Bendigo Health CAMHS – what we do and Q&A

Bendigo Cancer Centre Mercy Street, Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Bendigo Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Services invite GPs to an evening meeting to facilitate an exchange of ideas and information about the CAMHS Service on Monday 21 October at 6.30pm for a 7-8.30pm discussion. CAMHS values the opportunity to hear and discuss any queries regarding the services to understand GP needs and perspectives better. The […]

Latest medical imaging for prostate cancer diagnosis, and utility of imaging in prostate cancer follow-up – a guide for GPs

Urologist Dr Fairleigh Reeves will provide a summary of the diagnostic tools available for prostate cancer, with a focus on imaging modalities and their role in the detection of prostate cancer. Dr Reeves will also cover the changing landscape of prostate cancer follow-up in the context of availability MRI and PSMA PET. Case studies will […]

Free

STI Community of Practice – Mpox

Online

Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program Facilitator: Dr Melanie Bissessor, Sexual Health Physician (Melbourne Sexual Health Centre) in conjunction with VHHITAL Topics: Updates and best practice information on diagnosis and treatment of Mpox Audience: Primary healthcare practitioners Click here for further information and to register.  

2024 Victorian Immunisation Seminar | Melbourne

Kartsens Melbourne Level 9, 123 Queen St, Melbourne

The 2024 Victorian Immunisation Seminar aims to equip healthcare professionals with updated strategies and best practices in immunisation. You will upskill in various areas of immunisation, providing you with 6 CPD hours. Through focused sessions on managing RSV in primary healthcare settings, adolescent immunisations, and immunisation catchups, this one-day event seeks to enhance participant knowledge, […]

$95

When community palliative care meets general practice | Mildura

Botanica Restaurant 413 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, VIC, 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 […]

Free

Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease | Online

Webinar

Late referral is common because 90% of kidney function can be lost before people experience symptoms. Sadly, 17% of people commence dialysis within 90 days of being referred to a kidney service. Join Kidney Health Australia with A/Prof Ivor Katz (Nephrologist, St George Hospital, Sydney) and Dr Gary Chang (General practitioner, Brisbane) as they demonstrate […]

Free

Chronic Disease Care Planning | Online

Online

The Chronic Disease Care Planning Course (CHCCCS001) is a nationally accredited course that aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to manage the client with chronic disease by including care planning, identifying risk factors, identifying and supporting behaviour change, engaging the client, applying health interventions and developing effective care plans. Aboriginal and […]

Free

North East Practice Network Meeting | Wodonga

The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

Local general practice staff are invited to this event to network with peers, receive industry updates and discuss quality improvement learnings with our general practice support team. Wendy O'Meara from Larter Consulting will also deliver a presentation on MyMedicare, the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive and new chronic conditions management items, and MBS item […]

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 Murray […]

Free

Infection prevention and control – Acute respiratory infection (ARI) outbreak preparedness and response in residential aged care | Webinar

Webinar

This webinar is for residential aged care home clinical, care and environmental services staff and managers. Participants will learn knowledge to help them in the preparedness and management of acute respiratory infection outbreaks (including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV) in residential aged care home settings. Click here to learn more and register.  

Free

Community of practice forum for health professionals working in aged care | Bendigo

Quality Lakeside Hotel 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 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. Click here to learn more and register

Free

Ovens Murray Prevention Forum

The Savoy Myrtleford Club Savoy, Myrtleford

The first Ovens Murray Prevention Forum will bring together people working in health prevention across our region. The forum will showcase regional projects, presentations, panel sessions and provide networking opportunities. […]

Free

GP Clinics: Supporting People from Refugee Backgrounds

Online

General Practice staff, including receptionists, nurses and GPs, are often the first experience of health service provision for people from refugee backgrounds. The way General Practice staff support these clients/patients […]

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 […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]