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SUMMARY:Stay ahead\, stay PrEP’d | Online
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by ASHM \nJoin us for a practical and engaging update on PrEP and its role in preventing HIV transmission in Australia. This webinar will cover current HIV epidemiology\, PrEP eligibility\, daily and on-demand dosing options\, prescribing and monitoring requirements\, and common clinical scenarios encountered in practice. Through case-based discussion\, participants will gain practical strategies to confidently support patients seeking PrEP and deliver evidence-based HIV prevention care. \nOn completion of this course and its components\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe HIV epidemiology in Australia and the different HIV prevention strategies\nExplain different options for PrEP dosing\nProvide patient education on the effectiveness and appropriate use of PrEP\nImplement the Decision Making in PrEP tool to manage patients on PrEP\n\nTarget audience: Primary health clinicians\, general practitioners\, and nurse practitioners. \nThis course is for healthcare professionals practicing in VIC. While others are welcome to register\, please note some content will be specific to VIC. \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/stay-ahead-stay-prepd-online/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:education@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T083000
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SUMMARY:Rural Health Breakfast Series - Developmental concerns in children | Shepparton
DESCRIPTION:The Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub and University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health is pleased to introduce the Rural Health Breakfast Series – a new initiative bringing together GPs and GP registrars through education\, shared learning and local connection. \nLed by Dr Herath Wataliyadda\, General Paediatrician and Dr Jimmy Tseng\, GP\, the inaugural session will explore practical topics including: \n\nRecognising developmental red flags\nWhat paediatricians would find useful to include in referral\nUseful assessment tools and questionnaires\nReferral pathways and what GPs can do while families are waiting\nLocal psychology\, autism assessment\, and other community services\nPractical resources for GPs and families\nCommon challenges and an opportunity for discussion and Q&A\n\nTarget audience: GPs and GP registrars \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/rural-health-breakfast-series-developmental-concerns-in-children-shepparton/
LOCATION:Department of Rural Health\, University of Melbourne\, 49 Graham Street\, Shepparton\, Victoria\, 3630\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T235804Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating UTI management in general practice | Online
DESCRIPTION:Join the Evidence-based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care team for an interactive\, case-based learning session exploring the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in general practice. \nUsing a “choose your own adventure” format\, we’ll work through a real-world scenario — a female patient presenting with UTI — and explore the decision points GPs face in consultation. This is a chance to learn from other GPs about how they approach these consultations\, and to share your own reasoning in a supportive setting. \nOur webinar series features insights from the EASSI-PC team and invited experts in antimicrobial stewardship\, primary care\, and the implementation of evidence-based practice in real-world settings. \nTarget audience: GPs \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/navigating-uti-management-in-general-practice-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T201500
DTSTAMP:20260922T022820Z
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SUMMARY:GP update: 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer | Online
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Australian Prostate Centre\nJoin our specialist panel as they discuss the recently launched guidelines\, new recommendations into practice and the impact of these changes for general practitioners and their patients. Our panel will also review the current imaging modalities for prostate cancer. \nA case-based discussion will cover topics including risk factors for prostate cancer\, different cancer risk categories\, when to refer\, imaging and biopsy. \nSpecialist panel\nDr Jane Crowe\, Prostate Cancer GP and Moderator\nMr Phil Dundee\, Urological Surgeon \nLearning outcomes: \n1. Discuss the key recommendations for the early detection of prostate cancer testing as per the 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines.\n2. Recognise the role of PSA screening and imaging in the early detection of prostate cancer. \n  \nTarget audience: GPs \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/gp-update-2026-clinical-practice-guidelines-for-the-early-detection-of-prostate-cancer-online/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online course,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Prostate Centre":MAILTO:info@apcr.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T231225Z
CREATED:20260929T231225Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening sexually transmitted infection and blood-borne virus prevention through nursing practice | Online
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by ACNP and ASHM \nThis session will provide nurse practitioners with practical strategies to support the prevention\, screening and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs)\, particularly HIV PrEP in contemporary healthcare settings. \nThis webinar will explore current epidemiological trends in Australia and examine the critical role in identifying opportunities for STI and BBV prevention\, testing and early intervention. Participants will gain an overview of priority populations\, routine screening practices\, and approaches to initiating culturally safe\, person-centred conversations about sexual health. \nA key focus of the session will be HIV prevention\, including the role of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing HIV transmission. Attendees will learn how to identify patients who may benefit from PrEP\, undertake baseline assessments\, support ongoing monitoring\, and incorporate HIV prevention strategies into routine clinical care. Practical guidance and clinical resources will be highlighted to support confidence in decision-making and implementation. \nThrough case studies\, participants will strengthen their knowledge and confidence in delivering evidence-based prevention strategies and advocating for equitable access to care. \nTarget audience: Nurse practitioners\, advanced practice nurses and nurses \nClick here for more information and to register \nPlease note that this webinar will ask for a payment code\, if you have signed up to ASHM use ‘ASHM11’ when registering \n 
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/strengthening-sexually-transmitted-infection-and-blood-borne-virus-prevention-through-nursing-practice-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:education@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T084500
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SUMMARY:Demystifying mentalising: A day with Anthony Bateman | Shepparton
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Goulburn Valley Health \nJoin internationally renowned Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) pioneer Professor Anthony Bateman\, alongside the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GVAMHWS) MBT Team and special guest presenters including Julian Nesci (Spectrum)\, for an inspiring and practical one-day conference designed for mental health and medical professionals. \nThis interactive event will explore the theory and practice of mentalising and how MBT principles can be applied across a range of clinical settings. Through expert presentations\, live role-plays\, case-based discussions\, and opportunities for audience participation\, attendees will gain valuable\, evidence-informed strategies to enhance clinical practice and improve engagement with consumers experiencing complex mental health presentations. Whether you are new to MBT or looking to deepen your existing knowledge\, this conference offers practical skills\, meaningful professional development\, and valuable networking opportunities with colleagues across the mental health sector. \nTarget audience: Mental Health Clinicians\, Medical Professionals\, General Practitioners\, Psychiatrists\, Trainee Medical Professionals \nClick here for more information and to register \nTicket details: \n\nPsychiatrists: $500\nGeneral practitioners/Doctors: $300\nAll other clinicians: $200
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/demystifying-mentalising-a-day-with-anthony-bateman-shepparton/
LOCATION:La Trobe University Shepparton Campus\, 210 Fryers Street\, Shepparton\, 3630
CATEGORIES:Conference,External event,Shepparton,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260906T232633Z
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SUMMARY:Suturing | Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Health Education Collaborative \nThe suturing 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\, doctors and medical students that have little or no suturing experience or wish to advance their current basic skill of only using single interrupted suturing technique.\nParticipants that complete this course are eligible to enrole in our punch and skin shave biopsy course. \nTarget audience: Nurses \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/suturing-bendigo-2/
LOCATION:Quality Hotel Lakeside\, 286 Napier Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:External event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Health Education Collaborative":MAILTO:info@healthec.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T123000
DTSTAMP:20261001T053526Z
CREATED:20261001T053526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T053526Z
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SUMMARY:Handle with Care (tm): Staff safety and defusing situations where individuals are aggressive | Online
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by David Cherry and Associates \nWorkers in many settings are facing increasing aggression from service users and other members of the public. This training will provide the participants with practical skills to help stay safe at work and to settle and calm aggressive individuals. \nThe training will cover: \n\nPreparing to work in a difficult environment\nMinimising risk\nLegal issues\nGuidelines for managing difficult situations\nGeneral principles for managing difficult behaviour\nUsing language that does not create resistance\nA suggested structure for some difficult conversations\nDealing with individuals according to their different anger triggers and\nCommunication skills and strategies for defusing situations where individuals may be aggressive\n\nDetailed notes will be provided. \nTarget audience: Staff in health\, education\, housing\, homelessness and local government \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://murrayphn.org.au/event/handle-with-care-tm-staff-safety-and-defusing-situations-where-individuals-are-aggressive-online/
CATEGORIES:External event
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Cherry and Associates Pty. Ltd.":MAILTO:david@davidcherry.com.au
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