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SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccination in Australian general practice Quality Improvement 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 our experts as they discuss latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in older patients. This practice-wide quality improvement exercise will enable you to identify potential barriers to vaccine uptake and check your performance against evidence-based benchmarks. \n\n\n\nThere are two pathways for this program\, one for GPs\, and one for Practice staff (including practice managers\, practice nurses and other relevant practice staff). Please ensure you select the right program for your position. \n\n\n\nThis education is designed to take place over multiple weeks. It does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can stop at any time\, and progress will be saved. You can find education you have started on your Dashboard. \n\n\n\nOn completion of this quality improvement program\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current status of COVID-19 in Australia\, in particular its impact on older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nClarify the role of vaccination in preventing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in older patients \n\n\n\nReview current best practice recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients aged 65 and older \n\n\n\nUsing a team-based approach\, decide on quality improvement targets and actions related to improving uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in older patients in primary care \n\n\n\nImplement and reflect on practice-wide quality improvement initiatives for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccination-in-australian-general-practice-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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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:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051116Z
CREATED:20260715T105859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051116Z
UID:10000699-1787167800-1787171400@emphn.org.au
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:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T025714Z
CREATED:20260622T071458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T025714Z
UID:10000672-1787684400-1787689800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B 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\nPrimary care practitioners play a crucial role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis B\, through testing\, diagnosis\, informed clinical management and support of individuals and families.  \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, an estimated 227\, 571 people were living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Australia\, with 27.9% undiagnosed and 74.5% were not engaged in regular care (Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Report 2024).   \n\n\n\nGuideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer\, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of CHB in the community\, and in reducing preventable deaths from liver cancer.   \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr Lester Mascarenhas\, the founder of Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health\, this webinar will provide participants with crucial knowledge and understanding of hepatitis B and the impact of COVID-19 on patients living with hepatitis B.   \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\nIdentify priority populations for hepatitis B testing in Australia \n\n\n\nInterpret hepatitis B serology results. \n\n\n\nDescribe the role of primary care in the testing\, diagnosis and management of patients with hepatitis B in the community.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-in-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041146Z
CREATED:20260706T063026Z
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UID:10000688-1787769000-1787772600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis Update Discussion
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\nShort-form\, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape\, diagnostics\, and outbreak alerts. \n\n\n\nDate\, Time\, Platform:\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 26th August 2026. \n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n\n\nNSW\, VIC\, ACT\, TAS\, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) \n\n\n\nSA: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (ACDT) \n\n\n\nNT: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST) \n\n\n\nWA: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (AWST) \n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Online – Zoom \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC\n\n\n\nSheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC\n\n\n\n\nAdditional speakers TBC \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\nSummarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.\n\n\n\nRecognise key clinical presentations of syphilis\, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.\n\n\n\nApply current guidelines for syphilis testing\, interpretation\, and management.\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.\n\n\n\nIncrease confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Resources:\n\n\n\n\nDecision Making in Syphilis\n\n\n\nCould it be Syphilis?
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/syphilis-update-discussion/
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:20260826T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T062300Z
CREATED:20260715T110113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T062300Z
UID:10000700-1787772600-1787776200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Rotator Cuff Tears: Green\, Yellow\, and Red Flags
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\nClassify rotator cuff tears that are low risk and suitable for non-operative management.\n\n\n\nDistinguish rotator cuff tears that require urgent orthopaedic review.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who are at risk of poor outcomes following rotator cuff tear injury. \n\n\n\nOutline the management options available for different rotator cuff tear presentations.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Mr Filip Cosic\, Orthopaedic Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-specialty interest in upper limb (shoulder\, elbow\, and wrist) and trauma. \n\n\n\nI completed my FRACS in 2025 and have undertaken a sub-specialty fellowship in Paris at the Institut de la Main et de l’Epaule (Paris Hand and Shoulder Institute) under the supervision of Dr Philippe Valenti\, renowned for his work in shoulder arthroplasty\, arthroscopy\, tendon transfers\, and brachial plexus/thoracic outlet syndrome. I offer comprehensive management of shoulder and elbow pathologies\, along with management of common wrist pathology\, and both complex and simple trauma of the extremities. \n\n\n\nI am passionate about research and providing high quality evidence-based practice\, with a background as a clinician researcher currently completing my PhD at Monash University on the topic of operative and non-operative management of proximal humerus fractures. In addition\, I have published extensively along with presenting my work at numerous specialty and sub-specialty meetings.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/rotator-cuff-tears-green-yellow-and-red-flags/
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:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T055501Z
CREATED:20260811T054601Z
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UID:10000720-1787853600-1787862600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Trans & Gender Diverse Primary Care Series (3-Part Online Workshop)
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 three-week online workshop series is purpose-built for General Practitioners and prescribing clinicians in Victoria who are seeking to expand their knowledge and confidence in trans and gender diverse (TGD) primary care. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes all three workshop times: \n\n\n\n\nAugust 27th (6:30 – 8:30pm); September 3rd (6:30 – 8:30pm) and September 10th (6:30-8:30pm)\n\n\n\n\nCo-designed and delivered by leading GPs and TGD health professionals\, this CPD-accredited program aims to strengthen clinical capability\, improve access\, and support better health outcomes for TGD communities across Victoria. \n\n\n\nWhat the course covers:\n\n\n\n\nGender-affirming hormone therapy\n\n\n\nAffirmative practice and clinical logistics\n\n\n\nSurgical options & referral pathways\n\n\n\nMental health referral and support\n\n\n\nMedicare considerations\n\n\n\nBuilding and sustaining a community of practice\n\n\n\nCase-based and interactive learning\n\n\n\n\nFor people who complete the above training\, trainings found in this flyer are available.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/trans-gender-diverse-primary-care-series-3-part-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T224300Z
CREATED:20260601T032944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T224300Z
UID:10000646-1787857200-1787860800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Could it be HIV? For Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings
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 professionals 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\nDr Thomas Haskell| Emergency Medicine Specialist at Launceston General Hospital\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-by-hiv-for-emergency-department-and-urgent-care-settings/
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:20260903T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T091500
DTSTAMP:20260619T053057Z
CREATED:20260619T053054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T053057Z
UID:10000670-1788423300-1788426900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:RACGP Standards for General Practices (6th edition) Webinar – What You Need to Know – 3 September
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 the Victorian Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance for this webinar on 3 September focusing on the RACGP 6th Edition Standards. \n\n\n\nWebinar Topic:\n\n\n\n\nRACGP 6th Edition Standards – What You Need to Know.\n\n\n\n\nGain practical insights to support accreditation readiness and strengthen your practice systems. \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\nHear from Tania Worrall\, Practice Management Consultant\, Trainer and Assessor\, as she shares practical insights to support practices in preparing for accreditation.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nExpert-led presentation\n\n\n\nPractical guidance on the 6th Edition Standards\n\n\n\nOpportunity to connect with peers across Victoria\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) in collaboration with North Western Melbourne PHN\, Eastern Melbourne PHN\, Gippsland PHN\, Murray PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. \n\n\n\nPlease note this webinar is designed for Practice Managers. General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to reach out to their local Primary Health Network for upcoming education and support. General Practitioners in the Western Victoria PHN region will have the opportunity to learn more about accreditation at the Clinical Network Evenings in August. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: In registering for this event\, you acknowledge that attendee numbers and deidentified event evaluation data will be shared with the participating PHNs for planning and evaluation purposes.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/racgp-standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-3-september/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice manager
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T231231Z
CREATED:20260812T231228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T231231Z
UID:10000722-1788978600-1788982200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing paediatric fractures: what GPs need to know | 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\nMany simple fractures and soft tissue injuries in children can be safely managed through a physiotherapy-led virtual fracture clinic. This session will outline best practice management of upper and lower limb paediatric fractures including tips\, tricks and unusual cases. There will also be an update on guidelines and resources available. \n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nDr Lucas Annabell is a Victorian and internationally trained Orthopaedic surgeon. He holds appointments at The Royal Children’s Hospital and The Alfred and is now well established at The Epworth and the new Adeney Private. Lucas’ areas of speciality include hip preservation\, hip replacement\, baby and adolescent hips\, paediatric fractures and limb reconstruction. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify common paediatric upper limb injuries including guidelines for treatment\n\n\n\nIdentify common paediatric lower limb injuries including guidelines for treatment\n\n\n\nDescribe the evidence base behind virtual fracture clinics in primary orthopaedic care\n\n\n\n\nAudience: \n\n\n\nGPs\, GP registrars and other primary healthcare professionals \n\n\n\nEnquiries: education@murrayphn.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/managing-paediatric-fractures-what-gps-need-to-know-webinar/
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:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T054148Z
CREATED:20260810T013841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T054148Z
UID:10000714-1791478800-1791489600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings. \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\nIdentify when testing/screening for HCV is indicated.\n\n\n\nInterpret HCV test results.\n\n\n\nDiscuss required pre-treatment assessments for HCV.\n\n\n\nDetermine which HCV treatment\, monitoring and follow-up required.\n\n\n\nExamine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for HCV testing\, treatment and follow-up.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-c-for-nurses-and-midwives-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Practice nurse
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