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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:Nurse CPD - Asthma & COPD – they do overlap
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nThis webinar will cover the essentials of best-practice asthma and respiratory management for primary care health professionals. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDefine the pathophysiology of asthma\nIdentify the steps involved in the diagnosis of asthma – referring to the Australian Asthma Handbook\nSummarise the important information to be included in a Written Asthma Action Plan\n\n\nPresented by:\nCeri Banks\nRegistered Nurse \nFacilitated by:\nJordan McGreal\nPractice Advancement Officer\, SWSPHN
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/nurse-cpd-asthma-copd-they-do-overlap/
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:20260706T064830
CREATED:20260629T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T223554Z
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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:20260915T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260706T064830
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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:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260706T064830
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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 and apply appropriate vaccine storage and cold chain management practices to maintain vaccine safety and effectiveness.\nImplement timely catch-up vaccination strategies to address declining vaccination coverage and reduce vaccine preventable disease risk.\nApply reminder systems and overdue patient record reviews to improve vaccination uptake and reduced missed opportunities.\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:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260706T064830
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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:20261018T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T171500
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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:20260706T064830
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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