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SUMMARY:Common dermatology challenges in primary care
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDermatologic presentations are common in general practice. Join NWMPHN and Western Health in this webinar which will include vignettes of common primary practice complaints\, including various differential diagnoses\, and how to differentiate between them. Key factors will be reviewed\, with a brief summary of initial workup and points to include in onwards referral. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nDr Holly Sexton (MBBS (Hons)\, FACD) is an Australian-trained specialist dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. \n\n\n\nShe completed her training at tertiary centres including Western Health\, RCH\, RMH\, Austin Health\, PMCC and Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide.  \n\n\n\nHolly was awarded the ACD Travelling Scholarship and Founders Medal for her results in exit examinations. She provides dermatology services to the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne in private practice and public clinics at Western Health and Melbourne Health. She has broad interests including adult and paediatric medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery\, and is currently undertaking additional fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nExplain how to deliver initial best practice care\, and clarify when to appropriately refer.\n\n\n\nDescribe the key differential diagnoses for common dermatologic presentations to primary care.\n\n\n\nExplain how to conduct an initial patient evaluation and history\, and identify key investigations needed to clarify a diagnosis.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-dermatology-challenges-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner,Pharmacy,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260326T013723Z
CREATED:20260326T013721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T013723Z
UID:10000583-1774890000-1774893600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:What is an HPI-I and why do allied health professionals need one?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this practical webinar\, AHPA is joined by representatives from Services Australia and Ahpra to explain what HPI identifiers are\, why they matter\, and how allied health professionals and organisations can obtain and use them correctly. \n\n\n\nAllied health professionals require an HPI-I to: \n\n\n\n\nConnect to My Health Record\n\n\n\nUse secure messaging\n\n\n\nParticipate in Provider Connect Australia\n\n\n\nShare consumer health information safely and securely\n\n\n\n\nIf you work within an organisation\, your HPI-I connects with your organisation’s Healthcare Provider Identifier – Organisation (HPI-O). Both are essential components of digital connection. \n\n\n\nThis webinar explains how it all fits together.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/what-is-an-hpi-i-and-why-do-allied-health-professionals-need-one/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T045640Z
CREATED:20260314T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T045640Z
UID:10000569-1774776600-1774803600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia 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\nThis event is specifically for primary care health professionals and students (including GPs\, nurses\, allied health\, and pharmacists) who work with people living with diabetes.  \n\n\n\nWhether you are highly experienced or new to diabetes primary care\, this conference offers practical\, evidence-based skills to strengthen team-based practice.  \n\n\n\nOrganised by the PCDSA\, the program goes beyond “knowing the guidelines” and focuses on how to apply them in real-world primary care settings practice.  \n\n\n\nWhat to expect Practical Clinical Sessions:  \n\n\n\n\nLearn the latest in diabetes science alongside hands on strategies you can implement immediately. \n\n\n\nPerson First Communication Build skills in language and communication approaches that enhance trust\, reduce stigma\, and improve emotional wellbeing. \n\n\n\nSystems for Success Explore models of care that support effective diabetes management within the realities of busy primary care settings. \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included: \n\n\n\n\nMorning tea\, Networking lunch\, and afternoon tea \n\n\n\nFull access to all session recordings after the event \n\n\n\nA dynamic program featuring expert presenters and lived-experience perspectives.\n\n\n\n\nTickets are limited – register today to secure your place and join us in making a real difference for every person living with diabetes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-primary-care-diabetes-society-of-australia-conference-2/
LOCATION:Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne\, 328 Flinder Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia":MAILTO:admin@pcdsa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260216T002236Z
CREATED:20260210T040246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T002236Z
UID:10000534-1774776600-1774803600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia 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\nThis event is specifically for primary care health professionals and students who work with people living with diabetes. Whether you are highly experienced or new to diabetes primary care\, this conference offers practical\, evidence-based skills to strengthen team-based practice. \n\n\n\nWhy join us?  \n\n\n\n\nPractical Clinical Sessions: Learn the latest in diabetes science alongside hands on strategies you can implement immediately. \n\n\n\nPerson First Communication: Build skills in language and communication approaches that enhance trust\, reduce stigma\, and improve emotional wellbeing. \n\n\n\nSystems for Success: Explore models of care that support effective diabetes management within the realities of busy primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2026-primary-care-diabetes-society-of-australia-conference/
LOCATION:Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne\, 328 Flinder Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia":MAILTO:admin@pcdsa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T032150Z
CREATED:20260115T032147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T032150Z
UID:10000505-1774692000-1774710000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Werribee
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop: \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: WerribeeWhere: Holiday Inn Werribee – Peregine Room\, 22 Synnot Street\, Werribee\, VIC  3030  When: Saturday 28 March 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: Dr Paul GrinziRegister 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-werribee/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Werribee\, 22 Synnot Street\, Werribee\, VIC\, 3030
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20251216T043434Z
CREATED:20251204T001924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T043434Z
UID:10000481-1774612800-1774629000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is a half-day forum designed for hepatitis B s100 prescribers that will cover current and relevant sector priorities and topics. \n\n\n\nWith expert panels and interactive case discussions\, the 2026 Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is an opportunity to dive deep into emerging areas of hepatitis B treatment and management and discuss the contemporary issues facing hepatitis B clinical care in Australia.  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:\n\n\n\nHBV s100 prescribers will receive 2 HBV CPD points for attending the Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum.   \n\n\n\nBy submitting and discussing your model of care\, you can receive an additional HBV CPD point\, totalling 3 CPD points to acquire all required CPD points for the year. \n\n\n\nRACGP\n\n\n\nThis course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 4 hours. RACGP Activity Number: 397119 \n\n\n\nACCRM\n\n\n\nThis course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 4 PDP units: 4 Educational Activity. \n\n\n\nACNP\n\n\n\nThis activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 4 CPD hours. Endorsed until 14/1/2027. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience:\n\n\n\nHepatitis B s100 GP and NP Prescribers\, Sexual Health Registrars and Physicians\, Infectious Diseases Trainees and Physicians\, and medical practitioners who are interested in prescribing Hepatitis B s100 medication and managing patients living with hepatitis B.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-s100-prescriber-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T013302Z
CREATED:20260319T011131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T013302Z
UID:10000572-1774549800-1774555200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Seasonal Respiratory Diseases - Annual Update
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to strengthen provider capability in delivering safe\, confident\, and well documented immunisation care. \n\n\n\nThe session will also include a brief discussion on the latest seasonal influenza vaccines for the upcoming flu season. \n\n\n\nParticipants from primary care and residential age care homes (RACH) will learn how to identify and manage patients with needle phobia\, using supportive communication and behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety. The session will also cover how to prevent\, manage\, and report common vaccine administration errors\, supporting quality and safety in clinical practice. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be guided through checking patient immunisation status on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and uploading vaccine records to both AIR and My Health Record\, ensuring accurate\, reliable documentation. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nGeorgina Lewis is a Registered Nurse with a background in paediatric nursing at the Royal Children’s Hospital\, Melbourne. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing\, Paediatrics and has been an accredited Nurse Immuniser since 2005. Georgina has been working with Victoria’s vaccine safety service\, SAEFVIC since 2007 and currently holds the position of Clinical Manager. She also works as a casual Nurse Immuniser with a local council. Her special interests include vaccine safety\, surveillance\, education and immunisation research. \n\n\n\nMichelle Ryan is a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the Immunisation Clinic at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (RCH)\, with extensive paediatric experience across immunisation\, cardiac\, and renal nursing. She has delivered the National Immunisation Program in secondary schools across Melbourne’s eastern region for the past six years and also works in a private travel clinic providing specialised paediatric travel vaccines. \n\n\n\nMichelle spent 13 years on the cardiac and renal ward at RCH before joining the Immunisation Clinic in 2021. Her work caring for children with complex and chronic conditions has shaped her strong focus on protecting vulnerable populations through vaccination. \n\n\n\nHer professional interests include special‑risk immunisation\, improving access for immigrant and refugee families\, RSV prevention in neonates\, and supporting children with needle phobia. In 2025\, Michelle coordinated the RSV immunisation program at RCH and continues to lead the program in 2026. \n\n\n\nSarah Crowe Previously a Practice Manager working in general practice and allied health\, Sarah worked for the Eastern Melbourne PHN in the GP Redesign team and practice support team\, looking at how they can improve and strengthen general practice workflows. Sarah now works at the Western Vic PHN where she originally led the Remote Patient Monitoring Program and has since taken on the role of Digital Health Manager\, writing a Digital Health Strategy for western Victoria\, and supporting primary care to engage with digital health solutions in a meaningful way.   \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nExplain the latest 2026 Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) flu vaccine recommendations\n\n\n\nDescribe how to identify and manage patients with needle phobia\n\n\n\nDescribe how to prevent\, manage and report common vaccine errors\n\n\n\nExplain how to check patient immunisation status on Australian Immunisation Register\n\n\n\nExplain how to upload vaccines to Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and My Health Record\n\n\n\n\nThis session is hosted by North Western Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN\, South Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Tasmania PHN and Western Victoria PHN. \n\n\n\nIn registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs for attendance and evaluation purposes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/seasonal-respiratory-diseases-annual-update/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,EMPHN event,External event,General practice,Pharmacy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260216T003156Z
CREATED:20260212T072351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T003156Z
UID:10000538-1774378800-1774382400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Training package for urgent care and emergency department professionals
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 panel discussion will explore practical insights and approaches to syphilis management in urgent and emergency care settings.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss current epidemiology of syphilis and implications for opportunistic screening for syphilis in urgent care clinics and emergency departments. \n\n\n\nExamine when to test\, what to order\, interpreting results and referral pathways for syphilis \n\n\n\nExamine practical application and insights via a panel discussion and consider how these can apply to urgent and emergency settings
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/training-package-for-urgent-care-and-emergency-department-professionals/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T031523Z
CREATED:20260115T031519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T031523Z
UID:10000502-1774087200-1774105200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Warragul
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop: \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: WarragulWhere: Mercure Warragul Conference Room\, 23 Mason St\, Warragul VIC 3820When: Saturday 21 March 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: Dr Anne SaundersRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-warragul/
LOCATION:Mercure Warragul Conference Room\, 23 Mason St\, Warragul\, VIC\, 3820
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260208T225826Z
CREATED:20260204T042914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225826Z
UID:10000522-1774000800-1774008000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260301T222941Z
CREATED:20260209T065944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T222941Z
UID:10000532-1773945000-1773948600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a ransomware attack on a medical centre
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\nPresented by: Jay Carters & Murray White from Data Box Solutions \n\n\n\nAnatomy of a Ransomware Attack on a Medical Centre” is a compelling\, real-world walkthrough of a cyberattack targeting a local GP medical centre. This session guides the audience through each critical stage of the incident\, from the initial phishing email and system lockout to the restoration of services and forensic investigation. \n\n\n\nIncluding a short update on:  \n\n\n\n\nMy Health Record and Better Faster Access
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/anatomy-of-a-ransomware-attack-on-a-medical-centre/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T044533Z
CREATED:20260223T043317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044533Z
UID:10000546-1773833400-1773835200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEMHSCA "Know Your Network" Snapshot Session - Whittlesea and Darebin Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals
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-whittlesea-and-darebin-mental-health-and-wellbeing-locals/
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:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260216T000038Z
CREATED:20260216T000014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T000038Z
UID:10000540-1773774000-1773781200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Common gastroenterology problems in general practice and outpatient settings: optimising evaluation and 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\nJoin North Western Melbourne PHN and Mercy Hospital in this webinar which will explore three common gastroenterological and liver-related problems in the outpatient setting and will provide an update into the best practice in their evaluation and management.  \n\n\n\nThe topics covered will include gastrointestinal reflux disease (GORD)\, including its complications of Barrett’s oesophagus\, and considerations with regard to investigation and management including with PPI therapy.  \n\n\n\nThe evaluation of common liver diseases and cirrhosis will be covered\, including with non-invasive markers of fibrosis\, HCC surveillance\, the importance of nutrition and advances in the management of portal hypertension.  \n\n\n\nAnd finally\, there will be a review of the management of H pylori – in particular\, resistant H pylori – as well as the complication of gastric intestinal metaplasia and its screening and management.  
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-gastroenterology-problems-in-general-practice-and-outpatient-settings-optimising-evaluation-and-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260309T234230Z
CREATED:20260309T234228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234230Z
UID:10000561-1773772200-1773779400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:When worry doesn’t retire: Anxiety in later life
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and join an engaging evening at St George’s Hospital Campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne to explore evidence-based approaches for supporting the mental health of our ageing population.  \n\n\n\nAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition among older adults and are highly prevalent in residential care settings\, often resulting in significant distress and disability. While anxiety is a frequent presentation in general practice\, there are effective treatments available to improve patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nThis seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the presentation and assessment of anxiety disorders in late life\, with a dedicated focus on effective treatment options that are available.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in practical activities to observe and trial psychological strategies that can be immediately implemented in general practice or residential care settings. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the ability to apply brief psychological strategies to assist patients presenting with late life anxiety.\n\n\n\nIdentify and describe the way that anxiety may present in older adults.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between major anxiety disorder diagnoses in late-life patients.\n\n\n\nConsider what treatment options are available for anxiety in older adults.\n\n\n\n\nYou will be prompted to register on Praxhub to attend.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/when-worry-doesnt-retire-anxiety-in-later-life/
LOCATION:St Georges Hospital Campus\, 283 Cotham Road\, Kew
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260212T064417Z
CREATED:20260210T014208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064417Z
UID:10000533-1773750600-1773754200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEPHN HP: A public health perspective on sexually transmitted infections
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe NEPHN-HP Public Health Clinical Series aims to bring together clinical stakeholders (across community\, primary and tertiary health services and residential facilities) within North-Eastern Melbourne to discuss topical public health issues in an interactive format.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nephn-hp-a-public-health-perspective-on-sexually-transmitted-infections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260311T003451Z
CREATED:20260311T003448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T003451Z
UID:10000565-1773734400-1773853200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum is a landmark national event dedicated to strengthening the delivery of high-quality\, compassionate palliative care within aged care settings. \n\n\n\nDates: 17-18 March 2026Venue: Crown Conference Centre\, Naarm/Melbourne \n\n\n\nTaking place at a time of significant reform and renewed national focus\, the forum brings together professionals from across aged care\, health\, and policy to shape the future of care for older Australians. \n\n\n\nOver two days\, delegates will hear from leading experts and practitioners\, explore practical strategies for embedding palliative care into aged care frameworks\, and discuss ways to strengthen workforce capability and ensure person-centred\, dignified care at every stage. \n\n\n\nThrough keynote presentations\, interactive discussions\, and real-world case studies\, the forum fosters collaboration\, knowledge sharing\, and innovation across the sector. \n\n\n\nJoin us to gain valuable insights\, build meaningful connections\, and contribute to this important national conversation on improving end-of-life care for older Australians. \n\n\n\nSecure your spot now.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/palliative-care-in-aged-care-forum/
LOCATION:Crown Conference Centre\, Naarm/Melbourne
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T082000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T040102Z
CREATED:20260119T054346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T040102Z
UID:10000509-1773476400-1773496800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Menopause: the good\, the bad and the challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is for at General Practitioners\, Physician and Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants and trainees\, and other health professionals interested in women’s health.  \n\n\n\nA 1-day live online workshop featuring expert specialists in menopausal medicine\, focusing on evidence-based management of perimenopause\, menopause and related conditions\, with practical insights to improve patient care and outcomes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\n\n Identify key considerations for managing perimenopause and menopause.\n\n\n\nDiscuss myths and evidence-based clinical practice in menopause.\n\n\n\nRecognise interdisciplinary assessments and approaches related to menopause.\n\n\n\nFormulate management and referral plans for complications associated with menopause.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menopause-the-good-the-bad-and-the-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260212T064043Z
CREATED:20260123T010156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064043Z
UID:10000510-1773320400-1774969200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Register for Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nurse Ambassador Program will provide practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs (bowel\, breast\, cervical and lung) and viral hepatitis\, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake in their practice.  \n\n\n\nThe program will also focus on how to engage and support underscreened communities in cancer screening and achieve health equity for all Australians.  \n\n\n\nNurses will be recognised as a ‘Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador’ after completing a series of four online webinars and submitting a reflective practice activity.  \n\n\n\nThe next program will be running March 2026 and will be delivered online via Zoom on the following dates:  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Thursday 12 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 2: Tuesday 17 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 3: Thursday 26 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 4: Tuesday 31 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nThis program is FREE and open to all practice nurses in Victoria!  \n\n\n\nIf you’d like any further information\, please contact 1800 111 255 or Certification@cancervic.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/register-for-cancer-council-victorias-nurse-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20251224T013005Z
CREATED:20251224T013002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T013005Z
UID:10000498-1773253800-1773261000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials in Primary Care - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for\, but not limited to\, general practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this event \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\n\nDate and Times:\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 11 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\n\nCPD and Endorsements:This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium.This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hoursFunding:This training is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics\, Therapeutics and Pathology program.Target Audience:GPs\, Nurses\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-in-primary-care-part-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260219T022947Z
CREATED:20260219T022945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T022947Z
UID:10000543-1773165600-1773171000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:GP Education Series: Emerging clinical evidence for Hyperthermia\, HBOT and Light-Based Therapeautic modalities
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to an educational webinar designed to support GPs in understanding emerging adjunctive therapies currently being used in integrative clinical care\, supported by Australian research. \n\n\n\nJoin A/Prof Karin Ried\, Director of Research at NIIM\, for an evidence-based presentation exploring the clinical application\, patient suitability and emerging outcomes of: \n\n\n\n\nHyperthermia\n\n\n\nHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)\n\n\n\nWhole-body Photodynamic Therapy (Lightbed)\n\n\n\nRed Light Helmet Therapy\n\n\n\n\nWhat will be covered?These therapies are increasingly being explored as adjuncts in oncology\, cognitive health and chronic disease management. This clinically focused session will draw on NIIM’s current and completed research programs and real-world clinical application.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the presentation\, Dr Ried will contextualise who these therapies may be suitable for\, what conditions are being explored\, and how GPs can assess appropriateness for referral. \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nUpskill your understanding of adjunctive\, non-pharmacological therapies that patients are increasingly asking about \n\n\n\nGain insight into Australian research outcomes\, not just theory \n\n\n\nSupport informed\, evidence-based referral conversations withpatients\n\n\n\nClarify how these therapies are positioned within integrative\,multidisciplinary care
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gp-education-series-emerging-clinical-evidence-for-hyperthermia-hbot-and-light-based-therapeautic-modalities/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="National Institute of Integrative Medicine":MAILTO:events@niim.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260209T215356Z
CREATED:20260209T065740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T215356Z
UID:10000531-1773144000-1773147600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Quality Improvement Activity: Indigenous Health and My Health Record Update
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is focused on how to implement a quality improvement activity on Indigenous Health. \n\n\n\n\nHow to use the new EMPHN Indigenous Health Report to identify areas for improvement\n\n\n\nThe Indigenous Health Assessment presented by EACH nurses Helene Cripps and Paula Cramer. Including; MBS Billing Patient\, Consent\, Closing the Gap\, Specific Age Group Checks\, Risk Factors and more\n\n\n\nResources available to assist your practice\n\n\n\nAn update on Better Faster Access in My HealthRecord
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/quality-improvement-activity-indigenous-health-and-my-health-record-update/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260206T002336Z
CREATED:20260202T031823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T002336Z
UID:10000516-1772785800-1772814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Virtual Diabetes in Depth health professional
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiabetes WA- Virtual Diabetes in Depth Health Professional Training This session is suitable for GPs\, enrolled and registered nurses\, dietitians\, diabetes educators\, pharmacists\, exercise physiologists & other allied health professionals. Our interactive training provides a thorough exploration of diabetes management\, equipping you with essential knowledge and skills. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights that you can immediately apply to enhance the support you provide for people living with diabetes. On completion of the training\, attendees will gain 7 hours of CPD points and will be provided with a certificate of attendance.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/virtual-diabetes-in-depth-health-professional/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diabetes WA":MAILTO:training@diabeteswa.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20251224T013024Z
CREATED:20251218T041924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T013024Z
UID:10000497-1772649000-1772658000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials in Primary Care - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for\, but not limited to\, general practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this event \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\n\nDate and Times:\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 11 March 2026\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) \n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\n\nCPD and Endorsements:This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium.This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hoursFunding:This training is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics\, Therapeutics and Pathology program.Target Audience:GPs\, Nurses\, Nurse Practitioners\, Midwives\, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-in-primary-care-part-1/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260208T225834Z
CREATED:20260204T042737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225834Z
UID:10000521-1772618400-1772625600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T090000
DTSTAMP:20260219T023529Z
CREATED:20260219T023527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T023529Z
UID:10000544-1772609400-1772614800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Update on adrenaline devices available in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is presented by Dr Alan Baker\, a clinical immunology/allergy specialist based in Port Macquarie who actively provides advice and support through the allergy assist platform. Dr Alan Baker is a full member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nPractical considerations for prescribing\, patient education and transition between devices.\n\n\n\nOverview of currently available adrenaline devices in Australia\n\n\n\nKey features and delivery mechanisms of adrenaline devices\n\n\n\nASCIA guidelines for adrenaline (epinephrine) device prescription
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/update-on-adrenaline-devices-available-in-australia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine":MAILTO:eHealth@acrrm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260212T063346Z
CREATED:20260209T011154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T063346Z
UID:10000530-1772562600-1772571600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hormones\, Pain & Prolapse: What’s New in Women’s Health
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin St John of God Berwick Hospital at their RACGP CPD education evening for GPs this March on Hormones\, Pain & Prolapse: What’s New in Women’s Health. \n\n\n\nTopic 1: Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: What’s New and Practical Tips in General Practice  \n\n\n\nTopic 2: Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence  \n\n\n\nTopic 3: Perimenopause Meets Fibroids: Practical Management for the Busy GP  \n\n\n\nRACGP CPD – 2 hours allocated
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hormones-pain-prolapse-whats-new-in-womens-health/
LOCATION:Shanikas Berwick\, 55 High Street\, Berwick\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260206T004014Z
CREATED:20260127T202912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T004014Z
UID:10000513-1772181000-1772206200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis Symposium: Harnessing Opportunities for Change
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this event\, you will hear from a multidisciplinary group of speakers on the prevention\, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis\, and how to empower those with this debilitating condition. An endometriosis roundtable will also be part of the event program\, providing opportunity to share insights with peers\, along with an optional networking session in the afternoon. This symposium is designed for a broad range of health professionals including gynaecologists\, nurses\, general practitioners\, allied health professionals\, pain specialists\, practice managers and research academics.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n• Dr Angela Chia: Obstetrics Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist  \n\n\n\n• Kate Kenfield (Keynote): Author and endometriosis speaker  \n\n\n\n• Dr Amy Feng: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Kate Fisher: Australian Coalition for Endometriosis • Dr Aneta Kotevski: Clinical and Health Psychologist  \n\n\n\n• Dr Mikhaila Lazanyi: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist • Dr Tarana Lucky: Gynaecologist and Robotic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Dr Samantha Mooney (MC): Obstetrician\, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Prof Beverley Vollenhoven: Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist  \n\n\n\n• Dr Avelyn Wong: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n • Describe the societal impact of endometriosis for young people\, including its effects on education\, employment\, relationships\, mental health\, and economic participation.  \n\n\n\n• Demonstrate empathetic\, trauma‑informed communication that validates patient experiences and supports emotional and psychosocial needs.  \n\n\n\n• Enhance patient and community health literacy by simplifying complex information\, strengthening shared decision making\, and closing gaps between healthcare professionals and diverse populations.  \n\n\n\n• Explain key concepts in endometriosis and pelvic pain management relevant to the perimenopause and help patients navigate available care pathways and services.  \n\n\n\n• Recognise endometriosis as a chronic\, complex condition requiring long‑term\, holistic\, and person‑centred management.  \n\n\n\n• Identify biopsychosocial factors influencing the patient experience\, including pain\, mental health\, social support\, and quality of life.  \n\n\n\n• Identify the progress and persistent challenges in endometriosis and pelvic pain care over the past decades\, relating to early intervention\, patient support\, long-term management and clinical standards. \n\n\n\n • Explain key challenges in accessing care\, such as diagnostic delay\, stigma\, fragmented services\, and inequities across the health system.  \n\n\n\n• Discuss strategies to enhance continuity of care\, multidisciplinary collaboration\, and overall patient support within an endometriosis service or centre.  \n\n\n\n• Map the whole‑patient journey\, from first symptoms through diagnosis\, treatment\, and ongoing management\, highlighting opportunities for improvement at each stage.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-symposium-harnessing-opportunities-for-change/
CATEGORIES:General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="The Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth (JAECE)":MAILTO:breanna.smith@epworth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T062953Z
CREATED:20260210T040431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T062953Z
UID:10000535-1772132400-1772136000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Innovations in lung function testing and analysis: Differential diagnosis of breathlessness
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreathlessness is a complex and debilitating symptom affecting up to 1 in 10 Australian adults. A cardinal indicator of numerous respiratory and cardiovascular diseases\, it may also occur due to infection\, poor physical condition\, metabolic or mental health disease.  \n\n\n\nDiagnosing breathlessness and its underlying causes is a time-intensive\, often fragmented process which can lead to financial and health system burden\, late or misdiagnosis\, and subsequent delays in treatment.  \n\n\n\nDigital innovations are enabling a systematic and evidence-based approach to distinguish breathlessness caused by respiratory conditions from that associated with other co-morbidities.  \n\n\n\nHear from our expert panel on the modern landscape of lung imaging technology and the use of CT scans to diagnose and manage lung disease and breathlessness.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes  \n\n\n\n1. Describe evidence-based approaches to identifying and assessing breathlessness in clinical practice  \n\n\n\n2. Identify the available technology to support identification of structural and functional deficiencies in the lungs\, enabling differential diagnosis of breathlessness  \n\n\n\n3. Discuss the available technology which supports ongoing monitoring and management of respiratory conditions and breathlessness
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/innovations-in-lung-function-testing-and-analysis-differential-diagnosis-of-breathlessness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260206T010328Z
CREATED:20260203T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010328Z
UID:10000520-1772020800-1772024400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Allied Health in Dementia Rehabilitation: Strengthening Primary Care Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin SEMPHN\, in collaboration with the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU)\, for this important two-part webinar series discussing falls prevention and dementia rehabilitation strategies. \n\n\n\nDementia is a leading cause of disability in Australia\, contributing to increased falls risk\, hospitalisation\, and carer stress. \n\n\n\nThis webinar highlights the critical role of allied health in dementia rehabilitation and provides practical guidance to help primary care teams strengthen continuity of care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/allied-health-in-dementia-rehabilitation-strengthening-primary-care-pathways/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231438Z
CREATED:20251208T231435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231438Z
UID:10000493-1771927200-1771934400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adult-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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