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SUMMARY:Pathways to Thriving Conference - Day 3: People who work with or provide services for children or young 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\nThe Pathways to Thriving Conference is an initiative by Transcend Australia\, designed to provide insights\, education\, and community support for transgender\, gender-diverse\, and non-binary (TGDNB) children\, their families\, and the broader community. The conference features keynote addresses\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and networking opportunities over three days. \n\n\n\nThe conference is open to: \n\n\n\n\nParents and caregivers of TGDNB children\n\n\n\nAnyone who works with young people like youth workers\, nurses and educators\n\n\n\nCommunity advocates and allies\n\n\n\nTGDNB individuals and their families\n\n\n\nAnyone interested in learning more about supporting TGDNB children and young people\n\n\n\n\nPlease note:Day 1: is best for TGDNB young people between 12 and 18 years old.Day 2: is best for parents and carers of TGDNB children and young people.Day 3: is best for those who work with TGDNB young people. \n\n\n\nDay 3: The program has been designed for participants to dip in and out of the day\, without making a big scene\, and making it fit with your work schedule. Delivered both online and in-person\, this day is designed for people who work with or provide services for children or young people. It showcases leading Australian experts\, people with lived experience and practical sessions on working with families and providing age appropriate\, safe\, gender affirming care. \n\n\n\nAbout Transcend Australia\n\n\n\nTranscend Australia is a not-for-profit\, community-led organisation that provides vital programs\, evidence-based resources\, advocacy and support services for families\, parents\, and caregivers of trans\, non-binary and gender diverse young people and children. \n\n\n\nAbout Pathways to Thriving\n\n\n\nHosted by Transcend Australia\, the 2025 Pathways to Thriving Conference is Australia’s first ever event dedicated to parents\, carers\, and service providers supporting trans\, non-binary\, and gender diverse children and young people. Held over three days in Canva’s lively Collingwood studios\, this is an unmissable opportunity.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/pathways-to-thriving-conference-day-3-people-who-work-with-or-provide-services-for-children-or-young-people/
LOCATION:30 Rupert St\, Collingwood VIC 3066\, 30 Rupert Street\, Collingwood\, VIC\, 3066
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T103000
DTSTAMP:20250521T084417Z
CREATED:20250313T001710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T084417Z
UID:10000197-1748334600-1748341800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop 2: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) CareSynergy - Barriers to Discharge from Specialist Clinics
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\nSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) invites GPs to attend 2 workshops (25th March and 27th May 2025) to explore barriers to discharge from specialist clinics and associated interventions to overcome these barriers. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, they developed resources to facilitate ‘Supported Discharge’ from specialist clinics for patients with chronic Hep B (not on treatment) and those who had undergone bariatric surgery. These resources drew on established guidelines and input from our gastroenterology and bariatric surgery teams to develop handover tools. \n\n\n\nThis work highlighted the broad range of barriers to discharge\, and served as a prompt for St Vincent’s current project ‘Supported Discharge from Specialist Clinics’: A Study of Feasibility and Anticipated Value\, which is funded by Eastern Melbourne PHN’s CareSynergy Program. CareSynergy is aimed at improving integration between hospitals and primary care across the North East Metro. \n\n\n\nThe SVHM CareSynergy project is undertaking stakeholder consultation (including GP workshops) and other research to identify \n\n\n\n– barriers to discharge from clinics\, and \n\n\n\n– resources/interventions/relationships which overcome these barriers \n\n\n\nWe will then develop a model(s) of care which incorporates these adaptations. \n\n\n\nThe project seeks to promote a sense of collaboration between hospitals and primary care\, contribute to the efficient utilisation of specialist clinics and optimise access for additional patients requiring non-GP specialist assessment/care. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details: \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 – identifying barriers and proposing solutions\n\n8:30 am – 11 am\, Tuesday 25th of March 2025\n\n\n\nSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne\, Fitzroy Campus\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 – review of proposed care model(s)\n\n8:30 am – 10:30\, Tuesday 27th of May 2025\n\n\n\nSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne\, Fitzroy Campus OR via Microsoft Teams meeting (to be decided)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be remunerated for your time at a rate of $150/hour (+GST) including 0.5 hours of pre-reading. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested and available to attend\, please reply via rachael.sutherland@svha.org.au or to joint project leads Cath White catherine.white@svha.org.au and Meg Marmo meg.marmo@svha.org.au. for this event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/workshop-2-st-vincents-hospital-melbourne-svhm-caresynergy-barriers-to-discharge-from-specialist-clinics/
LOCATION:St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne\, Fitzroy Campus\, 41 Victoria Parade\,\, Fitzroy\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T123000
DTSTAMP:20250512T055541Z
CREATED:20250512T055539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T055541Z
UID:10000274-1748260800-1748262600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:POLAR - Platform Access and Support Overview
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\nSession Title: Platform Access and Support Overview \n\n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\n\n\n\nFinding out login credentials\n\n\n\n\n\nResetting your password\n\n\n\nLogging into the platform\n\n\n\nMFA\n\n\n\nCreating a user account\n\n\n\nAccessing reports\n\n\n\nRequesting support\n\n\n\nNavigating the knowledge-based platform\n\n\n\nQ&A session\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose only one webinar to attend across the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nMay 26 @12pm\n\n\n\nJune 2 @12pm
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/polar-platform-access-and-support-overview-may26/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T130000
DTSTAMP:20250513T024713Z
CREATED:20250328T053609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T024713Z
UID:10000223-1748257200-1748264400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-9/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T163000
DTSTAMP:20250415T041659Z
CREATED:20250407T031329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T041659Z
UID:10000230-1748250000-1748277000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing Wellbeing and Recognising Vicarious Trauma
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 training program explores the nature\, dynamics and risks of vicarious trauma and supports you to stay healthy and safe in your work. This training\, informed by current research\, will provide you with the knowledge\, skills and tools to better recognise the early signs of various stress outcomes. It offers a range of organisational\, interpersonal and personal strategies to address the risks of Vicarious Trauma and its impacts\, and foster possibilities for post-traumatic growth and vicarious resilience. By participating in this professional development training\, learners will: Define Vicarious Trauma and distinguish from other stress outcomes\, identify risk factors Understand vicarious resilience\, empathy and compassion Discuss the role of organisations\, trauma-informed supervision and self-care in managing vicarious trauma  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\nIt is appropriate for all workers who work with trauma clients and/or are exposed to traumatic material such as people’s trauma stories\, reports with trauma content\, reading material\, legal reports\, compensation claims\, visual trauma material and media content.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-wellbeing-and-recognising-vicarious-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T123000
DTSTAMP:20250507T081404Z
CREATED:20250507T081233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T081404Z
UID:10000266-1748077200-1748089800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Patient preferences matter: how practice nurses can support advance care planning
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\nNWMPHN and Northern Health have partnered to offer practice nurses the opportunity to learn more about the importance of advance care planning and how to incorporate these principles into clinical practice. \n\n\n\nAdvance care planning (ACP) allows people to prepare for a future situation in which they may no longer be able to make their own medical or health care decisions. Practice nurses have the opportunity to begin discussions about this difficult topic and align the goals and preferences of the people they know best. Proactive communication and normalising these conversations are essential. Although some people will not engage\, others will want to know more and even write information down in an advance care directive. This workshop aims to build confidence\, capacity and capability\, and aligns with the message of National Advance Care Planning Week: “Make your choices matter”. There will be opportunities for questions and case discussion about your experiences within the session. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nElla Critchley is the program manager of Northern Health ACP. She has over 20 years of experience in the health care industry. Ella is an experienced nurse leader with a strong sense of integrity who effectively and enthusiastically supports clinicians in understanding ACP. Ella She a Master of Healthy Ageing and builds strong\, positive and meaningful relationships.  \n\n\n\nDr Hao Zhuo is a geriatrician and palliative medicine physician working across Melbourne through Northern Health and Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care. Hao has joined the Northern Health ACP program to encourage discussion and understanding to promote person-centred care through shared decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the principles of shared decision-making and informed consent\, and how this applies when treating patients\n\n\n\nDescribe the purpose and process of Advance Care Planning to one of your practice patients\n\n\n\nIdentify the correct Medical Treatment Decision Maker for each of your patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/patient-preferences-matter-how-practice-nurses-can-support-advance-care-planning/
LOCATION:North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network\, 6/737 Bourke Street\, Docklands\, VIC
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20250513T024641Z
CREATED:20250328T053529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T024641Z
UID:10000222-1747926000-1747933200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST). Payment is only available until 30 June 2025.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-8/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20250520T063402Z
CREATED:20250409T005418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T063402Z
UID:10000236-1747855800-1747859400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Screen savvy - National Lung Cancer Screening Program; who\, what\, why and the implications
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\nScreen savvy – National Lung Cancer Screening Program; who\, what\, why and the implications  \n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Hari Wimaleswaran\, Respiratory and Sleep Physician Date: Wednesday\, 21 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1) Identify which patients are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)  \n\n\n\n2) Describe what common incidental findings are found on screening low-dose CT scans and how are these managed  \n\n\n\n3) Discuss what the evidence is of smoking cessation in a lung cancer screening population
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/screen-savvy-national-lung-cancer-screening-program-who-what-why-and-the-implications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20250512T010514Z
CREATED:20250512T005940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T010514Z
UID:10000269-1747830600-1747834200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Accreditation webinar series - practice managers
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: Wendy O’ Meara | Practice Manager \n\n\n\nJoin Wendy O’Meara in this insightful webinar series as she shares practical tips and advice on how a general practice can prepare for Accreditation. Each week of the series is tailored to a different audience: week 1 focuses on practice managers\, week 2 is dedicated to reception staff\, and week 3 highlights the role of practice nurses in the accreditation process. Wendy has worked in the general practice sector for 22 years\, with the last 12 years as practice manager in a large regional general practice in Victoria. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the essential steps and strategies for preparing a general practice for successful accreditation.\n\n\n\nGain an understanding of the distinct roles played by practice managers\, reception staff\, and practice nurses in the accreditation process.\n\n\n\nReceive practical advice on how to prepare for the accreditation site visit and gain insight into what to expect during the process.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: Practice managers.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/accreditation-webinar-series-practice-managers/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T203000
DTSTAMP:20250521T084432Z
CREATED:20250313T005839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T084432Z
UID:10000204-1747765800-1750192200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:HIV s100 Prescriber Course
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program\, this course is designed to support GPs and Nurse Practitioners in managing and treating HIV in the general practice setting\, providing them with the opportunity to establish relationships with local specialist services for ongoing mentoring and referral. Upon successful completion of this training and the associated assessment\, you may apply to your relevant State Department of health for authority to prescribe section 100 drugs for the management of HIV in Australia. \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nFormat: Online \n\n\n\nStart Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025 \n\n\n\nEnd Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025 \n\n\n\nMore information is available when you click to register.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hiv-s100-prescriber-course/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T123000
DTSTAMP:20250512T060441Z
CREATED:20250512T060438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T060441Z
UID:10000276-1747742400-1747744200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:POLAR - Introduction to Clinic Summary Report
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\nSession Title: Introduction to Clinic Summary Report \n\n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\n\n\n\nOverview: Clinic Summary Report for Beginners\n\n\n\nNavigating the Clinic Summary Report\n\n\n\nAccessing POLAR outside the practice\n\n\n\nUnderstanding data mapping\n\n\n\nExporting patient lists\n\n\n\nQ&A session\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose only one webinar to attend across the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nMay 20 @12pm\n\n\n\nMay 27 @12pm\n\n\n\nJune 3 @12pm
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/polar-introduction-to-clinic-summary-report/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T133000
DTSTAMP:20250521T084442Z
CREATED:20250313T005226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T084442Z
UID:10000203-1747733400-1747920600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this course will be presented as a mix of self-paced and live facilitated learning\, providing attendees an opportunity to discuss and practice strategies with peers and specialists.  \n\n\n\nThe course will provide Nursing and Midwifery Professionals with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. \n\n\n\nThe course includes presentations and case discussions that introduce the epidemiology and natural history of hepatitis B; vaccination; testing; fibrosis assessment; advanced liver disease; stigma and discrimination and the cultural context of hepatitis B nursing and midwifery. \n\n\n\nThis is comprised of: \n\n\n\n\nOnline Learning Modules\n\n\n\nVideo Modules\n\n\n\nTwo 4-hour interactive webinars via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nDate and time: \n\n\n\nPart 1 of 2: Tuesday 20 May 2025\, 9:30am- 1:30pm AEDT \n\n\n\nPart 2 of 2: Thursday 22 May 2025\, 9:30am- 1:30pm AEDT
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-for-nurses-and-midwives/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T123000
DTSTAMP:20250512T054842Z
CREATED:20250512T054838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T054842Z
UID:10000273-1747656000-1747657800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:POLAR - Platform Access and Support Overview
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\nSession Title: Platform Access and Support Overview \n\n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\n\n\n\nFinding out login credentials\n\n\n\n\n\nResetting your password\n\n\n\nLogging into the platform\n\n\n\nMFA\n\n\n\nCreating a user account\n\n\n\nAccessing reports\n\n\n\nRequesting support\n\n\n\nNavigating the knowledge-based platform\n\n\n\nQ&A session\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose only one webinar to attend across the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nMay 19 @12pm\n\n\n\nMay 26 @12pm\n\n\n\nJune 2 @12pm
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/polar-platform-access-and-support-overview/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20250430T044316Z
CREATED:20250430T044313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T044316Z
UID:10000263-1747335600-1747339200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B screening - clinical and practical strategies for the general practice team
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 this webinar to discover fresh strategies for improving Hepatitis B screening rates within your practice. Nearly 30 per cent of Australians living with chronic hepatitis B remain undiagnosed\, and therefore at heightened risk of liver failure and cancer. This session will equip your team with practical approaches to enhance early detection and improve patient outcomes. \n\n\n\nThe session will be presented by three experts in the field: viral hepatitis educator Mieken Grant; hepatitis B s100 prescriber Dr Natalia Rode; and practice nurse Tanya Hounslow. \n\n\n\nThey will guide you through the steps of developing a quality improvement plan\, show you tips and tricks for searching your clinic’s patient database\, and suggest implementable strategies to enhance the care you provide your patients who are living with hepatitis B or may be at risk. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nMieken Grant is a viral hepatitis educator\, a statewide role funded by the Victorian Department of Health. She educates health professionals about hepatitis B and C\, and supports them in delivering best practice viral hepatitis prevention\, testing\, treatment and care.  \n\n\n\nMieken is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in public health\, concentrating mainly on sexual health and blood-borne viruses. She is passionate about improving the health of marginalised communities. She has worked in public hospitals and sexual health centres\, as well as in community and remote settings\, supporting clients with complex social and medical care needs. Mieken also has experience in policy review\, research\, education\, partner notification and contact tracing. \n\n\n\nDr Natalia Rode is a GP\, researcher and medical educator. She is passionate about quality improvement in general practice. As a hepatitis B s100 prescriber\, she is particularly interested in improving care for people living with this condition. \n\n\n\nTanya Hounslow is a practice nurse at Northside Clinic\, dedicated to making a real difference in patient care through quality improvement activities. With over 10 years’ experience\, she loves working collaboratively to help general practice thrive.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nEvaluate patient data using clinical tools to identify individuals at risk of hepatitis B who haven’t been screened \n\n\n\nDescribe why detecting hepatitis B early is key to addressing growing rates of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer in Victoria.\n\n\n\nExplain the best practice testing method for hepatitis B.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-screening-clinical-and-practical-strategies-for-the-general-practice-team/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T150000
DTSTAMP:20250506T225904Z
CREATED:20250415T004315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T225904Z
UID:10000250-1747296000-1747321200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Practice Manager Education Day
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\nEastern Melbourne PHN invites Practice Managers to a full-day event of education and networking. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Registration from 8:00am\, with the event commencing promptly at 8:30am. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\nHR Triage Workshop: Prioritising Practice Issues Through Peer InsightJoin George Sotiris\, Founder and Director of HR in Health\, as he unpacks the complexities of the healthcare employment landscape.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nCollaborate with peers to identify\, discuss\, and prioritise common HR issues faced in medical practices.\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in triaging performance\, conduct\, and cultural matters through shared experiences and real-life examples.\n\n\n\nGain clarity on recent HR and compliance updates relevant to your practice in 2025.\n\n\n\n\nAVANT – AI and Cyber Security in Medical PracticeCaitlin Burns and Emily SwanExplore the evolving role of AI in healthcare and how to safely and effectively implement it into your practice. Learn about critical considerations around patient privacy\, data security\, and cost when integrating AI into clinical settings.National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Commencing July 2025The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) was announced as part of the 2023–24 Federal Budget\, with the Australian Government committing $263.8 million to establish the program. Commencing this July 2025\, the program aims to improve health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer at an earlier\, more treatable stage. It is being designed with a strong focus on equity\, accessibility\, and cultural safety\, particularly to support those at highest risk of developing lung cancer. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the NLCSP from a variety of speakers: \n\n\n\n\nRoselie Moore\, Lung Cancer Screening and Cancer Infrastructure Branch\, Department of Health and Aged Care\n\n\n\nPeter Bligh\, Director Cancer\, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)\n\n\n\nProfessor Vivienne Milch\, Medical Director\, Cancer Australia\n\n\n\nJohn Lee\, Telstra Health\, National Cancer Screening Register\n\n\n\nDr Hashinee Weraduwage\, HealthPathways Clinical Editor\n\n\n\n\nMBS Chronic Disease Management Changes – Are You Prepared?Wendy O’Meara\, Primary Care ConsultantStay informed about key updates to MyMedicare\, Chronic Disease Management\, and Aged Care incentives. Wendy will guide you through the changes and provide practical tips to ensure your practice remains ahead of the curve. \n\n\n\nNamarata Malhotra – AAPM Practice Manager of the Year (2024)Hear from Namarata as she shares her journey of skilled leadership\, clear vision and dedication – driving improved patient outcomes and fostering a strong\, collaborative culture at her practice.EMPHN will also share the latest updates on programs and services designed to support general practices across the catchment. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers\, stay ahead of industry changes\, and enhance your professional knowledge.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/practice-manager-education-day/
LOCATION:Manningham Function Centre\, 669 Doncaster Road\, Doncaster\, VIC\, 3108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Practice manager
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T050303Z
CREATED:20250409T000142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T050303Z
UID:10000235-1747251000-1747254600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Ligamentous foot and ankle injuries not to be missed
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: Mr Sasha Roshan\, Orthopaedic Surgeon  \n\n\n\nPresentation title: Ligamentous foot and ankle injuries not to be missed  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 14 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\nClinically identify time critical ligamentous injuries of the foot and ankle  \n\n\n\nDescribe the appropriate investigation of potentially unstable foot / ankle ligament injuries  \n\n\n\nDescribe the timely management of unstable foot/ankle ligament injuries
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ligamentous-foot-and-ankle-injuries-not-to-be-missed/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20250512T061530Z
CREATED:20250411T002102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T061530Z
UID:10000243-1747247400-1747254600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in General Practice: Chronic pain in palliative care - the role of opioids and what to do if they are not working with Dr Yok-Yin Lee
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 Community of Practice (CoP) for Palliative Care in General Practice! \n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is excited to invite passionate general practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training to join our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice. \n\n\n\nPartnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) and Eastern Palliative Care\, this initiative aims to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community. \n\n\n\nGet Involved:Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive community focused on improving palliative care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in palliative care within our region. Please note this is a RACGP CPD accredited activity. \n\n\n\nExpress your interest via this link here. \n\n\n\nSession topic: Chronic pain in palliative care: the role of opioids and what to do if they are not working \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr Yok-Yin Lee \n\n\n\nDr Yok-Yin Lee is a palliative care specialist who works at Eastern Health in the palliative care unit and outpatient clinic. She has a GP background and has a specialist interest in pain management. She will talk about approaches to chronic pain management in a palliative care population. She will cover both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options\, including the role of acupuncture for which she uses regularly in her practice. \n\n\n\nWe also encourage you to share this registration link with any colleagues who might be interested in joining us for this insight session on Chronic Pain in Palliative Care. We always welcome new members who are passionate about advancing palliative care practices.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/community-of-practice-for-palliative-care-in-general-practice-14-may/
LOCATION:Level 1\, Building 2/630 Mitcham Road\, Mitcham Victoria 3132
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T213000
DTSTAMP:20250422T070902Z
CREATED:20250422T060124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T070902Z
UID:10000251-1747245600-1747258200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Reproductive Health and Family Planning
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\nENJOY AN EVENING OF EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION WITH MELBOURNEIVF’S LEADING FERTILITY SPECIALISTS\, DR KOKUM JAYASINGHE\, DR RASHI KALRA AND DR VIOLET KIEU. \n\n\n\nTHIS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FEATURES INSIGHTFUL PRESENTATIONS PROVIDING IN-DEPTH INSIGHTS INTO THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHPRESENTATIONS:  \n\n\n\n* GENETIC CARRIER SCREENING AND FAMILY PLANNING  \n\n\n\n* MENSTRUAL DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT  \n\n\n\n* ELECTIVE EGG FREEZING FOR FUTURE FERTILITY
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/reproductive-health-and-family-planning/
LOCATION:Studley Park Boathouse\, 1 Boathouse Road\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20250509T020700Z
CREATED:20250321T053218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T020700Z
UID:10000214-1747161000-1747166400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Eating disorders: The Victorian context\, your role\, and tools to support you
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\nNational Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) and Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) invite you to join an engaging webinar on eating disorders. \n\n\n\nDuring the webinar\, attendees will hear from the NEDC and EDV teams about: \n\n\n\n\nThe context for eating disorders in Victoria\, including the stepped system of care\, Victorian Eating Disorders Strategy\, and the National Eating Disorders Strategy\n\n\n\nThe role of GPs and PHNs in preventing\, identifying\, responding and providing treatment for people experiencing eating disorders\n\n\n\nThe core principles of treatment for eating disorders\n\n\n\nReferral pathways within Victoria\, including updates on new initiatives and programs\n\n\n\nServices and supports available through Eating Disorders Victoria\n\n\n\nTraining\, tools and resources to support you in your role\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will also hear from a person with lived experience of an eating disorder about their experience of primary care during their recovery journey. \n\n\n\nThe webinar is for GPs\, nurses\, practice nurses\, and other health professionals involved in the response to and care of people at risk of\, or experiencing eating disorders. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) as an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is provided in partnership with Murray PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, South Eastern PHN\, and North Western PHN.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/eating-disorders-the-victorian-context-your-role-and-tools-to-support-you/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250512T133000
DTSTAMP:20250313T034647Z
CREATED:20250313T004755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T034647Z
UID:10000202-1747051200-1747056600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis C Community of Practice Working with Homeless Populations
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this Hepatitis C Community of Practice session is intended to support the alcohol and other drugs workforce with the opportunity to bring case based studies for discussion and mutual learning.  \n\n\n\nThis peer learning approach enhances the practice of AOD workers to recognise those who may be living with or at risk of HCV and supporting them onto the care pathway\, particularly if they are disengaged with traditional health care services.  \n\n\n\nLinking attendees with expert knowledge in point of care testing\, prison settings\, nurse led models of care and community facing support services\, the Community of Practice aims to support the elimination of Hepatitis C in Victoria.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-c-community-of-practice-working-with-homeless-populations/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20250313T004439Z
CREATED:20250313T004436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T004439Z
UID:10000201-1746729000-1746736200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Treatment of Antimicrobial Resistant STIs: Mycoplasma Genitalium\, Gonorrhoea and Others
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\nBoth Mycoplasma Genitalium (MG) and Gonorrhoea are relatively common in Australia. Both STIs have developed anti-microbial resistance in recent years\, rendering them increasingly difficult to treat. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this session will cover effective methods of testing and treatment in the presence of antimicrobial resistance. 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/treatment-of-antimicrobial-resistant-stis-mycoplasma-genitalium-gonorrhoea-and-others/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T045859Z
CREATED:20250408T235450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T045859Z
UID:10000234-1746646200-1746649800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Updates in Geriatric Oncology
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\nUpdates in Geriatric Oncology  \n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Paul Viray\, Geriatric Medicine Physician\, Medical Oncologist  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 7 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: 1. Describe what the specialty of geriatric oncology involves  \n\n\n\n2. Discuss the difference between age vs frailty vs ECOG performance status  \n\n\n\n3. Describe the Optimal Care Pathway for Older Adults with Cancer
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/updates-in-geriatric-oncology/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T045556Z
CREATED:20250414T061053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T045556Z
UID:10000245-1746644400-1746649800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Prostate Cancer: A GP's Guide to Risk\, Treatment and Managing Outcomes
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\nTOPIC 1. Risk: Identify who needs to be screened for prostate cancer Discuss how to interpret borderline PSA levels and indications for specialist referral  \n\n\n\nTOPIC 2: Treatment: Outline treatment options for localised prostate cancer Discuss what issues might arise in primary care following treatment for prostate cancer  \n\n\n\nTOPIC 3. Post prostatectomy: Describe treatment options for post prostatectomy urinary incontinence Outline the available treatment strategies for ED RACGP Accredited CPD: 1.5 Hrs Educational Activities (optional measuring outcomes activity will be available post webinar)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/prostate-cancer-a-gps-guide-to-risk-treatment-and-managing-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T045044Z
CREATED:20250407T054631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T045044Z
UID:10000232-1746642600-1746736200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
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\nTarget Audience: Clinicians currently or seeking to prescribe GAHT.  \n\n\n\nDate and Time:  \n\n\n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 7 May\, 6:30pm-8:30pm (AEST)  \n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 8 May\, 6:30pm-8:30pm (AEST)  \n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators:  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nAdjunct Prof Darren Russell (he/his)\, Director of Sexual Health\, Cairns Sexual Health Service  \n\n\n\nZac Cannell (he/they)\, Mental Health Clinician\, LGBTQIA+ Health Educator and Advocate\, Person of Trans Lived Experience.  \n\n\n\nFacilitators:  \n\n\n\nVictoria Featherstone (she/her)\, GP\, Holdsworth House  \n\n\n\nMaggie Smith (she/they)\, Nurse Practitioner\, The Albion Centre  \n\n\n\nAraz Ahmed (he/they)\, Organisational Social Worker\, Legal Aid NSW  \n\n\n\nMargot London (she/her)\, Community Health Promotion Officer- Trans Health Equity\, ACON  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Identify the diverse needs of the Trans and Gender Diverse community  \n\n\n\n2. Recommend gender affirming care to meet client needs and achieve desired outcomes.  \n\n\n\n3. Assess and manage gender affirming care in the context of reproductive health. 4. Implement gender affirming care utilising an informed consent model.  \n\n\n\n5. Implement practical strategies to embed gender affirming care into practice.  \n\n\n\nEndorsement and CPD: This is a CPD Accredited Activity for 5.5 Educational Activity and 2 Reviewing Performance hours under the RACGP CPD Program for the 2023-2025 triennium. It is also accredited for 4 PDP hours under the ACRRM 2023-2025 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/advanced-gender-affirming-hormone-therapy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20250430T044020Z
CREATED:20250430T043942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T044020Z
UID:10000262-1746642600-1746646200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Changing the paradigm of liver disease assessment
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting online event where we will be discussing how we can shift the focus from established cirrhosis detection to early fibrosis diagnosis in general practice. This webinar will explore fibrosis-specific non-invasive diagnostic tools and the latest guidelines in liver disease assessment in primary care. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be presented by Academic GP Professor Jon Emery and Consultant Hepatologist Professor Leon Adams. Prof Jon Emery is internationally recognised for his work in primary care cancer research\, including early cancer detection and diagnostic innovation\, while Prof Leon Adams is a leader in liver disease research\, particularly the development of liver fibrosis biomarkers and advancing clinical management of patients with chronic liver disease.Who should attend?This webinar will focus on liver fibrosis diagnosis in primary care and is targeted towards general practitioners and those working in primary care.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field and stay ahead of the curve. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/changing-the-paradigm-of-liver-disease-assessment/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="The University of Mel":MAILTO:eliza.zmislja@unimelb.edu.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20250414T223452Z
CREATED:20250414T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T223452Z
UID:10000246-1746558000-1746563400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating gastroenterology care at Monash 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\nThe following topics will be presented by Monash Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology specialist team\, including Dr Michael Braude: \n\n\n\n\nDirect access colonoscopy post positive FOBT \n\n\n\nFatty liver\n\n\n\nCirrhosis
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/navigating-gastroenterology-care-at-monash-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T090000
DTSTAMP:20250411T051000Z
CREATED:20250401T031004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T051000Z
UID:10000224-1746516600-1746522000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Preparing for the National Lung Cancer Screening 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\nEMPHN Innovation Series Event: Breakfast with Professor Dorota Gertig – Medical Director\, Population Health Solutions Telstra Health\, National Cancer Screening Register. \n\n\n\nAre you prepared for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) from July 2025? \n\n\n\nThe NLCSP is a screening program using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. \n\n\n\nThe NLCSP aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and reducing deaths from lung cancer. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved outcomes for patients. \n\n\n\nHear from our experts on how to successfully integrate lung cancer screening into your everyday practice. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nNational Lung Cancer Screening Program overview\n\n\n\nEligibility and the screening journey\n\n\n\nThe role of the National Cancer Screening Register\n\n\n\nHow to integrate and register for the Healthcare Provider Portal\n\n\n\nLocal referral pathways for practices\n\n\n\n\nThis event is ideal for General Practitioners involved in lung cancer screening and management. \n\n\n\nThis is a RACGP CPD 1.5 hrs accredited activity. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers: \n\n\n\nProfessor Dorota Gertig – MB.BS (Hons)\, MHSc\, ScD\, FAFPHM\, GAICD \n\n\n\nSince July 2016\, Dorota has been the Medical Director of the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR)\, playing a key role in implementation and operations of the Register. She is a public health physician and epidemiologist who completed her medical training at Monash University and has a Doctorate in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. Professor Gertig was previously the Medical Director of the Victorian Cervical Cytology Registry and the inaugural Medical Director of NHVPR. \n\n\n\nShe is a respected leader in cancer screening and a member of several key national and state committees on cervical screening\, including the National Quality and Safety Monitoring Committee for the National Cervical Screening Program. Professor Gertig has an international profile in cancer research\, including the epidemiology of cervical\, breast and ovarian cancers. With more than 120 scientific publications\, her primary research focus is on policy relevant research as well as improving participation in cancer screening. \n\n\n\nDr Hashinee Weraduwage – DCH\, MBBS\, FRACGP \n\n\n\nDr Hashinee Weraduwage graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed her GP training in SA and has been working in Melbourne since 2020. She joined the HealthPathways Melbourne team in April 2024 as a Clinical Editor and has reviewed and updated pathways in Gastroenterology\, Obstetrics\, Immunisation\, Haematology and resources pages for Guide to MBS\, Telehealth\, and Medicare.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/preparing-for-the-national-lung-cancer-screening-program/
LOCATION:The Mercure Doncaster\, 6 Tower Street\, Doncaster Victoria\, 3108
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250505T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250505T150000
DTSTAMP:20250403T004637Z
CREATED:20250403T004635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T004637Z
UID:10000229-1746450000-1746457200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Closed Session for VVED Staff only: Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nNote: This is a closed training session for VVED Staff only \n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-7/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20250204T222942Z
CREATED:20250204T222354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T222942Z
UID:10000176-1746266400-1746284400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The MATOD Blueprint: Empowering Practitioners for Opioid Treatment Success
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to elevate your practice and make a meaningful impact in your community? \n\n\n\nJoin The MATOD Blueprint\, an immersive workshop designed specifically for Victorian practitioners passionate about addressing the challenges of opioid dependence. \n\n\n\nWhy Choose The MATOD Blueprint?Comprehensive Accreditation: Become accredited by the Department of Health to prescribe MATOD (Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence).Interactive Learning: Engage with our experienced facilitator and peers in a supportive\, collaborative environment.Immediate Impact: Equip yourself with skills urgently needed to combat rising opioid dependence. \n\n\n\nWhat’s in It for You?Enhance Your Expertise: Master MATOD protocols\, patient care strategies and the latest in opioid treatment practices.Strengthen Community Health: Transform lives by addressing one of Australia’s critical health challenges. \n\n\n\nBuild Connections: Join a network of practitioners dedicated to making a difference. \n\n\n\nThe demand for qualified prescribers is more critical than ever. Take this opportunity to expand your impact and provide hope to individuals in need.Enroll in The MATOD Blueprint today and become a driving force for positive change in opioid treatment care. \n\n\n\nView event flyer here.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-matod-blueprint-empowering-practitioners-for-opioid-treatment-success/
LOCATION:Box Hill Golf Club – Fireside Room\, 202 Station Street\, Box Hill VIC 3128
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250502T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250502T150000
DTSTAMP:20250403T004609Z
CREATED:20250403T004606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T004609Z
UID:10000228-1746190800-1746198000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Closed Session for VVED Staff only: Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) 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\nNote: This is a closed training session for VVED Staff only \n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-6/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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