Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (30 June 2021 webinar for GPs)

This webinar was hosted on 30 June 2021 by HealthPathways Melbourne, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network. It provides clinicians with practical advice on the primary care management of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS), the rare and increasingly treatable side effect associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. 

Eye health in general practice (22 June 2021 webinar)

This eye health education session, delivered by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and Ophthalmologist Dr Lance Liu, provides guidance on the assessment and management of eye disease for clinicians.

Common causes of visual loss in Australia throughout the lifespan (19 May 2021 webinar)

This webinar with a specialist ophthalmologist from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital was for GPs to improve their knowledge and skills in the assessment of patients presenting with visual loss at various stages throughout the lifespan.

Using digital health technology in the COVID environment (webinar 11 May 2021)

Webinar session presented by Katrina Otto focuses on optimising use of data and technology in relation to the COVID-19 environment.

Increase the number of HPV self-collection tests completed for eligible women (webinar 14 April 2021)

Practice level support session for practices participating in the cervical cancer stream of the Maximising Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Quality Improvement Project. Presented by Jenny Jones (Cancer Council Victoria) and Dr Wendy Pakes (VCS Foundation).

Increase the proportion of GP-ordered National Bowel Cancer Screening Program kits (webinar 13 April 2021)

Practice level support session for practices participating in the bowel cancer stream of the Maximising Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Quality Improvement Project. Presented by Clem Byard (Cancer Council Victoria).

Increase proportion of screening for patients with hepatitis B or C risk factors (webinar 12 April 2021)

Practice level support session for practices participating in the liver cancer stream of the Maximising Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Quality Improvement Project. Presented by Gabrielle Bennett (St Vincent’s Melbourne) and Jenny Jones (Cancer Council Victoria).

Maximising Cancer Screening During COVID-19: clinical education webinar (webinar 8 April 2021)

Clinical education webinar for practices participating in the Maximising Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Quality Improvement Project. Presented by Nicole Kempster (VCS Foundation), Alexis Butler (VCS Foundation), Gabrielle Bennett (St Vincent’s Melbourne) and Jenny Jones (Cancer Council Victoria).

General practice and the NDIS: eligibility and evidence (webinar 27 April 2021)

Webinar session presented by Brotherhood of St Laurence, Local Area Coordinators for the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region. This session provides information and resources to help general practitioners better navigate the NDIS and the application process.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip and gross motor delay (22 April 2021 webinar)

Webinar session run by Dr Jing Ling and Dr Kevin Dunne, paediatricians from Mercy Health, focusing on differentiating between presentations of gait abnormalities through integrated case-based discussions.