These resources are useful for primary care professionals working in clinical or community settings.
Deferred care session 1: immunisations, STIs and mental health in younger adults (webinar 23 June 2022)
The pandemic has seen huge numbers of patients delaying or cancelling usual – and even urgent – care. This education session highlighted local statistics,...
Emerging treatments in atopic dermatitis (eczema) – webinar held 7 June 2022
This education session covered the latest approaches to treatment and management of atopic dermatitis. Speakers discussed recent research and advanced targeted therapies now approved...
The CanEAT cancer nutrition care pathway (webinar 22 June 2022)
3 in 5 patients with cancer have a nutrition symptom that is stopping them from eating well. At least 1 in 4 will develop...
Cyber security, data breach and electronic communication with patients (webinar 21 June 2022)
As practices become increasingly reliant on digital communication, cyber threats, data loss and patient privacy breaches are becoming all too common. This session examined...
COVID-19 oral antivirals in general practice (webinar 20 June 2022)
With the COVID-19 antivirals Paxlovid and Lagevrio now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), GPs play a pivotal role in managing patients with...
Help, she’s pregnant; what do I do now? (webinar 25 May 2022)
The aim of this Western Health session was to: provide a clear understanding of what to discuss with a woman when she presents in...
Identify and recall patients at risk of COVID-19 (webinar 5 May 2022)
This session focused on easy to implement methods for effectively identifying and recalling patients at risk of COVID-19 needing booster vaccination.
Diagnostic pathways for children suspected of autism spectrum disorder (webinar 10 May 2022)
This webinar provides an overview of diagnostic pathways available to children suspected of having autism spectrum disorder. Specific focus was placed on Melton Health’s...
Starting and stopping, duration of menopause hormone therapy use (webinar 5 April 2022)
This webinar updated GPs on the recent review of the menopause and menopause hormone therapy (MHT) HealthPathways. There was also a presentation on common...
Implementing a My Health Record policy in your organisation (webinar 10 May 2022)
Special guest speaker Dr Sanka Amadoru (geriatrician, Aria Health) discussed his experience with My Health Record registration, and examined the process his specialist medical...
Common paediatric ENT infections (webinar 4 May 2022)
Common paediatric ENT infections (webinar held 4 May 2022).
COVID-19 and flu (webinar 12 April 2022)
Infectious diseases physician Dr Michael Birrell (Western Public Health Unit, Western Health) covered: winter boosters for vulnerable patient groups COVID-19 and flu vaccine timing...
Red eye and corneal emergencies (webinar 6 April 2022)
This webinar was facilitated by the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
My Health Record for medical specialist practice: optimising patient care (webinar 5 April 2022)
Medical specialists and practice managers are encouraged to watch this webinar to get the most out of My Health Record for your business and...
Preparing your practice for the 2022 flu season (webinar held 31 March 2022)
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and practice nurse Natalie Simpson-Stewart (Summit Medical Group) hosted this education session for general practice on Thursday, 31...
National Immunisation Program update 2022 (webinar held 22 March 2022)
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...
COVID-19 and influenza vaccination: Q&A for aged care (9 March 2022)
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...
Perinatal depression and anxiety: what's new in clinical practice? (webinar 24 November 2021)
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...
Supporting clients affected by female genital cutting/circumcision (webinar 17 November 2021)
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...
Managing COVID 19 in the community – hear from the experts in the NWMPHN region (webinar 23 November 2021)
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...
Understanding cochlear implants and who can benefit (webinar 21 October 2021)
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...
Using PenCS in your practice: cancer screening (webinar 20 October 2021)
This session was designed to upskill practice staff on how to use clinical support tools to identify and recall eligible patients for cancer screening....
Managing challenging behaviour and importance of self care in general practice (webinar 12 October 2021)
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...
Management of myocarditis and pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (28 September 2021 webinar)
This session provided GPs with guidance on the identification and management of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA vaccination.
