Last Days: Navigating death and dying community workshop | Online (Wait list only)

Online

Dying is a normal part of life, but many of us are unprepared for what happens, and the practical steps to take after losing someone we care for. The Last Days workshop is delivered by a palliative care specialist and helps you understand what’s ahead when someone is at the end of their life, creating […]

Free

Alcohol and other drug nursing: A rewarding career | Online

Webinar

Murray PHN is funding this webinar for health professionals who would like to learn more about a career in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nursing. Hear from an addiction specialist, AOD nurse and AOD nurse practitioner about their journeys, insights and opportunities, as they highlight the rewarding roles they play in supporting people experiencing substance […]

Free

Mastering end-of-life conversations | Online

Online

GPs who attend will learn practical strategies for improving conversations with patients and carers about death and dying. The session is being run in conjunction with the Palliative Care in Aged Care Summit hosted by the Hume Region Palliative Care Consortium, and will be presented by Palliative Care Physician, Dr Jo Doran. Click here to […]

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Share What Matters Most | Palliative Care in Aged Care Summit

Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, VIC, 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 […]

Free

GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral 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. This workshop is for GP/GP registrars to learn how to use the IAR decision support […]

Free

Prostate cancer management: best practice – a guide for GPs | Online

Online

Urological surgeon Mr Phil Dundee will set the scene with an overview of epidemiology and incidence rates of prostate cancer in Australia together with an understanding of the risk factors and prevention strategies and the importance of accurate staging for treatment decisions. Together with radiation oncologist, Dr Mario Guerrieri, they will discuss active surveillance vs […]

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

STI Community of Practice | Online

This webinar is intended to support primary healthcare practitioners with the opportunity to bring case studies for discussion and mutual learning. This peer learning approach enhances the future practice of low case load practitioners or even the most experienced practitioners who can benefit from being part of a community of practice. Click here for more […]

North West Practice Network Meeting | Mildura

Murray PHN | Mildura office 125 Pine Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 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 […]

Free

Expanding access to treatment of Opioid Use Disorder through LAIB | Kyneton

Cobaw Community Health 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton

Presented by Orticare, Grampians Loddon Mallee Pharmacotherapy Network In this clinical network meeting, Professor Ed Ogden will explore strategies for expanding access to opioid use disorder treatment through the use of long-acting injectable buprenorphine. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes and addressing barriers to care, Professor Ogden will provide insights into the latest research […]

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 Murray […]

Free

Statewide Victorian PHN Immunisation Forum

Online

Hosted by Western Victoria PHN in collaboration with Gippsland PHN, Murray PHN, Eastern Melbourne PHN, North Western Melbourne PHN and South Eastern Melbourne PHN. Audience: Aboriginal health practitioners, practice nurses, nurse immunisers, nurse practitioners, general practitioners, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. Speakers: Department of Health Victoria Lynne Addlem, Nurse Practitioner, The Royal Children's Hospital Topics: […]

GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Bendigo

Quality Hotel Lakeside 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 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 […]

Free

National Hepatitis B Prescriber Update

In this online 90-minute case discussion participants will discuss a range of hepatitis B case studies with a specialist or experienced HBV s100 prescriber, highlighting approaches to diagnosing, treating and managing people living with hepatitis B. Target Audience: GP and NP Hepatitis B s100 prescribers based in Australia. Speakers/Facilitators: Shiv Chitturi, Staff Specialist, Canberra Gastroenterology […]

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