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SUMMARY:Resuscitation skills for general practice
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nTo provide GPs and associated staff with an opportunity to refresh and update their skills in the application of CPR within the practice setting\, using ARC Guidelines. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and apply the steps that need to be taken in the event of a cardiac arrest patient in the general practice setting including team management.\nRecall the appropriate methods and processes of gaining emergency assistance in the general practice setting\, in the event of a cardiac arrest.\nManage a cardiac arrest including the demonstration of clinical resuscitation procedures\, effective ventilations and compressions\, use of a defibrillator and emergency drugs using appropriate resuscitation manikins.\nImplement strategies in the practice to reduce the emotional impact of an emergency on individuals and the team.\n\n\nPresented by:\nSimon Gould – Medics for Life\nAssoc. Deg. Voc. Education and Training\nDip. Paramedical Science\nCertificate IV Workplace Training & Assessment \nPlease note payment is required upfront to confirm your registration which can be made using Mastercard or Visa.  A tax invoice will be issued following full payment.  \nALL BOOKINGS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE.
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/resuscitation-skills-for-general-practice/
LOCATION:The William Inglis Hotel\, Warwick Farm\, 155 Governor Macquarie Drive\, WARWICK FARM\, 2170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260716T235203Z
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SUMMARY:The common ground - multidisciplinary approach to supporting adults with diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis CPD event brings together local healthcare providers to address barriers to multidisciplinary care and explore region-specific strategies for supporting adults with Type 2 diabetes more effectively. The session aims to build practical\, collaborative approaches that reflect the realities of primary care in South Western Sydney. \nThe goal for this CPD event is to equip GPs and clinicians with actionable insights they can apply in their own practice\, foster stronger interdisciplinary understanding\, and ultimately improve care outcomes for adults living with Diabetes. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nOutline the local healthcare challenges of managing Type 2 Diabetes and multimorbidity in South Western Sydney.\nOutline the distinct and complementary roles of healthcare professionals in collaborative management and coordination of multimorbidity.\nIdentify where proactive referral or escalation is warranted to support better patient care.\n\n\nPresented by:\n \n\nDr Lance Holland-Keen\nGP from Gregory Hills \n\n  \n\nDaniel Nasri\nConsultant Pharmacist servicing South Western Sydney regions  \n\n \n  \n\nChheng Kouch\nOptometrist from Eyesense Optometrists in Mount Annan \n\n \n\nFacilitated by:\nBrendan Chiew\nWorkforce Engagement Coordinator\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/the-common-ground-multidisciplinary-approach-to-supporting-adults-with-diabetes/
LOCATION:Ottimo House\, Denham Court\, 205 Campbelltown Road\, Denham Court\, NSW\, 2565
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T171500
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260506T014402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T010711Z
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SUMMARY:Future-proofing general practice: a deep dive on viability and sustainability conference
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nThis conference provides strategies to support long-term sustainability of general practices\, addressing billing structures\, continuity of patient care\, teamwork\, staffing and multidisciplinary care. It is timely due to primary care reforms and initiatives including Strengthening Medicare policies. Participants will learn to identify appropriate MBS item numbers for common clinical scenarios\, leverage team-based care and digital health\, and incorporate current Medicare and policy updates to improve both clinical care and financial sustainability. \nPresented by:\nGreg Baker\nAI lecturer\, Macquarie University \nEden Elliott-Griggs \nTraining and Development Manager\, Wise Workplace Training \nKim Poyner\nDirector\, MediCoach \nWendy O’Meara  \nPrimary Care Consultant (MBS Item Specialist) \nHosted by:\nDr Lance Holland-Keen\nGP from Gregory Hills
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/future-proofing-general-practice-a-deep-dive-on-viability-and-sustainability-conference/
LOCATION:The William Inglis Hotel\, Warwick Farm\, 155 Governor Macquarie Drive\, WARWICK FARM\, 2170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260629T233147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T232258Z
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SUMMARY:PM CPD - Awards\, pay and leave compliance
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo ensure managers understand which Awards apply to their workforce\, how to correctly apply classifications and pay rates\, and how to meet their leave and record-keeping obligations\, including the requirement to ensure salaried employees are genuinely better off overall\, reducing the risk of underpayment\, back-pay liability\, and Fair Work investigations. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify which Modern Awards apply to the different roles within your practice.\nCorrectly classify employees to ensure they receive the appropriate pay rates\, allowances ad employment entitlements in accordance with relevant workplace requirements.\nRecognise when salary arrangements meet Award requirements\, including the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT).\nIdentify common payroll compliance risks and understand how accurate record-keeping helps protect the practice.\n\n\nPresented by:\nVanessa James-McPhee\nHead of Workplace Advisory\, HR in Health \nFacilitated by:\nZoe Taleb\nPractice Support Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/pm-cpd-awards-pay-and-leave-compliance/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270126T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260730T045643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T031159Z
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SUMMARY:Antenatal GP Shared Care Refresher - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis refresher course provides recognised Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) General Practitioners (GPs) with an update on contemporary maternity care practices\, policies\, guidelines\, and models of care across South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) and NSW Health. The course will reinforce the role and responsibilities of ANSC providers and strengthen GPs’ knowledge and confidence in delivering pregnancy care in partnership with SWSLHD maternity services. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDescribe the role and responsibilities of a recognised ANSC provider\, and the scope of GP provision of care across SWSLHD.\nIdentify risk factors in early pregnancy that require early intervention\, ongoing surveillance or further screening. \nDescribe NSW Health Policy and program strategies that influence pregnancy care provision. \nIdentify strengths\, gaps\, and variations in the delivery of GP Antenatal Shared Care using evaluation data and stakeholder feedback.\n\n\nPresented by:\nWendy Pickup\nClinical Midwife Consultant – GP Shared Care \nHeather Bray\nClinical Midwife Consultant – GP Shared Care\n\nFacilitated by:\nDeborah Ferry\nIntegration and Priority Populations Coordinator
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/antenatal-gp-shared-care-refresher-2026/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T232339Z
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SUMMARY:GP Living 101 series - Assignment of benefit compliance: what every practice manager needs to know
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo provide practice managers with a practical understanding of the Assignment of Benefit (AoB) changes and equip them with the knowledge\, systems\, and workflows needed to ensure Medicare compliance and support their practice team. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nExplain the key Assignment of Benefit changes\, including the new consent\, documentation\, and record-keeping requirements for bulk-billed Medicare services.\nIdentify the workflow\, policy\, and staff process changes required to implement compliant Assignment of Benefit practices across the clinic.\nDevelop an action plan to reduce Medicare compliance risks by reviewing current processes\, educating staff\, and monitoring ongoing compliance.\n\n\nPresented by:\nWendy O’Meara\nPrimary Care Consultant (MBS Item Specialist) \nFacilitated by:\nJordan McGreal\nPractice Advancement Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/pm-cpd-assignment-of-benefit-compliance-what-every-practice-manager-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260818T081945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T001453Z
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SUMMARY:Neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan: diagnosis\, function\, and intervention
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis presentation will explore contemporary approaches to assessment from early childhood through to older adulthood\, with a particular focus on challenging diagnostic presentations\, differential diagnosis\, evolving symptom expression across the lifespan\, and the role of cognitive and functional assessment. Practical discussion will include NDIS eligibility and functional evidence\, and the importance of both early and late intervention. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify changes in symptom presentation across the lifespan to support accurate differential diagnosis.\nDescribe the role of cognitive and functional assessments in supporting diagnosis\, treatment planning and NDIS functional evidence requirements.\nApply evidence-based principles to recognise opportunities for early and late intervention to optimise patient outcomes across the lifespan.\nDifferentiate ADHD from other conditions by recognising key clinical features.\nIdentify appropriate monitoring strategies to assess treatment response and ensure patient safety.\nIdentify key diagnostic and prescribing considerations when managing special populations.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Rachael Neville\nClinical Neuropsychologist \nDr Ben Murrie \nConsultant Psychiatrist \nFacilitated by:\nDr Fiona Mackintosh\nGP from Moss Vale
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/neurodevelopmental-conditions-across-the-lifespan-diagnosis-function-and-intervention-2/
LOCATION:The Gibraltar (previously known as Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral)\, 7 Boronia Street\, Bowral\, NSW\, 2576
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260729T233335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T001601Z
UID:57663-1793905200-1793910600@swsphn.com.au
SUMMARY:The GP Supervisor toolkit: identifying and managing struggling students
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis webinar is relevant to both new and experienced GP supervisors who are involved in\, or interested in\, teaching and supporting medical learners\, including medical students within the general practice setting. As general practice continues to play a critical role in training the future medical workforce\, GP supervisors are increasingly required to provide high-quality clinical teaching\, learner support\, feedback\, and professional role modelling within busy practice environments. \nThese responsibilities can be particularly challenging when supporting students who may be experiencing difficulties. This session will provide an overview of key principles and teaching frameworks to support medical students and help nurture the future GP workforce. It will explore early warning signs of students experiencing significant health or wellbeing concerns\, highlight common pitfalls in supervision and feedback\, and discuss practical strategies to support students on a day-to-day basis. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise warning signs of medical students experiencing significant health or wellbeing issues.\nIdentify common pitfalls in GP supervision and feedback.\nApply practical strategies to support medical students in the clinical setting.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Yasin Shahab\nGP\, Senior Lecturer in General Practice\, Western Sydney University School of Medicine \nProf. Penny Abbott\nProfessor of General Practice at Western Sydney University \nFacilitated by:\nHannah Reveley\nWorkforce Strategy Coordinator\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/the-gp-supervisor-toolkit-identifying-and-managing-struggling-students/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260915T025802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T001848Z
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SUMMARY:Wound management workshop
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED PLACES\, REGISTER EARLY! \nThis event is free for nurses working in general practice in South Western Sydney. \nThe training is valued at $75 per participant. \nAll participants are required to pay a $25 refundable deposit via Mastercard or Visa to confirm their registration. This payment must be made upfront. SWSPHN will refund the deposit after you have attended the training. \nPlease note\, the deposit will be forfeited if you do not attend the event or if your registration is cancelled less than one month before the event.  \nIf you would like to attend\, please contact Ashleigh Budd on 02 4632 3009 with payment at your earliest convenience. Spaces are limited and registrations will be based on a first come\, first served basis. Late registrations cannot be accepted due to training restrictions.  \nMorning session (8am for 8.30am start – 12.30pm) \nAfternoon session (12.30pm for 1pm start – 5pm) \nAim:\nThis exciting four-hour workshop is essential for all nurses who perform wound management as part of their role. It will increase participants knowledge and skills in fundamental aspects of wound management. Participants will have the opportunity to develop confidence in activities that support best practice through hands-on exercises and demonstrations. \nTopics: \nWound Cleansing and Debridement \n\nRecognise the importance of wound cleansing and debridement in optimising outcomes for the person with a wound.\nIdentify and explain the different types of wound cleansing and debridement and determine their appropriate use in clinical practice.\nDemonstrate wound cleansing and simple debridement techniques in a simulated environment.\n\n\nWound Dressings \n\nRecognise the role of wound dressings in optimising outcomes for the person with a wound.\nDemonstrate the ability to select appropriate dressings based on patient needs\, wound characteristics and dressing properties.\nDemonstrate an understanding of the performance of commonly used dressings perform in a simulated environment.\n\n\nCompression Therapy \n\nRecognise the role of compression therapy in optimising outcomes for the person with a wound.\nRecognise the different compression therapy systems and their advantages and limitations.\nDemonstrate application of compression therapy.\n\n\nPresented by:\nSue Templeton\nWound Specialist Nurse \n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/wound-management-workshop/
LOCATION:SWSPHN Education Room\, Campbelltown\, Level 2\, 1 Bolger Street\, Campbelltown\, CAMPBELLTOWN\, NSW\, 2560\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T210442
CREATED:20260914T033444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T034619Z
UID:59582-1795026600-1795033800@swsphn.com.au
SUMMARY:Preparing for 6th Edition RACGP Standards
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo support participants in understanding of outcome-based standards\, highlight key changes and provide practical strategies to support effective implementation in practice. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDescribe the purpose and impact of the transition to outcome-based standards.\nIdentify and explain the major changes introduced in the updated standards and their implications for my practice.\nApply practical strategies to support adaption and compliance with outcome focused requirements within my workplace.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Robert Menz\nGP and Medical Educator \nFacilitated by:\nNicollette Hill\nPractice Support Officer\, SWSPHN \n 
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/preparing-for-6th-edition-racgp-standards/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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