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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T190000
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SUMMARY:Session 1: Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Pharmacy 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\nThis interactive online course is designed to help pharmacy staff confidently navigate sensitive sexual and reproductive health concerns\, especially in less private settings.  \n\n\n\nDelivered over two sessions by experienced pharmacists and sexual and reproductive health professionals\, the program covers topics such as sexually transmissible infections\, contraception and unintended pregnancy.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice through various case scenarios and by exploring strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care across various pharmacy settings.   \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of using effective\, inclusive and non-judgmental language when discussing sexual and reproductive health. \n\n\n\nDiscuss considerations when counselling for contraception and unintended pregnancy.\n\n\n\nOutline appropriate referral pathways to support patient’s sexual and reproductive health.  \n\n\n\nPropose strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in pharmacy.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-1-fundamentals-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-in-pharmacy-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T134500
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260416T003151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T003705Z
UID:10000607-1777554000-1777556700@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting patient care with the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department and Virtual Specialist Consult services
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will provide a practical overview of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) and Virtual Specialist Consult (VSC) services\, including how clinicians can access them\, what to expect from a consult and the range of specialties available.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/supporting-patient-care-with-the-victorian-virtual-emergency-department-and-virtual-specialist-consult-services/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260414T003738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T034703Z
UID:10000600-1777485600-1777491000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Reducing stigma and supporting priority populations in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive webinar hosted by the Australian Government and Lung Foundation Australia to hear from our expert panel on supporting priority populations and reducing stigma to encourage participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify priority populations who may face barriers in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\nImplement strategies to create safe\, inclusive\, and supportive practice environments that encourage participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. \n\n\n\n\nThis virtual learning event is accredited with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP – Activity ID 1574596)\, Australian College of Nurse Practitioners\, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isander Health Workers and Practitioners for 1.5 hours of Educational Activity. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to ask our expert panel about your questions during the Q&A session! The webinar will also be available on demand from the following day; please register now for access to the recording.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/reducing-stigma-and-supporting-priority-populations-in-the-national-lung-cancer-screening-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260204T043130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225812Z
UID:10000524-1777377600-1777384800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare-4/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T141000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260320T013914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T044805Z
UID:10000575-1776776400-1776780600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:HIV in Aged Care: Everyday Precautions\, Everyday Respect
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\nA short\, practical webinar for nurses working in aged and residential care\, focused on everyday infection prevention habits that protect residents and staff\, and support respectful\, consistent care for everyone.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover standard precautions for blood and body fluids\, what to do after a needlestick or splash\, and simple communication approaches that protect privacy and dignity.  \n\n\n\nIt includes a lived experience presentation highlighting what respectful care can look like in aged care settings.  \n\n\n\nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply standard precautions consistently. \n\n\n\nRespond appropriately to sharps and splash exposures Deliver respectful\, confidentiality-safe care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hiv-in-aged-care-everyday-precautions-everyday-respect/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T191500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260323T050940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T050342Z
UID:10000577-1776280500-1776285000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Clinical application of Social and Emotional Wellbeing to support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Emerging Minds. \n\n\n\nAt this webinar\, our First Nations panellists will explore the clinical application of the SEWB framework\, guiding practitioners to balance clinical and cultural knowledge\, address common implementation challenges\, and embed culturally informed approaches throughout therapeutic and care planning processes. \n\n\n\nAttend to strengthen your practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.  \n\n\n\nThis is the second of a 2-part series. Both webinars are standalone and can be viewed independently\, however MHPN recommends viewing both where possible to ensure optimal engagement with the content.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the clinical application of Social and Emotional Well Being. \n\n\n\nDescribe how to apply Social and Emotional Well Being at different levels of service. \n\n\n\nIdentify how Social and Emotional Well Being applies to diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and identities.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/clinical-application-of-social-and-emotional-wellbeing-to-support-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-families/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260310T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T020134Z
UID:10000563-1775068200-1775073600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Primary Care CVD Virtual Roadshow - Identify\, assess and manage CVD risk in the Eastern Melbourne 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\nJoin our expert panel featuring Prof David Hare and GP Dr. Amitabh Ilango\, for a virtual roadshow exploring the latest evidence in the identification\, assessment and management of cardiovascular (CVD) risk on 1 April 2026 6:30 – 8pm (AEST)  \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of 15 national roadshows delivered to general practice teams across Australia\, the Heart Foundation is excited to continue our journey with our next roadshow\, delivered in collaboration with Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN). \n\n\n\nTailored specifically for primary health professionals in the EMPHN region\, this dynamic\, 90-minute workshop will feature live presentations and audience Q&A with local clinical experts\, exploring the practical application of the 2023 Australian Guideline for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk and Aus CVD Risk calculator. The roadshow is aimed to equip you with the latest evidence and advice to support you with the identification\, assessment and management of CVD risk in your patients. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives include:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and assess risk factors on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on CVD risk factors\, imaging and biomarkers\n\n\n\nNavigate local referral pathways for CVD risk factor management and review\n\n\n\nDescribe strategies for the management of high blood pressure and cholesterol\, nutrition and other lifestyle support strategies\n\n\n\nSummarise application of Heart Health Checks\, including available resources for the general practice team. Participants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart Health Checks as part of routine care.\n\n\n\n\nThis activity has been accredited by the RACGP and ACRRM for 1.5 Educational Activity CPD hours. RACGP CPD Activity no. 416743 and ACRRM Education Activity ID 39465.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/primary-care-cvd-virtual-roadshow-identify-assess-and-manage-cvd-risk-in-the-eastern-melbourne-region/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260204T043041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225819Z
UID:10000523-1775037600-1775044800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare-3/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260310T071318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T060225Z
UID:10000564-1774983600-1774989000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breaking the cycle: managing iron deficiency and advancing women’s health in general practice - Exploring the challenges of inequity and gaps in rural and remote patient 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\nNo one-size fits all when it comes to women’s health. This essential discussion addresses the burden of iron deficiency and heavy menstrual bleeding in women’s health\, providing a practical roadmap for identifying and managing patients led through case discussions\, while specifically recognising gaps between clinical care and patient preferences.  \n\n\n\nOur expert panel\, of Australia’s leading specialists in women’s health\, navigates the current treatment landscape while challenging key myths and controversies regarding safety and appropriate management\, with live questions from the audience. Walk away with a streamlined clinical framework to identify\, treat\, and maintain iron stores\, ensuring that every woman\, regardless of geography\, receives high-standard of care\, across her life course. \n\n\n\nMenarini is pleased to invite you to our live recorded webinar medical education featuring Dr Anita Muñoz MBBS (Hons)\, FRACGP\, GradCertClinTeach\, MPH\, GAICD\, Dr Lindy Jackson (BBioMedSci (Hons)\, MBBS (Hons)\, FRACP\, PhD)\, and Dr Shahla Vilcassim MBBchBAO\, PhD\, FRACP\, FRCPA.  \n\n\n\nIf you are a primary care physician\, or associated health care professional with an interest in women’s health and iron deficiency\, join us for this exciting event. \n\n\n\nThis is a free medical education online event. An attendance certificate will be provided to those who register to claim self reported CPD points.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breaking-the-cycle-managing-iron-deficiency-and-advancing-womens-health-in-general-practice-exploring-the-challenges-of-inequity-and-gaps-in-rural-and-remote-patient-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260319T013214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T035817Z
UID:10000573-1774944000-1774976400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Common dermatology challenges in primary care
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDermatologic presentations are common in general practice. Join NWMPHN and Western Health in this webinar which will include vignettes of common primary practice complaints\, including various differential diagnoses\, and how to differentiate between them. Key factors will be reviewed\, with a brief summary of initial workup and points to include in onwards referral. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nDr Holly Sexton (MBBS (Hons)\, FACD) is an Australian-trained specialist dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. \n\n\n\nShe completed her training at tertiary centres including Western Health\, RCH\, RMH\, Austin Health\, PMCC and Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide.  \n\n\n\nHolly was awarded the ACD Travelling Scholarship and Founders Medal for her results in exit examinations. She provides dermatology services to the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne in private practice and public clinics at Western Health and Melbourne Health. She has broad interests including adult and paediatric medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery\, and is currently undertaking additional fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nExplain how to deliver initial best practice care\, and clarify when to appropriately refer.\n\n\n\nDescribe the key differential diagnoses for common dermatologic presentations to primary care.\n\n\n\nExplain how to conduct an initial patient evaluation and history\, and identify key investigations needed to clarify a diagnosis.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-dermatology-challenges-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner,Pharmacy,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251204T001924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T043434Z
UID:10000481-1774612800-1774629000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is a half-day forum designed for hepatitis B s100 prescribers that will cover current and relevant sector priorities and topics. \n\n\n\nWith expert panels and interactive case discussions\, the 2026 Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is an opportunity to dive deep into emerging areas of hepatitis B treatment and management and discuss the contemporary issues facing hepatitis B clinical care in Australia.  \n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement:\n\n\n\nHBV s100 prescribers will receive 2 HBV CPD points for attending the Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum.   \n\n\n\nBy submitting and discussing your model of care\, you can receive an additional HBV CPD point\, totalling 3 CPD points to acquire all required CPD points for the year. \n\n\n\nRACGP\n\n\n\nThis course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2026-2028 triennium. Educational Activities: 4 hours. RACGP Activity Number: 397119 \n\n\n\nACCRM\n\n\n\nThis course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 4 PDP units: 4 Educational Activity. \n\n\n\nACNP\n\n\n\nThis activity is endorsed by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for 4 CPD hours. Endorsed until 14/1/2027. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience:\n\n\n\nHepatitis B s100 GP and NP Prescribers\, Sexual Health Registrars and Physicians\, Infectious Diseases Trainees and Physicians\, and medical practitioners who are interested in prescribing Hepatitis B s100 medication and managing patients living with hepatitis B.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-hepatitis-b-s100-prescriber-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260319T011131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T013302Z
UID:10000572-1774549800-1774555200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Seasonal Respiratory Diseases - Annual Update
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to strengthen provider capability in delivering safe\, confident\, and well documented immunisation care. \n\n\n\nThe session will also include a brief discussion on the latest seasonal influenza vaccines for the upcoming flu season. \n\n\n\nParticipants from primary care and residential age care homes (RACH) will learn how to identify and manage patients with needle phobia\, using supportive communication and behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety. The session will also cover how to prevent\, manage\, and report common vaccine administration errors\, supporting quality and safety in clinical practice. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be guided through checking patient immunisation status on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and uploading vaccine records to both AIR and My Health Record\, ensuring accurate\, reliable documentation. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nGeorgina Lewis is a Registered Nurse with a background in paediatric nursing at the Royal Children’s Hospital\, Melbourne. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing\, Paediatrics and has been an accredited Nurse Immuniser since 2005. Georgina has been working with Victoria’s vaccine safety service\, SAEFVIC since 2007 and currently holds the position of Clinical Manager. She also works as a casual Nurse Immuniser with a local council. Her special interests include vaccine safety\, surveillance\, education and immunisation research. \n\n\n\nMichelle Ryan is a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the Immunisation Clinic at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (RCH)\, with extensive paediatric experience across immunisation\, cardiac\, and renal nursing. She has delivered the National Immunisation Program in secondary schools across Melbourne’s eastern region for the past six years and also works in a private travel clinic providing specialised paediatric travel vaccines. \n\n\n\nMichelle spent 13 years on the cardiac and renal ward at RCH before joining the Immunisation Clinic in 2021. Her work caring for children with complex and chronic conditions has shaped her strong focus on protecting vulnerable populations through vaccination. \n\n\n\nHer professional interests include special‑risk immunisation\, improving access for immigrant and refugee families\, RSV prevention in neonates\, and supporting children with needle phobia. In 2025\, Michelle coordinated the RSV immunisation program at RCH and continues to lead the program in 2026. \n\n\n\nSarah Crowe Previously a Practice Manager working in general practice and allied health\, Sarah worked for the Eastern Melbourne PHN in the GP Redesign team and practice support team\, looking at how they can improve and strengthen general practice workflows. Sarah now works at the Western Vic PHN where she originally led the Remote Patient Monitoring Program and has since taken on the role of Digital Health Manager\, writing a Digital Health Strategy for western Victoria\, and supporting primary care to engage with digital health solutions in a meaningful way.   \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nExplain the latest 2026 Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) flu vaccine recommendations\n\n\n\nDescribe how to identify and manage patients with needle phobia\n\n\n\nDescribe how to prevent\, manage and report common vaccine errors\n\n\n\nExplain how to check patient immunisation status on Australian Immunisation Register\n\n\n\nExplain how to upload vaccines to Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and My Health Record\n\n\n\n\nThis session is hosted by North Western Melbourne PHN in collaboration with Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN\, South Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Tasmania PHN and Western Victoria PHN. \n\n\n\nIn registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs for attendance and evaluation purposes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/seasonal-respiratory-diseases-annual-update/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Allied health,EMPHN event,External event,General practice,Pharmacy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260204T042914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225826Z
UID:10000522-1774000800-1774008000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260123T010156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064043Z
UID:10000510-1773320400-1774969200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Register for Cancer Council Victoria's Nurse Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nurse Ambassador Program will provide practice nurses with the latest clinical knowledge about the four national cancer screening programs (bowel\, breast\, cervical and lung) and viral hepatitis\, so they can effectively discuss and endorse cancer screening participation and drive cancer screening uptake in their practice.  \n\n\n\nThe program will also focus on how to engage and support underscreened communities in cancer screening and achieve health equity for all Australians.  \n\n\n\nNurses will be recognised as a ‘Nurse Cancer Screening Ambassador’ after completing a series of four online webinars and submitting a reflective practice activity.  \n\n\n\nThe next program will be running March 2026 and will be delivered online via Zoom on the following dates:  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Thursday 12 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 2: Tuesday 17 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 3: Thursday 26 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nWebinar 4: Tuesday 31 March 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nThis program is FREE and open to all practice nurses in Victoria!  \n\n\n\nIf you’d like any further information\, please contact 1800 111 255 or Certification@cancervic.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/register-for-cancer-council-victorias-nurse-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Council Victoria":MAILTO:jade.bate@cancervic.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260219T022945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T022947Z
UID:10000543-1773165600-1773171000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:GP Education Series: Emerging clinical evidence for Hyperthermia\, HBOT and Light-Based Therapeautic modalities
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to an educational webinar designed to support GPs in understanding emerging adjunctive therapies currently being used in integrative clinical care\, supported by Australian research. \n\n\n\nJoin A/Prof Karin Ried\, Director of Research at NIIM\, for an evidence-based presentation exploring the clinical application\, patient suitability and emerging outcomes of: \n\n\n\n\nHyperthermia\n\n\n\nHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)\n\n\n\nWhole-body Photodynamic Therapy (Lightbed)\n\n\n\nRed Light Helmet Therapy\n\n\n\n\nWhat will be covered?These therapies are increasingly being explored as adjuncts in oncology\, cognitive health and chronic disease management. This clinically focused session will draw on NIIM’s current and completed research programs and real-world clinical application.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the presentation\, Dr Ried will contextualise who these therapies may be suitable for\, what conditions are being explored\, and how GPs can assess appropriateness for referral. \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nUpskill your understanding of adjunctive\, non-pharmacological therapies that patients are increasingly asking about \n\n\n\nGain insight into Australian research outcomes\, not just theory \n\n\n\nSupport informed\, evidence-based referral conversations withpatients\n\n\n\nClarify how these therapies are positioned within integrative\,multidisciplinary care
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/gp-education-series-emerging-clinical-evidence-for-hyperthermia-hbot-and-light-based-therapeautic-modalities/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="National Institute of Integrative Medicine":MAILTO:events@niim.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260204T042737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T225834Z
UID:10000521-1772618400-1772625600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to establish a national\, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments\, and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Aging initiative bringing together information from various sources\, including Australian and international evidence and advice from various leading experts. \n\n\n\nOnline live workshopThe first component of the workshop will focus on:– An introduction to the IAR and the development of the suite of guidance documentation\, including stepped care in Australia.– Orientation to the domains\, levels of care\, and decision support tool. \n\n\n\nThe second component of the workshop is an interactive practical activity\, which includes:– Application of the IAR-DST using a consumer scenario.– Clinical judgement and supported decision-making. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes1. Discuss the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.2. Summarise the IAR development process.3. Explain the use of the IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.4. List the levels of care in relation to available regional services5. Identify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network.The session teaches you how to use the IAR-DST\, not how to conduct an assessment. The IAR-DST is not an assessment tool; it is a decision aid. Once you have completed a session you are able to use all adaptations of the IAR-DST.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/national-training-initial-assessment-and-referral-iar-for-mental-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251208T231435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231438Z
UID:10000493-1771927200-1771934400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adult-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260113T050149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214147Z
UID:10000501-1771443000-1771448400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Depression in Older Adults
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\nDepression is not a normal part of ageing\, yet it affects nearly 50% of residents in aged care and presents frequently in General Practice. This webinar addresses the complexity of diagnosing older patients who often present with somatic complaints or memory concerns rather than sadness.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to differentiate between depression\, delirium\, and dementia—the ‘Three Ds’—using clinical history and evidence-based screening tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale and Confusion Assessment Method. The session further explores management strategies\, including ‘start low\, go slow’ prescribing principles\, bio-psycho-social care planning\, and when to refer to specialist services. The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A session to discuss specific clinical challenges. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Formulate a comprehensive bio-psycho-social management plan for older patients. \n\n\n\n2. Apply appropriate evidence-based screening tools to assess mental state and cognition in older adults. \n\n\n\n3. Differentiate between the clinical features of depression\, delirium\, and dementia (the “Three Ds”) to determine an accurate diagnosis. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nDr Michelle Baek\, Psychiatrist\n\n\n\nMs Tanya Cottrell\, Manager\, Healthy Ageing Service\n\n\n\nDr Terence Chong\, Psychiatrist
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diagnostic-challenges-and-management-of-depression-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251208T231229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231232Z
UID:10000491-1771416000-1771423200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adolescent)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adolescent vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adolescent-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20260206T000632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T000634Z
UID:10000527-1770832800-1770836400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Gestational Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Murray PHN and presented by Diabetes Victoria\, this webinar will provide a clinical refresher on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)\, including an update about new guidelines and diagnostic criteria. The link between certain eating disorders and gestational diabetes will be highlighted\, with a focus on implications for clinical practice. This webinar will also explain how these updates relate to eligibility for the Life! program and outline practical strategies to integrate referrals into clinical workflows\, including tools and resources. The Life! program is a free\, evidence-based initiative that supports healthy behaviour change to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease\, with a tailored Life! after Gestational Diabetes stream for those who have experienced gestational diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\n\n\n– Identify risk factors for GDM \n\n\n\n – Outline the interrelationship between eating disorders and GDM  \n\n\n\n– Outline management strategies for GDM and GDM in the context of eating disorders
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-gestational-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251208T231352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231355Z
UID:10000492-1769680800-1769688000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adult/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251208T013416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T044632Z
UID:10000488-1768917600-1772722800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Future Deadly ACCHOs Program – (12 Webinars)
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 Future Deadly ACCHOs Program includes 12 × 1-hour webinars designed to help Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) strengthen sustainability\, secure diverse funding streams\, and build strong\, future-ready teams.  The program is delivered across three themed parts\, which can be purchased individually or as the full webinar series. \n\n\n\nWith major Medicare and funding reforms reshaping primary care\, many ACCHOs are facing increasing costs\, shifting program priorities\, and uncertainty around future government funding. This three-webinar series supports ACCHOs to understand these changes\, explore opportunities beyond traditional program funding\, and develop strategies for long-term sustainability\, independence\, and strong community-led service delivery. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 – Reform Deadly (3 webinars): Understand the reform landscape\, explore funding changes\, and create a roadmap for sustainable\, community-led care.\n\n\n\nPart 2 – ACCHO Redesign (6 webinars): Re-imagine culturally safe models of care to strengthen service delivery\, workforce capacity\, and long-term financial stability.\n\n\n\nPart 3 – Future Deadly ACCHOs (3 webinars): Strengthen systems\, technology\, and workforce capability to ensure your organisation remains strong and sustainable into the future.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand and apply current and emerging funding models to strengthen ACCHO revenue\n\n\n\nRedesign care delivery to enhance efficiency and financial sustainability\n\n\n\nBuild future-ready systems\, technology\, and workforce capability.\n\n\n\n\nCEOs\, managers\, clinical leads\, and program coordinators focused on strengthening business sustainability and preparing their ACCHO for future reform.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/future-deadly-acchos-program-12-webinars/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251208T231132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231135Z
UID:10000490-1768910400-1768917600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adolescent)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adolescent vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adolescent/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251208T013040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T055144Z
UID:10000487-1768906800-1772712000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Future Fit General Practice Program – (12 Webinars)
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 Future Fit General Practice Program is a professional learning series as 12 x 1hr webinars designed to help practices unlock new revenue streams\, maximise funding opportunities\, and build long-term financial sustainability through reform. The program can be purchased as a full series or as individual parts. \n\n\n\nWith major Medicare and funding reforms reshaping primary care\, many general practices are managing rising costs\, changing incentive structures\, and uncertainty around future funding models. This three-webinar series helps practices understand these changes\, identify opportunities beyond traditional fee-for-service income\, and develop strategies for long-term financial sustainability\, efficiency\, and quality patient care. \n\n\n\n\nPart 1 Reform Ready: Building Financially Sustainable General Practices (3 webinars): Understand the reform landscape\, explore funding changes\, and develop a roadmap for financial sustainability.\n\n\n\nPart 2 Funding\, Incentives & Other Revenue Streams: Turning Reform into Future Opportunities in General Practice (6 webinars): Reimagine models of care to improve efficiency\, revenue\, and patient outcomes.\n\n\n\nPart 3 Building Your Road Map: Pathways to a Future Fit General Practice (3 webinars): Strengthen systems\, technology\, and workforce capability to ensure lasting success.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand and apply current and emerging funding models to strengthen practice revenue\n\n\n\nRedesign care delivery to enhance efficiency and financial sustainability\n\n\n\nBuild future-ready systems\, technology\, and workforce capability.\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar series is suitable for clinical and admin teams who want to create sustainable\, team-based models of care\, ensuring your practice remains strong\, adaptable\, and financially secure into the future.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/future-fit-general-practice-program-12-webinars/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251014T025948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025951Z
UID:10000443-1765364400-1765371600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-21/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251130T222200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T222203Z
UID:10000480-1765274400-1765281600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-7/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251105T062913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T011215Z
UID:10000470-1764874800-1764880200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask Us Anything Series – HIV Edition
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 90-minute interactive webinar provides healthcare professionals across Australia with the opportunity to engage in open dialogue\, pose questions\, and critically examine their own practices.  \n\n\n\nThe session is designed to foster reflection\, dismantle stigma\, and promote more inclusive\, person-centred approaches to HIV care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ask-us-anything-series-hiv-edition/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251003T063633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T041008Z
UID:10000429-1764786600-1764793800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials (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\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning\, the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course\, attendees will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss available contraceptive methods’ safety\, efficacy\, and side effects.\n\n\n\nImplement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.\n\n\n\nOutline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. \n\n\n\nPropose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators: \n\n\n\nCherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator\, ASHM \n\n\n\nRegan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist \n\n\n\nAngela Smith – Senior Medical Officer\, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service \n\n\n\nPlease note that attendees must:  \n\n\n\n\nComplete pre-course survey\n\n\n\nRead Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource\n\n\n\nAttend two online live facilitated training sessions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251117T030915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T030918Z
UID:10000476-1764702000-1764705600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:What Every GP Needs to Know about Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Updates
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 EASSI-PC\, a GP-led national initiative to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Australia. \n\n\n\nWe are conducting a national webinar series on antibiotic use in primary care. Our first session will explore key updates in the 2025 Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic chapter\, with a focus on the management of urinary tract infections\, community-acquired pneumonia\, and skin and soft tissue infections. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in antibiotic prescribing guidance and discover the practical implications of these updates for everyday patient care. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A with editors of the Therapeutic Guidelines (TG)\, leading GP opinion leaders and infectious diseases (ID) physicians. \n\n\n\nGuest speakers include Professor Nigel Stocks (GP)\, Ms Maeve O’Sullivan (Pharmacist TG)\, Professor Joshua Davis (ID physician)\, Professor Kirsty Buising (ID physician)\, and Professor Parker Magin (GP). \n\n\n\nEASSI-PC is a collaboration between Bond University\, the University of Melbourne\, the University of Newcastle\, and The University of Adelaide.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/what-every-gp-needs-to-know-about-therapeutic-guidelines-antibiotic-updates/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T232513
CREATED:20251014T025912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025914Z
UID:10000442-1764684000-1764691200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-20/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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