Murray PHN

Suturing course | Albury
2024-08-07 08:45 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Commercial Club, 618 Dean Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia
This course provides the theoretical and practical essentials to close and management noncomplex traumatic lacerations, biopsies and surgical incisions.
The course is ideally suited to nurses, medical students and doctors that have little or no suturing experience or wish to enhance their current practice of only using single interrupted suturing technique.
Course structure: Comprehensive online learning package including video demonstrations of each technique and a one-day practical skills training workshop.
Skills workshop techniques include single interrupted, horizontal and verticle mattress, subcuticular closure, deep sutures, skin flap closure and staples & tissue adhesives.
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Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) 11031NAT
2024-08-08 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mecure Bendigo Schaller, 60 Lucan Street, BENDIGO, 3550, Australia
Value for organisations: Microsuction is a strategic treatment option for ear health, whether it is a foreign body or wax removal that is required. This course requires a strong understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Build the knowledge of when to use microsuction, as a technique, with practice and assessments using mannequins to enhance capability, and strengthen patient care.
Learning Outcomes:
• Assess and determine factors that affect ear and hearing health in relation to microsuction
• Assess the client’s physical and pathophysiological auditory status and seek advice where appropriate
• Perform ear canal microsuctioning procedures when deemed appropriate and safe.
As an RACGP accredited provider, our Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) is the first of our courses to be RACGP accredited activity. We are accredited in:
• Reviewing Performance – 2 Hours
• Educational Activities – 2.5 Hours

Course in Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) 11030NAT
2024-08-09 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mecure Bendigo Schaller, 60 Lucan Street, BENDIGO, 3550, Australia
Value for organisations: Building the skillset required to confidently support Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) and improve Ear Health Assessment focusing on safe clinical practice. Be workplace ready to understand the changing treatment considerations and processes.
Learning outcomes:
• Understand the basic anatomy and function of the ear including the basic landmarks of the
tympanic membrane
• Assess the ear to define the appropriate wax management decision, identify the risks and risk
management considerations.
• Recognise complications of ear irrigation, and appropriate management, documentation,
and follow up processes.
• Understand the competencies required for successful ear irrigation.
For further information, please visit the website or contact us on 1300 855 568 or courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au

Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Mildura
2024-08-22 09:30 - 2024-08-23 17:30 UTC | Mildura Sporting Precinct, Corner of Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
ASIST is founded on the principle that everyone can make a difference in preventing suicide. The more people who have suicide intervention training, the more likely it is they will be able to identify someone at risk and intervene to keep them safe. This training is for community members who are aged 16 years and older, and health professionals.
During the two-day workshop, ASIST participants will learn to:

Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs
Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community
Recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.

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Click here to register for the November training.

Spirometry Training Course | Bendigo (Wait list only)
2024-09-03 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Practice nurses, GPs and other primary healthcare professionals can attend this interactive course to receive comprehensive training in the application, measurement and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice.
Learning outcomes:

Identify the clinical indications where spirometry is recommended.
Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform a spirometry test, using role play and peer review.
Interpret spirometry results to differentiate between respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD.
Assess your own practice quality assurance procedures for spirometry.

Accreditation:

This activity has been approved by RACGP for 4.5 hours of Educational Activities and 1.5 hours of Reviewing Performance. RACGP Activity ID 409754.
This activity has been approved by ACRRM as an educational event for 6 hours. ACRRM Activity ID 34279.

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Motivational Interviewing Training | Albury
2024-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mantra Hotel Albury, Southern Cross Room, 524 Smollett Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia
Aboriginal health practitioners, allied health professionals, nurses and other primary healthcare professionals working in the Murray PHN catchment, who would like to offer extended client support or brief interventions, and increase their skills, knowledge and confidence in their motivational interviewing approach can attend this training.
Learning outcomes:

Describe the key skills and principles of motivational interviewing and its benefits
Evaluate the client’s readiness, willingness and motivation to change
Use effective communication and practical strategies to encourage conversation with a client
Identify the client’s discrepancy between current and preferred behaviour through the decisional balance tool
Prepare a plan with realistic goals with clients to help facilitate and motivate them towards change.

Presenter:

Stavroula Zandes, Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants.

Stav has a background in psychology and counselling and worked with Quit Victoria and the Cancer Council Victoria for 20 years in a range of roles. From 2005 – 2012, she was responsible for Quit’s statewide smoking cessation intervention training programs for health, community, workplace and education professionals. Stav is currently lecturing and tutoring at Monash University in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. In 2013, she founded Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants – a training and education business focusing on health and wellbeing, and specialising in behaviour change and communication skills, such as motivational interviewing.
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Check in from 8.45am.
Enquiries to education@murrayphn.org.au

Motivational Interviewing Training | Wangaratta
2024-09-17 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, VIC, 3677, Australia

Motivational Interviewing Training | Shepparton (wait list only)
2024-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Aboriginal health practitioners, allied health professionals, nurses and other primary healthcare professionals working in the Murray PHN catchment, who would like to offer extended client support or brief interventions, and increase their skills, knowledge and confidence in their motivational interviewing approach can attend this training.
Learning outcomes:

Describe the key skills and principles of motivational interviewing and its benefits
Evaluate the client’s readiness, willingness and motivation to change
Use effective communication and practical strategies to encourage conversation with a client
Identify the client’s discrepancy between current and preferred behaviour through the decisional balance tool
Prepare a plan with realistic goals with clients to help facilitate and motivate them towards change.

Presenter:

Stavroula Zandes, Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants.

Stav has a background in psychology and counselling and worked with Quit Victoria and the Cancer Council Victoria for 20 years in a range of roles. From 2005 – 2012, she was responsible for Quit’s statewide smoking cessation intervention training programs for health, community, workplace and education professionals. Stav is currently lecturing and tutoring at Monash University in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. In 2013, she founded Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants – a training and education business focusing on health and wellbeing, and specialising in behaviour change and communication skills, such as motivational interviewing.
Click here to join the waiting list.
Check in from 8.45am.
Enquiries to education@murrayphn.org.au

Motivational Interviewing Training | Bendigo
2024-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia

Management of Sports Trauma (MOST) Course | Melbourne
2024-10-15 09:00 - 2024-10-16 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, 3002
The ACSEP Management of Sports Trauma (MOST) Course combines current theory and a practical approach to equip medical professionals with the core skills needed to manage traumatic sporting injuries, on and off the field. Highly practical and interactive, this comprehensive two-day course addresses common emergencies that might confront a healthcare or medical professional, covers the rationale behind treatment choices and the adaption of medical management at sporting events and out in the field.
The MOST Course is CPD approved by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
WHO IS the MOST COURSE FOR?
The MOST Course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, such as:
– ACSEP Registrars
– ACSEP Fellows
– Doctors/GPs/Physicians
– Physiotherapists & Other Health Professionals
– Medical Students
COURSE CONTENT
The course covers the ABC of trauma management, as well as key learning points for safe emergency management of medical collapse, concussion, acute management of medical problems, environmental impact and resuscitation. The course covers CPR/BLS and ALS Resuscitation as well as the assessment and management of a range of trauma related scenarios.
The course also covers preparation for events including working with your surrounding medical team, preparing your medical kit and communication.
This course has mandatory pre-reading components in the form of e-learning modules. Access to pre-reading will be given upon registration.
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Motivational Interviewing Training | Mildura
2024-10-16 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Mildura Grand, Corner Seventh Street and Langtree Avenue, Mildura , Victoria, 3500, Australia

What's New In Hepatitis C Treatment and Support | Echuca
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Echuca Regional Health Board Room, 226 Service Street, Echuca, Australia
Presented by Orticare, Grampians Loddon Mallee Pharmacotherapy Network.
Join us as we take a look at the latest in hepatitis C treatments and the services available to assist healthcare professionals supporting patients who are at risk of, or currently living with hepatitis C.
Audience: Prescribers, Pharmacists, AOD Nurses
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When community palliative care meets general practice | Mildura
2024-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Botanica Restaurant, 413 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
Community palliative care provides support and specialised medical care to manage pain, symptoms and emotional distress outside of hospital.
Primary healthcare providers play a key role as the main point of contact, delivering consistent care and personalised assistance.
GPs, GP registrars and nurses are invited to meet the local palliative care team and specialist who will provide information about services available as well as outlining referral processes.
Dinner will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunity to network with peers, palliative care team members and Murray PHN staff.
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Community of practice forum for health professionals working in aged care | Bendigo
2024-11-01 09:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
This is a forum is for primary mental health service providers, GPs, practice nurses, allied health and residential and community aged care staff, and will provide dementia training focusing on emotional connections to improve the quality of life for those with memory loss.
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Share What Matters Most | Palliative Care in Aged Care Summit
2024-11-07 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, VIC, 3677, Australia
Providing those working in residential aged care in the Hume Region an opportunity to share and learn about communication around death and dying with residents and family/carers and the importance of having and sharing a plan.
Please note this is a FREE Summit only for people working in the Hume Region in an Aged Care Role. This can be Residential and in-home.
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North West Practice Network Meeting | Mildura
2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Murray PHN | North West, 125 Pine Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
General practitioners, practice managers, practice nurses and other general practice staff are invited to attend the last practice network meeting for the year.
Come along to hear about how the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local funded by the Victorian Government will work in Mildura. Learn about referral and feedback pathways and levels of care.
Join us as we also celebrate the year gone, discuss successes and challenges in quality improvement, network and share ideas and resources.
Topics:

New Mental Health and Wellbeing Local – free service in Mildura
Mental health supports and initiatives for patients and primary care staff
Mental health service changes in the region

Guest speakers:

Ian Johansen, Director Mental Health and Wellbeing, Murray PHN
Sue Hermans, Operations Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, Mildura
Dr Hieu Pham, Psychiatrist, Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, Mildura

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GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Bendigo
2024-11-18 18:15 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
The Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is an initiative of the Department of Health and Aged Care. It supports clinicians in matching a person’s treatment needs with the right intensity of mental health support, at the right time.
This workshop is for GP/GP registrars to learn how to use the IAR decision support tool to help people seeking mental health support.
A $300 payment is available for eligible GPs who complete the two-hour training. This training is an approved CPD activity for RACGP/ ACRRM members.
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GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Shepparton
2024-11-19 18:15 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia

Medication management and restrictive practices for providers of aged care | Bendigo
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
To ensure quality of life for older people through appropriate use of medications, The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will provide education on the current evidence, legislative requirements and roles and responsibilities of aged care providers.
This event is for clinical staff working in aged care, including registered nurses, clinical managers, allied health staff and pharmacists.
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Medication management and restrictive practices for prescribers in aged care | Bendigo
2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
To ensure quality of life for older people through appropriate use of medications, The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will provide education on the current evidence, legislative requirements and roles and responsibilities of prescribers.
This event is for general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and other prescribers working with older people receiving aged care services.
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Frailty - a multidisciplinary team approach | Albury
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn Albury, 614 Hovell Street, Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
GPs, GP registrars, allied health professionals, practice nurses and managers, nurse practitioners and Aboriginal Health Practitioners can attend this event, which will feature a panel discussion and patient case study to highlight the important role of working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
The following presenters will outline their management approaches for patients experiencing frailty, including sarcopenia:

Jade Cartwright, Chronic Health Nurse & Clinical Nurse Consult – Chronic Conditions, Gateway Health
Dr Anu Tillekeratne, General Practitioner, Hospital Street Doctors
Dr Nick Sharrock, Geriatrician
Shona Oxley, GP Pharmacist, North East Family Medicine
Rachel Melton, Dietitian, Gardens Medical Group
Chris Oats, Physiotherapist, Enhance Physio
Nicole MacDonald, Practice Manager, Federation Clinic

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Parkinson's Disease - A holistic overview | Shepparton
2024-12-03 08:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | GV Hotel, 233 High Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Dr Arup Bhattacharya and the Goulburn Valley Movement Disorder Service presents the Shepparton Parkinson’s Conference for health professionals, students and those living with or caring for people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Multiple presenters will deliver sessions covering communication, therapies, symptoms, management. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will also be provided.
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Click here to register. Tickets cost $100 for health professionals, $25 for students and $20 for those living with Parkinson’s Disease and their carer/s.

GV Health Parkinson's Conference 2024 | Shepparton
2024-12-03 08:30 - 16:10 (Australia/Melbourne) | GV Hotel, 233 High Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
Parkinson’s Disease – ‘A Holistic Overview’
Hear from guest speakers from around the country and learn about Parkinson’s Disease and its impact on patients.
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea included.
Audience: Health professionals, students, patients and carers
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Wound Management: Advanced Practice | Bendigo (Fully booked, join waitlist)
2024-12-03 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, 3550, Australia
This Benchmarque Group workshop will cover the advanced principles of wound assessment and care, including identifying appropriate wound treatment and best practice for compliance in wound swab culture, clinical documentation and report writing – with a guide to deliver patient education for continued care and chronic wound prevention.
It is suitable for registered and enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners, GPs, general practice registrars and other health professionals on application.
This workshop is being provided at no cost, with funding from Murray PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.
Use code MurrayAWM24 after logging in as a student to enrol at no cost.
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Download flyer here.
Enquiries: Benchmarque Group, e: courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au or t: 1300 855 568

Chronic Conditions of the Foot | Bendigo
2024-12-04 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, 3550, Australia
This workshop is being delivered by Benchmarque Group in collaboration with Murray PHN and will help to build a practical skillset for foot assessment, that enables a healthcare practitioner to be competent and confident in chronic conditions of the foot basic care.
This workshop is suitable for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners, allied health workers, enrolled and registered nurses, nurse practitioners, GPs or practice managers.
Learning outcomes:

Safely perform a basic foot care assessment
Determine foot care requirements
Prepare and use basic equipment and materials
Document foot, skin and nail care according to organisational requirements
Make appropriate referrals in a timely manner

The course is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.
Click here to apply and enrol at no cost.
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Enquiries: Benchmarque Group, e: courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au or t: 1300 855 568

Spirometry Training Course | Mildura (Fully booked, join waitlist)
2025-02-06 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quest Mildura Apartment Hotel, 119 Madden Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
The Spirometry Training Course is brought to you by Murray PHN and the National Asthma Council Australia as part of the National Asthma Council Australia’s Asthma Education Program.
This six-hour interactive workshop is for local practice nurses, GPs and other primary healthcare professionals. It will provide comprehensive training in the application, measurement and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice.
This event is fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist.
Accreditation:

This activity has been approved by RACGP for 4.5 hours of Educational Activities and 1.5 hours of Reviewing Performance. RACGP Activity ID 409754.
This activity has been approved by ACRRM as an educational event for 6 hours. ACRRM Activity ID 35243.

Motivational Interviewing Training | Swan Hill
2025-02-11 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Murray ACE, 429 Campbell St, Swan Hill, VIC, 3585, Australia

Motivational interviewing training | Shepparton
2025-02-12 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia

Motivational Interviewing Training | Castlemaine
2025-02-14 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buda Historic Home & Garden, 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine, Vic, 3450, Australia

GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Wangaratta
2025-02-18 18:15 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, VIC, 3677, Australia
The Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is an initiative of the Department of Health and Aged Care. It supports clinicians in matching a person’s treatment needs with the right intensity of mental health support, at the right time.
This workshop is for GP/GP registrars to learn how to use the IAR decision support tool to help people seeking mental health support.
A $300 payment is available for eligible GPs who complete the two-hour training. This training is an approved CPD activity for RACGP/ACRRM members.
Click here to register.
