BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//EMPHN - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://emphn.org.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EMPHN
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Melbourne
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20250405T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20251004T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20260404T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20261003T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20270403T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20271002T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260429T032449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T052441Z
UID:10000616-1778700600-1778704200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Advances in management of acute deep venous thrombosis and chronic venous obstruction
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 who may benefit from interventional management of acute DVT\n\n\n\nDiscuss the optimal therapy to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome\n\n\n\nOutline the latest management strategies for chronic venous obstruction\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Vikram Iyer\, Vascular Surgeon  \n\n\n\nDr Vikram Iyer is a qualified vascular and endovascular surgeon offering a range of management options for the full spectrum of vascular conditions. He is proficient in both traditional open surgery and minimally-invasive endovascular treatments\, in addition to non-operative strategies to manage vascular disease.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/advances-in-management-of-acute-deep-venous-thrombosis-and-chronic-venous-obstruction/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260301T233756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T061430Z
UID:10000555-1778779800-1778783400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science
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 Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an evidence-based educational session designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients at increased risk of skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) damage. \n\n\n\nChaired by MIA’s Prof Pascale Guitera\, and featuring special guest Prof Henry Lim\, a global leader in photoprotection\, this session combines world-class expertise with clinically relevant insights. Prof Lim will discuss the latest science of UV radiation\, practical photoprotection strategies for high-risk populations and emerging research shaping photoprotection guidance. \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Prof Lim to discuss key questions and practical considerations in photoprotection. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM*: \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm – Registration and light refreshments served on arrival\n\n\n\n5:30pm – Welcome – Prof Pascale Guitera (Livestream opens)\n\n\n\n5:35pm – Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science – Prof Henry Lim\n\n\n\n6:00pm – Interactive Q&A with Prof Lim\, led by Prof Guitera\n\n\n\n6:30pm – Close\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 14 May 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30pm–6:30pm AEST. (Registration opens and light refreshments will be served from 5pm for face-to-face guests).\n\n\n\nYou have the option to join us face-to-face in Sydney at The Poche Centre (40 Rocklands Rd\, Wollstonecraft) or online (a unique link will be sent before the event).\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nCPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by 7 May 2026. Note that ticket numbers are strictly limited for our face-to-face event and we encourage you to register early if you’d like to attend in person. \n\n\n\nThis event is supported by MIA’s Official Sunscreen Partner\, La Roche-Posay\, and delivered as part of the MIA Education Program\, which receives support through unrestricted educational grants from MSD\, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE. \n\n\n\n*Program may be subject to change.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/photoprotection-in-the-high-risk-patient-and-navigating-uv-science/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Melanoma Institute Australia":MAILTO:education@melanoma.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260428T061236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T052056Z
UID:10000614-1778785200-1778790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contemporary Care for ADHD in Adulthood: Medication\, Psychosocial Supports and Beyond
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\nAdult ADHD has become a significant focus area within the Australian mental health system due to rapidly increasing demand for diagnosis\, medication\, and ongoing support. This growth has outpaced existing service capacity\, particularly in public and regional settings.  \n\n\n\nThe Australasian ADHD Professionals Association’s (2022) guideline for clinical practice recommends psychoeducation\, skills-based psychological interventions\, and environmental supports as part of comprehensive care.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how system reform effects shared accountability in collaborative care models for adults with ADHD. \n\n\n\nApply practical strategies for building effective professional networks and referral pathways. \n\n\n\nIdentify the implications for care due to increased reliance on ADHD screening tools and rapid assessment models. \n\n\n\nIdentify how shared care and clear role boundaries enable best practice care for adults with ADHD\, specifically exploring the relationships between prescribing and non-prescribing roles.\n\n\n\n\nAttend this webinar to hear our panel explore what effective\, person-centred support can look like when supporting people with ADHD. Register and attend the webinar live to be among the first to engage with the content. \n\n\n\nThe webinar recording will be released 1 week after the broadcast.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contemporary-care-for-adhd-in-adulthood-medication-psychosocial-supports-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20251204T063941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T043903Z
UID:10000484-1778787000-1778790600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives Part 1
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. Presented 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\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nOn completion of Part 1 and its components\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs\n\n\n\nIdentify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBV\n\n\n\nRecall tools\, resources and available clinical support \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-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260504T044157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T044200Z
UID:10000623-1779213600-1779219000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Preventative Health and Immunisations for Refugee and Migrant Background Patients
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 education event will be facilitated by the Refugee Health Network of Queensland in partnership with the Brisbane South and Brisbane North PHNs. The event is for General Practitioners and their staff to gain understanding about how to share information about preventative healthcare with their refugee-background patients while addressing cultural and health literacy needs. \n\n\n\nAUDIENCE: General Practitioners and Practice Nurses \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \n\n\n\n\nDr Rachel Claydon\, GP and Refugee Health Fellow RHNQ\n\n\n\nDr Margaret Kay\, GP\n\n\n\nEmma Sommerville\, Refugee Health Nurse\n\n\n\nMichel Ghazal\, Refugee Health Advisory Group member\n\n\n\nFaiza Abdurahman\, Refugee Health Advisory Group member\n\n\n\n\nTOPICS: \n\n\n\n\nTips on how to discuss preventative health care\, screening and immunisations\n\n\n\nDevelop an understanding of what makes preventative care feel safe\, accessible\, and worthwhile from a patient’s perspective\n\n\n\nSimple strategies for planning catch-up immunisation schedules.\n\n\n\nRelevant translated resources will be shared with attendees.\n\n\n\n\nA Statement of Attendance will be provided to attendees as documentary evidence to support professional development requirements. \n\n\n\nGP members of RACGP\, ACRRM and other CPD Homes can self-record this activity via their relevant CPD portal.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/preventative-health-and-immunisations-for-refugee-and-migrant-background-patients/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260429T032737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T051006Z
UID:10000617-1779305400-1779309000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Chronic diarrhoea in primary care: a practical framework that actually works
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: A/Prof Mark Ward\, Gastroenterologist\n\nBio: \nA/Prof Mark Ward is a gastroenterologist caring for patients with all types of gastrointestinal problems. He has an interests in inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer screening.\n\nA/Prof Ward provides face-to-face and telehealth consultations out of his Glen Iris rooms and perform gastroscopy and colonoscopy regularly at Cabrini Malvern\, where he also participates in the out-of-hours roster.\n\nA/Prof Ward works at the Alfred Hospital and conduct clinical research through the Alfred and Monash University in inflammatory bowel disease. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nApply a structured clinical approach to the assessment of adults with chronic diarrhoea\, distinguishing functional from organic causes.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the most appropriate investigations\, including faecal calprotectin\, to avoid unnecessary or low-yield testing.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who require specialist referral\, including recognition of commonly overlooked diagnoses such as microscopic colitis and bile acid diarrhoea.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/chronic-diarrhoea-in-primary-care-a-practical-framework-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T191500
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260501T044615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T044618Z
UID:10000622-1779818400-1779822900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Voluntary assisted dying in General Practice webinar: Legal and Clinical insights
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 one hour 15 minute webinar presented by Dr Eliana Close (End of Life Law for Clinicians\, Australian Centre for Health Law Research\, Queensland University of Technology) and Dr Penny Burns (General Practitioner) will provide GPs and other primary care staff with core knowlege about voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in clinical practice and GPs’ VAD legal obligations. \n\n\n\nUsing a clinical case study\, legal and clinical aspects of VAD in General Practice will be explored. Participants will be able to ask questions via the chat function and engage with interactive poll questions. \n\n\n\nThis is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program. GPs who attend can choose to receive a Statement of Attendance and for their attendance to be reported to the RACGP for CPD.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/voluntary-assisted-dying-in-general-practice-webinar-legal-and-clinical-insights/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260401T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010500Z
UID:10000587-1780511400-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 1: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan
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 health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches.  \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-1-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260402T010744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T010747Z
UID:10000588-1781116200-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Session 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan
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 health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. \n\n\n\nSession one focused on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people\, including engagement strategies\, consent\, cultural considerations\, and person-centred approaches. \n\n\n\nSession two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond\, discussing sexual health through perimenopause\, menopause\, and after illness.  \n\n\n\nKnowledge will be translated into practice to improve sexual and reproductive health care throughout a patient’s life.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply person-centred communication strategies to build rapport quickly\, take a sexual history\, and empower young patients within time-limited consultations.\n\n\n\nIdentify priority topics in young people’s sexual health\, consult current clinical guidelines\, and be able to find supplementary resources for deeper clinical detail.\n\n\n\nExplain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause and their impact on sexual health and functioning.\n\n\n\nUse structured\, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health with midlife and older women\, including how to make adequate time within primary care settings.\n\n\n\nDiscuss sexual health considerations for women after illness\, particularly cancer survivorship\, covering consent\, relationships\, STI risk\, and safety. \n\n\n\n\nCPD & Endorsement: This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. A statement of attendance will be provided for full attendees.  \n\n\n\nFunding: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan training received funding from the Australian Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners; Doctors; Nurse Practitioners; Nurses & Midwives; Pharmacists
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/session-2-sexual-and-reproductive-health-through-the-lifespan/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Pharmacy
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
CREATED:20260422T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065934Z
UID:10000609-1781202600-1781206200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing (Session 1)
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-1/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T151529
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR