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Gippsland PHN Education and Events
General Practice Survey 2021
Access SURVEY here or scan QR code for quick access
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At Gippsland PHN it is our priority to provide and facilitate quality education and professional development opportunities to health professionals and general practice staff across Gippsland.
Please complete this short survey which will contribute to the co-design and influence the topics and delivery of education and events for the coming 12 months.
ALL General Practice staff including GPs, Practice Nurses and administration staff are encouraged to complete.
THANK YOU!
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F2F
for:
practice nurses &
general practitioners
SATURDAY
17 July 2021
Quest SALE
8.45AM - 4.00PM
EVENT PARTNERS
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NACA: Spirometry Training Course
This Spirometry Training Course provides comprehensive training in the application, measurement and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice.
The 6-hour interactive workshop includes hands-on components to allow participants to apply their new knowledge in a practical setting. This complimentary course is open to GPs and Practice Nurses.
Participants may be eligible for continuing professional development (CPD) points from RACGP, ACRRM and APNA.
Note:
Participants will be required to complete pre-reading.
There are limited places still available for this course,
register now!
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F2F
for:
general practitioners
REGISTER NOW!
TUESDAY
20 July 2021
Criterion Hotel, SALE
TUESDAY
27 July 2021
WGAC, WARRAGUL
6.00PM - 8.30PM
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EVENT PARTNERS
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Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine -
The Latest Option in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Gippsland PHN is partnering with the Gippsland Pharmacotherapy Network to deliver this CPD approved face-to-face education.
Targeted to General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners and Pharmacists, the session aims to provide education to prescribers on long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB), a treatment option for opioid dependent patients.
Topics include:
- benefits of LAIB versus current treatment options,
- practical considerations/ requirements for handling and dispensing LAIB,
- facilitated discussion regarding LAIB use for patients located in Gippsland.
CPD APPROVED ACTIVITY WITH RACGP AND ACRRM
PRESENTERS: Dr David Jacka & Teresa Strike
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners, practice staff and RACF nurses
WEDNESDAY
4 August 2021
12.00PM - 1.15PM
or
WEDNESDAY
18 August 2021
6.15PM - 7.30PM
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GPs working in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF):
New medical, allied health and mental health services
The Australian Government Department of Health Allied Health in Residential Aged Care Facilities – COVID Allied Health Package, is a temporary measure aimed at improving physical functioning of RACF residents who are at risk of deconditioning due to the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.
In December 2020 temporary MBS items were made available to improve access to multidisciplinary care for residents of RACFs during the pandemic. Medical Business Services have developed five individual video modules and resources for General Practice and RACF nurses. These panel discussion webinars will discuss the modules and resources available to support referral and coordinated care for RACF patients.
PRE-WEBINAR REQUIREMENTS: Participants will be required to view the five individual video modules prior to attendance at webinars (total time 1-1.5hrs) VIDEO LINKS WILL BE FORWARDED AFTER REGISTRATION
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WEBINARS
for:
general practitioners, practice nurses and interested health professionals
THURSDAY
5 August 2021
STI Essentials
6.30PM - 8.30PM
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VHHITAL WEBINAR SERIES:
STIs Essentials For Primary Care
5 August 2021
This informative and interactive session will provide General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals with the understanding and tools required to confidently manage common STI screening and care, making sexual health a routine everyday part of primary health care practice.
Presenter:
Dr Melanie Bissessor, Sexual Health Physician, GP
4 x RACGP Activity points
2 x ACRRM PDP points.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
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THURSDAY
2 September 2021
Syphilis: Advanced
6.30PM - 8.30PM
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Syphilis: Advanced Webinar for Primary Care
2 September 2021
This course builds on VHHITAL’s STI Essentials course and provides the skills and resources required for primary health care practitioners to confidently implement guideline-based management of patients diagnosed with syphilis and to improve patient outcomes.
Presenter:
Dr Melanie Bissessor, Sexual Health Physician, GP
4 x RACGP Activity points
2 x ACRRM PDP points.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners & other health professionals
THURSDAY
26 August 2021
6.30PM - 8.30PM
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Stepped Care and eMental Health
In this two-hour workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of stepped care in mental health, specifically in the context of the way mental health problems present and are managed in primary care.
The history and thinking behind the development of the stepped care model will be discussed, as well as advantages of the approach for the patient and the mental health system generally. Topics:
- Choosing suitable patients for eMental Health interventions
- Introducing online therapy
- Matching interventions to patient's preference and needs
- Strategies for increasing engagement and adherence
- Integrating eMental Health into Management
RACGP and ACRRM approved activity.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Registrations opening soon!
7 September 2021
INVERLOCH
14 September 2021
TRARALGON
6.00PM - 8.00PM
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Alcohol and Other Drug Service Provider and GP Networking
The Alcohol and Other Drug Service provider and GP networking events will provide the opportunity for participants to enhance their knowledge and application of Alcohol and other drug referral pathways, supporting improved access and integration to drug and alcohol treatment and resources available to support people of Gippsland.
See website Events page for updates.
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WEBINARS
for:
all health professionals
WEDNESDAY
15 September 2021
Part 1 - 9.30 AM
Part 2 - 1.00 PM
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Cultural Awareness Training
This training will be delivered in two parts:
Part 1: Cultural Journey Workshop:
This workshop will introduce participants to the impact that history has had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Part 2: Aboriginal Cultural Safety for GPs and Their Practices
This training will assist organisations to gain an understanding of what it takes to build a culturally safe practice and workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Part 1 must be completed BEFORE Part 2.
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WEBINAR
for:
aged and healthcare workers
THURSDAY
15 July 2021
1.00PM - 4.00PM
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Advance Care Plan training
If you currently work in aged or health care and have an interest in training others to upskill in advance care planning, you may wish to consider becoming an advance care planning facilitator.
Advance Care Planning Australia have developed a range of education packages and materials to help the aged and health care workforce to facilitate face-to-face and/or virtual workshops with other aged and health care workers on advance care planning and its key principles.
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WEBINARS
THURSDAYS
15 & 22 July 2021
8.30AM - 10.30AM
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ASHM: Hepatitis C for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners
Two-part online workshop to yarn about hepatitis C with your colleagues, providing practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis C diagnosis and care to support their clients and communities.
This course is for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners and practice staff
WEDNESDAY
21 July 2021
7.00PM - 8.00PM
CPD:
RACGP 2 CPD activity points,
ACRRM Pending
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COVID-19 vaccine Q&A session 'Medico-legal issues: What's New?'
Join Avant for an online discussion about the latest medico-legal issues you may face during the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in general practice.
A/Prof Nicholas Wood from National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), will join experts to provide advice and discuss potential challenges in the following areas:
- telehealth and Medicare item number changes for COVID-19 vaccines
- managing both AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines in practice
- practical tips for managing the changing advice.
During the session, the panellists will also answer your questions on the COVID-19 vaccination program. Please submit these when registering.
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EATING DISORDERS VICTORIA
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Gippsland PHN is funding Eating Disorders Victoria to deliver education, training and support in Gippsland for health professionals and community. See below for current opportunities.
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F2F
FRIDAY
13 August 2021
8.45AM - 4.00PM
BAIRNSDALE
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Eating Disorders: Early Intervention and Community Treatment
A free in-person workshop for GPs in Gippsland.
This face-to-face, activity-based training has been designed specifically for GPs and GP treatment teams, with expert knowledge provided by presenters Dr Elizabeth Crouch, Psychologist Sarah Schluter and people with a lived experience of an eating disorder.
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Commencing Wednesday
28 July 2021 for 4 weeks
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Body Project Australia
For 18-25 year olds
A four-week program designed to help young people feel more comfortable in their body, and empower them to challenge societal pressures.
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Commencing Monday
2 August 2021 for 7 weeks
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Collaborative Care Skills Workshop (CCSW)
A seven-week skill building workshop for carers in the Gippsland region.
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WEBINAR
for:
practice nurses
WEDNESDAY
21 July 2021
12.00PM - 1.00PM
APNA presents the Health Coaching webinar series, exclusive to Primary Health Care nurses in the Gippsland PHN catchment.
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APNA Health Coaching
Want to learn more about compassionate communication, health coaching and coaching for change?
You are invited to attend six, monthly health coaching sessions with Kim Poyner of MediCoach. Participants will build practical skills and confidence to support patients to make positive choices. You can make a difference in the care you provide for the community.
Motivational Interviewing
In the first of this six-part Health Coaching series with Kim Poyner, you will be learning all about Motivational Interviewing. You will understand the motivational interviewing process and its practical application when working with ambivalent patients to facilitate change talk.
Other dates: 18 August, 22 September, 20 October, 17 November in 2021 and 16 February 2022.
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F2F
for:
practice nurses
MELBOURNE
3 - 4 September 2021
FURTHER DETAILS
APNA Conference Roadshow events will be COVID-safe, so ticket numbers are limited and will sell out
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2021 APNA Conference Roadshow
You’re invited to the biggest nursing conference in 2021, the APNA Conference Roadshow!
Between September and November 2021, join other nurses at one of the eight in-person events across the country. In 2021, APNA is bringing the conference to you with an event in every state or territory. At each event you will:
- Learn the latest clinical guidance, gain new knowledge to grow your scope of practice and discover new ways to provide better patient care.
- Connect with other nurses from various primary health care settings, engage with brands that help you care for your patients and meet experts who can provide advice.
- Re-energise and feel empowered to be the best nurse you can be and incorporate your learnings immediately.
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners
Various dates and times available
RACGP: 6 CPD Activity Points
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Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs to assist in diagnosing patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence-based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support the management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals.
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Talking About Suicide in General Practice - this online interactive workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in recognising presentations where suicide risk is high, undertaking a detailed risk assessment, management planning using a collaborative, team based approach.
Perinatal in Practice - This training introduces health professionals to the current understanding of perinatal mood disorders and its management.
Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention - This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history, and provides practical tools for managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations.
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F2F
for:
general practitioners and general practice staff
WEDNESDAY
28 July 2021
5.30PM - 7.30PM
BAIRNSDALE
MONDAY
16 August 2021
6.30PM - 8.30PM
ORBOST
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Supporting Individuals after Disaster
This training has been developed in collaboration with a GP and tailored to the needs of staff working in general practice and other community healthcare settings in bushfire-impacted communities - from Practice Managers to General Practitioners.
The training draws on Trauma-informed Care (TIC) principles and is an evidenced-informed approach that can be used whenever you interact with individuals and communities that have experienced a potentially traumatic event at some point in their lifetime.
TIC is about creating an environment and interacting with the trauma-impacted person in such a way that allows for their recovery from trauma, as well as looking after your own wellbeing.
COST: Free
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The Australian Government’s Mental Health Supports for Bushfire Affected Australians package - Phoenix Australia
FREE TRAUMA RELATED TRAINING. The development and delivery of this training has been generously funded by the Australian Government’s Mental Health Supports for Bushfire Affected Australians package.
- Psychological First Aid – Thursday 29 July 2021, 1:00pm–4:00pm
BAIRNSDALE - Register interest
for: For Managers and Supervisors in Emergency Services
- Trauma-informed Care – Thursday 29 July 2021, 9:00am–12:00pm
BAIRNSDALE - Register interest
for: For Emergency Services Personnel
- Psychological First Aid – Tuesday 17 August 2021, 9:00am–12:00pm
ORBOST - Register here
for: For Managers and Supervisors in Emergency Services
- Trauma-informed Care – Tuesday 17 August 2021, 2:00pm–5:00pm
ORBOST - Register here
for: For Emergency Services Personnel
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The Victorian Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Bushfire Recovery Package - Phoenix Australia
FREE TRAUMA RELATED TRAINING. The development and delivery of this training has been generously funded by the Victorian Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Bushfire Recovery Package.
- Psychological First Aid – Thursday 15 July 2021, 9:00am–12:00pm
- ORBOST - Register here
for: Frontline workers and community leaders in North East Victoria and East Gippsland
- Trauma-informed Care – Thursday 15 July 2021, 2:00pm–5:00pm
- ORBOST - Register here
for: Frontline workers and community leaders in North East Victoria and East Gippsland
- Psychological First Aid - Friday 17 Sep 2021, 9:00am–12:00pm
- BAIRNSDALE - Register here
for: Frontline workers and community leaders in North East Victoria and East Gippsland
- Trauma-informed Care – Friday 17 Sep 2021, 2:00pm–5:00pm
- BAIRNSDALE - Register here
Audience: Frontline workers and community leaders in North East Victoria and East Gippsland
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ONLINE
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DIGITAL HEALTH WEBINARS –
Everything you need in the one place
General Practitioners, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and Pharmacists can learn more about how to use My Health Record in the most effective way. Join a panel discussion on Electronic Prescriptions, understand the importance of high-quality health records in General Practices and Aboriginal Medical Services and stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
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MONDAY
19 July 2021
2.00PM - 3.00PM
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Healthdirect Video Call advanced training for Gps
In collaboration with RACGP, Healthdirect is offering CPD courses that support GPs to use Video Call more confidently and effectively.
This training session provides deeper knowledge about the Video Call platform and ways that it can be used to see patients. The session will cover using Video Call tools in a call, inviting in third parties into a call (e.g. interpreter/family member), call quality settings and workflow design to suit general practice plus time for Q and A.
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Healthdirect familiarisation webinars
Healthdirect runs targeted webinars for Service Providers (how to sign in and see your patient using some of the valuable tools in Video Call - 40 mins) and Clinic Administrators (Essential configuration tasks - 1 hr).
Currently the regular training webinars are run on Wednesdays. Sign up for a familiarisation webinar during July, selecting the date and time from the list.
If you can't attend the times available, you can watch a pre-recorded webinar or a demonstration video that takes you through the platform (26 minutes). This way you can familiarise yourself with all the functionality of the Healthdirect service in your own time.
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F2F
TUESDAY
24 August 2021
9.30AM - 3.30PM
Monash SRH,
LRH TRARALGON
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Gippsland Paediatric Palliative Care Workshop
Doctors, nurses and allied health staff are invited to participate in a Paediatric Palliative Care workshop.
Topics:
- What is Paediatric Palliative Care?
- Symptom management
- Ethics
- Communication
- Psychosocial and Bereavement support
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F2F
ONLINE
20-23 October 2021
PERTH, WA
FURTHER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
Make sure you take advantage of the early bird rate before Friday 30 July 2021. Full conference rates will apply from Saturday 31 July 2021.
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RMA21 -
Connection, Collaboration, Unity
Hosted by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) conference attracts a diverse and collaborative community.
This includes junior doctors, students, educators, academics and medical practitioners who are passionate about generalist medicine in rural and remote communities.
RMA21 will be held at The Crown Perth on Whadjuk Nyoongar country from Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 October 2021, with pre-conference courses and the popular Welcome Reception held on Wednesday 20 October 2021.
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WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS and ONLINE TRAINING
- ONLINE - 20 July 2021, @ 6pm, PEPA
Pain Management in Palliative Care for GP’s
- TRAINING - 20 July 2021, @ 9am, Regional Wounds Victoria - Central Gipps Health, Sale
Wound Debridement development and training day - Vascular Assessment of the lower limb
- WEBINAR - 21 July 2021, @ 7pm,The University of Sydney
Medicinal Cannabis in 2021 - When, Why and How?
- TRAINING - commencing 28 July 2021, @10am, Rainbow Health Victoria
HOW2 LGBTIQ inclusion training
- WEBINAR - 29 July 2021, @ 8pm, Heart Foundation
Lipids in the limelight: clinical update on screening and management
- ONLINE SUMMIT - 31 July - 1 August 2021, Diabetes Revolution
International Online Summit
- WEBINARS - July - August 2021, Victorian Hepatitis B Alliance
Spotlight on hepatitis B 2021
- WEBINAR - 5 August 2021 @ 7.30pm, Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Vulvodynia: a multidisciplinary approach
- ONLINE - 9 August 2021, @ 6.30pm, Spectrum Personality Service
Working with BPD for GPs
- EDUCATION - various dates and location @ 9am-5pm - Latrobe Regional Hospital
Trauma Informed Practice
- WORKSHOP - 19 August 2021, @6.30pm, Maryvale Private Hospital
GP Education Update: Management of Knee Injuries
- WORKSHOP - 7 September 2021, @ 9am, Regional Wounds Victoria - WGHG, Warragul
Nursing Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- COURSE - ACRRM
Transgender Primary Care
- ONLINE - Asthma Australia
Online Spirometry Training
- ONLINE - Department of Health
How to protect yourself and the people you are caring for from infection with COVID-19
- ONLINE - Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health
CERSH: Facets of Rural Sexual Health - 12 Modules
- Webinars and other online learning through the Victorian-Tasmanian PHN Alliance can be accessed here.
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See Gippsland PHN Events calendar for further details and registration for all events
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