Skin Cancer Community of Practice | Bendigo and online

Bendigo Health West Wing - Learning Space 2 Hope Street, Bendigo, Australia

GPs, surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, nursing staff and allied health professionals in the Loddon Mallee region can attend this online or in-person event. The presenters and topics for the August event and include: Dr Ian Murphy, Rural Generalist and GP, Kerang: Skin Cancer Case Studies Dr Maie Walsh, Geneticist, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Mr […]

Free

Course in Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) 11030NAT

Mecure Bendigo Schaller 60 Lucan Street, BENDIGO, 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 […]

$500

Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives | Online

Webinar

Nursing and midwifery professionals can gain advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. The course includes presentations and case discussions, that introduce the epidemiology and natural history of hepatitis B; vaccination; testing; fibrosis assessment; advanced liver disease; stigma and discrimination and the cultural context of hepatitis B nursing and midwifery. Course components: Online […]

Free

GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Online FULLY BOOKED

Webinar

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 […]

Free

Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Safety | Online

Webinar

This training is suitable general practice and mental health services staff and other primary healthcare professionals working in the Murray PHN catchment. Facilitated by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), the training will offer foundational knowledge and awareness on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, identities and cultures while exploring the basics of […]

Free

Discover civilian general practitioner careers and integrated healthcare at Gaza Ridge Barracks

Tim Fisher Veterans and Families Hub - 149 High Street, Wodonga Tim Fischer Veterans and Families Hub, 149 High Street, Wodonga, Australia

This free, exclusive, in-person event highlights the crucial role that civilian general practitioners play in the Australian Defence Force Health Services and how they can contribute to the wellbeing of our country's serving members. In partnership with Benchmarque, a leading RTO provider, a focused session will be provided on integrated healthcare and how it can […]

Free

Initial assessment and referral for mental healthcare training | Online

Webinar

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. General practitioners, registrars, mental health clinicians and other health professionals within the Murry […]

Free

GP education event: Kidney stones – assessment, diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment options | Online

Urologist Dr Deanne Soares will provide an overview of the current evidence-based recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients who present with kidney stones in the primary care setting. Deanne will outline what imaging is most suitable for kidney stones and will discuss conservative and surgical treatments and when one is recommended over […]

Free

Sexual wellness professional development series | Online

Online

Presentation topics/learning outcomes: Discuss the diverse ways that people experience, practice and describe gender and sexuality Discuss ways to incorporate inclusive language in clinical practice Describe key health issues (including sexual health) that may affect LGBTQI patients Explore specific sexual health issues affecting LGBTQI patients and how to manage them. Presented by Dr Haris Noor […]

Free

Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) | Mildura

Mildura Sporting Precinct Corner of Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 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 […]

Free

LMICS Annual Forum | Sexuality and Cancer Care | Bendigo and online

Monash University School of Rural Health 20/26 Mercy St, Bendigo

This event is for any person supporting patients in their cancer care, with the opportunity to ask questions to the panel of speakers. Presenters: Naveena Nekkalapudi - Consumer Representative A/Prof Safeera Hussainy - Senior Pharmacy Research Manager Julie McGirr - Clinical Nurse Specialist Craig Millard - Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Sabine Roithmaier - Medical Oncologist […]

Protecting children and older adults from invasive pneumococcal disease | Online

Strategies to increase vaccination rates to reduce morbidity and mortality. A Professor Allan Cripps tribute. This event highlights Prof. Cripps' key achievements and sheds light on the advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pneumococcal disease. Our expert panel will discuss pneumococcal disease, vaccine development, and the impact of vaccines on disease reduction in both […]

Free

STIs Essentials for Primary Care | Online

Webinar

This informative and interactive session will provide participants with the understanding and tools required to confidently manage common STI screening and care. Learning outcomes: Improve understanding of sexual health care for young people, pregnant women and other key populations How to approach taking a sexual history Describe the clinical presentation of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis Correctly […]

Free