here - Goulburn Valley Medicare Local

Monday Mail
Monday, 16 February 2015
frontdesk@gvml.com.au – www.gvml.com.au – (03) 5831 5399
ALERTS
GVML CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Chronic Kidney Disease Education Event
Chief Health Officer Advisory
Issued to: Clinicians and Laboratories
Key Messages:
 Current situation - As of 4 February 2015, 571 cases
of avian influenza A (H7N9), including 204 deaths,
have been reported in China (including Hong Kong).
Although the environmental source has not yet been
definitively determined, some of the confirmed cases
have been associated with exposure to infected live
poultry or contaminated environments, including
markets where live poultry are sold.
o See WHO website on the current situation,
including epidemiological updates, FAQs and
guidance documents:
Disease Outbreak
News.
 Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 19 February
2015. It is also expected that during the month of
February the number of incoming passengers to
Australia from China will rise substantially. With the
anticipated increase in incoming passengers during
this period there is a possibility of cases of H7N9
presenting in Australia.
 H7N9 has been identified in patients with severe
pneumonia. Common symptoms include fever,
cough and shortness of breath.
 Advice for travellers to China: Travellers to countries
with known outbreaks of avian influenza should
avoid poultry farms, or contact with animals in live
bird markets and follow good food safety and good
food hygiene practices.
 Advice for returned travellers: If returned travellers
meet the testing criteria but have a less severe
respiratory illness, advice regarding further
management should be sought from the
Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
Section.
 If you have a suspected case call the Communicable
Disease Prevention and Control Section on 1300
651 160.
For the latest information about this issue visit Chief
Health Officer - Advisories.
This interactive educational event will provide GPs and other
health professionals with specialist and general practice
knowledge regarding chronic kidney disease.
Key information will be provided about the stages of renal
disease, client needs within general practice including
hypertensive and cardiovascular care, as well as the optimal
times to refer clients on to relevant specialist care.
The presentation will also include case study discussion
regarding problem solving and practical solutions within
general practice.
Date:
25 February 2015
Time:
5:45 pm – Registrations
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue:
The University of Melbourne, Lecture Theatre
49 Graham Street, Shepparton
RSVP:
23 February, 2015
frontdesk@gvml.com.au
See the flyer for more information.
RSVP by 23 February to frontdesk@gvml.com.au with your
name, organisation, RACGP number, contact number, and
any accessibility and/or dietary requirement requests via
email or phone (03) 5831 5399.
Advance Care Planning Community Forum
On Wednesday 4 March, a community forum is being held at
the Shepparton Youth Hall with presentations and information
stalls. The aim of the day is to provide members of the
community with knowledge about the process and legal
framework around advance care planning.
Date:
4 March 2015
Time:
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue:
Shepparton Youth Hall
Archer Street, Shepparton
See the flyer for more information.
Prescribing Opioids and Their Replacements
The training consists of 2 parts and will provide GPs with the
skills required for accreditation to prescribe medication
assisted treatment for opioid dependence within the Victorian
regulatory framework.
Module 1 – Safe and Effective Opioid Prescribing
Changes to the Australian Childhood Immunisation
Register Reports to Assist the Identification of Due
and Overdue Children
This 2 hour session will provide information and strategies for
safer prescribing of opioids in chronic pain settings.
In December 2014 the Australian Childhood
Immunisation Register (ACIR) began the staged
introduction of one new ACIR report and the modification
of three existing reports. The reports are to assist
providers to identify children who are coming due or who
are already overdue for immunisations so that parents
can be encouraged to have their children immunised on
time.
To communicate these changes to immunisation
providers, the Department of Health has developed a
fact sheet that can be accessed via the Immunise
Australia website.
4 March 2015
Time:
6:15 pm – Registration and supper
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue:
Nexus GP Super Clinic
7 – 11 High Street, Wallan
RSVP:
frontdesk@gvml.com.au
See the flyer for further information.
Module 2 – Prescribing Opioid Replacement Therapy
Please alert your colleagues of the changes to the ACIR
reports by directing them to the Immunise Australia
website.
Please see the Australian Childhood Immunisation
Register Report fact sheet for further information.
Victorian Health and Emergency Alerts and
Advisories
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
provides information about emergencies affecting the
health sector and critical public health issues. These
Chief Health Officer Alerts and Advisories provide
information to health professionals on issues relating to
public health and safety, while the Health Command
provides Alerts and Warnings to the health sector on
Code Red Days, for Severe Weather and for other threats
to the system.
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
want to ensure this information reaches the right people
at the right time. For this reason, they are asking all
general practices and other health care providers to
subscribe now to keep receiving these emergency
communications.
Please provide your contact details and, where
appropriate, a generic email address so notifications will

be shared with colleagues in your absence.
To subscribe, visit www.health.vic.gov.au
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REFERRALS AND SERVICES
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New Physiotherapist Available at Nexus
Date:
Nexus Primary Health welcomes Shea Spitty, an
experienced physiotherapist, to their team.
A full day face-to-face skills based workshop on prescribing
Methadone and Buprenorphine.
Completion of Module 1 – Safe and Effective Opioid
Prescribing (either face-to-face or online) is a pre-requisite to
attend the full day workshop.
Date:
29 March 2015
Time:
8:45 am – 4:30 pm
Venue:
Networking Health Victoria
Level 4, 458 Swanston Street, Carlton
RSVP:
frontdesk@gvml.com.au
See the flyer for further information.
Aboriginal Cultural Competency Training
Once again the Goulburn Valley Medicare Local Closing the
Gap team are offering GPs and other practice staff Aboriginal
Cultural Competency Training. This training will be delivered
by Robynne Nelson, a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung
woman and the facilitator of the Healing the Spirit
Consultancy.
This training is aimed at providing knowledge of the local
Aboriginal community and culture with a wide range of other
comprehensive, historical, and contemporary information
including:
Cultural, Spiritual and Healing activities as appropriate and
how it relates to the work you do
Knowledge of current barriers regarding access to
mainstream health services
Aboriginal concept of health and wellbeing
Communication skills
Date:
23 April 2015
Time:
9:00 am to 9:30 am Registration
9:30 am to 4:00 pm close
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
provided
Venue:
Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative
Harmony Room
Rumbalara Road (off Toolamba Road),
Shea is currently accepting bookings for patients requiring
management and rehabilitation of sports injuries and
other acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Shea can accept Team Care Arrangements and will
provide out of hours appointments. HICAPS billing is
available.
For more information or appointments call 1300 77 33 52.
Cost: Introductory flat fee of $55 per session.
Mooroopna
RSVP:
frontdesk@gvml.com.au
For more information see the flyer or contact Nicole Atkinson
on 58315399
To register, email frontdesk@gvml.com.au with your name,
organisation, RACGP number, contact number and any
accessibility or dietary requests or phone (03) 5831 5399.
National Home Doctor Service
The National Home Doctor Service will be launched in
Shepparton on Monday 23 February 2015.
The service will provide residents of Shepparton,
Mooroopna and Kialla with access to after-hours medical
care in the comfort of their own home or aged care
residence.
National Home Doctor Services will provide a report after
each visit to the patients usual GP by 8 am the following
day, to ensure continuity of care and follow through on
treatment if necessary. The service offers the community
a flexible, convenient option of after-hours medical
assistance, whilst also assisting to relieve some of the
pressure on hospital Emergency Department and
Ambulance services. The Doctors carry a range of starter
packs of common medications including antibiotics, so
treatment can often begin immediately. They do NOT
carry drugs of addiction.
All visits are bulk-billed to anyone with a Medicare card.
The service will operate 7 days a week, including public
holidays. It operates from 6pm Monday to Friday, with
bookings able to be made from 4pm onwards. Bookings
start at 10am on Saturdays and can be made all day on
Sundays and Public Holidays. Bookings can be made via
telephone on 13 SICK (that is 13 7425).
Practices can choose to have this number on their
answering machine when their clinic is closed and display
posters in their clinic.
Doctors who are Vocationally Registered or have General
Registration are welcome to apply to do some shifts if
interested.
For more information please contact Peter Wyman at
peter.wyman@homedoctor.com.au
Tuning into Teens Parenting Program
Primary Care Connect and headspace Shepparton
present a 5 session program for parents and carers of
young people aged 12-14 years to tune into your own and
your child’s emotions and respond more effectively to
their behaviour.
Starting on 24 February, this program will be held every
Tuesday at 12:30 pm at headspace in Shepparton.
Bookings are essential.
For further information view the flyer or contact Claire at
Primary Care Connect on 03 5823 3200.
Healing Horses Equine Assisted Therapy
Information
Equine Assisted Therapy sessions are being offered as
part of the Private Practice School Wellbeing and
Counselling service. All sessions are tailored to each
group and individual needs. Medicare rebates can be
accessed with a Mental Health Care Plan from GPs.
Further
information
can
be
found
at
www.healinghorses.com.au or download the information
here.
GVML OTHER INFORMATION
Vaccine Fridge and Other Small Equipment Items for Sale
Goulburn Valley Medicare Local has a vaccine fridge and a
number of small items for sale following the closure of the
Shepparton GP After Hours Clinic. A full list of the items can
be seen here. The items are available at our office for viewing
during office hours and bids are invited for individual
items. Please submit bids in a sealed envelope with the item
written on the front and your name and bid enclosed or by
email to frontdesk@gvml.com.au. Bids will be accepted until
close of business Friday 27 February 2015.
OTHER CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
Today marks the start of Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
2015. The Dietitians Association of Australia have released
a medial released titled Home Cooking Wins the War on
Weight.
Run by the Dieticians Association of Australia, this important
week is all about getting the right advice and supporting those
looking to be a healthy weight
For more information visit www.healthyweightweek.com.au
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life – How Working with Your Mind
is the Key to Well-Being
The recently held Public Lecture by Michelle Trudgen, Healthy
Mind, Healthy Living, will be held in Wangaratta for those who
missed the Shepparton lecture.
Date:
25 February 2015
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue:
University of Melbourne,
Teaching Centre, Auditorium
Dixon Street, Wangaratta
Learning
&
RSVP:
23 February 2015
Online or contact Di Doyle on 03 5823 4512
or ddoyle@unimelb.edu.au
See the flyer for further information.
Integrated Care for Older People Seminar
The Respecting Our Loved One’s Wishes: Delivering
Integrated, Consumer Directed Where, When, and How It’s
Needed is on 26 and 27 February 2015 at Melbourne Olympic
Park.
This practical seminar focuses on integration for older people
and respecting their wishes in terms of where, when, and how
their care is delivered.
Date:
26 – 27 February 2015
Venue:
Melbourne Olympic Park
Further information including registration information is
available at www.changechampions.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dental Health
Visits – Seymour
Adult Dental Health Assessment Day
Date:
25 February 2015
Venue:
Goranwarrabul House
Corner of Callen & Bretonneux Streets
Seymour
Introduction to Cost Effectiveness Analysis in Health
This is a one day course that provides an introduction to
applying cost-effectiveness analysis in health, including in the
evaluation of health programs. It is useful for policy makers,
clinicians, researchers, managers, and anyone else involved
in health who wishes to make informed decisions.
Assessments will take place on 25 February, with all
dental procedures to happen on 4 March.
The course will consist of short lectures, case studies, and
practical class exercises. Modules include an introduction to
health
economics,
cost
measurement,
outcome
measurement, and the interpretation of economic evaluation
results for decision-making.
Lunch, morning tea, and
afternoon tea will be provided.
Children’s Dental Health Assessment Day
Date:
27 February 2015
Venue:
Graduate House, University of Melbourne
Price:
$450.00 – for people working in the public
sector (including university and DHSS
employees)
$650.00 – for people working in the private
sector
Cost:
Free
Date:
16 April 2015
Venue:
Goranwarrabul House
Corner of Callen & Bretonneux Streets
Seymour
Cost:
Free
For more information on both days, including a flyer,
please contact Rebecca Welsh on 0459 802 873, (03)
5793 6341, or via email on:
rebecca.welsh@seymourhealth.org.au.
For more details visit the University of Melbourne website.
Bookings are available via ecart.
EXTERNAL NEWSLETTERS
If you have any questions
economics@unimelb.edu.au.
Women’s Health Goulburn North East February 2015
Newsletter Now Available
Secure Messaging for Specialists and Allied Health –
Connecting with General Practice
Women’s Health Goulburn North East February 2015
newsletter is now available at www.whealth.com.au.
The aim of this session is to provide ALL potential users with
practical information around how SMD can be set-up within a
practice and how it will have a positive impact on patient and
business outcomes.
STUDIES AND QUESTIONNAIRES
Healthy Thinking: The Black Dog Institute & ANU
now recruiting for study
The Black Dog Institute, in collaboration with ANU, is
running a trial of an online automated self-help program,
“Healthy Thinking”. It has been developed using
evidence-based treatment programs that can alter
thoughts and behaviours. The main goal of the program
is to help users decrease the frequency and intensity of
their suicidal thoughts. The program also addresses
rumination and worry, aspects that contribute to the
distressing repetitive and uncontrollable thoughts that
many people experience. If you know someone who
would benefit from taking part more information is
available on the website or by contacting Dr Daniela
Solomon on 9382 9274. The registration page can be
found here.
RESOURCES
New Resources to Support Those Bereaved by
Suicide
Support After Suicide has just released a new book and a
range of information sheets. For more information see
their website.
please
email
health-
Date:
27 February 2015
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue:
Please see the flyer for a list of all venues
RSVP:
Online
23 February 2015
For further information see the flyer or visit www.aapm.org.au.
Tackle the Issue: Ice, Alcohol and Other Drugs Forum
With the support of the Victorian Government and a number
of local community partners, the Australian Drug
Foundation’s Good Sports program is proud to be holding a
series of 19 forums around Victoria to help you learn how
your club or group can support members, families and the
whole community to prevent and tackle drug use. These
forums will be hosted by experts in drug prevention and
treatment who will help you understand practical ways that
can reduce drug problems and help clubs and groups to get
informed about what they can do to help reduce the impact
drugs have on their members, players, club and the whole
community.
Greater Shepparton City Council will be hosting a forum as
detailed below:
Date:
3 March 2015
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue:
Sir Ian McLennan Sports Centre
Corner of Echuca Road and McLennan
Street, Mooroopna
RSVP:
Online
Betrayal of Trust Implementation
In April 2012, the Victorian Government initiated a
landmark inquiry into the handling of child abuse
allegations within religious and other non-government
organisations.
The first priority of the Victorian Government has been the
immediate safety of children. The Victorian Government
has introduced three new criminal offences to further
protect children from abuse. Below are the recently
released factsheets on the three new offences:
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The new ‘failure to disclose’ offence
The new ‘failure to protect’ offence
The new 'grooming’ offence
Further information can be found at:
www.justice.vic.gov.au.
Sharing the Care Using cdmNet
On the 25 and 26 February, representatives from
Precedence Health Care will be visiting general practices
in the GVML area who interested in a demonstration of
cdmNet,
cdmNet is an RACGP clinically endorsed, cloud based
tool that supports GPs, practice nurses, allied health,
other care providers and patients to better manage of
chronic disease.
Basic cdmNet services can now be used at no cost to
medical clinics, health care providers or patients. Basic
services include care plan creation, shared electronic
health record (controlled by the patient in collaboration
with the GP), and support for patient self-management.
cdmNet fees are only charged if a practice wants to fully
utilise the cdmNet tool. Full use includes using cdmNet
billing support for Medicare rebates. Fees are still
minimal, with general practice cost-benefit analysis
indicating cdmNet supports increased income for
practices utilising the tool. Details of fees are available at:
precedencehealthcare.com.
Goulburn Valley Medicare Local is interested in facilitating
the introduction of cdmNet in the GVML region.
Information about cdmNet can be found on the GVML
website.
For more information or to discuss a visit by Precedence
Health Care, contact Katherine Stephens, Primary Care
Liaison Officer (Allied Health) on 5831 5399.
Refugee Health Resources
The number of refugees settling in Victoria is currently
around 4,000 people per annum in addition to the
unprecedented increase in asylum seekers on bridging
visas settling in the Victorian community, currently
estimated at around 10,000 in Victoria.
Victoria receives about one-third of all refugees and
asylum seekers entering Australia, more than any other
state or territory. The new arrivals often locate in places
that already have community members with the same
origins, history and/or culture.
Most refugees and asylum seekers have experienced
traumatic events such as physical and psychological
trauma or torture, deprivation and prolonged poverty,
periods in immigration detention and poor access to
health care, including limited access to immunisation. As
a result, many refugees have multiple and complex
physical and psychological health problems on arrival.
For further information see the flyer or visit
www.goodsports.com.au.
EPPIC Forum
This exciting gathering of Australian and international experts,
hosted by Professor Patrick McGorry, will draw on local and
international experiences to challenge and grow our
understanding of working with young people with emerging
and early psychosis in diverse clinical settings.
Date:
6 March 2015
For further information call (03) 9342 3744 or email orygentraining@unimelb.edu.au, or visit the Orygen website.
Diabetes Study Day for Enrolled and Registered Nurses
This study day, with Kathy Mills, a Credentialed Diabetes
Educator, is for enrolled and registered nurses. The day will
cover contemporary and evidence based research on dietary,
exercise, psychological and pharmacological management of
diabetes mellitus.
Date:
6 March 2015
Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue:
Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local
6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East
Cost:
$220.00 – early bird registration (before 20
February)
$250.00 – full registration
RSVP:
diabetes.ed@optusnet.com.au
This study day is eligible for 6 hours professional education.
Morning tea, lunch, and notes are provided.
For further information download the flyer or contact Kathy via
email at diabetes.ed@optusnet.com.au
Hormones and Female Cancers – Clinical Controversies
Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium
(MPCCC) would like to welcome you to the Hormones and
Female Cancers- Clinical Controversies conference. They
have endeavoured to put together a stimulating program with
speakers who are renowned in Australia and internationally in
their field.
Date:
21 March, 2015
Time:
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Venue:
The Rydges
701 Swanston Street, Melbourne
For further information download the flyer or visit the Southern
Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service website.
B-Informed – Hepatitis B Workshop
In collaboration with St Vincent’s and Hepatitis Victoria, the
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health will be holding
workshops for the B-Informed – Addressing Hepatitis B Within
a Community Context.
Date:
24 March 2015
26 May 2015
25 August 2015
Time:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue:
Training Room – North Richmond Community
Health
23 Lennox Street, Richmond, 3121
The Victorian Refugee Health Network provides a range
useful resources to support general practices to respond
to these complex and chronic health and wellbeing
issues. This includes a guide for GPs and other practice
staff, as well as updates through their regular e-bulletin.
For further information about the workshop or to book a place
in one of the sessions, visit the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity &
Health website.
Decision Assist Workshops
Please be reminded that all Victorian-based refugees and
asylum seekers, regardless of Medicare status, are
eligible to receive funded vaccines as per the Free
vaccine Victoria - criteria for eligibility. Every health care
encounter provides an opportunity to assess their
immunisation needs and offer catch-up vaccines, as
recommended.
This workshop is part of a training package which aims to
improve palliative care and advance care planning services
offered to older Australians covering the range of processes
involved in meeting end of life care needs – from how best to
initiate the important conversations that need to be had, to
developing an appropriate advance care plan, understanding
legal frameworks, and implementing a comprehensive model
of palliative care.
New Website Explains Pathology Tests to GPs and
Clients
Aged Care Nurses
A new website and app is available that explains
pathology tests.
Access is open to everyone.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Report
Available on Medical Director and Best Practice
GPs can now upload the National Bowel Cancer
Screening Program (NBCSP) GP Assessment Report
template to Medical Director or Best Practice software
systems. The template will automatically populate the
patient’s details providing complete information following
a positive FOBT result through the program.
On
completion, the form is submitted to the NBCSP Register
with an associated payment of $7.70.
To download the templates, visit the Victorian
Department of Health’s bowel cancer screening
webpage. Manual forms can be downloaded and printed
from the NBCSP website.
VIDEOS AND MEDIA
Session:
Workshop 2
Date:
7 April 2015
Venue:
Kilmore District Hospital
Rutledge Street, Kilmore
Home Care Package
Session:
Workshop 1
Date:
15 April 2015
Venue:
Seymour Hospital
Education Centre
Session:
Workshop 2
Date:
17 June 2015
Venue:
Seymour Hospital
Education Centre
For further information or to register contact Andrea Davy at
Austin Hospital on (03) 9496 6876 or via email at
andrea.davy@austin.org.au.
Vaccinations While Breastfeeding
Immunisation Week 2015
Presented by Dr Nick Wood at the Annual Women's
Health Update, Sydney 2014.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
Regional Office has advised that the date for the 2015
Immunisation Week is the 24 April to 3 May. The theme for
the 2015 Immunisation Week is “Vaccination is everyone’s
job.
Protect
your
community”.
Dr Nick Wood is a General Paediatrician at The
Children's Hospital at Westmead and a Senior Lecturer
at the University of Sydney. He has an NHMRC postdoctoral fellowship to examine maternal and neonatal
vaccination. He conducts a clinic for children who have
had adverse events following a vaccination.
The video can be found online at the healthed website.
The Department is seeking information on any promotional
activities you or your organisation is planning for the 2015
Immunisation Week.
Date:
OTHER INFORMATION
Cook Seven Meals in Seven Days: New Health
Weight Weapon
The Dietitans Association of Australia media release –
Cook seven meals in seven days – New healthy weight
weapon is now available on their website.
Also available are the following resources:

Tips from Accredited Practising Dietitans: Cooking
with fruit and vegetables

Beef chilli tacos with mushroom and corn
24 April – 3 May 2015
It would be greatly appreciated if you could respond to
immunisation@health.vic.gov.au by Friday 27 February
2015.
Changes to District of Workforce Shortage (DWS)
Ratings
Recently announced changes have seen the DWS rating
of some towns in the GVML change. Those towns with a
changed status are listed below:
Now DWS
Broadford
Kilmore
Murchison
Nathalia
Numurkah
Tatura
Wallan
Wandong
No Longer DWS
Alexandra
Eildon
Marysville
Puckapunyal
Seymour
Skin Cancer Workshop for GPs
Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc in association with the
Department of General Practice, Monash University presents
a two day workshop developed and taught by specialist
dermatologist educators. The workshop is suitable for all GPs
and GP registrars regardless of level of experience and is a
perfect opportunity to upskill.
Day 1: Lecture series includes a course on dermoscopy
diagnosis of skin cancers and management of melanoma and
non-melanoma skin cancers.
Day 2: Hands-on Pigskin workshop includes planning for
surgery, biopsy techniques, simple ellipses, flaps and grafts,
and dealing with complications.
Date:
2 May 2015 – Day 1
3 May 2015 – Day 2
Information about the new rural classification reform can
be found here. The new system uses the latest Australian
Bureau of Statistics (ABS) geography and population data
and the most recent medical workforce statistics (derived
from Medicare billing data). Town based information
regarding DWS and other related information is available
by using the map.
For recruitment and other GP workforce support,
practices are advised to contact RWAV on 9349 7800.
Venue:
Day 1 – South 1 Theatre & Foyer, Building 64
43 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus,
Monash University
Day 2 – Anatomy Lab building 13A, Room
(AG15)
37 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus,
Monash University
Register online for one or two days (including RACGP CPD &
QI points). Early bird discount is available until 30 March
2015.
For further information visit www.skincancer.asn.au.
OTHER CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS CONTINUED
Skin Cancer Workshop for GPs
Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc in association with the Department of General Practice, Monash University presents a two
day workshop developed and taught by specialist dermatologist educators. The workshop is suitable for all GPs and GP
registrars regardless of level of experience and is a perfect opportunity to upskill.
Day 1: Lecture series includes a course on dermoscopy diagnosis of skin cancers and management of melanoma and
non-melanoma skin cancers.
Day 2: Hands-on Pigskin workshop includes planning for surgery, biopsy techniques, simple ellipses, flaps and grafts, and
dealing with complications.
Date:
2 May 2015 – Day 1
3 May 2015 – Day 2
Venue:
Day 1 – South 1 Theatre & Foyer, Building 64
43 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus, Monash University
Day 2 – Anatomy Lab building 13A, Room (AG15)
37 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus, Monash University
Register online for one or two days (including RACGP CPD & QI points). Early bird discount is available until 30 March
2015.
For further information visit www.skincancer.asn.au.
APNA National Conference 2015 – Brave to Bold
Registrations are now open for APNA National Conference 2015 – Brave to Bold.
Date:
14 – 16 May 2015
Venue:
Gold Coast – Convention & Exhibition Centre
For further information or to register, visit www.apnaconference.asn.au.
A Practitioner’s Guide to Care of the Dying
This workshop is designed to help medical practitioners and mental health professionals incorporate theoretically sound
and empirically derived principles into sensitive and effective care of dying patients and their families.
Program 1
Date:
18 May 2015
Venue:
Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens
13 Spring Street, Melbourne
Program 2
Date:
19 May 2015
Venue:
Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens
12 Spring Street, Melbourne
Full workshop outlines and learning outcomes can be found at www.grief.org.au.
Invitation to International Student Sexual Health Network
The topic of the sexual and reproductive health of international students in Australia has become increasingly important
due to data revealing issues such as high rates of unplanned pregnancies, terminations, and sexually transmitted
infections among this population, as well as issues of gender identity, domestic violence, and other issues related to
sexual and reproductive health. These international students include but are not limited to university, TAFE and ESL
students (e.g.: on visas 570, 572, 573, 574)
A group of providers have come together to establish a professional network of organizations and institutions in order to:
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
share information on current research, programs and policies addressing these issues
look for opportunities to network, coordinate, and collaborate
Since there are organizations working on these issues in the international student population throughout Australia, to begin
with this network will meet primarily online, with discussions of further opportunities to meet in person, perhaps at
significant conferences where many organizations may be present.
Date:
19 March 2015
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue:
Online
RSVP:
Georgia Babatsikos on georgia.babatsikos@deakin.edu.au
During this first meeting we will discuss what organizations are currently doing in terms of research and data collection
related to the sexual health of international students. This could include quantitative data (eg: termination rates for
international students) and qualitative data (eg: interview data from students about experiences related to sexual health).
To join the online discussion, use the above link and log in using your first and last name. No password is required to join.
You will need to have Java installed on your computer (free on the web). It is also helpful to have headphones with a
microphone so you can join in the conversation (there is also a chat window). To load the online classroom the first time
can take about 15 minutes, so try to get in 30 minutes early to make sure you can get in. If you have any technical
difficulties, you can call Deakin University IT and ask for assistance at 1800 463 888. Tell them you are attending a meeting
online using Blackboard.
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