When community palliative care meets general practice | Bendigo

Quality Hotel Lakeside 286 Napier Street, Bendigo, VIC, 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 […]

Free

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

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

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 […]

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