Resource Type: Webinar

National Immunisation Program update 2022 (webinar held 22 March 2022)

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This session was facilitated by Dr Peter Eizenberg. It clarified co-administration of COVID-19, influenza and other NIP vaccinations. We also addressed respiratory syncytial virus disease and prevention.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccination: Q&A for aged care (9 March 2022)

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Christine Ferlazzo (project manager of the vaccine preventable conditions unit at North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network) hosted this Q&A session with Dr Wendy Bamberg (an epidemiologist and public health doctor with the Western Public Health Unit).

Using Pen CAT for quality improvement (webinar 16 February 2022)

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  This session was designed to train practice staff in the use of clinical support tools (CAT4) for quality improvement and discussion support at the point of care. Watch the education and demonstration by Pen CS trainer Manfred Queteschiner as he takes you through the different tools and have your questions around the use of … Continued

Perinatal depression and anxiety: what’s new in clinical practice? (webinar 24 November 2021)

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This webinar was held in partnership with the Parent-Infant Research Institute. It aimed to increase participants understanding of specialised approaches to managing depression and anxiety in the perinatal period. The focus was on diagnosis, risk assessment and management, and psychological approaches to treatment, including evidence-based online cognitive-behavioural therapy (the MumMoodBooster program) and how this can … Continued

Supporting clients affected by female genital cutting/circumcision (webinar 17 November 2021)

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This webinar, presented by Family Planning Victoria and The Royal Women’s Hospital, is for clinical health professionals to improve their knowledge and skills to support clients affected by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).

Managing COVID 19 in the community – hear from the experts in the NWMPHN region (webinar 23 November 2021)

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Want to know more about how to manage COVID-19 patients in the community? Join this webinar, presented by two GPs in the NWMPHN region who will share their experiences and management of common presentations by COVID-19 positive patients.

Using PenCS in your practice: PIP QI measures (webinar 27 October 2021)

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Want to know more about the Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIP QI) Incentive? This webinar focused on quality improvement and what you need to do to ensure your practice is on track against the 10 PIP QI Measures.

Understanding cochlear implants and who can benefit (webinar 21 October 2021)

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A webinar by specialist otolaryngologist Prof. Stephen O’Leary and audiologist Raoul Wills, from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, for GPs to improve their understanding of and referrals for cochlear implants. Learn about the patient’s journey from assessment to rehabilitation, and see the latest data for their likely benefits and outcomes from having a … Continued

Using PenCS in your practice: cancer screening (webinar 20 October 2021)

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This session was designed to upskill practice staff on how to use clinical support tools to identify and recall eligible patients for cancer screening. Presented by Pen CS trainer Manfred Queteschiner and North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network quality improvement officer Juliet Fieldew.

Managing challenging behaviour and importance of self care in general practice (webinar 12 October 2021)

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This webinar was presented by Katrina Otto and a local practice manager, Sally Cordina, to provide insight and strategies to address the everyday challenges faced by general practice.