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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260723T190000
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SUMMARY:Nurse CPD - Introduction to wax management best practice: microsuction under direct vision
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis webinar aims to enhance clinician confidence and competency in safe\, effective ear wax management under direct vision using the VorOtek O Scope and microsuction techniques\, with a strong focus on visualisation\, patient safety\, and clinical best practice. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDemonstrate correct setup and ergonomic use of the VorOtek O Scope to achieve optimal visualisation and depth perception within the ear canal.\nApply best practice wax management techniques including curettage\, microsuction\, speculum selection\, and instrument handling under direct vision.\nConduct safe and patient-centred wax removal procedures through appropriate patient assessment\, consent\, risk communication\, and identification of presentations requiring caution or referral.\n\n\nPresented by:\nChris Harris\nClear Ears Learning \nJosh Duthie\nVorOtek \nFacilitated by:\nSamantha Meoushy \nPractice Advancement Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/nurse-cpd-introduction-to-wax-management-best-practice-microsuction-under-direct-vision/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260517T222909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T060657Z
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SUMMARY:GP Living 101 Series - Practical MyMedicare billing: incentives\, eligibility and common pitfalls including changes to assignment of benefits
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis session provides a practical overview of current MyMedicare incentive guidelines and funding requirements relevant to general practice\, with a focus on understanding eligibility\, compliance\, and correct billing processes. Participants will explore common areas of confusion surrounding incentives such as the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) and the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP)\, including GP obligations\, patient eligibility\, documentation requirements\, compliant billing practices and overview of changes to the assignment of benefits. The education will also clarify how practices can appropriately manage out-of-pocket fees and privately billed non-eligible services while remaining compliant with BBPIP guidelines and maintaining sustainable business operations. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify the eligibility requirements and obligations GPs must meet to claim MyMedicare-linked incentives\, including GPACI and BBPIP.\nDifferentiate between eligible and non-eligible services under BBPIP\, including when private billing and out-of-pocket costs can be applied compliantly.\nApply practical billing and workflow strategies that support compliant claiming\, reduce confusion for staff\, and maintain financial sustainability within general practice.\n\n\nPresented by:\nWendy O’Meara\nPrimary Care Consultant (MBS Item Specialist) \nFacilitated by:\nCindy Nguyen\nPractice Support Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/pm-cpd-practical-mymedicare-billing-incentives-eligibility-and-common-pitfalls/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260616T033200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T035639Z
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SUMMARY:From values to directives - clinical best practice in advance care
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nParticipants will learn how to undertake advance care planning\, facilitate effective discussions with patients and their families\, and appropriately apply relevant MBS item numbers in general practice. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nOutline the process and key components of advance care planning.\nApply communication techniques to facilitate advance care planning.\nRecognise and utilise appropriate MBS item numbers for advance care planning in general practice.\n\n\nPresented by:\nMaxine Krebs\nClinical Nurse Consultant \nFacilitated by:\nKate Noble\nActing Integration and Priority Populations Team Lead
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/from-values-to-directives-clinical-best-practice-in-advance-care/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260527T033005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T040301Z
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SUMMARY:An overview of thyroid disease in pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:This meeting count towards the ANSC Program CPD requirements \n\nAim of meeting:\nThe session will review normal thyroid physiology in pregnancy\, common thyroid disorders\, and their impact on maternal and fetal outcomes. GP will be able to identify women requiring further investigation or referral\, assess the risk of fetal thyrotoxicosis in Graves’ disease\, and facilitate appropriate post‑partum monitoring and management of thyroid conditions. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify women that require further investigation\, management and referral of their thyroid condition during pregnancy.\nAssess the risk of fetal thyrotoxicosis in the setting of maternal Graves’ disease.\nImplement appropriate post-partum monitoring and management of a woman’s thyroid status in the post-partum period.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Hamish Russell\nStaff Specialist Endocrinologist\, Liverpool Hospital \nFacilitated by:\nDr Susan Sunwoo\nGP from Milperra
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/an-overview-of-thyroid-disease-in-pregnancy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260507T222412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T224419Z
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SUMMARY:PM CPD - Early information gathering: preventing escalation to formal investigation
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo support healthcare professionals in effectively identifying and managing workplace concerns early through structured information gathering\, ensuring safe\, compliant\, and fair outcomes while reducing the need for formal investigation. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nApply structured\, curiosity-driven questioning techniques to identify and clarify workplace concerns.\nDocument information and decision-making objectively and sensitively\, in line with professional and medico-legal standards.\nAssess information against evidence and compliance requirements to determine appropriate\, defensible management actions.\n\n\nPresented by:\nEden Elliott-Griggs\nTraining & Development Manager\, Wise Workplace Training \nFacilitated by: \nNicolette Hill\nPractice Support Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/pm-cpd-early-information-gathering-preventing-escalation-to-formal-investigation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260609T035955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000651Z
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SUMMARY:Non-fatal strangulation: applying lessons from the women’s health sector to general practice
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nUsing key insights from the women’s health sector\, primary care and community services\, this webinar will emphasise the important role GPs play in responding to women who have experienced strangulation in the context of domestic\, family and sexual violence (DFSV). This training will assist you in further developing your understanding of DFSV\, including how to identify\, screen and address short- and long-term needs of women with these experiences. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise signs\, symptoms and clinical presentations that should prompt screening for non-fatal strangulation and DFSV.\nIdentify barriers to patient disclosure of strangulation and/or DFSV in primary care and apply practical strategies to create a safe and supportive environment that facilitates disclosure.\nIdentify local referral pathways that support a multidisciplinary response for patients who have experienced strangulation and/or DFSV.\n\n\nPresented by:\nCourtney Artridge\nProject Officer\, Women’s Health NSW \nKaren Triggs\nClinical Lead – Supporting Recovery FDSV\, Anglicare Sydney \nDr Fiona Mackintosh\nGP from Moss Vale \nFacilitated by:\nDr Fiona Mackintosh\nGP from Moss Vale
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/non-fatal-strangulation-applying-lessons-from-the-womens-health-sector-to-general-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
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SUMMARY:PM CPD - Foundations of HR in healthcare practices
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo equip practice managers with a practical understanding of their core HR responsibilities\, so they can build compliant\, consistent people management practices that protect their practice and support their team. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise the impact of effective people leadership on workplace culture\, employee engagement and team performance.\nApply employer obligations under the Fair Work Act\, National Employment Standards and relevant awards within general practice.\nImplement effective employment\, onboarding and probation processes to support compliance and minimise future HR risks.\nIdentify common HR compliance risks in primary care and apply strategies to mitigate workplace and regulatory issues.\nApply HR best practices to enhance staff retention\, strengthen practice operations and reduce organisational risk.\n\n\nPresented by:\nGeorge Sotiris\nDirector\, HR in Health \nFacilitated by:\nMehwish Naqvi\nPractice Advancement Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/pm-cpd-foundations-of-hr-in-healthcare-practices/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260528T221524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T234522Z
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SUMMARY:Improving vaccine management and catch up vaccination in primary care
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo support GPs and nurses to improve vaccination practices by increasing timely catch up vaccination and strengthening vaccine management. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify barriers and attitudes to vaccination in SWSLHD residents.\nImplement strategies to promote vaccination.\nRecognise the importance of timely catch-up vaccination in preventing vaccine–preventable diseases.\nImplement timely catch-up vaccination strategies to address declining vaccination coverage.\nIdentify and apply appropriate vaccine storage and cold chain management practices to maintain vaccine safety and effectiveness.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Rose Sacca\nStaff Specialist\, SWSLHD Public Health Unit \nSerina (Huixin) Liao\nImmunisation Clinical Nurse Consultant\, SWSLHD Public Health Unit \nBuddhi Dawadi\nImmunisation Clinical Nurse Specialist\, SWSLHD Public Health Unit\n\nFacilitated by:\nZoe Taleb\nPractice Support Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/nurse-cpd-improving-vaccine-management-and-catch-up-vaccination-in-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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:20260722T205505
CREATED:20260629T233147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T233147Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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