Upcoming workshops and webinars

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MyMedicare Webinars

9 October - RACGP MyMedicare webinar #3

RACGP - MyMedicare webinar #3

Presented by RACGP
Monday 9 October 2023 (7pm - 8.30pm AEDT)

The third in a series of webinars developed and delivered by the RACGP in partnership with the NSW/ACT PHNs, this webinar will focus on the MyMedicare initiative from the important perspective of consumers, including consumer considerations for MyMedicare, consumer registration, how practices can support consumers, and feedback received to date.

Learning outcomes:

Participants will have an understanding of the consumer registration process for MyMedicare, together with consumer considerations and perspectives.

Speakers will include:

  • Elizabeth Deveny, Consumer Health Forum
  • Gary Smith, PHN Representative
  • Kim Weeks, Practice Manager
  • Services Australia
  • DoHAC

Facilitator:  Professor Charlotte Hespe - RACGP NSW/ACT Faculty Chair

Register now

WAPHA - Primary Health Care Reform and MyMedicare

Primary Health Care Reform and MyMedicare

Watch the WA Primary Health Alliance webinar with Dr Wally Jammal on demand
34 minutes content and 11 minutes of Q&A
Recorded 11 August 2023

Dr Wally Jammal shared his insights into the Government's primary care reform agenda with topics including:

  • Primary care reform and what it means for you, your practice and your patients.
  • MyMedicare and voluntary patient registration with confidence.
  • Question and answer session.

Watch Recording Now

RACGP - MyMedicare First steps: What is it, What do I need to know?

RACGP - MyMedicare: First steps: What is it, What do I need to know? 

Includes a broad overview of MyMedicare, goals of MyMedicare and Q&A.

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care - MyMedicare

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care webinars for more policy context surrounding the MyMedicare program: Webinar provides information on the MyMedicare practice and patient registration processes in preparation for patient registration from 1 October 2023.

Featured Upcoming Events & Training

21 November - Speculum sabbatical – Supporting self-collection for cervical screening

Speculum sabbatical –  Supporting self-collection for cervical screening

Presented in partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care’s National Cervical Screening Program
16 December (12.00pm to 1.00pm AEST)

Cervical screening can be uncomfortable for patients, leading to hesitancy and avoidance, but it is our most important tool as we work to eliminate cervical cancer.

By giving your speculum a sabbatical, you can offer a more patient-centred screening experience, eliminate discomfort, and improve screening rates.

This webinar, presented in partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care’s National Cervical Screening Program, will equip GPs with the knowledge and skills to confidently guide patients through self-collection for cervical screening.

It will provide resources, expert insights, and practical tips, for you to support your patients through self-collection.

Register here
 

21 November - Beyond Prostate Cancer: Management and Monitoring

Beyond Prostate Cancer: Management and Monitoring

Presented by Cancer Council of WA 
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 (7.00pm to 8.00pm AWST)

The General Practice Cancer Education Team from Cancer Council of WA are hosting Dr. Jeffrey Thavaseelan (Urologist) for this webinar event.

Dr Thavaseelan will discuss strategies that GPs can implement for managing bladder and sexual side effects that may occur after prostate cancer treatment.

He will delve into monitoring PSA for relapse, covering topics such as the recommended testing frequency and the criteria that warrant a referral to a specialist. 

For more information and to register click here

22 November - Preventing antimicrobial resistance together (WA event)

Preventing antimicrobial resistance together (WA event)

Presented by RACGP
Wednesday 22 November (6:30pm to 8:30pm AWST) 
RACGP WA, 34 Harrogate Street, West Leederville 6007
CPD: 1.5 EA hours (plus optional back-in practice measuring outcome activity)

Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections. The primary care sector has an important role to play in improving the safe and appropriate use of antimicrobials, reducing patient harm and the risk of antimicrobial resistance in Australia.

For World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, RACGP invite you to join them for an
evening of conversations on preventing antimicrobial resistance in primary care.

Hear from Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician Dr
Jonathan Chambers, and Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Physician, Dr Daniel
Yeoh, as we discuss the contemporary use of antibiotics and the role of the GP in
reducing the risk of resistance, changing prescribing patterns and educating patients.

Register here

28 November & 12 December - Paid online GP training session – two workshops in one online session

Paid online GP training session – two workshops in one online session

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
28 November (6.00pm to 8.00pm AWST) & 12 December (6.00pm to 8.00pm AWST)



WA Primary Health Alliance is providing GPs in WA with paid IAR-DST training covering two workshops in one online session.

GPs and GP registrars who attend the two workshops in the one online session will be remunerated $300 and CPD hours are available.

CPD hours and payment apply only upon successful completion of both workshops and the follow-uptraining outcome surveys.

Workshop One
Workshop One runs for 30 minutes and involves viewing a pre-recorded video.

The training topics will include:

  • Introduction to the IAR and the development of the IAR national guidance
  • Orientation to the domains, levels of care and the DST

Workshop Two
Workshop Two runs for 90 minutes and includes an interactive training session.

The training topics will include:

  • Application of the IAR in assessment and in take settings (practical group activity using vignettes)
  • Discussion and reflection from groups
  • Clinical judgement and supported decision making, care preferences and care type

Register for an online training session

View the flyer for more information

30 November - Webinar: Overseas Vaccinations and Catch ups

Webinar: Overseas Vaccinations and Catch ups

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Thursday 30 November(5:00 PM - 6:00 PM AWST)

WA Primary Health Alliance is pleased to host and present this third webinar in the series with Michele Cusack from Services Australia. 
 
Following on from our successful Back to Basics and Encounters and Reports webinars, this webinar is aimed at Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners,  and will highlight the following:

  • Overseas Vaccination records
  • Catch up plans
  • And encounter recording in AIR 

Register here       

2 December - Skin cancer diagnosis workshop

Skin cancer diagnosis workshop

Presented by RACGP
2 December (8.30am to 4.30pm Technology Park Function Centre Bentley)

This workshop explores the diagnosis and treatment of the various types of skin cancer and information on histopathology report formats, terminology and the correlation of the dermatoscopic features of skin lesions and the corresponding histological findings.
 
Presented in partnership with Sonic, we'll cover:

  • diagnoses and appropriate management of the various types of BCC, SCC and Melanoma
  • pattern analysis to recognise malignancy
  • dermatoscopic analysis to identify the key features of non-melanoma and melanoma skin lesions
  • how to use clinical clues to diagnose melanoma

This advanced workshop does not include suturing.
 
Register now

16 December - Family & Domestic Abuse - Lunch & Learn Series

Family & Domestic Abuse - Lunch & Learn Series

Presented by RACGP
16 December (12.00pm to 1.00pm AEST)

The RACGP’s Lunch & Learn Series is a new knowledge-sharing network created to help frontline primary care professionals develop skills and confidence in responding to family violence.

You’ll be learning alongside other primary care professionals keen to make a difference to women and children.

Held on the 3rd Friday of every month from 12pm-1pm (AEST), Lunch and Learn provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights and support in managing family violence.
This is a complex area of practice and it’s vital that we learn from one another’s lived experience of trying to support those affected.

Each Lunch & Learn session involves:

  • Three panel members
  • A presentation on a different aspect of family violence
  • De-identified case presentations (submit your own case too)
  • Q&A / discussion time. 

Register here

Upcoming workshops & webinars

Ongoing 2023

The Active8 Program (children aged 2-5 years)
Presented by the Department of Health
Multiple times

The Better Health Program (children aged 6-12 years)
Presented by the Department of Health
Multiple times

Identifying and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect e-learning module available NOW
Presented by Safer Families Centre of Research Excellence
Available Online Now

Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) - Webinars
Presented by ADHA
Multiple Dates

Family and Domestic Violence Training Opportunity
The Safer Families Centre
Ongoing

LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion Training
Presented by Sexual Health Quarters
Ongoing 

November 2023

Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy - Silverchain GP Education Series
Presented by Silver Chain
8 November

Mooditj Leader Training
Presented by SHQ
13 November to 16 November

National Contraception Essentials in Primary Care  
Presented by ASHM
14 November & 15 November

WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum 2023 - Registrations now open!
Presented by Rural Health West
16 November & 17 November

Aboriginal Health Conference 2023
Presented by Rural Health West
18 November & 19 November

Promotion of self-collection for cervical screening webinar
Presented by Department of Health and Aged Care and the National Cervical Screening Program
Tuesday 21 November

Talking About Suicide in General Practice (Western Australian GPs only)
Presented by Black Dog Institute
21 November, 25 November & 30 November

IUD Training – online seminar
Presented by SHQ
23 November

Using Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations Peoples
Presented by Black Dog Institute
23 November

BreastScreen WA visit to Nannup
Presented by BreastScreen WA
24 November to 5 December

Integrating Digital Resources into Mental Health Care
Presented by Black Dog Institute
28 November

Short Mental Health Interventions: Recognising PTSD in Practice
Presented by Black Dog Institute
28 November

BreastScreen WA visit to Kambalda West
Presented by BreastScreen WA
27 November to 4 December

Supporting Children with Fussy Eating Behaviours
Presented by Karitane
30 November

National C the Whole Story Forum: Hepatitis C in Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health and AOD Settings
Presented by ASHM
30 November

December 2023

2023 Awards and End of Year Celebration
Presented by RACGP
2 December

Skin cancer diagnosis workshop
Presented by RACGP
2 December

BreastScreen WA visit to Norseman
Presented by BreastScreen WA
5 December to 7 December

BreastScreen WA visit to Northam
Presented by BreastScreen WA
4 December to 9 February

BreastScreen WA visit to Norseman
Presented by BreastScreen WA
5 December to 7 December

AAPM Western Australia End of Yearh Breakfast Celebration
Presented byAAPM
8 December
 

January 2024

February 2024

WA Hepatitis B Prescriber Update
Presented by ASHM
13 February

March 2024

Past Webinar Recordings

Immunisation: AIR Encounters and Reporting webinar recording

Immunisation: AIR Encounters and Reporting webinar recording

On August 31, WA Primary Health Alliance hosted the second Immunisation webinar – AIR Encounters and Reporting.

Michele Cusack from Services Australia, returned to present real time simulations on recording encounters in AIR and then how to access, download and utilise the 10A (overdue vaccination) report, and the 42A (Overdue Covid Vaccination) report.

Access the recording for the second webinar in the series here.

Immunisation – Back to Basics Webinar

Immunisation – Back to Basics Webinar

Hosted by WA Primary Health Alliance with guest speaker Michele Cusack from Services Australia this webinar is aimed at Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners to help navigate the Australian Immunisation Register.
 
In this webinar Michelle will discuss:

  • Accessing PRODA
  • Accessing AIR and
  • Completing overseas vaccinations on AIR – all using real time examples.

View the recording

Webinar recording - New treatments for Alzheimer's disease are almost upon us - how do they change general practice?

Webinar recording - New treatments for Alzheimer's disease are almost upon us - how do they change general practice?

The new antibody treatments for Alzheimer’s have been described as game changers, but are they really?
 
Watch this exclusive webinar where Dr Norman Swan and panellists Prof Leon Flicker, Prof Amy Brodtmann
and Dr Simon Torvaldsen discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer’s treatment. This session explores what
else is on the horizon, what other interventions should still be used and how the focus on intervention has shifted to early dementia.
 
View the recording here

Cybersecurity in Primary Care - webinar recording available

Cybersecurity in Primary Care
Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Recording Now Available!

Cancer Screening update for Practice Staff – webinar recording available

Cancer Screening update for Practice Staff

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance with WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, Cancer Council WA & BreastScreen WA

This presentation covered:

  • National Cervical Screening Program: Expansion of self-collection
  • HealthPathways WA demonstration and update – specifically around the Cervical
    Screening pathway
  • Who can have a BreastScreen and how are we being COVID safe?
  • National Cancer Screening Register: Digital access to participant bowel and
    cervical screening data
  • National Bowel Cancer Screening Program - Reducing bowel cancer burden through screening

View the webinar slides here

View the webinar recording here

Common Surgical Problems in Children - webinar 1 & 2 recording available

Common Surgical Problems in Children

Webinar 1: Tips to aid, diagnosis and the appropriate management. Umbilical swelling, Inguinal lumps and Haemangiomas

Organizer Details: WAPHA - WA Primary Health Alliance, Perth Children’s Hospital

Held May 25, this was the first of a 3-part series in Common surgical problems in children.  This session covered Umbilical swelling, Inguinal  lumps and Haemangiomas.

View Session 1 recording here:  https://vimeo.com/723215402 (Password: WebSPC_1)


 

Common Surgical Problems in Children

Webinar 2: Tips to aid, diagnosis and the appropriate management. Undescended testicles, Scrotal Swellings and Foreskin Problems

Organizer Details: WAPHA - WA Primary Health Alliance, Perth Children’s Hospital

Held June 15, this was the second of three topics presented on behalf of Perth Children’s Hospital.

This webinar  provided an update and relevant information on how to identify and treat Undescended testicles, Scrotal Swellings and Foreskin problems.

This webinar also aided in the diagnosis and the appropriate management of these conditions. How HealthPathways can assist in the shorting of wait times to see a specialist in Perth Children’s Hospital.

View Session 2 recording here: https://vimeo.com/723236072 (Password: WebSPC-2)

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