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Connected Care conference - save the date. 25 August 2025.

Digital innovations for general practice and aged care homes

The Connected Care conference will bring general practice and aged care homes together to showcase ways to streamline patient/resident care using the latest technologies and government incentives. The conference is FREE and an ideal opportunity for both industries to meet and exchange ideas to better support healthcare in South Western Sydney.

 

Who should attend

The Connect Care conference is a FREE event exclusive to the following professionals whose organisation is based in South Western Sydney, including:

GPs, nurses and practice owners looking to streamline patient care through digital health technologies to save time and money. This is a perfect opportunity to meet representatives from local Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs), while also gaining CPD hours.

General practice managers looking for solutions to implement the MyMedicare General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI), and gain an understanding of, and meet representatives from local RACHs.

Aged care home owners, managers or nurses looking to build connections and improve resident care which will help their facility meet Aged Care Quality Standards.

 

Connected Care conference CPD Hours for GPs.

Learning outcomes

MBS items for telehealth and MyMedicare

Recommended for GPs, practice managers, aged care home representatives

Participants will gain knowledge of the appropriate MBS item numbers to use for telehealth. By the end of this activity, participants will be able recommend and use telehealth in their practice/RACH.

 

My Health Record: A game changer in aged care! 

Recommended for GPs, practice managers, aged care home representatives

Participants will learn to:

  • discuss the recent and upcoming enhancements in My Health Record to support aged care
  • identify how information stored in My Health Record can contribute to better care for older Australians as they transition through care settings
  • explain how My Health Record can contribute to enhanced workflows for healthcare providers
  • list the key steps required to connect their organisation to My Health Record and where to obtain further information and support

 

Communication in telehealth

Recommended for GPs and aged care nurse representatives

Participants will gain knowledge of the subtle differences between face-to-face and telehealth consultation and gain an understanding of what skills and techniques are required to use telehealth effectively. By the end of this activity, participants will be able to apply these skills and techniques when using telehealth.

 

Recommended for GPs

Participants will gain knowledge of the appropriate MBS item numbers to use for MyMedicare GPACI, as well as any changes to chronic disease management. By the end of this activity, participants will be able to implement these changes in their practice. Aged care representatives are welcome to join the session to learn what a doctor can charge for services.

 

When

9am – 5pm, Sunday, 24 August 2025
Candara Room, Rydges Campbelltown, 15 Old Menangle Road

 

Getting there

Rydges Hotel CampbelltownRydges Hotel. 15 Old Menangle Road, Campbelltown

RAIL:  Catch a train to Campbelltown Station. Walk for 22 minutes or catch a bus.

DRIVE: Free on-site parking, including Tesla EV charging stations at Campbelltown Catholic Club.

BUS: Check bus timetables from your area to Campbelltown Catholic Club.

 

Registration opens in March

Save the date for the Connected Care Conference