• 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 […]

    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 […]

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  • 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

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  • 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. Click here for more information and to register.  

    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 will play a significant role in health and other outcomes. The workshops will focus on: the refugee journey and settlement issues for people from refugee […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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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