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SUMMARY:Significance of breast density
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 how breast density measured\n\n\n\nSummarise how density affects breast cancer risk\n\n\n\nList supplementary breast screening options\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joanna Morgan\, Breast Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an experienced specialist breast surgeon focusing on the diagnosis\, management and prevention of breast cancer. I provide surgical consultation and opinion\, clinical evaluation including ultrasound in the rooms and perform surgery. I am mindful of cosmetic outcomes and utilise plastic surgical techniques to maintain or improve breast shape \, termed oncoplasty. When mastectomy is required or desired\, it is often performed with an immeidiate breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon colleagues. \n\n\n\nI take time to explain what it means to have cancer and the implications\, often with the aid of drawings\, mapping out potential pathways\, avenues of care and important considerations. I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s needs and discuss in confidence patient care plans with the multi-disciplinary care team at Cabrini. \n\n\n\nI trained as a surgeon in Melbourne and regional Victoria and was awarded the Royal Australian College Dr Leslie prize for my clinical research. In 2002\, as a Fellow I undertook a further two years of specialist training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide.I regularly meet with surgical colleagues to review clinical activities\, am a team member in multidisciplinary meetings\, and attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date with new discoveries and surgical techniques.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/significance-of-breast-density/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T225319Z
CREATED:20260731T022939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T225319Z
UID:10000709-1787166000-1787171400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Adult vaccination in practice with AREXVY & SHINGRIX: Making every risk conversation personal
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 upcoming education webinar with Dr Rodney Pearce and Ms Philippa Holland to explore the burden of respiratory syncytical virus (RSV) and shingles in older adults. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nRSV learning objectives \n\n\n\nUnderstand the risk and impact of shingles \n\n\n\nRecognise the importance of vaccinating adults ≥50 years of age \n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical profile of SHINGRIX \n\n\n\nDevelop strategies for implementing SHINGRIX discussions within your practice
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/adult-vaccination-in-practice-with-arexvy-shingrix-making-every-risk-conversation-personal/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:General practice,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T224618Z
CREATED:20260804T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T224618Z
UID:10000711-1787079600-1787085000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) Changes Across General Practice and Residential Aged 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\nThis webinar is hosted by North Western Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Southern Alliance. Join this webinar for a practical overview of the Assignment of Benefit changes that commenced 1 July 2026\, and learn strategies for practices to maintain compliance while managing new consent\, documentation and workflow requirements. \n\n\n\nSignificant changes to the Assignment of Benefit process took effect from 1 July 2026\, introducing requirements for obtaining\, recording and retaining patient consent for bulk-billed services. These changes will impact workflows\, documentation processes and compliance obligations across general practice and aged care settings. \n\n\n\nThis session will provide a practical overview of the new requirements\, explore compliant workflow solutions\, and discuss strategies to manage consent challenges for vulnerable patients\, substitute decision-makers and residential aged care residents. \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\nWendy O’Meara\, Education Consultant\, Larter \n\n\n\nWendy has 27 years’ experience in general practice. She currently works as a practice manager in a large\, 22 GP practice in Gisborne\, Victoria. \n\n\n\nShe is a passionate educator and has a thorough understanding of all facets\, with a special interest in MBS and chronic disease management. \n\n\n\nWhile working full-time\, she takes any opportunity she can to meet and work with new practice managers\, guiding them through the complexities of general practice. She has been working as an education consultant with Larter since 2017. \n\n\n\nIn registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the key Assignment of Benefit changes commencing 1 July 2026\, including consent\, documentation and Medicare compliance obligations for bulk-billed services.\n\n\n\nRecall practical workflows solutions to obtain\, record\, and retain Assignment of Benefit consent\, ensuring compliance across all services.\n\n\n\nIdentify compliance risks and develop strategies to support managing consent for vulnerable patients\, substitute decision-makers\, and residential aged care residents.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-medicare-assignment-of-benefit-aob-changes-across-general-practice-and-residential-aged-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,General practice,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051315Z
CREATED:20260715T105643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051315Z
UID:10000698-1786563000-1786566600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The First Trimester Toolbox - Practical management of bleeding\, pain and uncertainty in early pregnancy
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 women requiring investigation for first trimester pain and bleeding including women at risk of ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy in unknown location.\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based management of common first trimester complications covering miscarriages and appropriate use of progesterone.\n\n\n\nOutline the evidence-based approach to routine first trimester care\, including counselling regarding screening\, investigations\, medications\, and referral pathways.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Michael Silagy\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist committed to delivering compassionate\, patient-centred care across all stages of a woman’s reproductive and gynaecological health. I provide maternity care at Cabrini Malvern\, as well as surgical gynaecology care at Cabrini Brighton and Malvern. \n\n\n\nI have completed extensive specialist training\, obtaining my FRANZCOG through Monash and Peninsula Health\, and am experienced in managing both routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions\, including high-risk pregnancies\, twin pregnancies\, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)\, and general gynaecological concerns. I have further trained in minimally invasive surgery\, such as laparoscopic hysterectomy and the management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nI am known for my calm\, supportive manner and commitment to shared decision-making\, working in partnership with women and families to ensure their values and preferences are respected throughout their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-first-trimester-toolbox-practical-management-of-bleeding-pain-and-uncertainty-in-early-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T041145Z
CREATED:20260601T032848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T041145Z
UID:10000645-1786042800-1786046400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Physicians
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 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\nProfessor Bruce Brew| Consultant Physician and Neurologist | Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of New South Wales | Professor of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame Sydney | Head Neurosciences Program and Peter Duncan Neurosciences Unit\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-physicians/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051534Z
CREATED:20260715T105423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051534Z
UID:10000697-1785958200-1785961800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diverticular Disease – Myths and Management
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nSummarise the management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nDiscuss the role of lifestyle factors in the prevention and management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nOutline the indications for investigations and surgical management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joshua Balhorn\, Colorectal and General Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery\, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.I completed my post-fellowship colorectal training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) across several major Melbourne centres\, including the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, Box Hill Hospital and The Alfred\, with additional experience at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. \n\n\n\nI manage a broad range of colorectal conditions\, including colon and rectal cancer\, inflammatory bowel disease\, diverticular disease\, rectal prolapse\, haemorrhoids\, anal fissures and fistulas. I also have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of inguinal and complex abdominal hernias. \n\n\n\nMy public appointments include The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals\, where I am involved in the care of patients requiring both elective and emergency colorectal and general surgical services
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diverticular-disease-myths-and-management/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne: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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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: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
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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
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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
END:VEVENT
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: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: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
END:VEVENT
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: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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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: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:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20251216T044031Z
CREATED:20251204T064127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T044031Z
UID:10000485-1781811000-1781814600@emphn.org.au
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:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070151Z
CREATED:20260424T070149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070151Z
UID:10000611-1781807400-1781814600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 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\nBecome a hepatitis B s100 prescriber to manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in primary care settings.    \n\n\n\nThis course provides Medical Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive training in the science of hepatitis B (HBV)\, current pharmacology\, monitoring and treatment\, and the complicating factors surrounding HBV management.   \n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of this training and the associated case assessment\, eligible participants may apply to the relevant state departments of health for authority to prescribe Section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of HBV in Australia.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nThrough online learning and virtual teaching\, participants will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B      \n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated      Identify situations where specialist advice or referral is required       \n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centred and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management   \n\n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform: \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Thursday 11 June 2026 \n\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday 18 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTimes: \n\n\n\nSession 1: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\n\n\nNSW\, QLD\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom  \n\n\n\nPresenters: TBC  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: \n\n\n\nRACGP: This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 7. Reviewing Performance: 2.5. RACGP Activity Number: 1522126  \n\n\n\nACCRM: This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 9.5 PDP units: 7 Educational Activity and 2.5 Performance Review.  \n\n\n\nACNP: This activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 9.5 CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFunding: \n\n\n\nThis course received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: General Practitioners\, Nurse Practitioners\, other community based medical practitioners based in Australia
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-advanced-management-and-prescribing-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T051040Z
CREATED:20260510T230114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T051040Z
UID:10000628-1781724600-1781728200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease – a practical guide 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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the symptoms of significant mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease in the community. \n\n\n\nAssess the urgency of presentation and when to escalate to a vascular surgeon. \n\n\n\nDescribe the principles of management including multidisciplinary care\, and medical and surgical treatment options.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Judy Wang is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with broad expertise in the diagnosis and management of arterial and venous disease. \n\n\n\nDr Wang completed her medical education at Monash University and undertook specialist vascular surgery training across multiple tertiary hospitals in Australia. Dr Wang is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and hold public appointments at Monash and Eastern Health. \n\n\n\nDr Wang manages a wide range of vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease\, aneurysmal disease\, carotid artery disease\, and dialysis access\, as well as venous disease\, including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Her skillset offers both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular treatment options based on each patient’s individual requirements. \n\n\n\nDr Wang’s goal is to provide thoughtful\, compassionate and patient-centred care by ensuring clear communication with patients and their family regarding each condition and the treatment options available. She works collaboratively with other hospital specialists and referring doctors to ensure patients achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their treatment journey.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mesenteric-and-renovascular-arterial-disease-a-practical-guide-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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