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This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after […]
Nurse Immuniser Training Join Steph, a practicing Registered Nurse & Immuniser for your annual refresher on Immunisation Emergencies. Renew your knowledge, refine your assessment skills & refresh your confidence and competence in Immunisation Emergencies. Current guidelines and best practice for management of anaphylaxis discussed. Bookings essential – numbers are limited for interaction. Contact: learn@3riverstraining.com.au […]
General Practitioners and Practice Nurses are invited to join us for this immunisation catch-up session, in collaboration with VTPHNA, SEMPHN, NWMPHN, City of Greater Dandenong and Cancer Council Victoria. This interactive session will cover: How to develop a catch-up immunisation schedule. Available resources to support catch-up schedule development, for Australian-born and humanitarian-entrant patients of any […]
This session is tailored for healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, and care teams specialising in geriatric care. We are pleased to introduce Dr. Daniel Wong, geriatrician affiliated with Geriatric Care Australia. Dr. Wong will be delivering a presentation on the critical topics of Depression, Isolation, & Loneliness in Older Age. The significance of addressing […]
Brain Injury Australia is holding a seminar on Concussion/ “Mild” Traumatic Brain Injury Saturday 23rd March 2024 at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health on the Parkville campus of The University of Melbourne. The Seminar will provide guidance on evidence-based best practice for the diagnosis, acute care and ongoing assessment and management of concussion – including […]
Clinical Nurse Specialist and Regional Liaison Gabby Walker will outlay the services and supports made available by Cancer Council Victoria, and give an overview of the Cancer Council Victoria referral system. Increase access to cancer information and support for cancer patients and their families in the Gippsland region Build relationships and partnerships with rural and […]
Feb 27, 2024 2 sessions available 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Register here 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Register here Many people experience difficulties when a family member, friend or someone under their care is diagnosed with dementia. Health professionals are increasingly being asked what community members can do to assist a person maintain their […]
NCIRS Webinar: Join this webinar on the latest updates relating to influenza and COVID-19 vaccination, including 2024 Australian Government program recommendations and available vaccines. The panel of leading experts will present on: influenza and COVID-19 disease and vaccination trends in 2023–2024 vaccines for influenza and COVID-19 in 2024, their effectiveness and safety, and Australian Government […]
On Wednesday 3rd April from 7:30pm-8:30pm we will be joined by Professor Sonia Grover on Insights into understanding adolescent period related problems and how we understand adult women’s period and pelvic pain. Professor Sonia Grover is a general gynaecologist and pain medicine specialist who is also a leader in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology in Australia and […]
ABOUT https://gippslandhealthalliance.zoom.us/j/89018586940?pwd=N2dzVSO4QoTEoYhJknLaz9fatcpKaL.1 Meeting Id: 890 1858 6940 Passcode: 968769 DATE Wednesday 3 April 2024 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC+11) LOCATION Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
Nurse Immuniser Training Join Steph, a practicing Registered Nurse & Immuniser for your annual refresher on Immunisation Emergencies. Renew your knowledge, refine your assessment skills & refresh your confidence and competence in Immunisation Emergencies. Current guidelines and best practice for management of anaphylaxis discussed. Bookings essential – numbers are limited for interaction. Contact: learn@3riverstraining.com.au […]
The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national approach to improving patient experience and assisting general practitioners and mental health clinicians to connect patients to the right mental health care at the right time. The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) guidance is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. The […]
Registrations are now open for FREE weekly lunchtime webinar sessions about all things liver disease and viral hepatitis. Over 11 weeks the best in the business, including St Vincents own Gastroenterologists and nurses plus lots of big brains in the viral hepatitis, alcohol & other drugs, data surveillance, HIV and harm reduction arenas, will walk […]
Nurse Immuniser Training Join Steph, a practicing Registered Nurse & Immuniser for your annual refresher on Immunisation Emergencies. Renew your knowledge, refine your assessment skills & refresh your confidence and competence in Immunisation Emergencies. Current guidelines and best practice for management of anaphylaxis discussed. Bookings essential – numbers are limited for interaction. Contact: learn@3riverstraining.com.au […]
This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after […]
General Practitioners and GP Registrars are invited to undertake this education offered by Black Dog Institute and supported by Gippsland PHN. The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • recognising presentations where suicide risk is high • undertaking a detailed risk assessment • management planning using a […]
PHAA Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference 2024 | 11-13 June 2024 CDIC 2024 will be oriented towards future opportunities and challenges for prevention and control of communicable and vaccine preventable diseases, and highlight the most significant scientific advances in interventions and knowledge to inform policy and practice change. The conference will aim to help build new links and […]
This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after […]
Nurse Immuniser Training Join Steph, a practicing Registered Nurse & Immuniser for your annual refresher on Immunisation Emergencies. Renew your knowledge, refine your assessment skills & refresh your confidence and competence in Immunisation Emergencies. Current guidelines and best practice for management of anaphylaxis discussed. Bookings essential – numbers are limited for interaction. Contact: learn@3riverstraining.com.au […]
All Gippsland based Health Professionals are invited to attend this Education event. Incidents of occupational violence and aggression (OVA) are on the rise. Addressing this growing concern, Gippsland PHN has engaged Resolution Education to offer a specialised De-escalation & OVA Training program. This training is meticulously crafted to equip your team with the vital skills […]
Education Modules for general practitioners and health professionals Currently, the alcohol-related death rate across the Gippsland region is the highest in Victoria. GPs in Gippsland have reported: • Consulting a drug related patient at least once per week • Contacting specialists for advice on treating drug-related issues multiple times per week, • They’d like more […]
This course is designed for general practitioners, practice nurses and medical students to become familiar with and sensitive to the diverse terminology, experiences, health issues, standards, and referral pathways with respect to trans, gender diverse, and non-binary (TGDNB) clients. The overarching purpose is to promote more inclusive and responsive service provision for people in […]
Nurse Immuniser Training Join Steph, a practicing Registered Nurse & Immuniser for your annual refresher on Immunisation Emergencies. Renew your knowledge, refine your assessment skills & refresh your confidence and competence in Immunisation Emergencies. Current guidelines and best practice for management of anaphylaxis discussed. Bookings essential – numbers are limited for interaction. Contact: learn@3riverstraining.com.au […]
GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental […]
GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental […]
GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental […]
GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental […]
Improving mental health for older people in residential aged care services Why mental health in residential aged care matters Overview of the 2024 National Mental Health Webinar Series March 6, 1pm – 2pm – Accessing Mental Health Services for Older People May 8, 1pm – 2pm – Wellness and social inclusion July 3, 1pm – […]
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