The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites GPs and general practices to attend a webinar on upcoming changes to bulk billing, including: From 1 November 2025, these changes will: The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to […]
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure electronic prescribing enabled eNRMC systems are available by October 2025 . Inviting Residential Aged Care Homes to join this webinar to learn about the upcoming changes for electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) from 1 October […]
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect more than 180,000 Australians and require ongoing, coordinated care. General practitioners are essential to effective, multidisciplinary management of these chronic conditions, but many report limited training and confidence in this area. Workshop 5 in this national education series explores age- and stage-specific considerations in IBD care—from childhood through to older […]
This program is presented by the Regional Wounds Victoria Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultants. It is aimed at experienced nurses who want to advance their skills in clinical assessment, compression therapy and wound debridement This is a very interactive and hands on workshop. Please wear loose clothing. PROGRAM WOUND ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS
Jane will be presenting an overview of end-of-life care in the community Jane Stephens – Clinical Nurse Consultant – BNurs, GradDip Palliative Care Jane worked in palliative care for 18 years prior to joining the caring@home team.Her major interest is ensuring that people who wish to remain at home at end of life receive quality […]
Your journey to become a high performing Practice Manager starts here Discover how to attract, develop and retain the right team to power your success. Join Tania Worroll for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice. This webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and […]
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect more than 180,000 Australians and require ongoing, coordinated care. General practitioners are essential to effective, multidisciplinary management of these chronic conditions, but many report limited training and confidence in this area. Workshop 6 addresses some of the most challenging aspects of IBD management—supporting patients experiencing disease relapse, co-occurring mental health […]
Registrations will open soon Are you a Practice Manager in Gippsland? Gippsland PHN would like to invite all Gippsland based Practice Managers to attend a Practice Manager Education Workshop. Wendy O’Meara, Primary Health Consultant, will lead the workshop to cover: Wendy is well known for her practical and informative approach to supporting the management of general practice. […]
All Health Professionals are invited to join us for this introduction session held on Gunai Kurnai Country and delivered by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation. The education on Cultural Heritage by a GLaWAC representative aims to enhance awareness and appreciation of the Gunaikurnai culture. On-Country & Cultural Session Day Agenda Wednesday 3 September 2025 Gippsland Primary Health Network […]
Theme: Timeless Threats and New Frontiers in Travel & Tropical Medicine Educational program including plenary speakers, case studies, panel sessions, workshops and poster presentations:covering a range of current travel and tropical medicine topics. International Keynote Speakers Dr Priscilla Rupali Senior Professor and Head of the Department ofInfectious Diseases at Christian Medical College,Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India […]
This program is presented by the Regional Wounds Victoria Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultants. This comprehensive program is suitable for all nurses working in acute, community, GP practice & aged care. PROGRAM Contact reception in business hours on 5683 9777 See flyer for more details
The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national approach to improving patient experience and assisting general practitioners and mental health clinicians to connect patients to the right mental health care at the right time. The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) guidance is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. The […]
Your journey to become a high performing Practice Manager starts here Create a culture of safety and excellence with practical tools that improve everyday operations. Join Tania Worroll for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice. This webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and […]
Monash University has developed health professional training and education packages to support best practice chronic wound care management. If you are a health professional and you want to access the CWCS scheme and online ordering portal, you must enrol and complete this training. Every year, more than 420,000 Australians suffer from a chronic wound, costing patients […]
Gain youth-specific skills to support the diagnosis and management of young people’s mental health when accessing primary care. What you will learn Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job now. Registration requirements Learners are expected to hold a Nursing degree (or equivalent), or a Doctor of Medicine degree (or a MBBS) and to have […]
Your journey to become a high performing Practice Manager starts here Develop the leadership mindset and service strategies needed to deliver an exceptional patient experience. Join Tania Worroll for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice. This webinar series is designed to equip both emerging and […]
Dementia Training for Primary Care Health Professionals Follow the link to increase your dementia knowledge with a range of online courses to name a few below: Decoding Delirium Delirium is a serious medical condition producing sudden and often severe changes in a person’s mental function. A person typically has difficulty thinking clearly, maintaining focus or […]
Become culturally competent in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) people with dementia. About this Course This course aims to assist workers across the health and aged care sectors to become culturally competent in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) people with dementia. Learning Outcomes After completing […]
A practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting. Learning Outcomes After completing this course, staff should be able to: List the exclusion and exclusion criteria for dementia. Describe the three stages of dementia. Develop and implement an effective management plan […]
Managing Immunisation Emergencies Renew your knowledge, refine your skills & refresh your confidence & competence in Immunisation Emergencies Join Steph, a practicing RN & Immuniser for your annual refresher on Immunisation Emergencies. Sunday 20 July – 4:00-5:00pm Tuesday 19 August – 12:30-1.30pm Sunday 21 September 4:00-5:00pm Tuesday 21 October 12:30-1:30pm Sunday 16 November 4:00-5:00pm Tuesday […]
As part of our TGD in Community Health project, Thorne Harbour Health have developed a new community of practice for Victorian GPs and Prescribing Clinicians. Topics Include: Sexual & Preventive Health Interpreting Laboratory Pathology Alopecia Fertility Preservation & Planning,Pre and Post Natal Care Intimate Partner Violence Cancer Screening Hormone Implants Young People 14+ Vocal Training […]
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