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.

NEW Cold Chain Toolkit for NSW Immunisation Providers 

NSW Health has published a Cold Chain Toolkit and Safe Vaccine Storage Checklist to support immunisation providers with the changes to the National vaccine storage guidelines ‘Strive for 5, 3rd edition’.
Click here for more information.

Reminder: NSW Health cold chain online learning module due by 31 July

To continue to receive government-funded vaccines, at least one staff member of each practice must successfully complete the NSW Health Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Management online learning module by 31 July 2019.
Click here for more information.

Trans Clinics Care for GPs Survey

Shortly after a leading gender-affirming Endocrinologist suddenly ceased practising, ACON, The Gender Centre and Dr Michelle Guttman-Jones (Alice Street Doctors, Newtown) collaborated to host a physician Trans Clinical Care Roundtable. A public list of gender-affirming physicians is now being under development and you are invited to register your details by completing this survey. 
Click here to access the survey.
Click here for more information.

150,000 reasons to be cured of hep C

Over 71,000 people in Australia have been cured of hepatitis C since new, highly effective medications became widely accessible in 2016. However it is estimated at least 150,000 people nation-wide are yet to seek treatment and cure. July 28 is World Hepatitis Day and anyone living with hepatitis C is encouraged to take advantage of the new medications. They can be prescribed by any general practitioner, and cure is usually achieved within 8 or 12 weeks, with minimal or no side-effects. These new oral pill treatments have a cure rate of 95 per cent.
Click here for more information.

Quality Improvement PIP – are you ready?

The introduction of the new Quality Improvement Practice Incentives Program from 1 August 2019 provides a significant opportunity for accredited practices in Australia to be involved in a range of quality improvement programs, particularly around the management of chronic conditions, making use of their own practice data.  
Click here for more information.
Click here for the PIP QI Information Sessions flyer.

Antenatal pertussis vaccination recommendations

The National Health and Medical Research Council has provided updated recommendations on the range of timing of pertussis vaccination for pregnant women, which has been expanded from 28-32 weeks to 20-32 weeks gestation.
Click here for more information.

New app for children's mental health

Child360 is a new app from Emerging Minds which gives parents a simple, trustworthy, pro-active tool for taking stock of their children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Find out more about the app and how you can use it to support parents.
Click here for more information.

Attention BP, MD and Genie Users - Electronic Referrals to SLHD Rheumatology Clinic

Best Practice, Medical Director and Genie users can take advantage of Healthlink Smartforms to refer directly from their clinical software to SLHD Rheumatology clinic.
Click here for more information.

Pen CS webinars: PIP QI for general practice

This webinar will demonstrate how to work with your CAT Plus tools in the context of PIP QI. PEN CS is working on adding more reports to CAT Plus showing the new improvement measures in a new module, but CAT Plus already provides the ideal tools for quality improvement activities. In this webinar some QI examples will be shown as well as an overview of the ten improvement measures and what can be done currently.
Click here for more information.

Tenancy laws give medical practitioners ability to help victims of domestic violence

Medical practitioners can help their patients escape a domestic violence situation in a rented home by making a domestic violence declaration. The declaration will enable a tenant to end their lease immediately, without penalty. To provide a declaration, the medical practitioner must have consulted with the victim of domestic violence in the course of their professional practice. The victim can be the tenant or the tenant’s dependent child.
For more information or for a copy of the prescribed declaration form, visit the NSW Fair Trading website.
Click here to view the flyer.

Diagnosis and Management of Low Back Pain CPD event and optional focus group

Join us for a CPD event on 30 July as researchers and clinician researchers from The University of Sydney Institute of Musculoskeletal Health will provide a best evidence update on the management of low back pain in primary care.

• CPD event 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, RPA
• Focus group 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

There will also be a 1-hour optional focus group, to help develop communication tools for GPs to use with patients who are considering an imaging test for musculoskeletal pain. Please note you do not have to participate in the focus groups to attend the CPD event. Those who participate in the focus group will be reimbursed for their time. There are limited spaces available in the focus groups. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP to Charlotte McLennan on 9515 9994.
Click here for more information.

Sequential Postnatal Depression and Circle of Security Group

This group is designed to support mothers with postnatal depression and anxiety and their families. Following directly on with the COS–P Group that includes partners, the program increases parents’ understanding of their child’s emotional needs that further positively impacts postnatal depression and anxiety.
Click here for more information.

All Things Aged Care 3.0 - register now!

Join us in discussing some of the key issues in aged care on Saturday 21 September 2019.
Confirmed topics include:

• Frailty: Associate Professor Peter Gonski
• Dementia: Dr Allan Shell
• Advance Care Planning and Capacity: Associate Professor Joel Rhee

Click here for more information.

Antenatal pertussis vaccination recommendations

The National Health and Medical Research Council has provided updated recommendations on the range of timing of pertussis vaccination for pregnant women, which has been expanded from 28-32 weeks to 20-32 weeks gestation.
Click here for more information.

New app for children's mental health

Child360 is a new app from Emerging Minds which gives parents a simple, trustworthy, pro-active tool for taking stock of their children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Find out more about the app and how you can use it to support parents.
Click here for more information.

All Things Aged Care 3.0 - Register now!

Join us in discussing some of the key issues in aged care on Saturday 21 September 2019.
Confirmed topics include:

• Frailty: Associate Professor Peter Gonski
• Dementia: Dr Allan Shell
• Advance Care Planning and Capacity: Associate Professor Joel Rhee

Click here for more information.

Sequential Postnatal Depression and Circle of Security Group

This group is designed to support mothers with postnatal depression and anxiety and their families. Following directly on with the COS–P Group that includes partners, the program increases parents’ understanding of their child’s emotional needs that further positively impacts postnatal depression and anxiety.
Click here for more information.

Antenatal pertussis vaccination recommendations

The National Health and Medical Research Council has provided updated recommendations on the range of timing of pertussis vaccination for pregnant women, which has been expanded from 28-32 weeks to 20-32 weeks gestation.
Click here for more information.

Mend – a new app helping people experiencing homelessness

Many Australians want to help homelessness people and don’t know how, while the charities and services assisting people experiencing homeless face a difficult task of identifying where they are. The new app MEND give the community the opportunity to help people who are experiencing homelessness by taking action instead of simply walking by. The app can be filled in by the general public, then a report is sent to local services with a request to provide care to this individual, while also analysing in real-time a more accurate picture of what is happening for rough sleepers and couch surfers in NSW.  
Click here for more information.

New app for children's mental health

Child360 is a new app from Emerging Minds which gives parents a simple, trustworthy, pro-active tool for taking stock of their children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Find out more about the app and how you can use it to support parents.
Click here for more information.

Tenancy laws give medical practitioners ability to help victims of domestic violence

Medical practitioners can help their patients escape a domestic violence situation in a rented home by making a domestic violence declaration. The declaration will enable a tenant to end their lease immediately, without penalty. To provide a declaration, the medical practitioner must have consulted with the victim of domestic violence in the course of their professional practice. The victim can be the tenant or the tenant’s dependent child.
For more information or for a copy of the prescribed declaration form, visit the NSW Fair Trading website.
Click here to view the flyer.

Sequential Postnatal Depression and Circle of Security Group

This group is designed to support mothers with postnatal depression and anxiety and their families. Following directly on with the COS–P Group that includes partners, the program increases parents’ understanding of their child’s emotional needs that further positively impacts postnatal depression and anxiety.
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 instructions in the news item above entitled 'Membership renewal reminder' and contact Sue Moxon at s.moxon@cesphn.com.au with any queries regarding renewals.

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.

Hazelhurst CPD Series

At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery
On: Thursday 25 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

ANSC Obstetrics Update - Lifehouse

At: Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
On: Saturday 27 July 12.00 pm lunch, 1.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Diagnosis and Management of Low Back Pain

At: RPA
On: Tuesday 30 July 7.00 pm dinner and presentations
For: GPs

Quality Improvement PIP

At: Holiday Inn Potts Point
On: Wednesday 31 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs

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

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

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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