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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T130000
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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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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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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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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:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T052056Z
CREATED:20260428T061236Z
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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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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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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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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
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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: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
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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: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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260601T010000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T023643Z
CREATED:20260602T230414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T023643Z
UID:10000650-1780275600-1806494400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccination in Australian general practice Quality Improvement 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\nJoin our experts as they discuss latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in older patients. This practice-wide quality improvement exercise will enable you to identify potential barriers to vaccine uptake and check your performance against evidence-based benchmarks. \n\n\n\nThere are two pathways for this program\, one for GPs\, and one for Practice staff (including practice managers\, practice nurses and other relevant practice staff). Please ensure you select the right program for your position. \n\n\n\nThis education is designed to take place over multiple weeks. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can stop at any time\, and progress will be saved. You can find education you have started on your Dashboard. \n\n\n\nOn completion of this quality improvement program\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current status of COVID-19 in Australia\, in particular its impact on older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nClarify the role of vaccination in preventing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in older patients \n\n\n\nReview current best practice recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients aged 65 and older \n\n\n\nUsing a team-based approach\, decide on quality improvement targets and actions related to improving uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nImplement and reflect on practice-wide quality improvement initiatives for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccination-in-australian-general-practice-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T201500
DTSTAMP:20260529T002715Z
CREATED:20260521T090438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002715Z
UID:10000636-1780513200-1780517700@emphn.org.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T024141Z
CREATED:20260510T225522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T024141Z
UID:10000626-1780515000-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Evidence-Based Updates and Debunking the Social Media Myths
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\nDr Roni Ratner is a specialist gynaecologist who has undertaken an additional two years of training to provide expert care in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy or key-hole) for women who suffer from severe endometriosis\, fibroids and menstrual disorders as well as other general gynaecological conditions. \n\n\n\nAs a result\, Dr Ratner is one of only a few surgeons who can perform single incision hysterectomy and myomectomy. Dr Ratner is a passionate advocate for women’s health and believe in empowering and supporting women to make informed decisions about their own health. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nApply current evidence to the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis in primary care\, including when to initiate hormonal therapy and when to refer. \n\n\n\nIdentify and confidently address common patient-facing myths and social media misinformation about endometriosis during clinical consultations. \n\n\n\nExplain why hormonal therapy is the preferred first-line approach for superficial peritoneal endometriosis\, and understand the limitations of surgical treatment in this context.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-and-adenomyosis-evidence-based-updates-and-debunking-the-social-media-myths/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260402T010747Z
CREATED:20260402T010744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010747Z
UID:10000588-1781116200-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 2: 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 focused 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-2-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T050344Z
CREATED:20260510T225806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T050344Z
UID:10000627-1781119800-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Management of Gastroesophageal reflux in 2026: When to investigate and refer? Is the fundoplication still the gold standard?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the current definition of GORD and typical and atypical symptoms.\n\n\n\nOutline how to escalate treatment in non-responders and when to refer for investigations.\n\n\n\nDescribe how surgery can treat GORD\, side effects of surgery and when other types of surgical and endoscopic options are appropriate.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nMr Matt Stokes is a specialist Oesophago-gastric\, Bariatric and General Surgeon committed to delivering personalised\, compassionate and expert care. His clinical interests include oesophageal and gastric cancer\, bariatric surgery\, hiatal hernias and gastro-oesophageal reflux\, and abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery. \n\n\n\nMr Stokes completed general surgical training through Alfred Health\, obtaining FRACS in 2021\, followed by three years of subspecialty training through the highly competitive AANZGOSA post-fellowship program. He undertook further training at Princess Alexandra Hospital\, Brisbane\, gaining extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux\, hiatal hernia\, and oesophageal and gastric cancer. Mr Stokes then completed a high-volume oesophago-gastric cancer fellowship at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh\, Scotland\, refining skills in complex cancer surgery. \n\n\n\nMr Stokes hold public appointments at The Alfred and Peninsula Health. Privately\, he consult in Malvern\, Frankston and Gippsland as part of South East Upper GI Surgical Group and operate at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/management-of-gastroesophageal-reflux-in-2026-when-to-investigate-and-refer-is-the-fundoplication-still-the-gold-standard/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T023031Z
CREATED:20260515T023028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T023031Z
UID:10000633-1781184600-1781188200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Safe communication about suicide\, mental health and AOD
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\nGippsland PHN together with Mindframe are pleased to bring the federally-funded Mindframe program to the Gippsland region. \n\n\n\nMindframe is a national program supporting safe and non-stigmatising communication about suicide\, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The training provides practical and evidence-based support to people communicating about these themes. \n\n\n\nOnline one-hour Mindframe training session on safe public communication about suicide\, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). \n\n\n\nTraining will cover: \n\n\n\n\nA brief overview of the evidence behind the Mindframe program\n\n\n\nThe Mindframe guidelines (in depth)\n\n\n\nExamples of problematic and preferred communication\n\n\n\nInformation about help seeking and self care\n\n\n\nOpportunity for Q&A\n\n\n\n\nIntended Learning Outcomes from the Education session: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the evidence surrounding suicide\, mental health concerns\, alcohol and other drug use and media reporting\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Mindframe principles\n\n\n\nIdentify content that is consistent with the Mindframe guidelines\n\n\n\nCreate content that aligns with the Mindframe guidelines\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDr Elizabeth Paton\, Mindframe Project Lead\n\n\n\nElle Glasic\, Mindframe Project Officer\n\n\n\n\nThis is free training made possible through funding received from the Federal Government. \n\n\n\nContent advice: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This event will not be recorded
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/safe-communication-about-suicide-mental-health-and-aod/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Gippsland PHN":MAILTO:events@gphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065934Z
CREATED:20260422T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065934Z
UID:10000609-1781202600-1781206200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 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\nBecome a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.    \n\n\n\nThis course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV)\, current pharmacology\, monitoring and treatment\, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.   \n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of HBV in Australia.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nThrough online learning and virtual teaching\, participants will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated      Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required       \n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management   \n\n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 \n\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nSession 1: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nPresenters: TBC  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: \n\n\n\nRACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5. RACGP Activity Number: 1522126  \n\n\n\nACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 9.5 PDP units: 7 Educational Activity and 2.5 Performance Review.  \n\n\n\nACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThis course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: General Practitioners\, Nurse Practitioners\, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing-session-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260402T011944Z
CREATED:20260401T011740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011944Z
UID:10000585-1781251200-1781373600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian COPD Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs passionate clinicians and researchers\, we have spent our careers on the frontline of COPD care.  \n\n\n\nWe know firsthand the complexity of this condition and the critical need to advance its profile in Australia.  \n\n\n\nWith the recent introduction of the National COPD Clinical Care Standard\, now is the time to unite our community\, spanning consumers\, primary care\, acute and specialist services\, allied health\, research\, and policy to connect\, collaborate\, and drive meaningful change.  \n\n\n\nOur vision for this program is a rich multidisciplinary tapestry that reflects the full continuum of care and the diversity of expertise needed to transform outcomes\, ensuring the voices of those living with COPD remain central to every conversation.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne this June and working together to advance COPD care for all Australians.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/australian-copd-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Pullman Melbourne On The Park\, 192 Wellington Parade\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T034302Z
CREATED:20260414T010505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T034302Z
UID:10000601-1781337600-1781371800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Myhealth Academy Women's and Men's Health Essentials in Primary Care Conference
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\nDelegates will benefit from an expert faculty of speakers delivering focused sessions across key areas\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nFertility Assessment & IVF Family Planning\n\n\n\nConception & Adolescent Health \n\n\n\nDense Breast Notification: Clinical Next Steps Pathology in Primary Care \n\n\n\nEndometriosis & Chronic Pelvic Pain \n\n\n\nNavigating Menopause \n\n\n\nScreening & Diagnostics in Men’s & Women’s Health \n\n\n\nMen’s Health\, including mental health & wellbeing panel discussion \n\n\n\nWeight Management \n\n\n\nAfternoon LARC Implant and IUD Skills Sessions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/myhealth-academy-womens-and-mens-health-essentials-in-primary-care-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Melbourne\, 205 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T211500
DTSTAMP:20260616T040913Z
CREATED:20260616T040546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T040913Z
UID:10000664-1781597700-1781644500@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 16 July
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance for this webinar on 16 July focusing on the RACGP 6th Edition Standards. \n\n\n\nWebinar topic\n\n\n\n\nRACGP 6th Edition Standards – What You Need to Know.\n\n\n\n\nGain practical insights to support accreditation readiness and strengthen your practice systems. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nHear from Tania Worrall\, Practice Management Consultant\, Trainer and Assessor\, as she shares practical insights to support practices in preparing for accreditation.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nExpert-led presentation\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on the 6th Edition Standards\n\n\n\nOpportunity to connect with peers across Victoria\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. \n\n\n\nPlease note this webinar is designed for Practice Managers. General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to reach out to their local Primary Health Network for upcoming education and support. General Practitioners in the Western Victoria PHN region will have the opportunity to learn more about accreditation at the Clinical Network Evenings in August.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-16-july/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044454Z
CREATED:20260223T043839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044454Z
UID:10000549-1781609400-1781611200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - Austin Health Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Division
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-austin-health-adult-and-older-adult-mental-health-division/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="NEMHSCA":MAILTO:agnieszka.kleparska@holstephealth.org.au
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