinet\, Registered Counsellor and Social Worker\, Wonderful Mess\n\n\n\nMarni Whish-Wilson\, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist\, Wynyard Rehab and Exercise Physiology\n\n\n\nJason Rogers\, Physiotherapist\, Allcare Physiotherapy\n\n\n\nLil Cox\, Occupational Therapist\, Persistent Pain Service North Trial Coordinator\, Tasmanian Health Service
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-pain-in-general-practice-the-role-of-allied-health-in-improving-patient-experience/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T074500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T171500
DTSTAMP:20260430T005441Z
CREATED:20260430T005200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T005441Z
UID:10000620-1780127100-1780161300@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:UROWEST II 2026: comprehensive urology update 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\nJoin Western Health and NWMPHN at the UROWEST II 2026 a specialist-led educational meeting developed to support general practitioners in delivering high-quality\, evidence-based urological care in the community. The program covers common and high-impact clinical presentations including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)\, erectile dysfunction\, haematuria\, urinary incontinence\, kidney stones\, urethral stricture disease\, prostate cancer\, kidney lesions and testicular cancer. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and risk-stratify red flag urological symptoms that require urgent investigation or specialist referral.\n\n\n\nInterpret and apply evidence-based use of PSA testing\, imaging (including MRI and PSMA PET)\, urinalysis and metabolic investigations in primary care.\n\n\n\nInitiate and optimise first-line management for LUTS\, erectile dysfunction\, urinary incontinence and kidney stones\, particularly in older adults with multimorbidity.\n\n\n\nImplement appropriate referral pathways and shared-care models for patients with prostate\, kidney and testicular cancer\, including post-treatment community management.\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is structured to translate specialist knowledge into practical skills that improve early cancer detection\, optimise chronic urological disease management\, and strengthen collaboration between primary and specialist care. \n\n\n\nMore information HERE.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/urowest-ii-2026-comprehensive-urology-update-for-general-practice/
LOCATION:New Footscray Hospital – Auditorium\, 89 Ballarat Road\, Footscray\, Victoria\, 3011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T023903Z
CREATED:20260506T225928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T023903Z
UID:10000625-1780043400-1780070400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP-NACCHO National Guide to Preventive Healthcare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
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\nWant to improve health outcomes and provide culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in your community? Come along to our one-day workshop to learn about maximising the opportunity for the prevention of disease at each health service visit. \n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop a National Guide author along with a skilled continuous quality improvement practitioner will discuss how best to utilise the fourth edition of the National Guide when providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The workshop will be practical and highly interactive\, consisting of case studies and small group learning activities. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nBackground and purpose of the National Guide\n\n\n\nFeatures of the National Guide\, including: \n\nRecommendation tables \n\n\n\nGood practice points \n\n\n\nEvidence base \n\n\n\nLifecycle wall chart \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is a joint partnership between The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (NACCHO)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-naccho-national-guide-to-preventive-healthcare-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050926Z
CREATED:20260429T033020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050926Z
UID:10000618-1779910200-1779913800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cardiac CT for GPs
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologist Bio: Dr Rohit Samuel is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac CT specialist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel completed his advanced cardiology training in Melbourne and holds both a Master of Public Health and a Master of Clinical Ultrasound. Dr Samuel completed a two-year fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia\, Canada\, where he gained extensive experience in complex coronary and structural heart procedures.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel’s areas of expertise include coronary angiography\, coronary stenting\, intravascular imaging\, and advanced transcatheter structural interventions. He is an accredited cardiac CT specialist and regularly review and report CT coronary angiograms. By combining advanced imaging with interventional cardiology\, Dr Samuel provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to cardiovascular care\, focusing on the prevention\, assessment\, and management of heart disease to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of calcium scoring and CTCA\n\n\n\nOutline the appropriate patient selection and clinical indications for cardiac CT\n\n\n\nDiscuss tailoring management based on CT findings to reduce cardiac risk
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cardiac-ct-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T191500
DTSTAMP:20260501T044618Z
CREATED:20260501T044615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T044618Z
UID:10000622-1779818400-1779822900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Voluntary assisted dying in General Practice webinar: Legal and Clinical insights
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 FREE one hour 15 minute webinar presented by Dr Eliana Close (End of Life Law for Clinicians\, Australian Centre for Health Law Research\, Queensland University of Technology) and Dr Penny Burns (General Practitioner) will provide GPs and other primary care staff with core knowlege about voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in clinical practice and GPs’ VAD legal obligations. \n\n\n\nUsing a clinical case study\, legal and clinical aspects of VAD in General Practice will be explored. Participants will be able to ask questions via the chat function and engage with interactive poll questions. \n\n\n\nThis is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program. GPs who attend can choose to receive a Statement of Attendance and for their attendance to be reported to the RACGP for CPD.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/voluntary-assisted-dying-in-general-practice-webinar-legal-and-clinical-insights/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T051006Z
CREATED:20260429T032737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T051006Z
UID:10000617-1779305400-1779309000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Chronic diarrhoea in primary care: a practical framework that actually works
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\nPresenter: A/Prof Mark Ward\, Gastroenterologist\n\nBio: \nA/Prof Mark Ward is a gastroenterologist caring for patients with all types of gastrointestinal problems. He has an interests in inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer screening.\n\nA/Prof Ward provides face-to-face and telehealth consultations out of his Glen Iris rooms and perform gastroscopy and colonoscopy regularly at Cabrini Malvern\, where he also participates in the out-of-hours roster.\n\nA/Prof Ward works at the Alfred Hospital and conduct clinical research through the Alfred and Monash University in inflammatory bowel disease. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nApply a structured clinical approach to the assessment of adults with chronic diarrhoea\, distinguishing functional from organic causes.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the most appropriate investigations\, including faecal calprotectin\, to avoid unnecessary or low-yield testing.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who require specialist referral\, including recognition of commonly overlooked diagnoses such as microscopic colitis and bile acid diarrhoea.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/chronic-diarrhoea-in-primary-care-a-practical-framework-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050838Z
CREATED:20260429T033735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050838Z
UID:10000619-1779213600-1779224400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Men’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\nHear from five of Cabrini’s leading specialists present on key health issues affecting men. Featuring presentations and case study discussions from leading specialists in vascular surgery\, urology\, rheumatology\, and cardiology. \n\n\n\na) Gout: the diagnosis we make\, and the disease we still miss – Dr Luigi Zolio\, Rheumatologistb) Cardiac CT for GPs\, Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologistc) Flow\, frequency and PSA: Making sense of the middle-aged male – Dr Briony Norris\, Urologistd) AAA in general practice: Who to scan\, when to refer\, and when it matters – Mr Joey Faraj\, Vascular Surgeon\,e) From bruit to brain: Navigating carotid disease in primary care – Mr Sam Farah\, Vascular Surgeon \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, 19 May 2026  \n\n\n\nTime: Register 6.00 pm Program 6.30 – 9. 00 pm  \n\n\n\nWhere: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Rd\, Kooyong  \n\n\n\nParking: On site\, north of the Kooyong stadium\, between the stadium and Monash Freeway\, or opposite Kooyong\, at the H.A. Smith Reserve\, on Glenferrie Road Cost Free of charge Catering Dinner and beverages provided.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mens-health-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Rd
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T044200Z
CREATED:20260504T044157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T044200Z
UID:10000623-1779213600-1779219000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Preventative Health and Immunisations for Refugee and Migrant Background Patients
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 education event will be facilitated by the Refugee Health Network of Queensland in partnership with the Brisbane South and Brisbane North PHNs. The event is for General Practitioners and their staff to gain understanding about how to share information about preventative healthcare with their refugee-background patients while addressing cultural and health literacy needs. \n\n\n\nAUDIENCE: General Practitioners and Practice Nurses \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \n\n\n\n\nDr Rachel Claydon\, GP and Refugee Health Fellow RHNQ\n\n\n\nDr Margaret Kay\, GP\n\n\n\nEmma Sommerville\, Refugee Health Nurse\n\n\n\nMichel Ghazal\, Refugee Health Advisory Group member\n\n\n\nFaiza Abdurahman\, Refugee Health Advisory Group member\n\n\n\n\nTOPICS: \n\n\n\n\nTips on how to discuss preventative health care\, screening and immunisations\n\n\n\nDevelop an understanding of what makes preventative care feel safe\, accessible\, and worthwhile from a patient’s perspective\n\n\n\nSimple strategies for planning catch-up immunisation schedules.\n\n\n\nRelevant translated resources will be shared with attendees.\n\n\n\n\nA Statement of Attendance will be provided to attendees as documentary evidence to support professional development requirements. \n\n\n\nGP members of RACGP\, ACRRM and other CPD Homes can self-record this activity via their relevant CPD portal.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/preventative-health-and-immunisations-for-refugee-and-migrant-background-patients/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T042430Z
CREATED:20260318T043239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T042430Z
UID:10000571-1779179400-1779210000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Leg Ulcer and Compression Therapy 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\nWound Innovations in conjunction with Essity is proud to present a one-day Leg Ulcer and Compression Therapy Workshop.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop will cover the assessment and management of common lower leg ulcer aetiology and the assessment and application of compression therapy.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are expected to have a basic understanding of wound healing and wound care prior to attending this workshop. Key topics:  \n\n\n\n\nAn understanding of Leg Ulcer prevalence \n\n\n\nDifferentiation between leg ulcer aetiology \n\n\n\nAbility to assess the patient\, wound and limb in relation to compression therapy use \n\n\n\nUnderstanding of steps to take in maintaining skin integrity \n\n\n\nAbility to deliver appropriate patient education to support informed decision making \n\n\n\nA working knowledge of available compression therapy and application of each. \n\n\n\n\nThe day will be split into theory in the morning and a practical hands-on supported learning in the afternoon.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/leg-ulcer-and-compression-therapy-workshop/
LOCATION:Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T010557Z
CREATED:20260318T042937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T010557Z
UID:10000570-1779093000-1779123600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Wound Management - Melbourne
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\nWound Innovations is proud to deliver the Full Fundamentals of Wound Management Workshop to health care professionals within Melbourne.  \n\n\n\nThis face-to-face workshop is the equivalent to 6.5 continuing professional development (CPD) hours. Wound Innovations face to face education program aims to increase staff knowledge\, improve outcomes for residents with wounds\, and promote organisational strategies for wound prevention.  \n\n\n\nThe full fundamentals of Wound Management covers the topics as listed below and has been broken down into four micro sessions.  \n\n\n\nLearning objectives / Topics covered: \n\n\n\n\nThe Skin and Wound Healing and Skin Tears\n\n\n\nWound Assessment and Management\n\n\n\nPressure Injuries and Incontinence Associated Dermatitis\n\n\n\nLower Leg Wounds Upon completion of the workshop\, certificates are issued outlining the course content and learning outcomes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/fundamentals-of-wound-management-melbourne/
LOCATION:Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T032310Z
CREATED:20260115T032307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T032310Z
UID:10000506-1778925600-1778943600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Torquay
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 (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY at this time): \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: TorquayWhere: TBC When: Saturday 16 May 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: TBCRegister 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-torquay/
LOCATION:Torquay
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20251216T043903Z
CREATED:20251204T063941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T043903Z
UID:10000484-1778787000-1778790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives 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\nPeople accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs).  \n\n\n\nNurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care. Presented in collaboration with ASHM – the peak body representing the BBV and STI workforce in Australia – and the Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA) this two-part webinar series will provide practical insights\, real-world examples\, and peer perspectives to help you enhance STI and BBV testing\, treatment\, and engagement in AOD settings.  \n\n\n\nLearn about emerging issues\, explore case studies\, and innovative nursing models of care.  \n\n\n\nDates: (Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions) \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, 14 May 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nOn completion of Part 1 and its components\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs\n\n\n\nIdentify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBV\n\n\n\nRecall tools\, resources and available clinical support \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 2 CPD hours applies. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees. Funding: This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dana-ashm-integrating-sexual-health-into-aod-care-practical-strategies-for-nurses-and-midwives-part-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T035731Z
CREATED:20260501T035729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T035731Z
UID:10000621-1778785200-1778790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Reshaping Asthma Management 
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 interactive panel discussion about the latest recommendations and key themes following the launch of the Australian Asthma Handbook guidelines in 2025. \n\n\n\nSince the Australian Asthma Handbook was launched in September 2025\, the National Asthma Council has been working on implementation activities to enable healthcare professionals to adopt the new guidelines into everyday practice. \n\n\n\nThis highly interactive webinar highlights the key themes and unpacks the new recommendations in a discussion lead by Australia’s asthma experts\, working through real patient scenarios to help you confidently support patients with asthma. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nA/Prof Debbie Rigby: NAC Clinical Executive Lead and Advanced Practice Pharmacist\n\n\n\nDr Brett Montgomery: NAC Guidelines Committee Chair and GP\n\n\n\nA/Prof Greg Katsoulotos: NAC Guidelines Committee member and Respiratory\, Sleep and Allergy Physician.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/reshaping-asthma-management/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Asthma Council Australia":MAILTO:nac@nationalasthma.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T052056Z
CREATED:20260428T061236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T052056Z
UID:10000614-1778785200-1778790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contemporary Care for ADHD in Adulthood: Medication\, Psychosocial Supports and Beyond
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\nAdult ADHD has become a significant focus area within the Australian mental health system due to rapidly increasing demand for diagnosis\, medication\, and ongoing support. This growth has outpaced existing service capacity\, particularly in public and regional settings.  \n\n\n\nThe Australasian ADHD Professionals Association’s (2022) guideline for clinical practice recommends psychoeducation\, skills-based psychological interventions\, and environmental supports as part of comprehensive care.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how system reform effects shared accountability in collaborative care models for adults with ADHD. \n\n\n\nApply practical strategies for building effective professional networks and referral pathways. \n\n\n\nIdentify the implications for care due to increased reliance on ADHD screening tools and rapid assessment models. \n\n\n\nIdentify how shared care and clear role boundaries enable best practice care for adults with ADHD\, specifically exploring the relationships between prescribing and non-prescribing roles.\n\n\n\n\nAttend this webinar to hear our panel explore what effective\, person-centred support can look like when supporting people with ADHD. Register and attend the webinar live to be among the first to engage with the content. \n\n\n\nThe webinar recording will be released 1 week after the broadcast.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contemporary-care-for-adhd-in-adulthood-medication-psychosocial-supports-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260319T061430Z
CREATED:20260301T233756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T061430Z
UID:10000555-1778779800-1778783400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science
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 Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an evidence-based educational session designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients at increased risk of skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) damage. \n\n\n\nChaired by MIA’s Prof Pascale Guitera\, and featuring special guest Prof Henry Lim\, a global leader in photoprotection\, this session combines world-class expertise with clinically relevant insights. Prof Lim will discuss the latest science of UV radiation\, practical photoprotection strategies for high-risk populations and emerging research shaping photoprotection guidance. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Prof Lim to discuss key questions and practical considerations in photoprotection. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM*: \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm – Registration and light refreshments served on arrival\n\n\n\n5:30pm – Welcome – Prof Pascale Guitera (Livestream opens)\n\n\n\n5:35pm – Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science – Prof Henry Lim\n\n\n\n6:00pm – Interactive Q&A with Prof Lim\, led by Prof Guitera\n\n\n\n6:30pm – Close\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 14 May 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30pm–6:30pm AEST. (Registration opens and light refreshments will be served from 5pm for face-to-face guests).\n\n\n\nYou have the option to join us face-to-face in Sydney at The Poche Centre (40 Rocklands Rd\, Wollstonecraft) or online (a unique link will be sent before the event).\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nCPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 7 May 2026. Note that ticket numbers are strictly limited for our face-to-face event and we encourage you to register early if you’d like to attend in person. \n\n\n\nThis event is supported by MIA’s Official Sunscreen Partner\, La Roche-Posay\, and delivered as part of the MIA Education Program\, which receives support through unrestricted educational grants from MSD\, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE. \n\n\n\n*Program may be subject to change.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/photoprotection-in-the-high-risk-patient-and-navigating-uv-science/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Melanoma Institute Australia":MAILTO:education@melanoma.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064625Z
CREATED:20260409T224836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T064625Z
UID:10000595-1778748300-1778776200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conference (free event)
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\nRegistrations are open for Benchmarque Group’s 2026 Immunisation Professional Development Conferences in Sydney\, Melbourne and Brisbane. – Thursday 30 April | Sydney – Thursday 14 May | Melbourne – Thursday 21 May | Brisbane  \n\n\n\nDuring the one day in-person event\, you will have the opportunity to attend a range of interactive sessions including vaccine hesitancy\, travel vaccinations\, priority populations and an update on winter respiratory conditions in advance of the 2026 season.  \n\n\n\nWith our new agenda\, you can attend every session and accrue 8 hours of CPD.  \n\n\n\nThese events are free\, but registration is required.  \n\n\n\nRegister now to secure your spot.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-immunisation-professional-development-conference-free-event/
LOCATION:Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne\, 1 Pentridge Blvd\, Fawkner\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T052441Z
CREATED:20260429T032449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T052441Z
UID:10000616-1778700600-1778704200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Advances in management of acute deep venous thrombosis and chronic venous obstruction
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\nIdentify patients who may benefit from interventional management of acute DVT\n\n\n\nDiscuss the optimal therapy to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome\n\n\n\nOutline the latest management strategies for chronic venous obstruction\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Vikram Iyer\, Vascular Surgeon  \n\n\n\nDr Vikram Iyer is a qualified vascular and endovascular surgeon offering a range of management options for the full spectrum of vascular conditions. He is proficient in both traditional open surgery and minimally-invasive endovascular treatments\, in addition to non-operative strategies to manage vascular disease.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/advances-in-management-of-acute-deep-venous-thrombosis-and-chronic-venous-obstruction/
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:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T054839Z
CREATED:20260504T054724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T054839Z
UID:10000624-1778590800-1778594400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Modernised Assignment of Medicare BenefitsBulk Billed Services - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing is modernising the Assignment of Medicare Benefits process for bulk billed services\, with changes commencing on 01 July 2026.  \n\n\n\nTo support readiness for Practice Managers and their teams\, the Department is holding a virtual information session on Tuesday 12 May 2026\, from 1:00PM – 2:00PM AEST\, to provide an opportunity for any questions and share the latest information available. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, please email AssignmentofBenefit@health.gov.au and the team will add you to the MS Teams appointment.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that by registering to attend\, your personal information may be shared with other session participants or included in the Department’s Assignment of Benefit distribution list. You can find more information at: Privacy policy | Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/modernised-assignment-of-medicare-benefitsbulk-billed-services-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044509Z
CREATED:20260223T043719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044509Z
UID:10000548-1778585400-1778587200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese short\, focused sessions are designed to build understanding\, foster collaboration\, and make it easier for clinicians\, team leaders\, and lived and living experience workers to connect across services and better support consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. \n\n\n\n🕒 Session Format \n\n\n\n\n15-minute presentation – An overview of the featured service’s purpose\, roles\, access pathways\, and approach to practice.\n\n\n\n15-minute Q&A – Ask questions\, clarify referral processes\, and explore opportunities to collaborate.\n\n\n\nMonthly\, via Teams\n\n\n\nShowcasing a different service each month from the mental health\, AOD\, or related sectors\n\n\n\n\n👥 Who Should Attend? \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a clinician\, team leader\, or lived and living experience worker\, these sessions are designed to help you: \n\n\n\nAsk questions directly to service staff \n\n\n\nNavigate local referral pathways \n\n\n\nUnderstand service roles and eligibility
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nemhsca-know-your-network-snapshot-session-north-east-metro-mental-health-and-wellbeing-connect/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="NEMHSCA":MAILTO:agnieszka.kleparska@holstephealth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260206T001621Z
CREATED:20260206T001619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T001621Z
UID:10000528-1778248800-1778421600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Be Well CPD – A doctor's continuing professional development & well-being retreat on self-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\nAre you looking for a restorative & enjoyable break with time to complete your CPD in a meaningful way? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxing & reviving retreat of CPD and self-care designed for doctors by doctors on the Central Coast\, Killcare\, NSW. \n\n\n\nWith attendance to all CPD activities\, you will complete 12 hours of CPD with 2 hours of education\, 5 hours of reviewing performance (including a professional conversation & Professional Development Plan)\, and 5 hours of Measuring Outcomes. \n\n\n\nMake completing your CPD requirement easy and learn new methods of self-care for a sustainable career in medicine.Gift yourself professionally coached and protected time to complete your CPD\, connect\, laugh\, make friends\, rest\, relax\, reflect & grow.Expertly facilitated sessions will inspire & empower you\, bringing your mandatory CPD requirements to life.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/be-well-cpd-a-doctors-continuing-professional-development-well-being-retreat-on-self-care/
LOCATION:107 The Scenic Rd Killcare Heights\, New South Wales 2257 Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T204500
DTSTAMP:20260324T044152Z
CREATED:20260324T044149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T044152Z
UID:10000581-1778180400-1778186700@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 2: Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Pharmacy 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\nThis interactive online course is designed to help pharmacy staff confidently navigate sensitive sexual and reproductive health concerns\, especially in less private settings.  \n\n\n\nDelivered over two sessions by experienced pharmacists and sexual and reproductive health professionals\, the program covers topics such as sexually transmissible infections\, contraception and unintended pregnancy.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice through various case scenarios and by exploring strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care across various pharmacy settings.   \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of using effective\, inclusive and non-judgmental language when discussing sexual and reproductive health. \n\n\n\nDiscuss considerations when counselling for contraception and unintended pregnancy.\n\n\n\nOutline appropriate referral pathways to support patient’s sexual and reproductive health.  \n\n\n\nPropose strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in pharmacy.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-2-fundamentals-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-in-pharmacy-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T233011Z
CREATED:20260323T215428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T233011Z
UID:10000580-1778142600-1778153400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Collaborative Sessions (South Metro)
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\nEMPHN is hosting a series of Aged Care Collaborative Sessions across Eastern Melbourne. These sessions are designed to provide a practical forum for clinicians\, aged care providers and system partners to come together\, share local experience\, and work through common challenges.Sessions will focus on what is working in practice\, where gaps or barriers exist\, and what practical actions can be taken to improve communication\, coordination and care outcomes. Participants will also hear perspectives from across the health system\, including the Commonwealth\, local health networks\, Ambulance Victoria\, the Victorian Virtual ED and Residential In‑Reach teams\, to support shared understanding and alignment. \n\n\n\nRACHs and GPs are encouraged to attend together to support collaborative discussion and shared solutions.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-collaborative-sessions-3/
LOCATION:469 Wellington Road\, Mulgrave
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T051540Z
CREATED:20260429T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T051540Z
UID:10000615-1778095800-1778099400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Autoantibody testing in musculoskeletal diseases: a practical case-based refresher
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\nIdentify musculoskeletal or other undifferentiated presentations that warrant autoantibody testing in general practice\, and select the most appropriate initial investigations.\n\n\n\nInterpret autoantibody test results in clinical context\, and explain how these results modify pre-test and post-test probability of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease.\n\n\n\nApply an evidence-based approach to autoantibody testing and interpretation in common general practice scenarios\, including determining when to provide reassurance\, pursue further testing\, or refer to rheumatology.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Luigi Zolio\, Rheumatologist  \n\n\n\nDr Luigi Zolio is a Rheumatologist managing all musculoskeletal conditions\, with particular interests in systemic lupus erythematosus\, autoimmune connective tissue diseases\, and osteoporosis. Dr Zolio takes pride in listening carefully to his patients and working collaboratively with them to develop comprehensive and individualised management plans.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/autoantibody-testing-in-musculoskeletal-diseases-a-practical-case-based-refresher/
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:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T051224Z
CREATED:20260410T061302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T051224Z
UID:10000596-1778086800-1778090400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:AHPA National Digital Health Webinar #3 – My Health Record in Practice: What allied health professionals need to know now
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 third of a 3-part digital health education webinar series\, hosted by Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).  \n\n\n\nThis session brings together AHPA and representatives from the Australian Digital Health Agency for a practical walkthrough of My Health Record\, including how it is changing to increase its value for allied health professionals.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nhow allied health professionals can access and use My Health Record\n\n\n\nthe information My Health Record contains to inform care delivery\n\n\n\nhow initiatives like Sharing by Default are enhancing the value and usability of the system\n\n\n\nprivacy and security\n\n\n\nongoing work to improve access\, functionality\, and support for allied health professionals.\n\n\n\n\nHear from practicing allied health professionals about why and how they’re using the system to benefit service provision.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ahpa-national-digital-health-webinar-3-my-health-record-in-practice-what-allied-health-professionals-need-to-know-now/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232958Z
CREATED:20260323T215339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T232958Z
UID:10000579-1778056200-1778067000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Collaborative Sessions (North Metro)
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\nEMPHN is hosting a series of Aged Care Collaborative Sessions across Eastern Melbourne. These sessions are designed to provide a practical forum for clinicians\, aged care providers and system partners to come together\, share local experience\, and work through common challenges.Sessions will focus on what is working in practice\, where gaps or barriers exist\, and what practical actions can be taken to improve communication\, coordination and care outcomes. Participants will also hear perspectives from across the health system\, including the Commonwealth\, local health networks\, Ambulance Victoria\, the Victorian Virtual ED and Residential In‑Reach teams\, to support shared understanding and alignment. \n\n\n\nRACHs and GPs are encouraged to attend together to support collaborative discussion and shared solutions.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-collaborative-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Uni Hill Conference Centre\, 30 Graduate Road\, Bundoora
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T204500
DTSTAMP:20260319T055717Z
CREATED:20260313T014306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T055717Z
UID:10000566-1778005800-1778013900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Red flags in the gut: How to identify and manage them
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn engaging and practical GP Education Session covering GI presentations in primary care and surgical emergencies in the community. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and assess common gastrointestinal presentations in general practice — including change in bowel habit\, rectal bleeding\, abdominal pain\, iron deficiency anaemia and bloating — and determine when investigation or conservative management is appropriate.\n\n\n\nRecognise clinical features suggestive of significant pathology\, including early-onset colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease\, and apply appropriate referral pathways to facilitate timely specialist care.\n\n\n\nRecognise and differentiate elective versus emergency surgical referrals in the community setting\, including appropriate timing for GP involvement.\n\n\n\nIdentify red flags in common surgical conditions (perianal tears\, hernias\, gallstones) that require urgent assessment or referral.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/red-flags-in-the-gut-how-to-identify-and-manage-them/
LOCATION:The Firehouse\, 253-257 Maroondah Highway\, Ringwood\, Ringwood\, 3134\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260327T010123Z
CREATED:20260326T023647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T010123Z
UID:10000584-1777971600-1777986000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Responding to Emotions in Cancer 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\nA small group workshop for health practitioners to explore emotional reactions to cancer\, learn to recognise emotions and apply frameworks to respond through practise with a simulated patient.  \n\n\n\nDelivered by two experienced facilitators\, this workshop will give you the opportunity to:  \n\n\n\n\nExplore emotional reactions to cancer \n\n\n\nLearn evidence-based techniques to confidently navigate emotional conversations \n\n\n\nPractice conversations with simulated patients to apply techniques \n\n\n\nFeel better prepared to show empathy\, manage emotion\, and deliver person-centred care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/responding-to-emotions-in-cancer-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232941Z
CREATED:20260323T215224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T232941Z
UID:10000578-1777969800-1777980600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Collaborative Sessions (East Metro)
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\nEMPHN is hosting a series of Aged Care Collaborative Sessions across Eastern Melbourne. These sessions are designed to provide a practical forum for clinicians\, aged care providers and system partners to come together\, share local experience\, and work through common challenges.Sessions will focus on what is working in practice\, where gaps or barriers exist\, and what practical actions can be taken to improve communication\, coordination and care outcomes. Participants will also hear perspectives from across the health system\, including the Commonwealth\, local health networks\, Ambulance Victoria\, the Victorian Virtual ED and Residential In‑Reach teams\, to support shared understanding and alignment. \n\n\n\nRACHs and GPs are encouraged to attend together to support collaborative discussion and shared solutions.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-collaborative-sessions/
LOCATION:Karralyka Centre\, Mines Road\, Ringwood East\, VIC\, 3134\, Australia
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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