Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Safety | Online
2024-04-30 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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 cultural safety and simple ways to put it into practice.
VACCHO’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitators enhance participant experience and learning by sharing cultural knowledge and lived experience in a safe learning environment where questions are encouraged and welcome.
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Statewide Victorian PHN Immunisation Forum | Online
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Webinar
This webinar will discuss the national immunisation strategy, HPV vaccination, and seasonal influenza program, along with providing key updates and program protocols.
Presenters:

Professor Julia Brotherton, Professor of Cancer Prevention Policy and Implementation at The University of Melbourne and Professorial Fellow at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
Alice Bastable, Cervical Cancer Elimination Manager, Prevention, Cancer Council Victoria
Sarah Bird, Principal Policy & Regulations Advisor, Projects & Policy Team, Victorian Department of Health
Sharon Harris, Senior Immunisation Advisor, Clinical Team, Victorian Department of Health
Femi Zhou, Senior Immunisation Advisor, Clinical Team, Victorian Department of Health

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DV-Alert 2-Day Foundations Workshop | Shepparton
2024-05-08 09:00 - 2024-05-09 17:00 | Quest Shepparton, 177-183 Welsford St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context, to people who are experiencing domestic violence.
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Trauma informed practice | Online
2024-05-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Gain an in depth understanding of trauma and learn how to get effective outcomes when working with people who have experienced trauma.
This workshop is for Murray PHN funded alcohol and other drug and mental health providers only.
Participants will:

understand trauma and its impacts
recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma exposure
gain strategies for screening and safe exploration of trauma
learn strategies to manage boundaries and maintain your wellbeing.

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Initial assessment and referral for mental healthcare training | Online
2024-05-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 PHN catchment, are invited to attend this two-hour CPD-accredited group training workshop on how to use the IAR-DST.
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Scope of practice for registered nurses and enrolled nurses | Online
2024-05-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association, Nurse Manager, Sara Drew will explore the scope of practice for nurses within their respective healthcare settings, including roles, responsibilities and legal and ethical considerations, to ensure safe and competent patient care delivery. Sara will also discuss the NMBA guidelines for supervising enrolled nurses.
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Navigating MyMedicare – A guide for general practice and Aboriginal medical services | Online
2024-05-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Webinar
Staff working in general practice and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations including practice managers, nurses, GPs and Aboriginal Health Practitioners are invited to this webinar to learn how to:

identify the components of the MyMedicare in general practice program that have been introduced to date
describe the changes to come in 2024 around RACF residents and chronic disease funding models
recognise the need for practice discussion and planning to determine roles and responsibilities in preparing their practice for the future changes
recall where to find the resources available to assist practice preparation for the upcoming changes around data preparedness.

Presented by Wendy O’Meara, Associate Education Consultant.
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Infection prevention and control guidelines for general practices and other office- and community-based practice – Part 1 | Online
2024-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
GPs, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, Aboriginal health practitioners, practice managers and other primary healthcare professionals, are invited to attend this webinar to learn the basics of infection prevention and control using the IPC Guidelines, including managing risks to staff and the practice environment, and the requirements for accreditation.
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(Or register for part 2 here).

STI Community of Practice | Online
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Webinar
Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program, these online sessions are intended to support primary healthcare practitioners, with the opportunity to bring case studies for discussion and mutual learning.
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GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Online
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 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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Working with Sex Workers: Health and Wellbeing under Decriminalisation | Shepparton
2024-06-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Shepparton Arts Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
Following the enactment of the Sex Work Decriminalisation Act of 2022 (VIC), these sessions will support all primary healthcare workers in understanding the changes to their responsibilities and equip them with the knowledge and confidence needed to provide best practice healthcare to all patients, whether sex work status has been disclosed or not.
Attendees can hear from sex workers with diverse identities and experiences, ask questions, access resources, network with colleagues and enjoy the museum’s exhibition before/after the session.
The training is co-designed by Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning (VHHITAL) program and Vixen Collective, Victoria’s peer-only sex worker organisation and is funded by the Victorian Department of Health.
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When community palliative care meets general practice | Bendigo
2024-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Community palliative care provides support and specialised medical care to manage pain, symptoms and emotional distress outside of hospital. GPs play a key role as the main point of contact, delivering consistent care and personalised assistance.
General practitioners and GP registrars are invited to attend this education and networking event. Dinner will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunity for GPs to network with peers, palliative care team members and Murray PHN staff.
Presenters: team members from the Loddon Mallee Regional Palliative Care Consortium will provide information about services available to GPs and their patients as well as outlining referral processes.
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Oncology education evening | Kyneton
2024-06-06 18:15 - 20:00 | Ambulatory Care Centre, Kyneton Hospital, 7-25 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton, Vic, 3444, Australia
To improve partnerships between local health services and the care of newly diagnosed cancer patients, including the management of treatment side-effects, GPs and practice nurses are invited to join Bendigo Health’s Oncology Outreach team for an interactive and informative evening.
Speakers:

Dr Sam Harris and Dr Gordon Ratcliff, Medical Oncologists
James Cozens, Nurse Practitioner, Oncology

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Breast density reporting in BreastScreen Victoria's program | webinar
2024-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Webinar
This webinar is for GPs, practice nurses, Aboriginal health practitioners and nurse practitioners.
Participants will hear from Dr Alia Kaderbhai and Dr David Speakman about the BreastScreen Victoria program and planned rollout of breast density reporting; including what breast density is, how it’s measured, why it’s important and recommended patient pathways.
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Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives | Online
2024-06-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
This online training course is suitable for nurses and midwives working in sexual health services, public and private medical clinics, refugee and migrant services, correctional facilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, drug and alcohol services, mental health services and youth services in Victoria.
Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program, it provides nurses with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.
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This activity, including pre-course work, is equivalent to 7.5 CPD hours. It is endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing, has been allocated 6.5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia –Continuing Professional Development Standard, and is an Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity.

Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Safety | Online
2024-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | 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 cultural safety and simple ways to put it into practice.
VACCHO’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitators enhance participant experience and learning by sharing cultural knowledge and lived experience in a safe learning environment where questions are encouraged and welcome.
Click here to register

Infection prevention and control guidelines for general practices and other office- and community-based practice – Part 2 | Online
2024-06-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
GPs, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, Aboriginal health practitioners, practice managers and other primary healthcare professionals, are invited to attend this webinar to continue learning the basics of infection prevention and control using the IPC Guidelines, including practice set-up, managing equipment and outbreaks.
Click here to learn more and register
(Or register for part 2 here).

Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives | Online
2024-06-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
This online training course is suitable for nurses and midwives working in sexual health services, public and private medical clinics, refugee and migrant services, correctional facilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, drug and alcohol services, mental health services and youth services in Victoria.
Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program, it provides nurses with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.
Click here to register
This activity, including pre-course work, is equivalent to 7.5 CPD hours. It is endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing, has been allocated 6.5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia –Continuing Professional Development Standard, and is an Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity.

Central Victoria General Practice Network Meeting | Bendigo
2024-06-14 12:15 - 14:30 | Quality Hotel Lakeside, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
General practice staff can attend 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 be speaking about all things general practice.
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Using effective communication to deal with aggressive behaviours | Online
2024-06-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
This workshop is for primary healthcare staff, particularly those who work in customer facing roles in reception and administration. Presented by Wendy O’Meara from Larter Consulting, the webinar will provide participants with opportunities to discuss effective communication strategies to reduce aggression and maintain a safe working environment for staff, patients and the community.
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Oral cancer screening and prevention in primary healthcare settings | Online
2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:15 | Webinar
Cases of oral cancer which affect the lip, tongue, gums, floor of the mouth and palate, continue are on the rise in Victoria.
Lack of awareness and limited access to prevention and/or screening services means that many patients are presenting with advanced-stage oral cancer.
Victorian PHNs together with Dental Health Victoria, invite GPs and practice nurses to this statewide webinar to learn more about oral cancer screening, prevention, and early detection in primary healthcare settings.
The webinar will discuss risk factors, pathology, screening procedures, referral and management information, provide insight into trends, share case studies and experiences of people with oral cancer.
Speakers:

Dr Tami Yap (Senior Lecturer, Oral medicine and Pathology, University of Melbourne)
Dr Ankur Singh (Senior lecturer, population health, University of Melbourne)
Carlie Rogers (Oral Cancer Survivor)

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When community palliative care meets general practice | Wangaratta
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Quality Hotel Gateway, 27-39 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia
General practitioners and GP registrars can attend this event to hear from Dr Chi Li, Specialist physician in palliative medicine, and members of the Northeast Health Wangaratta Community Palliative Care team, about the range of services that are available.
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Goulburn Valley practice network meeting | Shepparton
2024-06-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
General practice staff are invited this event to network with peers, receive industry updates and discuss quality improvement learnings with our general practice support team.
Guest speaker and experienced general practice educator, Wendy O’Meara from Larter Consulting, will host a Q&A session about all things general practice.
There will also be an opportunity to meet with representatives from the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM).
Lunch will be provided.
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Supporting the palliative care journey of patients in general practice | Online
2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Please join this Victorian Primary Health Network collaborative event, for a general overview on the palliative care journey of patients accessing general practice, and how digital health platforms can support optimisation of care.
The presenters are Dr Elise Davey, practice principal of Kensington Hill Medical Centre in Leopold Victoria and Dr Paul Molina Chavez, Practice Principal at Wangaratta Medical Centre.
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Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) | Albury
2024-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Mantra Hotel Albury, Southern Cross Room, 524 Smollett Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia
Staff in various care settings providing support to people living with dementia, including GPs, practice nurses, Aboriginal health practitioners, allied and other health professionals are invited to this workshop presented by Dementia Australia and funded by Murray PHN.
Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Using virtual reality technology, this workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently.
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North east practice network meeting | Albury
2024-06-20 07:30 - 09:30 | Atura Hotel, 648 Dean Street, Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
General practice staff are invited this event to network with peers, receive industry updates and discuss quality improvement learnings with our general practice support team.
Riwka Hagen from Medical Business Services and Medical Business Coaching will be the guest speaker.
Topics: Practice succession planning including a demonstration of the Practice Management and Risk Register.
A light breakfast will be provided.
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Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) | Mildura FULLY BOOKED
2024-06-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Mildura Sporting Precinct, Corner of Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
Staff in various care settings providing support to people living with dementia, including GPs, practice nurses, Aboriginal health practitioners, allied and other health professionals are invited to this workshop presented by Dementia Australia and funded by Murray PHN.
Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Using virtual reality technology, this workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently.
Click here to download the flyer but please note that this event is now fully booked.
