Organised by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), the event saw Minister Kearney – a keen advocate for building women’s health services across Australia – answer questions from participants across the western and northern suburbs. The event was hosted by NWMPHN Chair of the Board, Ines Rio. The Minister also welcomed questions on the … Continued
This webinar aims to increase awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as a diagnosis and its links to ‘long COVID’, as well as improve GP capability in diagnosing and managing ME/CFS patients.
An interactive webinar by a specialist ophthalmologist from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, for GPs to improve their knowledge and skills in the assessment of patients with visual flashes, floaters, blurring and loss.
This session will cover the latest clinical advice on the effects and management of COVID-19 in pregnancy, and how to identify and manage a range of common concerns in the third trimester of pregnancy.
The aim of this session is to discuss key heart failure updates in diagnosis, treatment and reductions in hospital admissions. We also discuss the Safer Care Victoria (SCV) Heart Failure Collaborative, key interventions being implemented at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and how we can improve our communication with our GP colleagues.
Shared maternity care GPs have an essential role in the care of patients with GDM. In this session, we will discuss how to identify women at risk of diabetes in pregnancy, deliver appropriate advice for women on risk minimisation, and provide support and treatment. Care of pregnant women above and below healthy weight. Weight and … Continued
The pandemic has seen huge numbers of patients delaying or cancelling usual – and even urgent – care. This education session explored the impact of deferred care on the population aged 65 years and older and the following topics: The impact of COVID-19 on GP presentations for older populations. Issues for older Australians in a … Continued
Presented by the National Asthma Council, this session focuses on managing asthma in the paediatric population. Incorporating the latest guidelines from the Australian Asthma Handbook, it provides up to date, evidence-based asthma management information for treating 0–12 months, 1–5-year-old, and 6–11-year-old age groups in primary care.
About one in four women have bleeding sometime during their pregnancy. This session will discuss the causes, concerns and management.
This webinar with a specialist otolaryngologist from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is for GPs to improve their knowledge and skills in the assessment of neck lumps, oral lesions and throat discomfort. It will include an anatomy refresher to assist with your approach to assessment, tips for investigating and biopsy, and when to … Continued
We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
NWMPHN's delivery of the Australian Government's Medicare Mental Health phone service has been successfully verified under the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
