Oncology education evening | Kyneton

Ambulatory Care Centre, Kyneton Hospital 7-25 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton, Vic, 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 […]

Free

Breast density reporting in BreastScreen Victoria’s program | webinar

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. Click here to learn […]

Free

Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives | Online

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 […]

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

Infection prevention and control guidelines for general practices and other office- and community-based practice – Part 2 | Online

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).

Free

Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives | Online

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 […]

Free

Central Victoria General Practice Network Meeting | Bendigo

Quality Hotel Lakeside 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 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. Click here to register. Click here to download a flyer.

Free

Using effective communication to deal with aggressive behaviours | Online

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. Click here […]

Oral cancer screening and prevention in primary healthcare settings | Online

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 […]

When community palliative care meets general practice | Wangaratta

Quality Hotel Gateway 27-39 Ryley Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 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. Click here to learn more and register.  

Free

Goulburn Valley practice network meeting | Shepparton

Quality Hotel Parklake 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 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 […]

Free

Supporting the palliative care journey of patients in general practice | Online

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 […]

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