Murray PHN

Immunisation Coalition 26th Annual Scientific Meeting | Hybrid event
2025-02-09 17:00 - 2025-02-10 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, 65 Queens Rd Albert Park VIC 3004, Melbourne
The 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Immunisation Coalition will be held on Sunday 9 and Monday 10 February 2025 at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park. Participants can register to attend online or onsite at the venue.
The meeting will be chaired by Prof Lou Irving from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, who is also a long-standing member of the Immunisation Coalition.
This is a CPD accredited free event.
Audience: GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists
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Spirometry Training Course | Mildura (Fully booked, join waitlist)
2025-02-06 09:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Suturing | Bendigo
2025-02-05 08:45 - 16:30 | Lakeside Hotel, 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, 3550, Australia
Delivered by Health Education Collaborative
This course provides the theoretical and practical essentials to close and manage noncomplex traumatic laceration, biopsies and surgical excisions.
This course is ideally suited to nurses, medical students and doctors that have little or no suturing experience or wish to advance their current basic skill of only using single interrupted suturing technique.
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RACGP member meet-up | Wangaratta
2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, VIC, 3677, Australia
Join the RACGP for drinks, nibbles and networking with RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and RACGP Rural Chair A/Prof Michael Clements. We’ll share some of the RACGP’s key achievements and provide an update for Victorian members and stakeholders.
Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Cost: Free
This event is open to RACGP members, practice staff, medical students, and rural health stakeholders.
RACGP members please register via the link, non-members please email rural@racgp.org.au
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Contemporary TGD Health for GPs and Prescribing Clinicians
2025-02-03 18:30 - 2025-02-17 20:30 | Online
Created specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care.
Co-designed and delivered by leading General Practitioners in the field and TGD health professionals, this initiative has been created to improve health outcomes and access for the trans and gender diverse population across the state.
The course combines interactive, didactic, and case-based learning covering topics such as:

Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Affirmative Practice & clinical logistics
Surgical options and referral
Mental health referral and support
Medicare considerations
Finding a community of practice.

There are three sessions in this series, taking place on Monday 3, 10 and 17 February 2025.
Click here to learn more and to register.

Using effective communication to deal with aggressive behaviours | Online
2025-01-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
This workshop for staff from primary healthcare settings, particularly those who work in reception and administration, will provide participants with knowledge of effective communication strategies to reduce aggression and maintain a safe working environment for staff, patients and the community.
Click here to learn more and register.

Initial assessment and referral for mental healthcare training | Online
2025-01-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-15 10:00 - 12:30 | 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.
General practitioners, registrars, mental health clinicians and other health professionals within the Murray 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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GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Online
2025-01-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-12-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-26 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.
Click here to register

Breast density reporting in the BreastScreen Victoria program | Online
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | VIC
Learn about breast density reporting in the BreastScreen Victoria program, including:

An overview of the BreastScreen Victoria program
The rollout of breast density reporting
What breast density is
How breast density is measured
Why breast density is important
What the recommended options are for a patient with dense breast

Click here for more information and to register.

Let’s get physical: the role of exercise in cardiovascular health | Online
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | VIC
The Heart Foundation is excited to announce the final health professional clinical webinar of 2024, “Let’s get physical: the role of exercise in cardiovascular health” taking place on Wednesday, December 4 from 7-8:30 pm AEDT.
The event will be chaired by Prof. Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor of the Heart Foundation, joined by a stellar panel featuring international expert Prof. Martin Halle (Germany), along with Australian experts. Watch live as they uncover the latest benefits of exercise in enhancing cardiovascular health, offer practical insights and explore strategies to enhance CVD risk factor management in primary healthcare settings.
This webinar has been accredited with the RACGP for 1.5 hours.
(Activity number: 1037982)
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust: The current state of play | Online
2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | VIC
Hosted by Lung Foundation Australia
More than half a million Australians are exposed to silica dust in their workplace. Do you know which workers are at risk and how, when and why to monitor their lung health?
Recent years have seen the resurgence of accelerated silicosis linked to the cutting, grinding and polishing of engineered stone, which often contains a high percentage (>90%) of crystalline silica. In a world-first decision, effective from 1 July 2024 the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone products was banned across Australia. Whilst occupational and respiratory experts work to update clinical guidelines to reflect these landmark changes and progress in industry and evidence, how can at-risk Australian workers be identified and assessed for silica-related disease?
Hear from our panel of clinical experts on the most up-to-date evidence and the future of assessing, diagnosing and monitoring workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust. Submit your questions for our panel at registration, or during the live session. Register now to view live or on-demand from the following day.
Audience: GPs
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Chronic Conditions of the Foot | Bendigo
2024-12-04 09:00 - 16:30 | 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.
Click here to download a flyer.
Enquiries: Benchmarque Group, e: courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au or t: 1300 855 568

Loddon Mallee Nurse Practitioner Network | Online
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
The Loddon Mallee Nurse Practitioner Network connects current and future nurse practitioners for professional development and support to contribute towards high quality, accessible and sustainable health care for rural and regional communities.
Nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner candidates, RIPRN and other advanced scope registered nurses who might be interested in obtaining nurse practitioner qualification and endorsement, who are working in the Loddon Mallee region and/or neighbouring or border towns are welcome to attend.
Click here to join the Network and receive a calendar invite and meeting link.

Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Safety | Online
2024-12-03 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.

Wound Management: Advanced Practice | Bendigo (Fully booked, join waitlist)
2024-12-03 09:00 - 16:30 | 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.
Click here to join the waitlist.
Download flyer here.
Enquiries: Benchmarque Group, e: courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au or t: 1300 855 568

GV Health Parkinson's Conference 2024 | Shepparton
2024-12-03 08:30 - 16:10 | 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
Click here for further information and to register.
Click here for a flyer.

Parkinson's Disease - A holistic overview | Shepparton
2024-12-03 08:00 - 16:30 | 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.
Click here for a flyer to learn more.
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.

Frailty - a multidisciplinary team approach | Albury
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:30 | 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

Click here to register.
Click here to download a flyer.

Medication management and restrictive practices for prescribers in aged care | Bendigo
2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.
Click here to learn more and register.

Chronic Kidney Disease - Hypertension | Webinar
2024-11-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Webinar
GPs, nurses and other primary healthcare professionals are invited to attend this webinar to hear from Associate Professor Chris Holmes, Clinical Director – Nephrology at Bendigo Health.
The webinar will explore the difference between resistant hypertension and refractory hypertension, how hypertension and chronic kidney disease relate, and best practice treatments in the primary care setting.
Click here to learn more and register.
Accreditation:
This webinar is approved for 1.0 hour of educational activities.

RACGP Activity Id 500985
ACRRM ID 34635

Medication management and restrictive practices for providers of aged care | Bendigo
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Click here to learn more and register.

Common issues in chronic kidney disease | Online
2024-11-21 19:30 - 20:30 | VIC
Join Kidney Health Australia with Dr Hannah Wallace (Nephrologist, Western Health Melbourne) and A/Prof Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis (Academic Director, Primary Care & Family Medicine, Singapore), as they apply two de-identified cases to managing common issues in CKD. This webinar explores Chapter 4, ‘Common Issues in CKD’ of the Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Primary Care 5th Handbook.
Audience: Primary care professionals
Enquiries: primary.care@kidney.org.au
Click here to learn more and register.

Chronic Conditions and Nutrition | Online
2024-11-21 08:45 - 16:30 | Online
The Chronic Conditions and Nutrition Course (HLTHPS010) is a nationally accredited course that aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to interpret and use basic information about nutritional principles and healthy diet.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and workers, allied health professionals, enrolled and registered nurses, GPs and practice managers can attend this course*, to develop an understanding of the key principles of nutrition and associated chronic conditions and create an overall understanding of how a healthy diet can support patient care.
The program is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.
*Students must complete the Foundations of Chronic Disease online module to book into this program. The online module is also provided at no cost.
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Click here to register.

Hepatitis C Community of Practice | Online
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 | VIC
This session is intended to support the alcohol and other drugs workforce with the opportunity to bring case-based studies for discussion and mutual learning. This peer learning approach enhances the practice of AOD workers to recognise those who may be living with or at risk of HCV and supporting them onto the care pathway, particularly if they are disengaged with traditional health care services. Linking attendees with expert knowledge in point of care testing, prison settings, nurse led models of care and community facing support services, the Community of Practice aims to support the elimination of Hepatitis C in Victoria.
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Chronic Disease Care Planning | Online
2024-11-20 08:45 - 16:30 | 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 Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and workers, allied health professionals, enrolled and registered nurses, GPs and practice managers can attend this course*, to develop an understanding of the key principles of nutrition and associated chronic conditions and create an overall understanding of how a healthy diet can support patient care.
The program is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.
*Students must complete the Foundations of Chronic Disease online module to book into this program. The online module is also provided at no cost.
Click here for a flyer.
Click here to register.

Foundations in palliative care for general practice | Online
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
This webinar will help build palliative care capability in general practice, enabling participants to better support and manage palliative care patients in the community. They will also learn about local community palliative care providers and the services they offer.
The event will feature a local general practitioner, detailing experiences providing community palliative care, as well as outlining the aims, activities and responsibilities involved with providing palliative care in a general practice setting. Attendees will also hear from three community palliative care providers in Melbourne’s north west, who will provide an overview of their services. They will discuss how to identify patients for whom palliative care is appropriate and reveal practical tips on supporting patients through advanced care planning.
Learning outcomes:

Explain the responsibilities involved with managing palliative care patients in general practice and in collaboration with community palliative care services.
Interpret how community palliative care functions and how community palliative care services interact with GPs, residential in-reach services and RACHs to support best care for patients at home
Describe the eligibility criteria and process for completion of Medical Certification of Cause of Death.
Identify the importance of advance care planning and completing goals of care to support patient outcomes.
Explain the key differences between voluntary assisted dying and palliative care.

Audience: Practice nurses, allied health providers, general practitioners, practice staff, medical specialist and aged care worker.
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GP/GP registrar initial assessment and referral training | Shepparton
2024-11-19 18:15 - 21:00 | Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
