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SUMMARY:Improving Childhood Asthma Management (ICAM) Community of Practice - Back to School 2025
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 community of practice (CoP) session will focus on asthma action plans (AAPs)\, communicating with schools and managing asthma in children and adolescents in a school based setting. There will be case studies included in this CoP. \n\n\n\nCommunity of practice (CoP) sessions aim to improve clinician confidence in managing childhood asthma\, and foster collaboration between asthma care services in the inner west of Melbourne\, the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)\, Asthma Australia and the National Asthma Council Australia. Discussions and findings can also be applied to the wider childhood asthma community.  \n\n\n\nThe CoP provides an opportunity for all asthma care providers managing children to come together to improve their clinical knowledge and confidence. The sessions build the confidence of clinicians to access resources and services to better link patients into the system.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are multidisciplinary clinicians from community\, primary and tertiary care services. Members play key roles identifying current barriers\, and work together to develop local solutions to improve the care and service delivery to children living with asthma.  \n\n\n\nOpportunity will be provided for members to bring forth complex\, de-identified case studies to be discussed within the group. This allows members to learn from a multidisciplinary team and better understand the role different care providers have as part of the asthma care team. When available\, local data will also be shared to better understand how the system is performing\, including sharing of hospital emergency admission rates of children with asthma. Clinical content will be covered by subject matter experts\, including specialists from RCH.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit a deidentified case for discussion\, suggest other topics for upcoming sessions\, or join the ICAM CoP Basecamp\, please email education@nwmphn.org.au  \n\n\n\nFacilitators  \n\n\n\nDr Katherine Chen is a paediatrician and the clinical lead of the short stay unit at RCH. Katherine graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002 and completed her PhD in 2018. In addition to her clinical expertise in acute paediatrics\, she is a clinician scientist fellow in the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s health services and economics group. Her research interest is improving the care of children with asthma and wheeze.  \n\n\n\nDr Kirsty Tamis works as a GP in Truganina in Melbourne’s west. She is a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners\, Royal College of General Practitioners and Royal College of Physicians in the UK. She has completed her Diploma of Child Health and is passionate about supporting parents and children towards better holistic health and living.  \n\n\n\nDr Shivanthan Shanthikumar is a paediatric respiratory specialist and clinician-scientist at RCH. He works in the complex asthma clinic\, and was recently involved in helping to put the new asthma clinical practice guidelines together. \n\n\n\nSubscribe here to Asthma Australia’s Asthma Link – connecting healthcare professionals with news & opinion across the asthma community. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\nBy the end of this activity\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nInterpret local data and identify potential solutions to improve asthma care locally. \n\n\n\nImplement best practice management for asthma in children\n\n\n\nDescribe resources and local services available for children living with asthma\n\n\n\nIdentify collaborative\, multidisciplinary opportunities to improve care for children living with asthma
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/improving-childhood-asthma-management-icam-community-of-practice-back-to-school-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250203T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070819Z
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SUMMARY:2025 cervical screening update: what you need to know about the latest clinical guidelines
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 this upcoming webinar to learn about the latest update to the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Guidelines.Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care\, this webinar will support you in optimising care for your patients by guiding you through changes from the latest review. It will outline the key updates you should be aware of including changes to Test of Cure\, surveillance and follow-up after AIS\, guidance on intervals for unsatisfactory tests and much more.You’ll be provided with a range of resources and expert insights to help you navigate the changes with an opportunity to put your questions to cervical screening experts Prof Deborah Bateson and Dr Lara Roeske. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the latest updates to the National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines.\n\n\n\n\nDr Lara RoeskeGP and Provost\, RACGP Specific Interests \n\n\n\nDr Lara Roeske is a GP and practice owner\, Provost\, RACGP Specific Interests and has held many senior positions at the RACGP including Chair\, RACGP Board\, Chair\, RACGP Specific Interests\, Deputy Chair Victoria Council\, inaugural Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Sexual Health Medicine group\, and past Chair of the Women in General Practice RACGP Victoria committee. With a career spanning more than 20 years\, Dr Roeske has worked in advisory roles to key stakeholders\, on steering committees\, guideline working parties\, representing the RACGP across a range of domains relevant to sexual and reproductive health\, cervical cancer prevention and translation of evidence into practice at state and national levels. \n\n\n\nProf Deborah BatesonProfessor of Practice at The Daffodil Centre \n\n\n\nDeborah Bateson is Professor of Practice at The Daffodil Centre\, a joint venture between The University of Sydney and Cancer Council NSW\, and formerly Medical Director at Family Planning NSW. Deborah has worked as a clinician\, researcher\, educator\, and advocate in sexual and reproductive health for over 20 years with a focus on equitable access to cervical screening services and reproductive healthcare. Deborah is leading an NHMRC study to increase cervical screening participation of people with intellectual disability\, and is Chair of the National Cervical Screening Program Self-Collection Implementation Committee\, Deputy Chair of the Quality and Safety Monitoring Committee and member of the Cervical Screening Guidelines Working Party.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/2025-cervical-screening-update-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-clinical-guidelines/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250106T021346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T021513Z
UID:10000144-1739212200-1739219400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contemporary TGD Health for GPs and Prescribing Clinicians
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\nThree Weekly Online WorkshopsFebruary 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th 20256:30pm – 8:30pmCreated specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners\, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care. \n\n\n\nCo-designed and delivered by leading General Practitioners in the field and TGD health professionals\, this initiative has been created to improve health outcomes and access for the trans and gender diverse population across the state. \n\n\n\nThe course combines interactive\, didactic\, and case-based learning covering topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nGender Affirming Hormone Therapy\n\n\n\nAffirmative Practice & clinical logistics\n\n\n\nSurgical options and referral\n\n\n\nMental health referral and support\n\n\n\nMedicare considerations\n\n\n\nFinding a community of practice
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contemporary-tgd-health-for-gps-and-prescribing-clinicians-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250115T000339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T000342Z
UID:10000158-1739188800-1739196000@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-feb10/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T194500
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250117T022846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T005719Z
UID:10000160-1738866600-1738871100@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Working Together - Enhancing Palliative Care in General Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this practical session to strengthen your palliative care approach in the community. \n\n\n\nDesigned for GPs\, Practice Nurses\, and Practice Managers\, this webinar will help build palliative care capacity and improve patient support in general practice and residential aged care homes (RACHs). \n\n\n\nLocal palliative care experts will cover practical information across: \n\n\n\n\nSupporting multicultural shared decision-making in palliative care\n\n\n\nAdvance care planning\n\n\n\nLocalised models of care\n\n\n\nSuccessful palliative care case studies\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and collaborate with palliative care providers to enhance care for your patients. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers \n\n\n\n\nEastern Palliative Care\, Dr Chien Lin & Dr Katie Tham\n\n\n\nEastern Health Advance Care Planning Team\, Sam Brean & Kelly Habjan\n\n\n\nVictorian Palliative Care Advice Service\, Esther McMillian-Drendel\n\n\n\nCamberwell Road Medical Practice\, Dr Malcolm Clark
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/working-together-enhancing-palliative-care-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250115T000153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T000155Z
UID:10000157-1738778400-1738785600@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-feb5/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250122T051411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070611Z
UID:10000172-1738693800-1739910600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Course
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\nAdvanced level training that will enable Victorian GPs and Nurse Practitioners to effectively diagnose\, manage and treat chronic hepatitis B in the primary care setting. VHHITAL will facilitate applications to become an accredited s100 highly specialised drugs prescriber for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B upon successful completion of the training and assessment. \n\n\n\nCost: FREE  \n\n\n\nFormat: Online (Three sessions over 3 weeks) \n\n\n\nStart Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025 \n\n\n\nEnd Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025 \n\n\n\nIf completing the course is not convenient for you at this time\, please email vhhital@nwmphn.org.au to be placed on the EOI list\, we will update you regarding future sessions.  \n\n\n\nPresenters: Professor Ben Cowie\, Dr Lester Mascarenhas & Dr Nicole Allard \n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this course is in high demand and places are limited. We kindly ask that you only register if you intend to gain HBV s100 accreditation and can commit to all the live sessions and the following course work: \n\n\n\nPrior to the course: \n\n\n\nCompletion of the pre-course online learning\, including: \n\n\n\nPre-course survey (10 minutes to complete) \n\n\n\nHepatitis B introductory online modules (approx. 1 hour to complete) \n\n\n\nDuring the course: \n\n\n\nThe course will run over 3 weeks\, you will be required to complete the assigned tasks and webinars that will take approximately 2.5 hours per week. These include: \n\n\n\n1. Completion of pre-recorded video modules: Between each webinar\, video lectures (approx. 30 mins) will be available for participants to watch at time that suits them. The interactive webinar activities will be based on learnings from these video lectures. \n\n\n\n2. Live webinars: Attendance of three webinars is compulsory for successful completion of the course and is required to receive accreditation. You must attend the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 4 February 6:30pm – 8:30pm AEST\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 11 February 6:30pm – 8:30pm AEST\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 18 February 6:30pm – 8:30pm AEST\n\n\n\n\n3. Completion of assignment: One assignment must be completed during the course\, which includes a case study and takes approx. 30 mins to complete. \n\n\n\nAfter the course: \n\n\n\nA post-course online assessment and survey must be completed. The assessment comprises of thirty case-based multiple-choice questions that participants must pass to become an accredited Hepatitis B s100 prescriber. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIntegrate principles of person-centered and culturally competent care into hepatitis B management ​\n\n\n\nOutline the critical role of primary care in the diagnosis\, management and treatment of people living with chronic hepatitis B ​\n\n\n\nPlan long-term care\, including guideline-based monitoring and hepatocellular carcinoma screening\, for patients with chronic hepatitis B ​\n\n\n\nSelect and prescribe first-line antiviral treatment when clinically indicated ​\n\n\n\nIdentify situations where specialist advice or referral is required  ​
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-b-s100-prescriber-course/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250106T015918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T021446Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary TGD Health for GPs and Prescribing Clinicians
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\nThree Weekly Online WorkshopsFebruary 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th 20256:30pm – 8:30pmCreated specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners\, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care. \n\n\n\nCo-designed and delivered by leading General Practitioners in the field and TGD health professionals\, this initiative has been created to improve health outcomes and access for the trans and gender diverse population across the state. \n\n\n\nThe course combines interactive\, didactic\, and case-based learning covering topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nGender Affirming Hormone Therapy\n\n\n\nAffirmative Practice & clinical logistics\n\n\n\nSurgical options and referral\n\n\n\nMental health referral and support\n\n\n\nMedicare considerations\n\n\n\nFinding a community of practice
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contemporary-tgd-health-for-gps-and-prescribing-clinicians/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241216T010109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T010545Z
UID:10000140-1738238400-1738245600@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-4/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250129T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20250114T224119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T051207Z
UID:10000156-1738150200-1738153800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Making your medicines more affordable
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 Department of Health and Aged Care\, together with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF)\, for an informative webinar designed to help Australians reduce their medication costs. \n\n\n\nDr Elizabeth Deveny (Chief Executive Officer of CHF) and Chris McNab (Director of Community and Indigenous Pharmacy Programs Section at the Department of Health and Aged Care)\, will discuss affordable medicine options and key initiatives. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding 60-day prescriptions: What they are\, how they work\, and how you can benefit.\n\n\n\nThe PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme): How it impacts medicine prices for all Australians\, Medicare cardholders and eligibility considerations.\n\n\n\nGeneric vs. brand medicines: The cost differences\, benefits of choosing generics\, and their connection to 60-day prescriptions.\n\n\n\nPBS Safety Net: Understanding limits\, eligibility\, changes with 60-day prescriptions and how to apply for a PBS Safety Net Card.\n\n\n\nDiscussing options with your healthcare provider: Tips for talking to your GP or pharmacist about 60-day prescriptions and other ways to make your medicines more affordable.\n\n\n\n\nThis patient-focused webinar will help you make informed decisions\, explore cost-saving options\, and better manage your medications. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions! \n\n\n\nWed\, 29 Jan 2025 11:30 – 12:30 (UTC+10:00) Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydney
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/making-your-medicines-more-affordable/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241216T005941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T005944Z
UID:10000139-1737367200-1737374400@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).Write a description for this event
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241030T021905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T021907Z
UID:10000113-1734001200-1734008400@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-12-dec/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241127T070235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T070238Z
UID:10000132-1733940000-1733943600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breast density reporting in the BreastScreen Victoria 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\nLearn about breast density reporting in the BreastScreen Victoria program\, including: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of the BreastScreen Victoria program\n\n\n\nThe rollout of breast density reporting\n\n\n\nWhat breast density is\n\n\n\nHow breast density is measured\n\n\n\nWhy breast density is important\n\n\n\nWhat the recommended options are for a patient with dense breasts\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecommend an appropriate pathway for a patient with dense breasts\n\n\n\nOutline the eligibility requirements of the BreastScreen Victoria program\n\n\n\nDescribe how breast density influences breast cancer risk and mammographic sensitivity
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breast-density-reporting-in-the-breastscreen-victoria-program/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20240821T071403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T071405Z
UID:10000069-1733857200-1733860800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Better Billing Webinar Series: The 715 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment
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\nBetter Billing Webinar Series \n\n\n\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this 3-part webinar series where attendees will learn better ways to bill and use MBS numbers. Presented by Ash Van Leeuwestyn\, Better Billing \n\n\n\nSESSION THREE: Care plans and chronic disease – the MBS update \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDevelop chronic disease management plans that address the interactions and complications of multisystem disease and the use of multiple medications\n\n\n\nIdentify appropriate Medicare item numbers that assist in the management of chronic disease\n\n\n\n\nDate: Session Three: 10th December 7.00pm – 8.00pm
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/better-billing-webinar-series-the-715-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-assessment-3/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241203T235158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T235252Z
UID:10000133-1733414400-1733419800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Setting the standard: palliative care in general practice and aged care
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this in-depth\, expert led webinar to equip yourselves with tools to deliver better experiences and outcomes for people receiving generalist palliative care. The key tool that will guide you through this journey in primary care and aged care is the National Palliative Care Standards for All Health Professionals and Aged Care Services Ed. 1 (2022). \n\n\n\nThe National Palliative Care Standards are a set of voluntary standards\, intended to guide healthcare providers to deliver high-quality primary palliative care for the person receiving care\, their family and carers. \n\n\n\nThese Standards have been informed by the review of evidence and consultations nationally across the healthcare sector. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is your opportunity to take a deep dive into the Standards with sector leaders who will discuss the importance of having a framework for high quality palliative care regardless of the setting\, and provide key strategies that you can take back to your everyday practice. \n\n\n\nMeet the experts: \n\n\n\n\nProf Claire Johnson – Director\, Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP)\n\n\n\nAndrew Allsop – Director Clinical Operations\, Palliative Care\, Silver Chain Group\n\n\n\nLouis Christie – GP with a special interest in palliative care
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/setting-the-standard-palliative-care-in-general-practice-and-aged-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T124500
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241107T053333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T053750Z
UID:10000121-1733400000-1733402700@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:General Practice in Aged Care Incentive Webinar Series – For residents\, families and friends
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 Department of Health and Aged Care recently introduced the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive. \n\n\n\nEligible providers and practices registered in MyMedicare can receive incentive payments for providing their registered patients living in a residential aged care home with care planning and regular visits\, at their home. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to attend a webinar to support you in the implementation of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive. \n\n\n\nPanellists include:  \n\n\n\n\nCraig Gear\, CEO\, Older Persons Advocacy Network\n\n\n\nLeanne Wells\, Consumer Advocate Leader\n\n\n\nDanijela Hlis\, Consumer Leader\n\n\n\nAnn Davies\, Aged Care Industry Leader\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar series is being delivered with funding and support from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. \n\n\n\nThis webinar has a cap of 1\,000 registrants. If at capacity\, please email capability@prestantiahealth.com to request a post-event recording.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/general-practice-in-aged-care-incentive-webinar-series-for-residents-families-and-friends/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241030T021757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T021815Z
UID:10000112-1733392800-1733400000@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-5-dec/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241127T065550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T065552Z
UID:10000131-1733338800-1733344200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Let's get physical: The role of exercise in cardiovascular health
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 Chair\, Professor Garry Jennings\, alongside an expert panel of international and Australian specialists\, for a clinical webinar showcasing the crucial links between physical activity\, cardiorespiratory fitness\, and cardiovascular health.  \n\n\n\nDespite the significant health benefits of regular physical activity\, 78% of Australian adults aged 18 to 64 do not meet recommended activity levels\, greatly increasing their risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease. Exploring both primary prevention and the impact of exercise in cardiac rehabilitation our experts will uncover the latest benefits of exercise in enhancing cardiovascular health\, reducing cardiac inflammatory markers\, and playing a crucial role in secondary prevention for individuals with pre-existing heart conditions. \n\n\n\n“Let’s get physical” will delve into the latest evidence and innovative strategies\, equipping you with the tools and resources to enhance cardiovascular risk factor management in primary healthcare settings. The session will include one hour of live presentations followed by an extended 30-minute Q&A with the expert panel.  \n\n\n\nDiscussions will include: \n\n\n\n\nThe relationship between physical activity\, cardiorespiratory fitness\, and cardiovascular health implications.\n\n\n\nThe role of physical activity and exercise in reducing CVD risk.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding exercise-induced cardiac remodelling.\n\n\n\nEvidence-based exercise interventions in cardiac rehabilitation for secondary prevention.\n\n\n\nThe impact of social prescribing on physical activity\, quality of life\, social connectedness\, and cardiovascular outcomes.\n\n\n\nPractical strategies for optimising physical activity\, cardiorespiratory fitness\, and CVD risk management in primary care.\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is approved for 1.5 Educational Activity hours (CPD). #1037982
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/lets-get-physical-the-role-of-exercise-in-cardiovascular-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241126T041817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T073658Z
UID:10000130-1733164200-1733169600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Early Medical Abortion 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\nSexual Health Victoria\, 1800 My Options\, the North Eastern Public Health Unit and Women’s Health East are pleased to offer this free information session for GPs\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, midwives and pharmacists with an interest in early medical abortion (medical termination of pregnancy) service provision.Introduction to early medical abortionPregnancy termination provision is an essential part of comprehensive health care. It ensures that your patients have access to the full spectrum of reproductive services. Early medical abortion is a safe\, common and legal medical procedure. Yet less than 10% of GPs in Australia are registered to prescribe medical abortion\, and even fewer in primary care.Hear from expert speakers:– Dr Kate Robertson\, GP and Medical Educator at Sexual Health Victoria– Larissa Hudson\, Senior nurse educator / sexual and reproductive health nurse at Sexual Health Victoria– 1800 My Options – Victoria’s phone line for contraception\, pregnancy options and sexual health information and pathways.The webinar will provide:– An understanding of early medical abortion\, including the process for prescribing\, dispensing and supporting patients through the procedure.– Hearing from other GPs in how to establish an early medical abortion practice.– Referral pathways for post-procedure presentations.– Patient pathways to accessing abortion healthcare (including how to list your practice as a service provider).– Opportunities for further professional development and training\, including the Royal Women’s Hospital Clinical Champions Project e-modules and MSI Australia’s MS-2 Step training.– Opportunities to have your questions answered by local clinicians.Learning outcomes:By the end of this activity\, participants will be able to:– Explain early medical abortion\, including the process for prescribing\, dispensing and supporting patients through the procedure– Identify the patient pathways to accessing abortion healthcare (including how to list your practice as a service provider)– Explain the benefits of providing early medical abortionCPD: 1.5 hours Educational Activities – RACGP CPD Hours
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/introduction-to-early-medical-abortion-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional,Pharmacy,Practice manager,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241108T043237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T043452Z
UID:10000124-1732795200-1732800600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Labels: Sexual and Reproductive Health & Women with Disabilities 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\nWomen’s Health East warmly invites you to attend our FREE professional development sessions on sexual and reproductive health. This online webinar series aims to increase the capacity and sexual and reproductive health knowledge of health and community workers in Melbourne’s eastern and northern regions. \n\n\n\nThis professional development series consists of two webinars. This is the second webinar of the series. You are welcome to attend one or both webinars. They are designed to complement each other. \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Empowering Voices: Sexual and Reproductive Health & Young Disabled People November 19th\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Webinar 2: Beyond Labels: Sexual and Reproductive Health & Women with Disabilities November 28th\, 12pm noon – 1:30pm  \n\n\n\n* Women’s Heatlh East will organise three additional workshops focusing on older women and other priority groups in February and March 2025. Further details will be published soon.Who should attend? \n\n\n\nWomen’s Health East welcome all people who are interested in this topic\, especially health professionals who would like to gain a deeper understanding of the unique considerations when working with women with disabilities on sexual and reproductive health matters. This includes but is not limited to practitioners from disability services\, hospitals\, general practice\, Women’s health services\, local and state government\, and university students. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or need any help with registration\, please contact Lingzhi Ruan from Women’s Health East lruan@whe.org.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-labels-sexual-and-reproductive-health-women-with-disabilities-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241025T043601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T044934Z
UID:10000100-1732788000-1732795200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Health Complaints Commissioner - Understanding the Health Records Act (private sector)
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 free introductory online seminar for private sector staff who collect\, disclose or hold health information at agencies or health services in Victoria. This two hour seminar will provide an overview of Victorian privacy legislation. \n\n\n\nHealth Complaints Commissioner staff will go through organisational responsibilities and the Act’s health privacy principles using case studies\, group discussions and a Q&A.  \n\n\n\nIt is recommended that you complete our online Health Records training module prior to this seminar. 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/health-complaints-commissioner-understanding-the-health-records-act-private-sector/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241029T060742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T061404Z
UID:10000108-1732734000-1732737600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Banksia Palliative Care - Delirium and the use of sedatives in community palliative 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\nGeneral practitioners will develop valuable skills and knowledge to equip them to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding the management of delirium within the community. \n\n\n\nFurthermore\, GPs will gain increased confidence in the judicious use of sedatives\, working collaboratively with the Community Palliative Care Service to enhance patient comfort and well-being. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify relevant Health Pathways\n\n\n\nOutline appropriate management of delirium in the community\n\n\n\nDevelop confidence in the use of sedatives in collaboration with Community Palliative Care Service’s input\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nDr Bonnie Lui: Palliative Medicine Physician and Geriatrician\n\n\n\nDr Chien-Che Lin: Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner\n\n\n\nLisa Candia: Specialist Palliative Care Nurse
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/banksia-palliative-care-delirium-and-the-use-of-sedatives-in-community-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241030T021617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T021619Z
UID:10000111-1732712400-1732719600@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. \n\n\n\nEligible GPs who complete the training can claim a once-off payment of $300 (excluding GST).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-27-nov/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241111T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T230219Z
UID:10000127-1732708800-1732712400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:POLAR – New Clinic Summary Report
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 an upcoming Q&A session to see a live demonstration of the new Clinic Summary Report which is due for release on 1/12/24. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session will showcase the report’s features and provide an opportunity for practices to ask questions and gain practical insights.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/polar-new-clinic-summary-report/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241025T043746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T044956Z
UID:10000101-1732701600-1732708800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Health Complaints Commissioner - Understanding the Health Records Act (public sector)
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 introductory seminar is for public sector staff who collect\, disclose or hold health information at agencies or health services in Victoria. The session will provide an overview of Victorian legislation. \n\n\n\nHealth Complaints Commissioner staff will go through organisational responsibilities and the Act’s health privacy principles using case studies\, group discussions and a Q&A. \n\n\n\nIt is recommended that you complete our online Health Records training module prior to this seminar. https://hcc-elearning.com.au/
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/health-complaints-commissioner-understanding-the-health-records-act-public-sector/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241025T044558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T044815Z
UID:10000103-1732615200-1732622400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Health Complaints Commissioner - Successful Complaint Handling
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\nLearn how to successfully manage complaints and utilise this information to improve your health service (includes why complaints are a vital form of consumer feedback). This two hour seminar is suitable for all staff who deal with complaints within a Victorian Health Service as well as quality managers\, practice managers and individual practitioners. Senior complaint resolution staff will lead the presentation and take participants through relevant scenarios\, group tasks and a Q&A to prepare attendees on how to successfully complaints. \n\n\n\nIt is recommended that you complete our online Success Complaint Handling training module prior to this seminar. hcc-elearning.com.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/health-complaints-commissioner-successful-complaint-handling/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241125T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241106T062303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T072352Z
UID:10000116-1732554000-1732561200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Building confidence to use the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS)
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 Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) invites you to join a workshop to help build your confidence to share information using the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS). In this interactive session\, best practices will be explored when working with children and navigating difficult conversations with families. The practical application of CISS using relevant case studies that you can apply to your own workplace setting will also be discussed. \n\n\n\nSpeakersSusie Lukas is a Children’s Resource Program consultant and trainer whose expertise is in social work\, infant and child mental health\, family violence and homelessness. Susie will talk about how seeking the views of children can improve a child’s wellbeing and safety. \n\n\n\nMelissa Ryan who is a registered nurse\, registered midwife and maternal child and health nurse. Melissa will share her experience implementing CISS in practice with the use of case studies. \n\n\n\nWhat are the outcomes of the session? \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to confidently hold collaborative\, respectful conversations with children and families where it is safe\, appropriate and reasonable to do so\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to initiate an information sharing request and respond to a request for information using CISS\n\n\n\nLearn the importance of embedding CISS into existing workplace practices\n\n\n\nHave an opportunity to ask questions from our panel of experts\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?This session is relevant for Victorian primary health care nurses and members of the multidisciplinary health care team working with children and families. \n\n\n\nAPNA is the peak body and professional membership association for all nurses working outside of a hospital setting in Australia. The Improving Child Wellbeing and Safety Outcomes project is supported by the Victorian Government. You do not need to be an APNA member to attend this workshop. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will take place via Zoom on Monday 25 November 5-7:00pm (AEDT): REGISTER HERE. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact project officer Lucy Schmidt at lucy.schmidt@apna.asn.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/building-confidence-to-use-the-child-information-sharing-scheme-ciss/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241029T060531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T061334Z
UID:10000107-1732215600-1732219200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Banksia Palliative Care - Conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their carers
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 this enlightening event focused on the art of conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their dedicated carers. \n\n\n\nAs healthcare providers\, it’s imperative to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to engage in compassionate\, informed\, and respectful dialogues during this sensitive phase of patient care. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify relevant HealthPathways.\n\n\n\nDescribe how disease trajectory\, treatment benefits/burdens\, and patient preferences inform decision-making at end-of-life\n\n\n\nAssess examples of experienced clinicians who approach challenging questions and sometimes unrealistic expectations from patients and families.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nDr Hossein Kasiri: Palliative Medicine Physician\n\n\n\nDr Chien-Che Lin: Palliative Medicine Specialist and General Practitioner
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/banksia-palliative-care-conducting-essential-conversations-with-palliative-patients-and-their-carers/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20240821T071319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T071321Z
UID:10000068-1732129200-1732132800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Better Billing Webinar Series: The 715 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment
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\nBetter Billing Webinar Series \n\n\n\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this 3-part webinar series where attendees will learn better ways to bill and use MBS numbers. Presented by Ash Van Leeuwestyn\, Better Billing \n\n\n\nSESSION TWO: Small\, mighty and lost – the MBS numbers we are all missing \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDefine a planned and opportunistic approach to provide health screening\, preventive care and health-promotion activities in a culturally appropriate way\n\n\n\nIdentify and promote ways to achieve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people\n\n\n\n\nSESSION THREE: Care plans and chronic disease – the MBS update \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDevelop chronic disease management plans that address the interactions and complications of multisystem disease and the use of multiple medications\n\n\n\nIdentify appropriate Medicare item numbers that assist in the management of chronic disease\n\n\n\n\nDates:  \n\n\n\n\nSession Two: 20th November 7.00pm – 8.00pm\n\n\n\nSession Three: 10th December 7.00pm – 8.00pm
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/better-billing-webinar-series-the-715-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Practice manager,Practice nurse
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022801
CREATED:20241108T013358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T042529Z
UID:10000122-1732125600-1732129200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:COPD: How does your practice measure up?
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\nWhen Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed well\, it means a better quality of life\, fewer symptoms\, and lower risk of hospitalisation. While there is no cure for COPD\, well-managed COPD is possible through a combination of evidence-based\, patient-centred care. \n\n\n\nThe recently launched COPD Clinical Care Standard will address current gaps in clinical practice\, providing a pathway of quality care for COPD management in community and acute settings\, and the transitions of care between them. \n\n\n\nWorking with the COPD Clinical Care Standard\, the new COPD-X Handbook offers practical tips and advice for delivering evidence-based care for people living with COPD in a user-friendly\, point-of-care summary format. So\, how does your practice measure up? \n\n\n\nAsk Lung Foundation Australia expert panel your questions at registration or live during the Q&A session. The session will be available on-demand from the following day\, please register now for access to the recording. Lung Foundation Australia’s World COPD Day initiatives are proudly sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur\, GlaxoSmithKline and Chiesi. This event is accredited for one Education Activities Hour with RACGP and ACRRM. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nOutline key components of the COPD Clinical Care Standard\n\n\n\nDiscuss the guideline-recommended approach to diagnosis and management of COPD\n\n\n\nIdentify support pathways and resources for best-practice management of COPD in Australia\n\n\n\nOutline how the COPD Clinical Care Standard and COPD-X Handbook work together to guide best-practice care for people living with COPD
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/copd-how-does-your-practice-measure-up/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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