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SUMMARY:Antenatal GP Shared Care: 2026 information update and skills development day
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING IS FOR GPS INVOLVED IN ANTENATAL SHARED CARE AND WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE ANSC PROGRAM CPD REQUIREMENTS. \n\nAim of meeting:\nMaternity Tour: Before the program begins\, we invite you to join us for a maternity tour of Liverpool Hospital’s Antenatal Clinic (ANC) and Birthing Unit (BU)\, to get an overview of our services and facilities. \nWe invite GPs involved in Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) to join us for a dedicated GP Skills Day designed to enhance confidence\, knowledge\, and collaboration in maternity care. \nThis program aims to support GPs in the management of common pregnancy and postnatal conditions\, with a focus on early identification\, appropriate assessment\, and timely referral pathways. \nKey areas of focus include: \nMusculoskeletal and pelvic floor health in pregnancy and the postnatal period\, including practical approaches to assessment\, management\, and referral \nGenetic screening in pregnancy\, with guidance on counselling\, interpreting results\, and understanding referral pathways to genetics services \nRecognition and escalation of clinical concerns\, including updates on current policies\, guidelines\, and referral processes within ANSC \nInfant feeding and lactation\, supporting GPs to confidently provide antenatal breastfeeding education\, identify common postnatal challenges\, and guide women through their breastfeeding journey \nThis day provides an opportunity to hear directly from multidisciplinary experts\, build practical skills\, and strengthen partnerships between primary care and hospital services to optimise outcomes for women and families.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and describe the principles of infant feeding including escalation processes when deviations from normal are identified.\nIdentify common pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal conditions in pregnant and postnatal women\, and describe appropriate assessment\, management\, and referral pathways.\nIdentify and describe the significance\, counselling and referral processes for genetic screening.\nIdentify and describe the importance of an abdominal palpation\, and demonstrate technique.\nIdentify and describe escalation process when a deviation from normal is identified during pregnancy.\n\n\nPresented by: \nSwati Agrawal\nSenior Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapist \nEloisa Mann\nActing Clinical Midwife Consultant for Lactation\, SWSLHD\n\nDr Suzanna Lindsey-Temple\nClinical Geneticist\, SWSLHD \nClaire Wong\nSenior Genetic Counsellor\, SWSLHD \nNatasha Luboya \nAssociate Genetic Counsellor\, SWSLHD \nSandra George\nAssociate Genetic Counsellor\, SWSLHD \nHeather Bray \nClinical Midwifery Consultant and GP Shared Care Midwife Liaison\, SWSLHD\n\nWendy Pickup\nClinical Midwifery Consultant and GP Shared Care Midwife Liaison\, SWSLHD\n\nFacilitated by:\nDeborah Ferry\nIntegration and Priority Populations Coordinator\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/antenatal-gp-shared-care-2026-information-update-and-skills-development-day/
LOCATION:Ngara Education and Conference Centre\, 41 Scrivener Street\, WARWICK FARM\, NSW\, 2170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T213000
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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:20260906T174758
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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:20260906T174758
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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:20261104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261104T210000
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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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