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SUMMARY:DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives 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\nPeople accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs).  \n\n\n\nNurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care.  \n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with ASHM – the peak body representing the BBV and STI workforce in Australia – and the Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA) this two-part webinar series will provide practical insights\, real-world examples\, and peer perspectives to help you enhance STI and BBV testing\, treatment\, and engagement in AOD settings.  \n\n\n\nLearn about emerging issues\, explore case studies\, and innovative nursing models of care. \n\n\n\nDates: (Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions) \n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, 14 May 2026\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n\n\n\n\nOn completion of Part 2 and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to improve STI and BBV awareness in your setting.\n\n\n\nDescribe models of care that support STI and BBV testing and treatment in AOD settings.\n\n\n\nIdentify practical strategies to engage clients and reduce barriers to care. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 2 CPD hours applies. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees. Funding: This course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dana-ashm-integrating-sexual-health-into-aod-care-practical-strategies-for-nurses-and-midwives-part-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070957Z
CREATED:20260422T003755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070957Z
UID:10000608-1781949600-1781969400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Well with Lymphoedema Information 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\nJoin us for the Melbourne Lymphoedema Public Information Day which will bring together experts\, community members\, and service providers to support people living with lymphoedema.  \n\n\n\nThe program will cover practical self‑management strategies\, the latest research\, and guidance on navigating the SWEP compression garment program\, with trade exhibitors also available on site.  \n\n\n\nThis event offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to build confidence\, ask questions\, and connect with others.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/living-well-with-lymphoedema-information-day/
LOCATION:The William Angliss Conference Centre\, 555 La Trobe Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054952Z
CREATED:20260514T054855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T054952Z
UID:10000631-1782284400-1782333000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Thyroid Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive webinar session is presented by a multidisciplinary panel of specialist clinicians from Western Health’s Endocrinology\, Endocrine Surgery and Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments. \n\n\n\nIt will present the latest updates in thyroid disease care relevant to primary care physicians. Topics covered include up-to-date descriptions of the local burden of thyroid disease – highlighting opportunities for improvements in diagnosis and management – as well as reviews of the latest guidelines for the management of hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules\, and the management of thyroid disorders during pregnancy. Updates on local referral guidelines and new radioactive iodine services at Western Health will also be covered\, with expert multidisciplinary input from all relevant specialties. \n\n\n\nFinally\, there will be opportunity for a direct question and answer session with the speakers. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr I-Lynn Lee is an endocrinologist and Deputy Head of Western Health’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit\n\n\n\nDr Chris Preston\, Dr Annabel Jones and Dr Debbie Gordon are all endocrinologists\, working within Western Health’s Rapid Access Endocrinology Clinics\n\n\n\nDr Laura Chin-Lenn is a specialist endocrine\, breast and general surgeon\n\n\n\nDr Russell Krawitz is a specialist endocrine and general surgeon\n\n\n\nAll speakers have clinical and research interests and expertise in thyroid disease care.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the local burden and demographic trends of thyroid disease.\n\n\n\nDescribe the initial work-up and management of common thyroid disorders\, including non-functioning thyroid nodules\, and hyperthyroidism due to suspected Graves’ disease or toxic multinodular goitre.\n\n\n\nDescribe the common management considerations for patients presenting with thyroid disorders during pregnancy.\n\n\n\n\nRACGP: RACGP CPD – 1.5 hours Educational Activities \n\n\n\nHow to register\n\n\n\n\nWhen registering for an event\, all fields marked with an asterisk * must be completed. If your organisation does not appear in the dropdown options listed\, you will need to enter your organisation name and click on the ‘Create Organisation’ button.\n\n\n\nFor RACGP CPD events\, General Practitioners must provide their CPD number when registering to allow NWMPHN to submit their attendance to RACGP. Please ensure you provide your CPD number every time you register for an event.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/thyroid-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Pharmacy,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T050722Z
CREATED:20260510T230328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T050722Z
UID:10000629-1782329400-1782333000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Dysphagia in Primary Care: When to Worry and What to Do Next
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients with dysphagia\, including subtle or intermittent symptoms\, who warrant early investigation or specialist referral. \n\n\n\nInterpret red flag features from less urgent presentations to guide appropriate referral timing and pathway. \n\n\n\nDiscuss how the correct diagnoses of many causes of dysphagia are readily treatable\, and that timely investigation and referral can lead to effective management.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nI am an Upper GI\, Bariatric and General Surgeon. \n\n\n\nI completed General Surgery training through Monash Health\, obtaining FRACS\, followed by three years of post-fellowship training through the AANZGOSA program. This included positions at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand and The Austin Hospital\, where I gained extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive surgery. \n\n\n\nMy clinical interests include gastro-oesophageal reflux disease\, hiatus hernia\, oesophageal motility disorders\, gallbladder disease\, and abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery. I also manage oesophageal and gastric cancer and perform metabolic and bariatric (weight-loss) procedures. \n\n\n\nI am committed to providing thoughtful\, patient-centred care\, with a focus on clear communication\, technical excellence\, and supporting patients through every stage of their surgical journey. \n\n\n\nI hold public appointments at both Bayside Health and Monash Health. Privately\, I consult in Malvern\, Frankston and Gippsland as part of South East Upper GI Surgical Group and operate at Cabrini Malvern and Peninsula Private Hospital.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dysphagia-in-primary-care-when-to-worry-and-what-to-do-next/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T002112Z
CREATED:20260625T001943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T002112Z
UID:10000674-1782736200-1782738000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medicare AoB Changes - Where to now?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe last few weeks have brought a lot of information about the Medicare Assignment of Benefit changes and then last week\, a significant update was announced by the RACGP. \n\n\n\nHotDoc know it’s a lot to absorb. So before 1 July arrives\, HotDoc want to help your practice cut through the noise and get clear on two things: what you need to do right now\, and what you can keep working towards. \n\n\n\nJoin HotDoc for a free 30-minute webinar with Riwka Hagen and Lucia Craven. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe government’s last-minute changes – what’s actually different now\n\n\n\nWhat verbal consent means in practice\, and how long it lasts\n\n\n\nEnduring AoB: who qualifies from 1 July and how to set it up\n\n\n\nWhat your practice still needs to do before the end of June\n\n\n\nThe digital and paper pathways and why you should keep preparing\n\n\n\nQuick recap of how HotDoc can help at this point of the AOB journey\n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend LIVE? Register anyway and we will send you a link to the recording 24 – 48 hours after the session date/ time.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medicare-aob-changes-where-to-now/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065515Z
CREATED:20260630T065320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065515Z
UID:10000678-1783512000-1783519200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Wed 8th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nYou only need to complete one session regardless of the adaptation. Our sessions are in demand and we ask that you do not register for more than one session. \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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-wed-8th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040803Z
CREATED:20260706T214852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040803Z
UID:10000689-1784143800-1784147400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Mimics\, masks and misses -  abdominal red flags in the GLP-1 era
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nList the common gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 therapy that can also mimic acute surgical conditions that may require urgent investigation or intervention. \n\n\n\nDescribe how GLP-1 therapy can mask serious pathology or contribute to missed or delayed diagnoses\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Vered Buchholz Harari is an Upper Gastrointestinal\, Bariatric and General Surgeon. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari completed her upper gastrointestinal surgical training in Australia across leading tertiary centres\, including Fiona Stanley Hospital\, Alfred Health and Austin Health. She further advanced her subspecialty expertise through fellowships at internationally renowned centres in the United Kingdom\, undertaking a high-volume Oesophagogastric Cancer Surgery Fellowship at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust\, London\, followed by a dedicated Robotic Upper GI Surgery Fellowship at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari specialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery\, with a focus on oesophageal and gastric cancer treated through minimally invasive approaches\, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia\, as well as complex swallowing disorders such as achalasia and gastroparesis. She also offer bariatric surgery. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Dr Buchholz Harari manages a broad range of general surgical conditions including gallbladder disease and abdominal wall and groin hernias\, with a particular interest in robotic-assisted hernia repair. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari is committed to compassionate\, patient-centred care\, offering advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to reduce surgical impact and support faster recovery. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari consults and operates at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mimics-masks-and-misses-abdominal-red-flags-in-the-glp-1-era/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T070058Z
CREATED:20260414T070055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T070058Z
UID:10000603-1784192400-1784215800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Wound Care Education Day - Beyond Gauze & Good Intentions
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/wound-care-education-day-beyond-gauze-good-intentions/
LOCATION:John Lindell Theatre – Austin Hospital\, 145 Studley Road\, Heidelberg\, 3084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T041056Z
CREATED:20260601T032759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T041056Z
UID:10000644-1784228400-1784232000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could It Be HIV? For General Practitioners
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 series has been developed to increase clinician awareness and use of ASHM’s Could It Be HIV? tool in primary and non-HIV specialist care.  \n\n\n\nIt will build confidence among GPs and medical specialists to integrate indicator-guided HIV testing into routine clinical practice.  \n\n\n\nIn the webinar you will learn about evidence-based HIV testing\, who you should be testing\, how to start the conversation on HIV in your practice and understanding clinical indicator conditions. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nClinical Professor Louise Owen| Sexual Health Physician | Director of Statewide Sexual Health Service | Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine UTAS | President of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Nurses\n\n\n\nSara Whitburn| General Practitioner | Medical Director and Senior Lecturer at Sexual Health Victoria\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing for HIV\n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss behavioural and clinical indications for HIV testing\n\n\n\nConsider strategies for confidently discussing sexual health with patients
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/could-it-be-hiv-for-general-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065443Z
CREATED:20260630T065441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065443Z
UID:10000679-1784543400-1784550600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Mon 20th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nYou only need to complete one session regardless of the adaptation. Our sessions are in demand and we ask that you do not register for more than one session. \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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-mon-20th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T022415Z
CREATED:20260611T085941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T022415Z
UID:10000656-1784570400-1784750400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:VIC Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing
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\nUpon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia.  \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n\nPart 1: Monday\, 20 July 2026 | 6:00- 7:00 (AEST)\n\n\n\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 22 July 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 (AEST)\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B\n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B\n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated\n\n\n\nIdentify situations where specialist advice or referral is required\n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Cowie | Director | WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis\n\n\n\nLester Mascarenhas | GP | Utopia refugee health\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is supported by the Department of Health of Victoria.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/vic-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T233028Z
CREATED:20260629T233025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T233028Z
UID:10000676-1784637000-1784640600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:NEPHN-HP clinical series
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\nNEPHU is hosting another webinar in their NEPHN-HP Public Health Clinical Series. This webinar will provide information that will describe the epidemiology and impact of Hepatitis B within Victoria\, and support clinicians to diagnose\, test for\, treat and prevent Hepatitis B. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature guest speakers Prof Ben Cowie (Director\, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis) and Dr Storm Holwill (Senior Clinical Advisor\, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis). \n\n\n\nIf you have already subscribed to the series\, no need to subscribe again.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/nephn-hp-clinical-series/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T040417Z
CREATED:20260713T065901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T040417Z
UID:10000694-1784644200-1784646000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACF Webinar Hello CAREConnect
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’re invited to attend an informative RACF webinar introducing the Hello CAREConnect ACF Portal\, a secure and user-friendly platform designed to support aged care staff in coordinating care with Hello Home Doctor Services. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll demonstrate how the Hello CAREConnect portal helps RACF staff: \n\n\n\n\nNavigate the Hello CAREConnect platform\n\n\n\nStreamline communication with Hello Home Doctor Service\n\n\n\nSubmit and manage bookings\n\n\n\nDownload clinical reports\n\n\n\nUpload clinical observations\n\n\n\nEnhance overall continuity and quality of resident care\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend \n\n\n\nThis webinar is ideal for nurses\, care staff\, and facility managers looking to simplify workflows and strengthen collaboration with Hello Home Doctor Services.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racf-webinar-hello-careconnect/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T041238Z
CREATED:20260615T010815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T041238Z
UID:10000660-1784725200-1784728800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RSV vaccination for older people webinar
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 informative webinar exploring the new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination program for older adults and what it means for healthcare professionals working across primary care\, aged care\, community health\, and immunisation services. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of RSV disease burden in older Australians\, current vaccine options\, eligibility criteria\, and key clinical considerations for supporting vaccine uptake. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also gain practical insights into communicating with patients about RSV\, addressing common questions\, and integrating RSV vaccination into routine preventive care. \n\n\n\nWith new vaccination recommendations and program developments emerging\, it is essential that healthcare professionals remain up to date with the latest evidence\, eligibility requirements\, and practical implementation considerations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rsv-vaccination-for-older-people-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040554Z
CREATED:20260706T215248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040554Z
UID:10000690-1784748600-1784752200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:A concise update on hip arthroscopy - hip conditions affecting young patients and when to refer for surgery?
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the development of hip arthroscopy in Australia and the current indications for this surgery\, including when to refer. \n\n\n\nList current techniques for hip replacement and the benefits of the Anterior approach for your patients \n\n\n\nDiscuss the questions your patients may ask about the current state of play in knee replacement techniques\, alignment philosophies\, the use of robotics and PSI and different approaches\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Jason Hockings is a Victorian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialist expertise in hip and knee surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings completed his orthopaedic training in Victoria in 2021 and have since undertaken multiple post-fellowship training programs to further develop his skills and expertise. His additional training includes a Melbourne-based fellowship with Professor John O’Donnell\, focusing on hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement\, as well as advanced training in Edinburgh with a focus on complex and revision joint replacement and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr Hockings also completed an advanced arthroplasty and sports fellowship on the NSW Central Coast. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings’ surgical interests include hip replacement via the direct anterior muscle-sparing approach\, hip arthroscopy\, arthroscopic sports knee surgery\, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement\, and subvastus (muscle-sparing) advanced kinematically aligned knee replacement surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings is committed to delivering high-quality\, patient-centred care across both public and private settings\, with a strong focus on hip and knee surgery.He holds public appointments at St Vincent’s and Eastern Health\, and consults and operates at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/a-concise-update-on-hip-arthroscopy-hip-conditions-affecting-young-patients-and-when-to-refer-for-surgery/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T021153Z
CREATED:20260615T060300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T021153Z
UID:10000662-1784799000-1784822400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:CCV Cancer Education Programs - Facilitator 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\nThis one-day course trains facilitators to deliver the Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) Managing Cancer and Cancer Wellness programs to small groups.  \n\n\n\nThe session includes guest presenters\, interactive discussions and activities. Presentation slides\, workbook and a CEP Facilitator Manual will be provided. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the key concepts and benefits of the CEPs.\n\n\n\nRecognise adult learning principles and facilitation techniques. \n\n\n\nAppreciate the value of effective co-facilitation in delivering CEPs.\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in delivering CEPs using available resources.\n\n\n\nIdentify CEP resources to support recruitment and community outreach​.\n\n\n\n\nAfter completing training\n\n\n\nYou will be endorsed as a Cancer Council Victoria CEP facilitator.​​​ \n\n\n\nFacilitators are supported to deliver CCV CEPs within their health service and receive: \n\n\n\n\nAccess to a fully resourced online portal (program materials\, tools and templates)\n\n\n\nOngoing support including mentoring and debriefing\n\n\n\nMonthly communication and updates\n\n\n\nProfessional development opportunities\, including annual planning workshops\, showcases and masterclasses\n\n\n\n\nThe Cancer Education Programs (CEP) are group-based supportive care and education programs developed for people affected by cancer\, including carers\, families and friends.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ccv-cancer-education-programs-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T042650Z
CREATED:20260703T053147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T042650Z
UID:10000684-1784811600-1786460400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY: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\nCancer Council Victoria is pleased to announce that registrations for the next Nurse Ambassador Program are now open!  \n\n\n\nThe Nurse Ambassador Program provides practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs and viral hepatitis\, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake.  \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\nThis program is free and open to all Victorian practice nurses.  \n\n\n\nThe next program will be running July/August 2026 and will be delivered online via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDates:\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 1 – Thursday 23 July 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 – Tuesday 28 July 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 3 – Thursday 6 August 2026\, 1pm – 3pm\n\n\n\nWebinar 4 – Tuesday 11 August 2026\, 1pm – 3pm. \n\n\n\n\nWhat the webinars will cover: \n\n\n\nWebinar 1 \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of under-screened communities including barriers and enablers to cancer screening. \n\n\n\nPlain language in cancer screening. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 2 \n\n\n\n\nBreast screening.\n\n\n\nNational Bowel Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 3\n\n\n\n\nHepatitis prevention and immunisation.\n\n\n\nCancer Screening Resources Hub and case studies.\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 4\n\n\n\n\nCervical screening\, self-collection and HPV.\n\n\n\nNational Lung Cancer Screening Program.\n\n\n\nReflective practice activity and next steps after NAP.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cancer-council-victorias-nurse-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T021428Z
CREATED:20260615T011117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T021428Z
UID:10000661-1784829600-1784833200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RSV vaccination for older people Webinar
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 informative webinar exploring the new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination program for older adults and what it means for healthcare professionals working across primary care\, aged care\, community health\, and immunisation services. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of RSV disease burden in older Australians\, current vaccine options\, eligibility criteria\, and key clinical considerations for supporting vaccine uptake.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will also gain practical insights into communicating with patients about RSV\, addressing common questions\, and integrating RSV vaccination into routine preventive care. \n\n\n\nWith new vaccination recommendations and program developments emerging\, it is essential that healthcare professionals remain up to date with the latest evidence\, eligibility requirements\, and practical implementation considerations.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rsv-vaccination-for-older-people-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Benchmarque Group":MAILTO:courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041925Z
CREATED:20260706T044529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T041925Z
UID:10000686-1784833200-1784838600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:PrEP in Practice: The Role of Primary Care in HIV Prevention
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\nPrimary care clinicians play a vital role in Australia’s efforts to eliminate HIV transmission. This practical webinar\, delivered in partnership with ACRRM and co-facilitated by FACRRM Dr Matt Ruhl and Dr Darren Russell\, will equip GPs and Rural Generalists with the knowledge and confidence to incorporate HIV prevention into everyday practice through the appropriate use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).  \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore the current epidemiology of HIV in Australia\, review the range of HIV prevention strategies\, and gain a practical understanding of available PrEP dosing options.  \n\n\n\nThe session will also focus on providing effective patient education\, supporting informed decision-making\, and implementing the Decision Making in PrEP tool to initiate and manage patients on PrEP in a primary care setting.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/prep-in-practice-the-role-of-primary-care-in-hiv-prevention/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T090000
DTSTAMP:20260623T025457Z
CREATED:20260623T012035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T025457Z
UID:10000673-1784874600-1784883600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:APA Breakfast & Presentation -  Prehab for Major Cancer Surgery
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 at the annual VIC Branch Winter Breakfast. \n\n\n\nOur keynote speaker\, Professor Catherine Granger\, will be presenting ‘Prehab for Major Cancer Surgery’. \n\n\n\nCancer surgery represents a significant physiological stressor\, yet many patients enter the operating theatre deconditioned and unprepared. After surgery\, patients commonly experience physical and psychological impairments that range from short-term complications to persistent medium- or long-term effects\, significantly impacting function and health-related quality of life.  \n\n\n\nPrehabilitation\, a multimodal intervention combining exercise\, nutrition\, psychological support\, and patient education\, offers an evidence-based approach to optimise surgical outcomes and accelerate recovery. Recent evidence demonstrates that both comprehensive prehabilitation programs and targeted interventions such as preoperative exercise training or respiratory education effectively minimise postoperative pulmonary complications and maximise patient outcomes.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation explores the rationale for preoperative interventions in major cancer surgery and their measurable benefits. We will examine practical interventions that physiotherapists and the wider healthcare team can implement across settings – hospitals\, community services\, primary care and private practices. Interventions range from brief single preoperative physiotherapy sessions to comprehensive multimodal programs spanning weeks before surgery. Prehabilitation principles are applicable across diverse cancer surgery types\, including thoracic\, abdominal\, pelvic\, and head and neck procedures.  \n\n\n\nUltimately\, this presentation aims to equip physiotherapists with the knowledge and confidence to integrate prehabilitation into their practice\, ensuring more patients can access these evidence-based interventions.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/apa-breakfast-presentation-prehab-for-major-cancer-surgery/
LOCATION:Leonda by the Yarra\, 2 wallen road\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,Health care professional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260716T050712Z
CREATED:20260626T042922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T050712Z
UID:10000675-1784966400-1784995200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Modern Prostate Cancer Care: A Practical Update for 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\nProstate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men\, and how we diagnose and manage it has changed more in the past few years than it did in the previous two decades. Join our multidisciplinary team — urologists\, oncologists\, a radiologist\, a cardio-oncologist and specialist nurses — for a full day of practical updates designed for GPs. Plenty of time for case discussion and your questions\, and lunch is on us. \n\n\n\nAbout the day\n\n\n\nThis full-day session will feature a number of speakers who will cover various topics\, from PSA tests and modern imaging (MRI and PSMA PET) to biopsy decisions and the evolving treatment landscape\, including robotic surgery\, radiation and active surveillance within the Monash Health shared-care pathway.  \n\n\n\nWe will also focus on managing post-treatment issues\, survivorship\, and advanced disease — including novel systemic therapies\, androgen deprivation and cardiovascular risk.  \n\n\n\nThrough case discussions and open Q&A\, our goal is to strengthen collaboration and improve prostate cancer care across our local community.  \n\n\n\nWhat’s on the agenda\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s new with PSA screening\n\n\n\nHow prostate cancer diagnosis has been transformed\n\n\n\nMRI and PSMA PET: how it has changed practice\n\n\n\nHelping patients decide between surgery and radiation\n\n\n\nActive surveillance: Monash Health’s GP shared-care pathway\n\n\n\nManaging men on hormone therapy in general practice\n\n\n\nSide effects of ADT: cardiovascular risk\, bone health and more\n\n\n\n\nWhen and where\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 25 July 2026\, 8 am to 4 pm \n\n\n\nBunjil Place\, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\n\n\n\nSpeakers include:Scott Donnellan\, Head of Urology Associate Professor Weranja Ranasinghe\, Urologist Poonam Thakur\, Radiologist Munad Khan\, Urologist Kevin Chu\, Urologist Simeon Ngweso\, Urologist Paul Davis\, Urologist Marcus Foo\, Radiation Oncologist Harriet Herbison\, Medical Oncologist David Pook\, Medical Oncologist Satish Ramakumar\, Cardio-oncologist Ying Lu\, Prostate cancer specialist nurse  \n\nKate Slade\, Prostate cancer specialist nurse \n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free event\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis is a RACGP CPD-approved session.\n\n\n\n\nHow to register \n\n\n\nComplete the online form to RSVP by the extended RSVP date of Monday\, 20 July 2026.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any queries\, please email marina.youssef@monashhealth.org 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/prostate-cancer-education-day-a-full-day-session-for-gps-nurses-and-allied-health-professionals/
LOCATION:Bunjil Place – 2 Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\, Victoria\, 3805
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T090000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233722Z
CREATED:20260619T033057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233722Z
UID:10000667-1785225600-1785229200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: South Region
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 quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/emphn-aged-care-virtual-communities-of-practice-south-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233736Z
CREATED:20260619T035107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233736Z
UID:10000668-1785319200-1785322800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: East Region
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 quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-east-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065818Z
CREATED:20260630T065816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T065818Z
UID:10000682-1785322800-1785330000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training Wed 29th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nYou only need to complete one session regardless of the adaptation. Our sessions are in demand and we ask that you do not register for more than one session. \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.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-wed-29th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T225057Z
CREATED:20260618T225054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T225057Z
UID:10000665-1785351600-1785357000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Helping patients with opioid dependence thrive - a toolkit for GPs
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening focused on supporting patients with opioid dependence through practical approaches in primary care. \n\n\n\nHelping patients with opioid dependence thrive and achieve a better quality of life can help establish the recovery capital needed to prevent relapse and contribute to lower rates of overdose and improve overall health.1\,2 N of One Solutions are proud to host this interactive program which presents considerations and tools to help GPs support recovery at key stages of treatment. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\n\nImplement a model of shared decision making for treatment initiation\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities for addressing psychosocial factors to improve treatment engagement\n\n\n\nIdentify considerations for treatment cessation\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 24 July.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/helping-patients-with-opioid-dependence-thrive-a-toolkit-for-gps-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040320Z
CREATED:20260706T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040320Z
UID:10000691-1785353400-1785357000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Menstrual disorders: Management in General Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify conditions impacting on menstruation\, including PCOS\, Fibroids\, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. \n\n\n\nSummarise menstrual disorders and their management with greater confidence in clinical practice. \n\n\n\nOutline appropriate investigations and the timing for referral to a gynaecologist.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Jessica Wade is a specialist Gynaecologist\, and is committed to ensuring her patients feel supported\, empowered and heard throughout their healthcare journey. \n\n\n\nDr Wade has completed a prestigious two-year AGES fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery\, with a focus on the surgical management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nDr Wade completed her obstetrics and gynaecology training at the Royal Women’s Hospital\, Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s\, Sunshine Hospital\, Ballarat Base Hospital and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ballarat. Her clinical interests include general gynaecology\, endometriosis\, fibroids\, PCOS\, prolapse\, incontinence and colposcopy for abnormal cervical screening tests. \n\n\n\nTeaching and mentoring are also important aspects of Dr Wade’s practice. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with medical students and junior doctors\, helping to grow the next generation of women’s health specialists. \n\n\n\nDr Wade provides care in a warm and compassionate manner\, with the aim of allowing every patient to feel comfortable\, informed and actively involved in decisions about their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menstrual-disorders-management-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055830Z
CREATED:20260424T055304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T055830Z
UID:10000610-1785398400-1785603600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:APNA Festival of Nursing 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Festival of Nursing has always been about bringing nurses together. But in 2026\, The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is taking it to the next level: it will be bolder and more practical than ever\, designed to deliver the CPD every nurse needs. Plus\, gain leadership skills and fresh thinking to help shape the profession’s future. \n\n\n\nJoin APNA in Melbourne\, from Thursday\, 30 July to Saturday\, 1 August 2026\, for three days of education\, connection and inspiration – curated by expert nurses for nurses. \n\n\n\nEMPHN has secured you a discount to attend the Festival of Nursing!Use our special discount code (EMPHN10) to secure 10% off your ticket to the Festival of Nursing – where nurses come together for three days of education\, connection and inspiration. Please note our ‘Early Bird’ ticket pricing will end on the 28th of April.  
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/festival-of-nursing-2026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Melbourne on Collins\, 25 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T231843Z
CREATED:20260706T051417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T231843Z
UID:10000687-1785414600-1785416400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: My Health Record – What’s New in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy Health Record securely connects healthcare providers such as general practices\, residential aged care homes\, allied health services and hospitals. Providers can instantly view and upload vital health information—such as medication history\, allergies\, immunisation\, pathology\, radiology and health summaries ensuring continuous\, high-quality care and avoiding duplication. \n\n\n\nThis lunch and learn will give an overview of My Health Record Including new changes that have come into effect such as Better Faster Access which is a legislative requirement for information to be shared by default and amending the 7-day delay to provide patients with access to most of their results as soon as they have been released to the My Health Record. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, the My Health Records Rule 2016 (the 2016 Rule) has been replaced with the My Health Records Rules 2026 (the 2026 Rules)\, effective 1 April 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess the flyer hereDownload
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/lunch-learn-my-health-record-whats-new-in-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T233747Z
CREATED:20260619T035226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T233747Z
UID:10000669-1785420000-1785423600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Aged Care Virtual Community of Practice: North Region
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 quarterly sessions provide a practical\, peer-led forum for general practice\, residential aged care and other healthcare providers to continue the conversations started through the Aged Care Collaborative Sessions. Each session is designed to support shared learning\, strengthen local connections and explore practical approaches to improving coordination of care for residents. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral practice staff\, particularly GPs providing care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\nPractice nurses and nurse practitioners supporting aged care work\n\n\n\nRACH staff\, including clinical managers\, facility managers\, and relevant corporate roles\n\n\n\nOther healthcare providers involved in delivering care to residents in RACHs\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nEach quarter will have a different theme. This session will focus on Dementia/BPSD and restrictive practice\, including a case study and will include opportunities for discussion\, peer learning\, shared problem-solving and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nFor more informationAged Care teamRACHsupport@emphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/aged-care-virtual-community-of-practice-north-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T001641Z
CREATED:20260529T001638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T001641Z
UID:10000643-1785954600-1785958200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Asthma & COPD - They Do Overlap
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\nConducted by the Victorian and Tasmanian PHNs with the National Asthma Council Australia. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of asthma and COPD\, and identify asthma-COPD overlap\, including current evidence-based management using both the Australian Asthma Handbook and the COPD-X Guidelines. It will include diagnosis\, management\, medications and the importance of action plans for self-management. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Ceri Banks\, RN\, Asthma and Respiratory Educator\, National Asthma Council Australia \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how to access the COPD-X and asthma management guidelines\n\n\n\nIdentify the differential clinical features between asthma and COPD\n\n\n\nSummarise the current guidelines for medication management\n\n\n\nSummarise the importance of written action plans.\n\n\n\n\nAudience: GPs\, practice nurses\, pharmacists\, Aboriginal health practitioners\, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. \n\n\n\nThis activity has been approved under the educational activities CPD activity type for 1 hour. \n\n\n\nRACGP NO. 410080ACRRM NO. 41735
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/asthma-copd-they-do-overlap/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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