Dear subscriber,

Welcome to this week's edition of Sydney Health Weekly! Central and Eastern Sydney PHN aims to make this newsletter your efficient one-stop-shop for primary health news and events within the central and eastern Sydney region. We are constantly working on making your news as targeted and relevant as possible and welcome your feedback to editor@cesphn.com.au.

POLAR Webinar – 1 pm on 14 August 2019

Shane Lowe, Business Development and Education Manager, Outcome Health will be conducting the next POLAR webinar focusing on new enhancements and PIP QI on 14 August 2019 at 1.00 pm.
Click here for more information and to register.

Meningococcal peak period approaching - reminder to vaccinate

Seasons change could signal more meningococcal - cases normally start to increase towards the end of flu season when people’s immune systems are weaker from viruses.
Click here for more information.

CPD event: Safety Plan and Suicide Pathways 

The Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention workshop is being facilitated by Dr Sarah Weaver from the Black Dock Institute (GP Educator) on Monday 12 August. Please click the link below for more details about the event and to register.
Click here for more information.

Deepen your knowledge of NDIS funding and supports

“The session provided a lot more clarity about the NDIS than any other source of info.” - Psychologist.
We’ve been getting great feedback about our education sessions on disability, health and the NDIS. Our next session on NDIS funding and supports will be held in Hurlstone Park on Tuesday 6 August. Come along to deepen your knowledge of what the NDIS does and doesn’t do, and how to support your patients once they have a plan, and more. Dinner will be provided and there will be lots of opportunities to mingle and network.
Click here for more information.

Upcoming Event: Cultural diversity in opioid use - enhancing responses

Led by Jenny Brockie from SBS, join a panel of experts from drug and alcohol services, multicultural health and consumer representatives for an informative and thought provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Click here for more information.

Engaging mothers and children affected by family violence -
Emerging Minds Webinar on Wednesday 7 August 

This webinar aims to gain insights into practice that will assist you to engage with mothers and children affected by family and domestic violence including best practice models to inform and improve early intervention and prevention of children's mental health.
Click here for more information.

Attitudes of health professionals to older person health assessments

Dr Eleanor Mitchell and Mr Sai Ram Ramisetty from Monash University are conducting research into the attitudes of health professionals to older person health assessments (Ethics Approval 20704). You are invited to participate if you are a general practitioner or practice nurse who has or could potentially conduct Medicare-funded older person health assessments. The online survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete and participation is voluntary.
Click here for more information.

Research: People who regularly use methamphetamine

There is increasing evidence of harm from regular use of methamphetamine. We know that people who regularly use methamphetamine (PWRUM) tend to seek help from their GP before established drug treatment centres but also use the emergency department and acute mental health services more frequently than the general population. We are aiming to identify the barriers and enables PWRUM face when accessing structured care in the GP setting through interviews with both GPs and PWRUM. If you would willing to participate, please contact antony.bolton@unsw.edu.au.
Click here to view the flyer.

Attitudes to ageing study

This study from the University of Sydney aims to understand how individuals – the general public and health care clinicians - conceptualise ageing and how healthy ageing can be facilitated as a discrete community goal. The online questionnaire is based on Reactions to Ageing Scale (Gething, 1994).
Click here for more information.

Share your stories of implementing preventive care in your practice

The Green book resources page highlights the practical case studies and stories that Australian general practices have undertaken to successfully implement preventive activities for their practice population. On an ongoing basis, the RACGP would like to continue to showcase the creative and innovative initiatives that general practices are undertaking to improve the health of Australians. They are encouraging all members of the general practice team, and those to work with general practices, to share tips and stories of preventive activities you have implemented in your clinic. To submit your case study, please fill in the web form and describe the quality improvement activities you have undertaken to support preventive care. Case studies and stories will be featured on the RAGP website and social media channels.

Kids Behaviour and Mental Health ECHO Network

Join this network for weekly support and guidance from your co-participants and an expert panel including: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Developmental Paediatrician, and Senior Allied Health Professionals.
Click here for more information and click here to view FAQ's.

Finding the Missing Millions

World Hepatitis Day 2019 calls for all primary care providers to be proactive in their vital role in viral hepatitis elimination in Australia. With effective viral hepatitis treatments available to help manage hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C, Australia is leading the way to a future without viral hepatitis. With close to half a million Australians living with chronic hepatitis B and C, it is likely there is someone who attends your practice living with hepatitis. Unsure where to start?  Consider accessing HealthPathways South Eastern Sydney or HealthPathways Sydney, a free web-based clinical information platform to support GPs in their assessment and management of patients at the point of care.
Username: sesydney Password: healthcare
Click here for more information on HealthPathways.

GP Exercise Referral Scheme

GPs in Sutherland can refer patients living with chronic disease to the GP Exercise Referral Scheme. This program is specifically designed for people to prevent or manage certain medical conditions, such as osteoporosis, cardiac or respiratory issues, and musculoskeletal conditions. Eligible patients are able to receive rebates under private health insurance or Medicare.
Click here for more information.

Upcoming Event: Cultural diversity in opioid use - enhancing responses

Led by Jenny Brockie from SBS, join a panel of experts from drug and alcohol services, multicultural health and consumer representatives for an informative and thought provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Click here for more information.

Deepen your knowledge of NDIS funding and supports

“The session provided a lot more clarity about the NDIS than any other source of info.” - Psychologist.
We’ve been getting great feedback about our education sessions on disability, health and the NDIS. Our next session on the NDIS funding and supports will be held in Hurlstone Park on Tuesday 6 August. Come along to deepen your knowledge of what the NDIS does and doesn’t do, and how to support your patients once they have a plan, and more. Dinner will be provided and there’ll be lots of opportunities to mingle and network.
Click here for more information.

Engaging mothers and children affected by family violence -
Emerging Minds Webinar on Wednesday 7 August 

This webinar aims to gain insights into practice that will assist you to engage with mothers and children affected by family and domestic violence including best practice models to inform and improve early intervention and prevention of children's mental health.
Click here for more information.

Kids Behaviour and Mental Health ECHO Network

Join this network for weekly support and guidance from your co-participants and an expert panel including: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Developmental Paediatrician, and Senior Allied Health Professionals.
Click here for more information and click here to view FAQ's.

Finding the Missing Millions

World Hepatitis Day 2019 calls for all primary care providers to be proactive in their vital role in viral hepatitis elimination in Australia. With effective viral hepatitis treatments available to help manage hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C, Australia is leading the way to a future without viral hepatitis. With close to half a million Australians living with chronic hepatitis B and C, it is likely there is someone who attends your practice living with hepatitis. Unsure where to start?  Consider accessing HealthPathways South Eastern Sydney or HealthPathways Sydney, a free web-based clinical information platform to support GPs in their assessment and management of patients at the point of care.
Username: sesydney Password: healthcare
Click here for more information on HealthPathways.

CPD event: Safety Plan and Suicide Pathways 

The Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention workshop is being facilitated by Dr Sarah Weaver from the Black Dock Institute (GP Educator) on Monday 12 August. Please click the link below for more details about the event and to register.
Click here for more information.

Meningococcal peak period approaching - reminder to vaccinate

Seasons change could signal more meningococcal - cases normally start to increase towards the end of flu season when people’s immune systems are weaker from viruses.
Click here for more information.

Be Medicinewise Week 2019                          

The ninth annual Be Medicinewise Week is encouraging Australians to get to know the language of medicines. Understanding and communicating about medicines is key to getting the most out of them, safely.
Click here for more information.

Language guidelines for chronic pain                      

To mark Pain Awareness Week this week, Minister for Health, Greg Hunt released 'Talking About Pain: language guidelines for chronic pain' developed primarily by consumers to promote the use of more positive and less stigmatising language when talking or writing about pain and people living with pain conditions.                                                                   
Click here for more information.

Launch: Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights                

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care invites you to the online launch of the second edition of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights which will be live-streamed across Australia on 8 August 2019, commencing at 1.00 pm (AEST). Luke Escombe, award-winning singer-songwriter, comedian and health advocate will be hosting the event and will be joined by a range of speakers from the world of health.
Click here for more information.

Deepen your knowledge of NDIS funding and supports

“The session provided a lot more clarity about the NDIS than any other source of info.” - Psychologist.
We’ve been getting great feedback about our education sessions on disability, health and the NDIS. Our next session on the NDIS funding and supports will be held in Hurlstone Park on Tuesday 6 August. Come along to deepen your knowledge of what the NDIS does and doesn’t do, and how to support your patients once they have a plan, and more. Dinner will be provided and there’ll be lots of opportunities to mingle and network.
Click here for more information.

Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarships now open!

The Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarships empower young people aged 15 to 24 years to pursue their education, career or life goals that have been put on hold for cancer. The grant, which is made possible by funding from Coles, has supported 234 young people in Australia over the last six years, helping them to achieve their dreams and get their lives back on track following their diagnosis. In addition to the scholarships, Redkite supported 36 families in central and eastern Sydney last year through education and career support, and 27 with education grants, ensuring that each and every person in central and eastern Sydney has the opportunity to live their best possible life - now and into the future.
If someone you know may benefit from the scholarships, please visit the website. Entries close Monday 5th August 2019.

Research: People who regularly use methamphetamine

There is increasing evidence of harm from regular use of methamphetamine. We know that people who regularly use methamphetamine (PWRUM) tend to seek help from their GP before established drug treatment centres but also use the emergency department and acute mental health services more frequently than the general population. We are aiming to identify the barriers and enables PWRUM face when accessing structured care in the GP setting through interviews with both GPs and PWRUM. If you would willing to participate, please contact antony.bolton@unsw.edu.au.
Click here to view the flyer.

GP Exercise Referral Scheme

GPs in Sutherland can refer patients living with chronic disease to the GP Exercise Referral Scheme. This program is specifically designed for people to prevent or manage certain medical conditions, such as osteoporosis, cardiac or respiratory issues, and musculoskeletal conditions. Eligible patients are able to receive rebates under private health insurance or Medicare.
Click here for more information.

To register for an event simply click the "Register Now" button on the event page.

As of 17 July, we have updated our event registration process. Users can now register for events using two of the three identifiers - email address, mobile number or member number. This means that if you do not remember your member number, you can still register with the two other identifiers. You can also enter your mobile number to receive an SMS with your member number. 

Each event will be identified as a member-only event or open event. If an event is for members only, you will be prompted to either become a member or pay the event fee. 

If you have not renewed your membership, please refer to the membership renewal email that has been sent to all members or contact Sue Moxon at s.moxon@cesphn.com.au.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the CPD Team at events@cesphn.com.au or by calling 1300 986 991.

St Vincent’s Private and St Vincent’s Clinic CPD Series - Colorectal Update

At: St Vincent’s Private Hospital 
On: Thursday 1 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

CPR Workshop $66

At: CESPHN Mascot
On: Monday 5 August 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm workshop
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PMs and PS

NDIS Funding and Supports

At: Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL
On: Tuesday 6 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs and PMs

ANSC Breastfeeding Workshop

At: St George Public Hospital
On: Tuesday 6 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Prince of Wales Private Medical Update- General Surgery

At: Prince of Wales Private Hospital
On: Wednesday 7 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Safety Plan and Suicide Pathways

At: St Vincent’s Clinic
On: Monday 12 August 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PS

RACGP 5th Edition Standards for General practice

At: Canterbury Hurlstone RSL Club
On: Tuesday 13 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs, PS

Lifehouse CPD Medical Update- What GPs need to know about workers compensation and medicals

At: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
On: Wednesday 14 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, physiotherapists, psychologists

Using PEN CS for PIP QI in General Practice

At: CESPHN Office Mascot
On: Thursday 15 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GP Practices who use PEN CS

NDIS Equipment Modifications

At: Diggers Miranda
On: Tuesday 20 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PMs

Quality Improvement PIP

At: Club Central Hurstville
On: Tuesday 20 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs

Cultural Awareness in Practice

At: CESPHN Office Mascot
On: Wednesday 28 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm -9.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs, PS, AHPs

St Vincent’s and St Vincent’s Clinic CPD Series- Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

At: St Vincent’s Private Hospital 
On: Wednesday 28 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Hazelhurst CPR Series- Dermatology Update

At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery
On: Thursday 29 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. If you would like to submit an article or have suggestions on content you would be interested in reading, please email editor@cesphn.com.au.

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