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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T130000
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SUMMARY:Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS): The future direction for child wellbeing and safety
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 on the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS)\, progress and impacts in supporting and protecting child wellbeing and safety. In this session\, you will hear from Stuart Cardell\, Director\, Victorian Child Information Sharing Division\, Department of Education. Stuart will discuss progress and impacts in supporting and protecting child wellbeing and safety. You will also hear from Robyn Byron from the Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL) Victoria on the importance of cross-sector sharing to support child wellbeing. \n\n\n\nWhat are the outcomes of the session? \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the impact of CISS over the last 3 years including how the scheme has:\n\nImproved the early identification of risk to children’s safety and wellbeing\n\n\n\nIncreased collaboration between services that support children and families\n\n\n\nPromoted earlier and more effective intervention and integrated service provision \n\n\n\nImproved outcomes for children and families\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop a better understanding of the scheme following the 5 year review\n\n\n\nHear about new resources to support you in using CISS.\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’s Improving Child Wellbeing and Safety Outcomes project is supported by the Victorian Government under the Child Information Sharing Capacity Building Grants Program. \n\n\n\nNeed to refresh your CISS knowledge before the session? Click here for more information and links to the free online training Child Information Sharing Scheme (apna.asn.au).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/child-information-sharing-scheme-ciss-the-future-direction-for-child-wellbeing-and-safety/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250317T072018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T053149Z
UID:10000209-1745928000-1745935200@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-april29/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250408T022149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022152Z
UID:10000233-1745866800-1745870400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:New gestational diabetes mellitus guidelines and management
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will discuss 2025 guidelines changes in management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar NWMPHN will discuss recent changes to the gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) guidelines and how these will impact ways of consulting with patients. The webinar will also go back to basics with the management of GDM\, have case studies\, and answer your questions. \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor Dr Alexis Shub is a maternal foetal medicine subspecialist and obstetrician at Mercy Hospital for Women. She is head of the hospital’s diabetes clinic\, a board member of Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS)\, and author of the latest ADIPS guidance on diagnosis of GDM. She has many years of experience in caring for pregnant women with diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how to provide gestational diabetes mellitus management to patients. \n\n\n\nExplain the new gestational diabetes mellitus guidelines. 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/new-gestational-diabetes-mellitus-guidelines-and-management/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250403T004527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T004530Z
UID:10000227-1745499600-1745506800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Closed Session for VVED Staff only: 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\nNote: This is a closed training session for VVED Staff only \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/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-5/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250328T051837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T051840Z
UID:10000218-1744722000-1744729200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Closed Session for VVED Staff only: 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\nNote: This is a closed training session for VVED Staff only \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/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250317T071924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T053205Z
UID:10000208-1744653600-1744660800@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-april14/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250403T004438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T004441Z
UID:10000226-1744376400-1744383600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Closed Session for VVED Staff only: 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\nNote: This is a closed training session for VVED Staff only \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/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-4/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250328T051640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T051643Z
UID:10000217-1744203600-1744210800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Closed Session for VVED Staff only: 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\nNote: This is a closed training session for VVED Staff only \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/closed-session-for-vved-staff-only-online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250320T232625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T050223Z
UID:10000213-1744203600-1744207200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:My Health Record – Sector Drop-in Session
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\nTo maximise the benefits of digital health and to help you stay informed\, the Australian Digital Health Agency is offering sector-wide-drop-in sessions. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to help aged care providers feel connected and guided through the My Health Record registration steps and broader digital health initiatives. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are interactive and will provide an opportunity for you to raise any questions for the panel to address. \n\n\n\nTo find out more\, email us MHR.Registration.RAC@digitalhealth.gov.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/my-health-record-sector-drop-in-session/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250313T003722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003724Z
UID:10000199-1743588000-1743598800@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\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this free facilitated online training course provides nurses with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings. \n\n\n\nFind more information when you click to register.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-c-for-nurses-and-midwives/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T131500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250313T002406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T002408Z
UID:10000198-1743076800-1743081300@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Triple protection: Vaccines for influenza\, COVID-19 and RSV in 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 webinar will provide essential information that will support the delivery of Australian Government-funded vaccines protecting against influenza\, COVID-19 and RSV\, as well as privately funded RSV vaccines for older adults\, in 2025. \n\n\n\nThe event\, hosted by Professor Kristine Macartney (Director\, NCIRS)\, will feature a panel of informed immunisation experts presenting on topics including: \n\n\n\n\npractical tips on delivery and maximising uptake for triple protection.\n\n\n\nrecent global and Australian trends in influenza\, COVID-19 and RSV epidemiology \n\n\n\nthe Australian influenza vaccination program in 2025\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 vaccination recommendations for 2025\n\n\n\nRSV vaccines and recommendations for older adults\n\n\n\nthe impact\, effectiveness and safety of influenza\, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines for older adults
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/triple-protection-vaccines-for-influenza-covid-19-and-rsv-in-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250317T052932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T052935Z
UID:10000206-1742911200-1742916600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Demystifying CISS: creating a culture of proactive information sharing
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 us for a workshop on Demystifying the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS): creating a culture of proactive information sharing in organisations. In this session\, we will hear from the Department of Fairness\, Families and Housing (DFFH) about their processes managing information sharing requests. We will also have a Q&A with a panel of experts including representatives from Anglicare Victoria (AV) and 54 reasons (formerly Save the Children). \n\n\n\nWhat are the outcomes of the session?• Develop a better understanding of when to share information using CISS or make a mandatory report to Child Protection• Learn how CISS can support child wellbeing and safety when there is a shared understanding of CISS across services/workforces• Get a behind the scenes insight into how DFFH manages information sharing requests• Hear from our panel of experts on how they use CISS in a multi-service settingWho 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.APNA’s Improving Child Wellbeing and Safety Outcomes project is supported by the Victorian Government under the Child Information Sharing Capacity Building Grants Program.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/demystifying-ciss-creating-a-culture-of-proactive-information-sharing/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250320T231456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T231608Z
UID:10000212-1742842800-1742846400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Women's Health and Endometriosis 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\nEndometriosis affects 1 in 7 women\, and yet it often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood. \n\n\n\nThis Endometriosis Awareness Month\, we invite you to join an expert-led webinar on Women’s Health & Endometriosis on Monday\, March 24th\, at 7 PM AEST. \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nLearn about prioritising women’s health through career balance and wellness.\n\n\n\nLearn about pelvic pain and endometriosis\, including key symptoms and diagnostic options which can avoid laparoscopic surgery.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role of pelvic floor physiotherapy in addressing different aspects of pelvic pain\, and managing these accordingly.\n\n\n\nDiscover how diet can play a crucial role in managing endometriosis\, particularly through reducing inflammation and addressing FODMAPs\, which can be linked to the inflammatory component of endometriosis.\n\n\n\nLearn about the importance of care plans to the holistic management of endometriosis in the long term.\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s Health and Endometriosis Awareness webinar delivered by Dr Sneha Wadhwani\, Hannah Top\, Nicole Moore and Demi Tsironis
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/womens-health-and-endometriosis-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Evoca Women's Health":MAILTO:catherine.hocking@forhealth.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250122T050909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070707Z
UID:10000171-1742817600-1742823000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis C Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free online training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to increase the management of HCV in alcohol and other drug settings. \n\n\n\nPeople who inject drugs and experience social and structural inequities such as homelessness are at increased risk of acquiring HCV and are therefore a priority population for HCV models of care. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this Hepatitis C Community of Practice session is intended to support the alcohol and other drugs workforce with the opportunity to bring case based studies for discussion and mutual learning. This peer learning approach enhances the practice of AOD workers to recognise those who may be living with or at risk of HCV and supporting them onto the care pathway\, particularly if they are disengaged with traditional health care services. Linking attendees with expert knowledge in point of care testing\, prison settings\, nurse led models of care and community facing support services\, the Community of Practice aims to support the elimination of Hepatitis C in Victoria. \n\n\n\nAll practitioners are invited to submit cases for discussion. Presenters will be selected based on the needs of each case so early submission is encouraged. \n\n\n\nWhile this is not a clinical update\, a base level of knowledge of hepatitis C will be assumed in the discussion. You can register for the Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis C course via ASHM On Demand here. \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, 24 March 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00pm – 1.30pm \n\n\n\nTopic: Homeless Population and HCV \n\n\n\nPresenters: Jacqui Richmond and others TBC \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify appropriate point of care testing options for people at risk of HCV\n\n\n\nPlan appropriate pathways to care\, from testing to treatment and beyond\n\n\n\nLearn about innovative models of care of service delivery which can be successfully used in marginalised/challenging populations\, including:\n\nincorporation of POC testing\n\n\n\ninitiation of therapy in non-healthcare or outreach settings\n\n\n\nretention in care for challenging populations
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/hepatitis-c-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250303T042531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T042534Z
UID:10000189-1742394600-1742398200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:My Health Record and General Practice Aged Care Incentive
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 information session for Residential Aged Care Home staff \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insights into how these programs enhance care coordination\, improve access to essential health information\, and support better health outcomes for aged care residents. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nMy Health Record overview\n\n\n\nAccessing My Health Record\n\n\n\nSecurity and Participation obligations for use of the My Health Record\n\n\n\nUnderstand the MyMedicare and General Practice in Aged Care Incentive\n\n\n\nLearn the benefits of these programs for residents and Aged Care Providers\n\n\n\nUnderstand what RACHs can do to support residents\n\n\n\n\nMy Health Record Benefits for Residential Aged Care Teams \n\n\n\n\nImproved access to medication history\n\n\n\nGreater understanding and visibility between healthcare professionals involved in patient health and care.\n\n\n\nEnhanced community of care for patients and enhanced capacity to better coordinate care and provide support for patients and their carers\n\n\n\n\nMyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to formalise the relationship between patients\, their general practice\, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. Evidence shows that seeing the same GP and healthcare team regularly leads to better health outcomes. \n\n\n\nThe General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) will make it easier for older people living in residential aged care homes to receive regular visits and care planning services from their responsible GP and practice. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Contact details and evaluation responses from participants are collected and shared with the contributing PHNs to provide presentation materials\, invite feedback\, and deliver post-event support. Deidentified attendance details and evaluation responses will be shared with the Australian Digital Health Agency. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nHCPS\, Primary Care Health Care and Aged Care workers. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with Victorian-Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA)
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/my-health-record-and-general-practice-aged-care-incentive/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250122T050704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070640Z
UID:10000170-1742322600-1742329800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis: Advanced Webinar for 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\nVictoria has seen a 476% increase in Syphilis cases since 2010\, with a record 1671 cases reported in 2019. Of strong concern is the re-emergence of congenital syphilis since 2017\, despite no cases reported between 2004 and 2016. The outer north western suburbs of Melbourne have emerged as a hotspot for infections in heterosexuals of reproductive age. Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this course builds on VHHITAL’s STI Essentials course and provides the skills and resources required for primary health care practitioners to confidently implement guideline-based management of patients diagnosed with syphilis and to improve patient outcomes. Course numbers will be limited to maximise participation in the case study discussions.  \n\n\n\nPresenter & Facilitator: Dr Melanie Bissessor\, Sexual Health Physician – Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\n\n\nLearning Methods: Presentation\, Case Discussion\, Q&A. \n\n\n\nContinuing Professional Development: This activity has been approved for the following hours and type: 2 Educational activities hours for the RACGP Triennium 23-25. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nApply learning in case study discussions\n\n\n\nReinforce that sexual health is everyday routine business for primary care\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of primary\, secondary and latent syphilis\n\n\n\nCorrectly perform testing for syphilis\n\n\n\nImplement guideline-based management of patients diagnosed with syphilis\n\n\n\nRecap contact tracing and its key role in managing STIs
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/syphilis-advanced-webinar-for-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250203T070324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070403Z
UID:10000175-1741892400-1741897800@emphn.org.au
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-march/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250210T054940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T054942Z
UID:10000180-1741858200-1741865400@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-march13/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250211T023305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T024627Z
UID:10000181-1741806000-1741811400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Monash Health Women's GP Webinar: Overview of the first antenatal consult
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\nMonash Health Women’s GP Liaison is pleased to invite you to an update on the first pregnancy visit.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nOutline the recommended investigations to offer women in the first trimester\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop your approach to taking a genetic history and referring for appropriate tests or further counselling\n\n\n\nDetermine when a pregnancy is at higher risk of pre-eclampsia\, preterm birth or stillbirth \n\n\n\nIdentify when to refer for early or urgent obstetric input \n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Dr Sam Sturrock\, Monash Health Obstetrician and Gynaecologist  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 12th March\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 7:00PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nRegistration: Book here \n\n\n\nCPD: RACGP hours applied for: 1 hour EA; 1 hour RP (on completion of pre and post session activity)  \n\n\n\nEnquiries: maternitygpliaison@monashhealth.org 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/monash-health-womens-gp-webinar-overview-of-the-first-antenatal-consult/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250122T050514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070623Z
UID:10000169-1740681000-1740688200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:STI Essentials for 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\nOver the last 10 years syphilis\, chlamydia and gonorrhoea rates have all increased in Victoria\, and primary health care practitioners are the key to bringing these epidemics under control. Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) may not be visible but can cause severe health problems if left undiagnosed and untreated. Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program\, this informative and interactive session will provide you with the understanding and tools required to confidently manage common STI screening and care\, making sexual health a routine everyday part of your primary health care practice. The option of referring complex cases and receiving other. \n\n\n\nPresenter & Facilitator: Dr Melanie Bissessor\, Sexual Health Physician – Melbourne Sexual Health Centre \n\n\n\nLearning Methods: Presentation\, Case Discussion\, Q&A \n\n\n\nContinuing Professional Development: This activity has been approved for the following hours and type: 2 Educational activities hours for the RACGP Triennium 23-25. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nManage treatment\, contact tracing and if necessary\, referrals using the Health Pathways tool.\n\n\n\nImprove understanding of sexual health care for young people\, pregnant women and other key populations;\n\n\n\nHow to approach taking a sexual history;\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of chlamydia\, gonorrhoea\, syphilis;\n\n\n\nCorrectly perform comprehensive sexual health screening\, including testing for the most common STIs – chlamydia\, gonorrhoea\, syphilis;
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sti-essentials-for-primary-care/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="VHHITAL":MAILTO:vhhital@nwmphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250205T221155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T221158Z
UID:10000178-1740506400-1740513600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Maintaining therapeutic relationships when sharing information using 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 them for a workshop on Maintaining therapeutic relationships when sharing information using the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS). \n\n\n\nIn this interactive session\, APNA are collaborating with Emerging Minds and a panel of early childhood sector experts to explore ways to have successful\, respectful and transparent conversations with families and carers about information sharing to promote child wellbeing and safety. \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers and panellists:Vicki Mansfield is a Practice Development Officer with Emerging Minds. Vicki has thirty years’ experience as a social worker in clinical roles including perinatal and infant mental health\, child and adolescent mental health\, family and domestic violence services\, child protection\, acute hospital settings and private practice. Vicki will provide an overview on curious and reflective conversations to nurture collaborative relationships with families. \n\n\n\nThe panel of early childhood education sector experts will include representatives from Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and fka Children’s Services (fkaCS). \n\n\n\nWhat are the outcomes of the session? \n\n\n\n\nDevelop partnership practice skills to build and maintain therapeutic and collaborative relationships with families while being transparent about information sharing using CISS.\n\n\n\nUsing a case study example\, understand the broader influence of a family’s support network or ‘village’ on a child’s mental health\, growth and development.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the barriers and protective factors within the child’s ‘village’.\n\n\n\nLearn from the panel of early childhood education sector experts about what information can be shared between primary health care nurses and early childhood educators to improve child wellbeing and safety.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\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 acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government under the Improving Child Wellbeing and Safety Outcomes project in bringing you this education session. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact project officer Lucy Schmidt at lucy.schmidt@apna.asn.au
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/maintaining-therapeutic-relationships-when-sharing-information-using-ciss/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Practice nurse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250120T053713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T053715Z
UID:10000165-1740146400-1740153600@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-5/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250108T230739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T225255Z
UID:10000147-1740052800-1740054600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:EMPHN New Practice Report and MBS Opportunity 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 us for an engaging session\, where we’ll take a closer look at the new EMPHN Practice Report Version 3 and introduce the new\, one-page EMPHN MBS Opportunity Report. \n\n\n\nLearn how to interpret your data and navigate key sections in the new reports\, including: \n\n\n\n\nPatient Demographics\n\n\n\nData Quality\n\n\n\nQuality Improvement Measures\n\n\n\nDiagnosis and Prevalence\n\n\n\nPatients at Risk of Hospitalisation\n\n\n\nMy Medicare Registrations and My Health Record Shared Health Summary uploads\n\n\n\nEMPHN MBS Opportunity Report
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/emphn-new-practice-report-and-mbs-opportunity-report/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250106T021412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T021518Z
UID:10000145-1739817000-1739824200@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-3/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20241220T023711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T023714Z
UID:10000142-1739385000-1739390400@emphn.org.au
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153827
CREATED:20250203T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T070819Z
UID:10000174-1739300400-1739305800@emphn.org.au
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:20260619T153827
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:20260619T153827
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:20260619T153827
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:20260619T153827
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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