Aug
4
10:30 am10:30
Other

Understanding Bulk Billing Changes by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (AAPM)

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites Practice Managers, GPs and relevant team members to attend one of the webinar sessions below to further understand the upcoming changes to Bulk Billing, including:

  • the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

  • provide additional funding to GPs and Practices that bulk bill their patients.

  • establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their Practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.

  • support patients to access the primary care services they need.

The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times: 

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

Monday 04 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Wednesday 06 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Friday 08 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

AAPM encourages you to join one of these sessions to gain insight, ask any questions, and ensure you are up to date with the latest information.

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Data and Digital Showcase – PHN Cooperative
Aug
5
to 7 Aug
MPHN

Data and Digital Showcase – PHN Cooperative

The first PHN Cooperative Data and Digital Showcase will be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney on 5-7 August 2025, hosted by Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network.

The three themes are Data, Digital and Insights.

The showcase is an opportunity for primary health networks to come together to share their successes and learnings. The showcase will be a combination of plenary sessions and panels and Q&A sessions, as well as small group sessions and workshops, demonstrations and walkthroughs.

Day 1 of the showcase – Tuesday, 5 August – will be live streamed on the Data and Digital Showcase website. Hear from Keynote Speaker Simon Kuestenmacher, the Cofounder and Director of The Demographics Group, before the first plenary on ‘The forefront of health informatics’. At noon, the second plenary will delve into ‘data integration and interoperability’. In the afternoon, PHN staff will present on the national primary and acute care data linkage project, improving regional population health management and the development of the POLAR hepatitis C report. Finally, Isabelle Whitington from the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s social media team will end the day with an interactive presentation on how to tell an engaging story with data.

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Mediation Safety Hub initiative
Aug
5
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Mediation Safety Hub initiative

  • Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Conference Room 1/185 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and Murrumbidgee Local Health District present:

Penelope Tuffin – Pharmacist Lead, Palliative Care (WA Country Health Service)

Penelope is a contributing author to the Therapeutic Guidelines – Palliative Care chapter and we are fortunate to welcome her to the Murrumbidgee region to share her expertise at a special education evening.

Penny’s session will cover key learning outcomes including:

  • Medicines commonly used outside their registered indication (off label use)

  • Deprescribing approaches and practical tools

  • Managing high dose opioids in patients with cancer

The evening will also feature interactive case studies and a multidisciplinary Q&A panel session including local experts and practitioners in palliative care. 

In person attendance is encouraged. For those unable to make the event in person, please contact events@mphn.org.au for a videoconference link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

RACGP/ACRRM pending.

Register by 1 August 2025 at www.stickytickets.com.au/NQ521

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Aug
6
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Aug
6
4:00 pm16:00
Other

Understanding Bulk Billing Changes by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (AAPM)

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites Practice Managers, GPs and relevant team members to attend one of the webinar sessions below to further understand the upcoming changes to Bulk Billing, including:

  • the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

  • provide additional funding to GPs and Practices that bulk bill their patients.

  • establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their Practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.

  • support patients to access the primary care services they need.

The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times: 

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

Monday 04 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Wednesday 06 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Friday 08 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

AAPM encourages you to join one of these sessions to gain insight, ask any questions, and ensure you are up to date with the latest information.

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Aug
7
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Eating/Drinking with acknowledged risk and EOL mouth care

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Aug
8
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Understanding Bulk Billing Changes by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (AAPM)

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites Practice Managers, GPs and relevant team members to attend one of the webinar sessions below to further understand the upcoming changes to Bulk Billing, including:

  • the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.

  • the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 01 November 2025, these changes will:

  • provide additional funding to GPs and Practices that bulk bill their patients.

  • establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their Practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.

  • support patients to access the primary care services they need.

The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times: 

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

Monday 04 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Wednesday 06 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Friday 08 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST)
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

AAPM encourages you to join one of these sessions to gain insight, ask any questions, and ensure you are up to date with the latest information.

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Aug
12
10:00 am10:00
Other

Substance-related psychosis: What to ask and what to do – Comorbidity Project Webinar

This webinar will give an overview of substance-related psychosis and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice.

When: Tuesday 12th August, 10:00 - 11:00 AM (AEST)

Speakers include: Associate Professor Julia Lappin

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the relationship between psychotic experiences and substance use, particularly cannabis and methamphetamine;

  • Detail the evidence for what works in treating co-morbid psychosis and substance use;

  • Know what to ask when assessing risk factors for the development of psychotic symptoms and enduring psychotic illness; 

URL: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jYzUygbSS0a59i_8rzFhtQ#/registration

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Deniliquin: Diabetes Regional Education, Access, and Management Initiative (DREAM)
Aug
12
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Deniliquin: Diabetes Regional Education, Access, and Management Initiative (DREAM)

Join us for an informative dinner event in Deniliquin!

Are you a GP, practice nurse, pharmacist, or allied health professional? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the Diabetes Mobile Outreach Team from St Vincents Health Sydney!

What’s on the Agenda?

  • The latest updates in diabetes management

  • Collaborative case discussions to navigate complex diabetes cases

  • An overview of the Diabetes Mobile Service

Presented by:

  • Associate Professor Alexander Viardot, St Vincents Health Network Sydney.

  • Gael Holters, Credentialed Diabetes Educator & Clinical Nurse Consultant, St Vincents Hospital

Bring your case studies and questions for a dynamic and interactive discussion!

RACGP and ACRRM accreditation pending:  EA 1hr, RP 1hr

Register by 6 August 2025.

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Aug
12
7:00 pm19:00
Other

ASHM: Emerging BBV and STI Threats and Opportunities in NSW

Join this practical and engaging webinar designed for NSW-based GPs and primary care clinicians, offering the latest updates on emerging issues in BBV and STI care, including Doxy-PEP, antimicrobial resistance, partner treatment, and anal cancer screening.

Learning Outcomes
• Identify best practices for prescribing and managing Doxy-PEP
• Understand the impact of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea on treatment options
• Increase understanding of partner treatment for bacterial vaginosis
• Understand anal cancer risk factors and apply the Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines
• Examine transmission and prevention strategies for mpox
• Access updated resources and guidelines supporting STI management in NSW

Expert Speakers
Dr Andrew Grulich – Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician, UNSW Sydney
Dr Catriona Ooi – Sexual Health Physician, Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney
Dr Catriona Bradshaw – Sexual Health Physician, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

📅 Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 8:00 PM (AEST)
📍 Online: Free Registration

🎓 Earn 1 CPD Hours (RACGP: Educational Activity)

👉 Register now

This webinar is funded by NSW Health.

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Aug
14
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

The NSW Public Guardian’s Stakeholder Engagement team is hosting a free educational webinar on 25 June 2025. This session is specifically tailored for health care providers and will offer valuable insights into the role of the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship.

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

  • Planning ahead: Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship and Advanced Care Planning

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Program Update
Aug
23
9:00 am09:00
MPHN, Maternal and Child

Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Program Update

This annual full-day workshop focused on pregnancy care is for GPs who are interested in providing shared care in pregnancy, and GPs who want an update on first trimester care. General Practice Based Midwives are welcome to apply.

Session 1: Morning Program, 8.30am – 1.30pm

Local GP obstetricians and midwives will present the morning session, focusing on recommended Ultrasound, Blood Testing, risks in pregnancy, and referral for booking in 

RACGP/ACRRM: Educational Activities: 2hrs I Reviewing Performance: 3.5hr I Measuring Outcomes: 1.5hrs

Session 2: Afternoon Update Program, 2.00 pm – 4.30pm

The update session will feature presentations on Infections during Pregnancy, Sexual function and wellbeing, and Whats New 

RACGP/ACRRM: Educational Activities: 2hrs I Reviewing Performance: 1.5hr I Measuring Outcomes: 1.5hrs

Register by 13 August 2025 at www.stickytickets.com.au/QN48A

We are currently updating the structure of the Murrumbidgee GP Antenatal Shared Care Program

We will be asking about your interest in providing shared care through 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Interested GPs will be contacted later with further information.

Additional dinner event

For those attending the ANSC or EPiPC workshops we would like to invite you to join us in the evening for light refreshments and canapes and connect with your peers, with a special guest. Saturday 23 August from 5pm-7.30pm. Numbers are limited for this evening catch up.

Register here for the dinner: www.stickytickets.com.au/N88L0

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Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care Education Day
Aug
24
9:00 am09:00
MPHN, Maternal and Child, EPiPC

Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care Education Day

We are excited to invite you once again for another enriching day at the 2025 Enhancing Paediatrics in Primary Care Program (EPiPC) Education Day.

This year’s free, full-day Education will centre on preschool aged child behaviour/development and is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your skills, expand your knowledge and connect with fellow practitioners and experts in the paediatric field.

Topics will include:

• Developmental delay
• Allied health tips for the preschool age group
• Transition to school and educator perspectives
• Child and Family Health Nurse programs
• Hearing and vision screening
• Sleep
• and more!

RSVP by 13 August:  RACGP and ACRRM accreditation pending

In person attendance is encouraged. For those unable to make the event in person, please contact MPHN CPD coordinator at events@mphn.org.au for a videoconference link.

Additional dinner event

For those attending the ANSC or EPiPIC workshops we would like to invite you to join us in the evening for light refreshments and canapes and connect with your peers, with a special guest. Saturday 23 August from 5pm-7.30pm. Numbers are limited for this evening catch up.

Register here for the dinner: www.stickytickets.com.au/N88L0

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Aug
28
to 30 Aug
Other

Sydney: Australian Vaccinology Course – boost your impact in immunisation

  • Q Station Manly NSW Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has launched the inaugural Australian Vaccinology Course – a new in-person program designed for professionals seeking a deep, evidence-based understanding of vaccines, immunology and vaccination programs. 

Informed and delivered by Australian and international experts, the immersive program will equip you with the critical knowledge and skills required to: 

  • confidently navigate the complex landscape of vaccine science and policymaking 

  • address immunisation program-related questions from diverse stakeholders 

  • play a pivotal role in improving vaccine uptake. 

Whether you're involved in policymaking, clinical practice, public health or research, this course will empower you to contribute meaningfully to local and national immunisation strategies; enhance vaccine decision-making processes; and become a trusted advocate for immunisation in your community and country. The event will be held at the Q Station in Manly, Sydney from 28-30 August 2025, with a one-day option available to attend the Essential immunisation provider update on Saturday 30 August 2025.

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Sept
3
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Sept
3
7:00 pm19:00
Other

Moama: Asthma and Hayfever Seminar

Join us for a night of information provided by Healthcare Professionals on effective management of Asthma and Hayfever!

When: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Where: "The Venue' Moama Bowling Club

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Cost: FREE

GUEST SPEAKERS

  • Sherri Barden –Community Pharmacist & Asthma Educator

  • Sam Kennedy – General Practitioner & Zoe Kennedy Foundation Board Member

  • Kaliste Fordham – Local Community member & Asthma and Hayfever Sufferer

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

  • Clint Flanigan

Brought to you by Zoe Kennedy Foundation, Moama Bowling Club and Chemsave.

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DDMVT

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Sept
4
9:00 am09:00
Other

Immunisation Seminar Series

The 2025 Immunisation Seminars aims to equip healthcare professionals with updated strategies and best practices in immunisation. Throughout this one-day Seminar, you will upskill in various areas of Immunisation, providing you with 6 CPD hours.

Through focused sessions on Cold Chain Management, Vaccine Screening and Promotion, Adult and Older person vaccines and Immunisation Catchups, this one-day event seeks to enhance participant knowledge, skills, and confidence in delivering effective immunisation services, ultimately improving public health outcomes across Australia.

Register now for just $95.00 per delegate for the complete 1 Day seminar.

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Sept
4
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Optimising function in palliative care and managing fatigue

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Clozapine in general practice
Sept
11
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN

Clozapine in general practice

General Practitioners across the Murrumbidgee region play a vital role in the care and monitoring of consumers prescribed clozapine. This session will explore the benefits of clozapine, management of adverse effects, TGA protocols, and how GPs and the Community Mental Health Team can work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes.

Learning outcomes:
After attending this event, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the role of clozapine in managing treatment-resistant schizophrenia

  • Identify common and significant side effects of clozapine

  • Understand the monitoring requirements for safe clozapine use

  • Recognise the risks of treatment interruption and the protocol for safe recommencement

RACGP and ACRRM accreditation pending

RSVP at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/9L1ZN

Limited places available. Book early.

 
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Sept
12
to 14 Sept
Other

Southern Cross Travel and Tropical Medicine Conference

  • Google Calendar ICS

Take advantage to register before EOFY for the Southern Cross Tropical and Travel Medicine Conference to be held 12-14th September 2025 at the Melbourne Sofitel on Collins.

There is an amazing line up of international and local speakers and it is a great way to network with local travel doctors/nurses or even upskill to become one yourself (trying to bring in pharmacist colleagues also)! After all most of the travel advice to patients is provided by GPs.

There are many workshops suggested by our members: yellow fever vaccination workshop, getting started in travel medicine, workshops focusing on travel medicine advice for destination specifics itineraries esp South-Asia and South America, to updated guidelines in rabies pre exposure vaccination and many more. If you don’t see any topics that are of interest to you, feel free to message me and we’ll look at putting it into the conference program for 2026!

Hope to see you in Melbourne. ACTM members get 10% discount of registration. Annual membership fee depends on your work background. Mention this message and your membership application fee will be waived.

SCTM8 conference registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/8th-southern-cross-australasian-travel-and-tropical-medicine-conference-tickets-1018510009857 SCTM8 program link: https://sctravelmedconference.com/2025-program/ 

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Sept
13
to 14 Sept
Other

Pelvic Pain seminar

The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia, a provider of RACGP accredited health professional education in pelvic pain, is holding their annual Health Practitioner Seminar in September 2025. This seminar is designed for general practitioners, pelvic physios, gynaecologists, and healthcare professionals with an interest in pelvic pain management.

URL: https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/get-involved/ppfa-annual-seminar/

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Perinatal Interprofessional Psychosocial Education – Maternity Clinicians
Sept
22
8:30 am08:30
MPHN

Perinatal Interprofessional Psychosocial Education – Maternity Clinicians

Are you a general practitioner, maternity care or community health clinician caring for women and families in the perinatal period (from birth to one year after birth)? 

PIPE-MC is a simulation based, interprofessional education program co-designed to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to care for women and their families with perinatal mental health concerns. 

22nd September 2025
8.30am to 4pm
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network 1/185 Morgan Street Wagga Wagga 

To express your interest in a workshop email: PIPE-MC@westernsydney.edu.au with your 
Name 
Discipline / professional background 
Email address 
Workshop date preference 

Find out more about PIPE-MC www.pipemc.teeach.org.au 

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Oct
1
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Oct
2
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Managing Agitation, Restlessness, and Confusion in End-of-Life Care: Approaches for Comfort, Dignity, and Family Support

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Nov
6
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Grief and Bereavement Support in Palliative Care: Compassionate Approaches for Families and Caregivers

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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Nov
15
8:00 am08:00
Other

International World Neurology Conference 2025

The International World Neurology Conference 2025 is a hybrid event held November 15–16 in Orlando (with virtual access) that brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, allied health professionals, and industry innovators under the theme “Bridging Neural Pathways & Mental Wellness.” Attendees will engage in keynote lectures, hands‑on VR/neurofeedback workshops, AI‑driven diagnostic demos, and poster sessions, earn CPD credits (1 per presentation minute), and network with global peers. Key deadlines include abstract submissions by September 15 and registrations by June 30, 2025. 

URL: https://neurologyconference2025.com/

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Nov
19
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More: A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Feb
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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Mar
4
2:00 pm14:00
Other

MLHD: Advance Care Planning: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians

My name is Emma and I am the CNE for Advance Care Planning,

I am excited to be running 6x virtual education sessions where each month I will be focusing on a different aspect of Advance Care Planning.

These sessions run from 2pm – 2.45pm and are targeted at all health professionals working in MLHD, regardless of your role or workplace, I invite you all to attend.  

The sessions are designed to be interactive, we encourage if able you have the ability to access the camera and a keyboard to participate in the discussion.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Emma Murphy

E: Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au   |   Ph: 0439 987 925

What will the sessions cover?

Wednesday August 6th: Topic One: Facilitating Goals of Care, The Role of Advance Care Planning. 

  • What is Advance Care Planning and why is it important?

  • How does it benefit clinicians, patients, and organisations.

  • Advance Care Planning in Australia.

  • Advance Care Planning in NSW. 

  • Components of Advance Care Planning.

  • Advance Care Plans and Directives. 

  • What makes an ACD valid, when does it not apply and when does it need to be followed. 

Wednesday September 3rd: Topic Two: Who Does What? Roles and Responsibilities in Advance Care Planning.

  • Having the conversation, who does it, who needs to be involved, where does this happen?

  • Capacity and Consent.

  • When to utilise an ACD.

  • Escalation of concerns and handing over to other clinicians/facilities.

Wednesday October 1st: Topic Three: Ethics and the Law in Advance Care Planning. 

What Clinicians Need to Know.

  • Capacity, Consent and ACP in NSW.

  • ACP in other states and territories.

  • Common Law.

  • ACP terminology: Enduring Guardian, Substitute Decision Maker.

  • Signing, witnessing and validity.

  • VAD, tissue and organ donation.

  • Resources and support available.

Wednesday November 19th: Topic Four: When to Begin, What to Say and When to Say More:

A Guide to having Advance Care Planning Conversations.

  • Who with? When? How to have the conversation.

  • Preparing for ACP discussions.

  • Responding to cues from patients and families.

  • Communication. 

Wednesday February 4th: Topic Five: Understanding the Differences: Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Directives and NFR Orders.

  • The purpose of each vs the differences.

  • When would someone need one of these documents.

  • When does it get completed and how long does it last.

  • When should it be used?

  • What happens if my patient does not have any of the above?

Wednesday March 4th: Topic Six: How to Complete and Access an Advance Care Directive: A Guide for Clinicians.

  • A breakdown of each section of the ACD.

  • ACD in NSW.

  • How to find on EMR.

  • Where to upload this.

  • Information for patients and families (accessing, storage, copies).

  • Changing/Revoking an ACD.

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July
30
12:30 pm12:30
Other

Rehabilitation & Pain Management Research: Insights for National Pain Week

The Hopkins Centre invites members, partners, people with lived experience of rehabilitation and disability to join us for a National Pain Week special event, Rehabilitation and Pain Management: Insights for National Pain Week, on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at12.30pm AEST. 

Dr Nicholas Aitcheson will lead the session with practical strategies for managing pain in everyday life. He’ll be joined by OT clinician pain researcher Hannah Kennedy, and Metro South’s Niamh Jensen to explore how Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming rehabilitation, including insights from the VR Pain Education study. Hopkins researcher Kelly Walsh, and Frith Lavin, a researcher with lived experience, will share an update on the Seed grant, Making Interdisciplinary Pain Management Programs More Patient-Centred: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Perceptions of the ENGAGE Pain Group and discuss how the findings resonate with Frith’s experience of living with persistent pain.

 This is a one-hour virtual event via Microsoft Teams Webinar. Please see further information on event webpage. 

Click here to join the live Hopkins Hour on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 12.30pm AEST.

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Implementing eNRMC in RACH: Promoting Safer Prescribing and Administration
July
29
1:30 pm13:30
MPHN

Implementing eNRMC in RACH: Promoting Safer Prescribing and Administration

Webinar series: Enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives

Murrumbidgee PHN is pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar series this month on enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives. 

Information session 2

Date: 29/07/2025
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm 

Topic: Implementing eNRMC in RACH: Promoting Safer Prescribing and Administration

Description:
This session covers how Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) can adopt the Electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) to enhance medication safety. Participants will gain a clear understanding of: 

  • What eNRMC is and how it functions within a residential aged care setting 

  • How eNRMC supports safe and compliant medication prescribing, supply, and administration.

Who should attend: All staff working for RACHs, including RNs, care staff, administration, GPs, pharmacists, and facility managers.

Register here

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Online Immunisation Update
July
29
9:00 am09:00
MPHN

Online Immunisation Update

Did you miss our recent face-to-face immunisation update? Don’t worry – we’re offering an online session to ensure you stay informed and up to date.

Join us for this essential update covering the latest immunisation guidelines, schedule changes, and best practices.

Who should attend:

Healthcare professionals who were unable to attend the in-person event or anyone seeking a refresher on current immunisation standards.

We look forward to seeing you online!

Register now: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/BDKYT

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Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum: Now and next
July
26
9:30 am09:30
MPHN, Allied Health

Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum: Now and next

Get ready for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and real-world solutions at the 2025 Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum.

This year’s theme, Now and Next, puts the spotlight on what’s working now in allied health — and where we’re headed next. Whether you’re an early-career clinician, established private practitioner, or part of a multidisciplinary team, this forum is your chance to be part of the bigger picture shaping allied health in our region and across Australia.

Keynote Speaker: Anita Hobson-Powell – Chief Allied Health Officer, Australian Government

Anita brings two decades of leadership in health, sport, and wellness to the national stage. As Australia’s Chief Allied Health Officer, she’s helping shape the future of our profession — from workforce strategies and Medicare reform, to expanding allied health’s role in primary care. Hear firsthand how these changes will impact your work.

Sessions that will inspire how you practice

Keynote – Anita Hobson-Powell, Chief Allied Health Officer

Hear directly from Australia's top allied health voice about where the profession is heading – and how you can lead the charge.

What is the PHN? Understanding allied health in the primary care landscape

Get clear on how PHNs work, why they matter to you, and how to connect with funding, programs, and supports.

Commissioning – Demystifying service delivery in primary care

Walk away with a solid understanding of commissioning and how it opens doors for allied health to deliver smarter, community-led care.

Multidisciplinary Team Models of Care – Case studies from the Murrumbidgee

Explore real examples of collaborative care in action and uncover strategies you can apply to your own practice.

Speed networking – Meet your regional allied health community

Make fast, meaningful connections with professionals across the region — because collaboration starts with conversation.

HealthPathways – A tool for navigating local health journeys

Learn how to tap into HealthPathways to improve patient navigation, streamline referrals, and strengthen your role in the system.

Digital health – Innovating in practice with data and digital tools

Discover the digital tools transforming allied health – from smarter data to real-time patient care innovations.

Working with Allied Health Assistants (panel presentation)

Hear from those doing it well – and walk away with actionable insights to optimise service delivery through smart delegation and team models.

*Program subject to change

This is a free, catered event – but places are limited.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to support your CPD requirements.

Registrations close 20 July 2025.

BONUS: Networking Dinner

Join us for Friday night’s Networking Dinner
Where: International Hotel
When: Friday 25 July 2025 from 6.30pm

Join fellow allied health professionals for a relaxed networking dinner at the International Hotel, featuring special guest Anita Hobson-Powell, Australia’s National Chief Allied Health Officer.

This is your chance to connect, share stories, and spark ideas with others who are passionate about the future of allied health.

Open to all Forum attendees — no formalities, just friendly faces.
Dinner and drinks at own expense.

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July
22
6:00 pm18:00
Other

Griffith: Huntington’s Disease Education Session (MLHD)

Presented by Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited degenerative neurological condition affecting the brain and central nervous system. It progressively impairs mental and physical abilities, eventually leading to the loss of critical functions such as walking, talking, eating and reasoning. Complications arising from HD ultimately resulting in death. 

The Westmead team works closely with individuals living with Huntington Disease, as well as their families and carers, to provide comprehensive support tailored to their needs including those within MLHD.

Join Professor Clement Loy, Clinical Nurse Consultant Sandra Barisic and Clinical Nurse Specialist Peter Kwong, and as they visit the MLHD to deliver an informative session on Huntington’s Disease and the support available through their service, covering the below topics: 

  • Understanding of Huntington’s Disease 

  • Symptom progression and challenges faced by individuals and families 

  • Symptom management and prescribing advice 

  • How to refer to the Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

  • Ways to improve the lives of people with HD 

This is a 2-hour education session and will be held in both Wagga Wagga and Griffith – choose the location that suits you. 

Wagga Wagga: Monday July 21—6pm to 8pm
Griffith : Tuesday July 22— 6pm to 8pm 

Evening refreshments will be provided. 

Places are limited and registrations are required by Monday July 14. 

To register your interest please use the link below or send Stephanie an email on stephanie.dunstall@health.nsw.gov.au

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/y6KRcekniS

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July
22
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

The NSW Public Guardian’s Stakeholder Engagement team is hosting a free educational webinar on 25 June 2025. This session is specifically tailored for health care providers and will offer valuable insights into the role of the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship.

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

  • Planning ahead: Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship and Advanced Care Planning

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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July
21
6:00 pm18:00
Other

Wagga: Huntington’s Disease Education Session (MLHD)

Presented by Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited degenerative neurological condition affecting the brain and central nervous system. It progressively impairs mental and physical abilities, eventually leading to the loss of critical functions such as walking, talking, eating and reasoning. Complications arising from HD ultimately resulting in death. 

The Westmead team works closely with individuals living with Huntington Disease, as well as their families and carers, to provide comprehensive support tailored to their needs including those within MLHD.

Join Professor Clement Loy, Clinical Nurse Consultant Sandra Barisic and Clinical Nurse Specialist Peter Kwong, and as they visit the MLHD to deliver an informative session on Huntington’s Disease and the support available through their service, covering the below topics: 

  • Understanding of Huntington’s Disease 

  • Symptom progression and challenges faced by individuals and families 

  • Symptom management and prescribing advice 

  • How to refer to the Westmead Huntington Disease Outreach Service 

  • Ways to improve the lives of people with HD 

This is a 2-hour education session and will be held in both Wagga Wagga and Griffith – choose the location that suits you. 

Wagga Wagga: Monday July 21—6pm to 8pm
Griffith : Tuesday July 22— 6pm to 8pm 

Evening refreshments will be provided. 

Places are limited and registrations are required by Monday July 14. 

To register your interest please use the link below or send Stephanie an email on stephanie.dunstall@health.nsw.gov.au

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/y6KRcekniS

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Streamlining Medication Management in RACH: ePrescriptions, ASL & My Health app
July
15
1:30 pm13:30
MPHN

Streamlining Medication Management in RACH: ePrescriptions, ASL & My Health app

Webinar series: Enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives

Murrumbidgee PHN is pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar series this month on enhancing medication management in Aged Care through Digital Health initiatives. 

Information session 1

Date: 15/07/2025
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm 

Topic: Streamlining Medication Management in RACH: ePrescriptions, ASL & My Health app

Description:
This webinar aims to help Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) staff understand how electronic prescriptions, the Active Script List (ASL), and the My Health app can simplify medication management and enhance resident care.

  • Participants will gain a clear understanding of:

  • What electronic prescriptions (ePrescriptions) are and how they work

  • The role of the Active Script List (ASL) in ensuring continuous access to medications

  • How the My Health App allows residents to view and manage prescriptions

Who should attend: All staff working for RACHs, including RNs, care staff, administration, GPs, pharmacists, and facility managers.

Register here

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July
15
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Virtual Nurse Round Table Meeting

Agenda Highlights:

  • Nurse Education: What worked well this year, and what you’d like to see offered in 2026

  • Programs and QI : A brief catch-up on our current approach and early discussions on concepts and priorities for the year ahead

This is an open forum for sharing ideas, providing feedback, and shaping what’s next. Your voice is essential as we look to tailor education and strategy to what truly supports our nursing teams.

Please Register for the event by 13/07/2025

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p92wL40jTYOP13jo5ZUYSQ

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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July
15
1:00 pm13:00
Other

Palliative Care ECHO - First Nations Care

Friendly reminder Palliative Care ECHO – July session is coming up next Tuesday! 

Our presenter for the session is Gage Brewer – Northern Adelaide Palliative Service. Please see attached the session agenda and our curriculum for the year with a list of dates and topics (subject to change).

Date: 15th July

Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm QLD/NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT    ||    11.00 -12.00pm WA    ||    12.30 -1.30pm NT/SA    

Topic: First Nations Care  

Presenters: Gage Brewer, Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Northern Adelaide Palliative Service

Please see attached the session agenda and the curriculum (subject to change).

Presenter and Panellists for the 15th of July

Gage Brewer – Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Northern Adelaide Palliative Service (NAPS)
Gage is a Palliative Care Nurse practitioner Candidate for the Northern Adelaide Palliative Service. Currently, Gage is involved in delivering First Nations specific palliative care models such as the Future Care and Wishing Yarning Clinic and My Journey Needs Round. 

Dr Sheree Cross – Palliative Care Specialist - Northern Adelaide Palliative Service (NAPS)

Dr Sheree is a Palliative Care Consultant who rotates between being an inpatient consultant, consult and community settings with an interest in supporting Aboriginal people to receive culturally safe palliative care.

Zena Bonney – Aboriginal Cultural Advisor – Northen Adelaide Local Network
Zena is a proud Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Boandik woman. She works within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network in the Division of Age Care Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, her role being an Aboriginal Cultural Advisor. She is passionate about her culture and community and continues to work to empower patients to make decisions for their health and well-being. Zena is also a South Australian NAIDOC 2025 Committee member.

If you have not already registered for this session you can do so with the link below. Once registered you will receive an email with connection details. NOTE: When registering please make sure you have entered your email address correctly. If an incorrect email address is entered, you will not be sent connection details or be able to get into the session.
https://uqz.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuqgqjwoGtPThu8Cl2KOUTF8fJylmv9G

REMINDER: Palliative Care ECHO is officially RACGP-accredited. If you are a GP and would like CPD points from these sessions, please ensure at the time of registration you have entered your first name, surname, RACGP member number, and e-mail into the registration form. For more information about this please click here.

Perform a test call: If you’re unfamiliar with zoom or joining from a new device, perform a test call prior to the session with this link: https://zoom.us/test

Tech support: Check our tech support FAQ’s https://uqecho.org/help/  

Learn more: Palliative Care ECHO https://uqecho.org/pallcare-echo/ or email palliativecareecho@uq.edu.au

If you have a case, situation, or experience to share for discussion in a Palliative Care ECHO session, we’d love to hear from you!

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Demystifying the MBS: Understanding Recent Changes and Their Impact on Your Practice
July
9
12:00 pm12:00
MPHN

Demystifying the MBS: Understanding Recent Changes and Their Impact on Your Practice

Navigating the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) can be complex - especially with ongoing updates and policy changes. This webinar will break down the most recent modifications to the MBS, clarify how they affect clinical practice, billing, and compliance, and offer practical strategies to help you adapt confidently. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to MBS billing, this session will provide valuable insights to ensure you're aligned with the latest requirements.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Key Changes to Chronic Condition Management Items

Identify and explain the recent updates to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) regarding GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (now GPCCMP), including changes in item numbers, terminology, and eligibility criteria.

2. Assess the Practical Impacts on Clinical Workflow and Billing

Evaluate how the revised GPCCMP structure affects day-to-day practice operations, patient management, and MBS billing procedures, with a focus on maintaining compliance and maximising efficiency.

3. Implement Updated GPCCMP Protocols Confidently in Practice

Apply the new MBS requirements for chronic disease care planning to real-world scenarios, ensuring accurate documentation, effective patient engagement, and integration with multidisciplinary care teams.

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A Podiatry Round Table
July
8
6:00 pm18:00
MPHN, Allied Health

A Podiatry Round Table

Exploring Podiatry in the Murrumbidgee

With an ageing population and increasing rates of chronic illness, the demand for podiatry services in regional and rural areas continues to outstrip supply. Locally we have heard from clinicians about the need for support and more integrated services, and from communities who have little to no access and face long waiting times to access care.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and Three Rivers Department of Rural Health would like to invite Podiatrists providing services in the Murrumbidgee region to a Virtual Roundtable to start a collective conversation about how to address this growing need.

This will be an initial discussion with an opportunity to gauge interest and need for ongoing collaboration across this space. 

Topics for discussion:

  • What can be done to support the Podiatry workforce pipeline? What role, if any, do clinicians play in these efforts?

  • Where do you see opportunities to support more integrated services?

  • What are the opportunities for workforce and digital innovation?

  • What can we do to support our existing Podiatry workforce?

Hear from:

Tim Morris, Podiatrist (Podiatry in Motion, Dubbo)

Tim will share the story of his pathway into Podiatry practice and how some unique thinking about recruitment has supported his entry into the profession.

Daniel Perri, Podiatrist (The Foot Clinics)

Daniel will share about his approach in practice to minimise the impacts of clinical and non-clinical demands on clinicians that contribute to burnout.

To reduce geographical barriers to attendance this is a virtual event

Please register for this event by Monday 7 July 2025 at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6gWg-XNXSqq1ObeJKz_F9w

Enquires:

Renelle Harrison, Allied Health Engagement Lead, MPHN
Renelle.Harrison@mphn.org.au
026923 3122

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Regional Health Innovation Showcase
July
4
12:00 pm12:00
MPHN

Regional Health Innovation Showcase

FREE EVENT – Registrations now open!

AI in Healthcare is the theme, and we’ve lined up some of the brightest minds leading the way in health innovation and technology.

Keynote Speakers:

  • A/Prof Fatemeh Vafaee – Deputy Director, UNSW AI Institute

  • Dr Simon Kos – Health Industry Director, Microsoft Asia-Pacific

Additional Guest Speakers:

  • Dr Kim Sutherland – NSW Health AI Taskforce

  • Dr Frank Iorfino – Brain and Mind Centre

  • Ebenezer E. – Founder & CEO, UNCAPT

Dive into the future of healthcare, explore how AI is shaping the system, and be there for the launch of the new Regional Planning Framework.

Connect with innovators, health professionals, researchers and industry leaders.

Light lunch provided
Optional networking drinks from 4–5:30pm (must be pre-booked!)

Secure your FREE ticket now at https://events.humanitix.com/regional-health-innovation-showcase-2025

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of regional health.

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July
4
11:00 am11:00
Other

Supporting client change with motivational interviewing

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Our webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions.

Attendees can register for our upcoming webinar below. All previous webinars are freely available via the Comorbidity Project webinar library.

JULY | Supporting client change with motivational interviewing

When: Friday 4 July, 11:00 - 12:00 PM (AEST)

Speakers include: Dr Robert Fullerton

Dr Robert Fullerton is a senior clinical psychologist at Sentient Professional Wellbeing and clinical psychologist at Bondi Doctors. He holds a Dual PhD in Clinical and Industrial-Organisational Psychology from the Alliant International University and has 16 years of experience applying Motivational Interviewing in government-funded, university counselling, and private practice treatment settings 

By the end of this webinar, attendees will gain:

  • An understanding of Transtheoretical Model of Change

  • An awareness of what Motivational Interviewing is and when it is useful

  • Knowledge of the spirit and principles of Motivational Interviewing

  • An understanding of the core communication skills of Motivational Interviewing that lead to behaviour change

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July
3
2:30 pm14:30
Other

MLHD: Caring for Mrs Jones throughout her Palliative Care Journey

 2025 Palliative Care online education sessions for staff at residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

MLHD invites all staff working in Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care to please join the 2025 Palliative Care Education virtual sessions, presented by members of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team. 

Please note: these sessions will not be recorded. 

WHERE: Via Microsoft Teams 

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June
25
12:00 pm12:00
Other

Introduction to Medical Termination of Pregnancy in General Practice

Please join us for the next webinar in our series to learn all you need to know about setting up a MTOP service in your practice. We're going to cover the legal framework and the practicalities of setting up a medical abortion service in primary care, with up-to-date information on the clinical and legislative considerations for safe and effective provision of MTOP. You're welcome to email your questions to searchproject@fpnsw.org.au prior to the webinar, and there will also be time allocated to discuss your cases and further questions. 

Family Planning Australia is a lead provider of medical abortion services in NSW. Through the SEARCH project, FPA aims to support the provision of accessible medical abortion in low-resource settings and away from the metropolitan areas. We deliver compassionate counselling and evidence-based information as well as facilitating access to post-abortion care in the community, if required. 

Our SEARCH project participants are valued partners in this work, whether you're a medical abortion service provider or would like to learn the practical details about offering this service in your area. 

To receive your link to the webinar please select your preferred day and time from the box and click the link to register. Questions? Please contact us via searchproject@fpnsw.org.au 

 About the speaker 

Dr Elina Safro is a General Practitioner with expertise in sexual and reproductive health and clinical experience across the full clinical and procedural scope in this area of medicine, including contraception and termination of pregnancy. 

Dr Safro practises clinically at Family Planning Australia as Senior Medical Officer and clinical educator, and at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as VMO Forensic Medical Examiner. She has also held a VMO position at the Royal Hospital for Women Menopause Hub. Dr Safro is currently serving as Chair, Education Subcommittee of the Board of Australasian Menopause Society and as Adjunct Research Fellow at the HER Centre, Monash University. Dr Safro is an OSCE examiner for the Australian Medical Council. 

Fully funded by NSW Health as part of the SEARCH Project. 

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June
25
10:30 am10:30
Other

Introduction to the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship

The NSW Public Guardian’s Stakeholder Engagement team is hosting a free educational webinar on 25 June 2025. This session is specifically tailored for health care providers and will offer valuable insights into the role of the Public Guardian and alternatives to guardianship.

The session will include information on:

  • Introduction to the Public Guardian

  • Planning ahead: Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship and Advanced Care Planning

  • Supported Decision-Making

  • Person Responsible and Consent

  • Substitute Decision-Making

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Wagga – Chronic Conditions of the Foot
June
25
8:45 am08:45
MPHN

Wagga – Chronic Conditions of the Foot

  • Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Upskill locally with a Government-funded foot care course

We’re excited to offer two fully funded units of study in Chronic Conditions of the Foot, delivered in Wagga Wagga and Griffith by the Benchmarque Group, in partnership with Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.

This practical, hands-on training provides valuable skills for healthcare professionals working with clients who have chronic foot conditions. It’s ideal for nurses, aged care workers, AINs, allied health trainees, and community health staff—and can be used as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards further qualifications.

Why it’s valuable for your organisation

Equip your team with practical skills that enable confident and competent assessment, care, and referral of clients with chronic foot conditions—reducing preventable complications and improving patient outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Participants will learn to:

  • Safely perform a basic foot care assessment

  • Determine individual foot care requirements

  • Prepare and use appropriate equipment and materials

  • Document foot, skin, and nail care according to organisational protocols

  • Make timely and appropriate referrals

With just 12 places available per location, this is a rare opportunity to access a fully funded certificate-level unit in our region.

Don’t miss out—register now to secure your place.

The course is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project. For further information, please visit the website or contact us. 

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June
24
6:30 pm18:30
Other

Introduction to Medical Termination of Pregnancy in General Practice

Please join us for the next webinar in our series to learn all you need to know about setting up a MTOP service in your practice. We're going to cover the legal framework and the practicalities of setting up a medical abortion service in primary care, with up-to-date information on the clinical and legislative considerations for safe and effective provision of MTOP. You're welcome to email your questions to searchproject@fpnsw.org.au prior to the webinar, and there will also be time allocated to discuss your cases and further questions. 

Family Planning Australia is a lead provider of medical abortion services in NSW. Through the SEARCH project, FPA aims to support the provision of accessible medical abortion in low-resource settings and away from the metropolitan areas. We deliver compassionate counselling and evidence-based information as well as facilitating access to post-abortion care in the community, if required. 

Our SEARCH project participants are valued partners in this work, whether you're a medical abortion service provider or would like to learn the practical details about offering this service in your area. 

To receive your link to the webinar please select your preferred day and time from the box and click the link to register. Questions? Please contact us via searchproject@fpnsw.org.au 

 About the speaker 

Dr Elina Safro is a General Practitioner with expertise in sexual and reproductive health and clinical experience across the full clinical and procedural scope in this area of medicine, including contraception and termination of pregnancy. 

Dr Safro practises clinically at Family Planning Australia as Senior Medical Officer and clinical educator, and at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as VMO Forensic Medical Examiner. She has also held a VMO position at the Royal Hospital for Women Menopause Hub. Dr Safro is currently serving as Chair, Education Subcommittee of the Board of Australasian Menopause Society and as Adjunct Research Fellow at the HER Centre, Monash University. Dr Safro is an OSCE examiner for the Australian Medical Council. 

Fully funded by NSW Health as part of the SEARCH Project. 

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Griffith – Chronic Conditions of the Foot
June
24
8:45 am08:45
MPHN

Griffith – Chronic Conditions of the Foot

  • Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, St Vincent Private Community Hospital (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Upskill locally with a Government-funded foot care course

We’re excited to offer two fully funded units of study in Chronic Conditions of the Foot, delivered in Wagga Wagga and Griffith by the Benchmarque Group, in partnership with Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.

This practical, hands-on training provides valuable skills for healthcare professionals working with clients who have chronic foot conditions. It’s ideal for nurses, aged care workers, AINs, allied health trainees, and community health staff—and can be used as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards further qualifications.

Why it’s valuable for your organisation

Equip your team with practical skills that enable confident and competent assessment, care, and referral of clients with chronic foot conditions—reducing preventable complications and improving patient outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Participants will learn to:

  • Safely perform a basic foot care assessment

  • Determine individual foot care requirements

  • Prepare and use appropriate equipment and materials

  • Document foot, skin, and nail care according to organisational protocols

  • Make timely and appropriate referrals

With just 12 places available per location, this is a rare opportunity to access a fully funded certificate-level unit in our region.

Don’t miss out—register now to secure your place.

The course is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project. For further information, please visit the website or contact us. 

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