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. 

Measles alert – three new cases of measles in NSW

NSW Health has issued health alerts for three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of people diagnosed with measles to 40 in NSW this year, more than double the number of notifications from the previous year. 
Click here for more information.

Upcoming annual general meetings for member companies

October and November is the time of year when our member organisations hold their annual general meetings. Please attend to support your local GP, allied health or community organisation.
Click here to find out when your member organisation is holding their AGM.

Electronic referrals directly from your clinical software 

Oculo Optometrist Healthlink Smart Form is available to all Best Practice, Genie, Medical Director and Medtech Evolution General Practices. Through HealthLink, the Oculo Optometrist SmartForm referral allows the GP to easily locate and refer to an optometrist or ophthalmologist within close proximity to the patient to enhance your patient’s access to eye care for regular vision check-ups. The SmartForm has been specifically designed to help those patients with diabetes or other potential eye conditions get their recommended eye examinations, and help doctors improve the diagnosis rates of glaucoma across Australia. Oculo is being used by over 2200 optometrists and 580 ophthalmologists in Australia and include large optometry groups such as OPSM or SpecSavers. Where appropriate, the return of any correspondence from the Optometrist will flow securely to the referring doctor via the HealthLink removing the need for paper, scanning, faxing and filing.
Click here for more information.

NDIS appeals and reviews – reserve your place now!

What if you think the NDIS has got something wrong? Where to you start to appeal an NDIS decision? Our next NDIS education session will give you an overview of the various types of reviews, appeals and complaints mechanisms for the NDIS. It’s not too late to book your place.
When: Thursday 5 September, 6.30 pm dinner and networking
Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL
Click here for more information.

STI and BBV Nursing: An Introduction - 27 September 2019

Join us for this free workshop to support your role in STI prevention. It is expected that after attending this session you will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs
2. Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening
3. Explain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBV
4. Demonstrate confidence in offering STI and BBV screening to patients
5. State the process for contact tracing and Identify resources to assist 

Click here to register and click here for more information. 

Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Course - 40 Category 1 RACGP points

Join us for this free workshop to learn how to manage and treat people living with chronic hepatitis B.
When: Saturday 16 November 2019
Where: TBC
Time: 8.45 am - 5.15 pm (registrations from 8.30 am)
Participants will learn how to:

• Screen at risk patients appropriately
• Plan antiviral treatment for HBV infection
• Utilise treatment protocols for monitoring patients’ responses to HBV antiviral therapy
• Implement shared care between primary and tertiary settings including appropriate referrals
• Develop management plans for patients requiring ongoing monitoring

Click here for more information and click here to register. 

Healthcare Communication Scale - participate by completing an anonymous survey 

Do you ever wonder whether some of your clients or patients might experience communication challenges when they give or receive information in healthcare? Having quick insight into clients’ perceptions might help primary and mental healthcare practitioners and their clients to address communication challenges. In a research PhD project, we’ve developed a brief questionnaire that healthcare clients could complete in order to identify potential communication problems. We’d like to tell you a bit about this new questionnaire and receive your feedback on how useful it might or might not be to you and your practice.
Click here for more information.

Strengthening teamwork for chronic disease management

Primary healthcare professionals in the Canterbury area are invited to attend a dinner event to network with chronic care teams working within Sydney Local Health District. Topics include:

• Podiatry and high risk foot services
• Diabetes/endocrinology
• Hospital in the Home
• Sydney district nursing
• HealthPathways
• Community Participation

Click here for more information and please contact Win Yee Tan to RSVP.

CPD event: Masterclass in Youth Mental Health

How can you support young people who are experiencing complex mental health problems, where the diagnosis may be unclear? Those questioning their gender identity? Struggling with addiction or psychosis? Or just many different things in combination? All this and more will be discussed at Masterclasses in youth mental health, our upcoming CPD event hosted by headspace Bondi Junction focusing on enhancing management of complex comorbidity.
Click here for more information.

National Child Protection Week, 1-7 September

In support of National Child Protection Week (1-7 September), health professionals are invited to attend a webinar on 11 September hosted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies. This webinar will discuss new research on ways to communicate with parents to improve children's development and wellbeing.
Click here for more information. 

GLAD (GP Liaison in Alcohol and other Drug Project)

GLAD is a multidisciplinary team, made up of doctors and nurses providing specialist advice to GPs for chronic and complex AOD issues. For referrals:

• South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St George & Sutherland Hospitals) - referral hotline: 1300 980 422
• Sydney Local Health District (RPAH, Concord, Canterbury Hospital), Phone: 02 9378 130 or: GP Liaison Nurse 0436 691 533
• St Vincent’s Hospital (Darlinghurst), Phone: 02 9361 8080 or GP Liaison Nurse: 0436 607 480

Click here for more information.

Sydney addiction seminars - depot Buprenorphine: will it be a game changer?

Perhaps the greatest disincentive to opioid pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence is the need for supervised dosing, which is inconvenient, time-consuming, expensive and often poorly compatible with life activities that hallmark “recovery”. Two depot Buprenorphine products, Buvidal® (Camurus) and Sublocade® (Indivior), have been submitted for consideration of listing under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. How and when will these treatments be rolled out in Australia? Are there any down sides to this new treatment modality? Will it change people’s preference for treatment medication? How will dose tapering towards eventual “graduation” be accomplished? These and other questions will be dealt with in this seminar. 
Click here for more information and to register.

Measles alert – three new cases of measles in NSW

NSW Health has issued health alerts for three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of people diagnosed with measles to 40 in NSW this year, more than double the number of notifications from the previous year. 
Click here for more information.

Upcoming annual general meetings for member companies

October and November is the time of year when our member organisations hold their annual general meetings. Please attend to support your local GP, allied health or community organisation.
Click here to find out when your member organisation is holding their AGM.

Strengthening teamwork for chronic disease management

Primary healthcare professionals in the Canterbury area are invited to attend a dinner event to network with chronic care teams working within Sydney Local Health District. Topics include:

• Podiatry and high risk foot services
• Diabetes/endocrinology
• Hospital in the Home
• Sydney district nursing
• HealthPathways
• Community Participation

Click here for more information and please contact Win Yee Tan to RSVP.

National Child Protection Week, 1-7 September

In support of National Child Protection Week (1-7 September), health professionals are invited to attend a webinar on 11 September hosted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies. This webinar will discuss new research on ways to communicate with parents to improve children's development and wellbeing.
Click here for more information. 

Healthcare Communication Scale - participate by completing an anonymous survey 

Do you ever wonder whether some of your clients or patients might experience communication challenges when they give or receive information in healthcare? Having quick insight into clients’ perceptions might help primary and mental healthcare practitioners and their clients to address communication challenges. In a research PhD project, we’ve developed a brief questionnaire that healthcare clients could complete in order to identify potential communication problems. We’d like to tell you a bit about this new questionnaire and receive your feedback on how useful it might or might not be to you and your practice.
Click here for more information.

NDIS appeals and reviews – reserve your place now!

What if you think the NDIS has got something wrong? Where to you start to appeal an NDIS decision? Our next NDIS education session will give you an overview of the various types of reviews, appeals and complaints mechanisms for the NDIS. It’s not too late to book your place.
When: Thursday 5 September, 6.30 pm dinner and networking
Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL
Click here for more information.

Sydney addiction seminars - depot Buprenorphine: will it be a game changer?

Perhaps the greatest disincentive to opioid pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence is the need for supervised dosing, which is inconvenient, time-consuming, expensive and often poorly compatible with life activities that hallmark “recovery”. Two depot Buprenorphine products, Buvidal® (Camurus) and Sublocade® (Indivior), have been submitted for consideration of listing under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. How and when will these treatments be rolled out in Australia? Are there any down sides to this new treatment modality? Will it change people’s preference for treatment medication? How will dose tapering towards eventual “graduation” be accomplished? These and other questions will be dealt with in this seminar. 
Click here for more information and to register.

Quit Smoking Support Groups in  Lakemba 

The Quit Smoking Support Group is a free group program available to those wanting to either quit or remain quit. Attending the support groups will allow you to meet new friends, gain new skills and support from others, and navigate through risky craving periods. Feel free to refer your clients to the support groups. This is an addition to our Quit Smoking Clinic, which clients can access for free. The clinic runs 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 
Click here for more information.
If you have any questions, you can call 0420 915 528 or email quitsmoking@lma.org.au.

Upcoming annual general meetings for member companies

October and November is the time of year when our member organisations hold their annual general meetings. Please attend to support your local GP, allied health or community organisation.
Click here to find out when your member organisation is holding their AGM.

Measles alert – three new cases of measles in NSW

NSW Health has issued health alerts for three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of people diagnosed with measles to 40 in NSW this year, more than double the number of notifications from the previous year. 
Click here for more information.

NDIS appeals and reviews – reserve your place now!

What if you think the NDIS has got something wrong? Where to you start to appeal an NDIS decision? Our next NDIS education session will give you an overview of the various types of reviews, appeals and complaints mechanisms for the NDIS. It’s not too late to book your place.
When: Thursday 5 September, 6.30 pm dinner and networking
Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL
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.

Prince of Wales Medical Update - Radiology

At: Prince of Wales Private Hospital
On: Wednesday 4 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

NDIS Reviews and Appeals

At: Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club
On: Thursday 5 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

Lifehouse Medical Update – Dermatology 

At: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse 
On: Wednesday 11 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs and AHPs

Paediatric Update – Asthma and Allergies

At: CESPHN Office Mascot 
On: Tuesday 17 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, Pharmacists and PNs

Cardiology Update

At: Hurstville Private Hospital 
On: Tuesday 17 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, Pharmacists and PNs

A Masterclass in Youth Health for GPs

At: Headspace Bondi Junction 
On: Tuesday 17 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations 
For: GPs, AHPs, Pharmacists and PNs

Access to the NDIS

At: Tradies Caringbah 
On: Thursday 19 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations 
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs and PMs

Quality Improvement PIP 

At: CEWD Rozelle 
On: Thursday 19 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, PNs and PMs

All Things Aged care 3.0

At: Aerial UTS Function Centre
On: Saturday 21 September 11.30 am - lunch/registration, 12.30 pm - 5.00 pm – presentations 
For: GPs, AHPs, PN, PM, Residential Aged Care Facility Management 

St Vincent’s and St Vincent’s Clinic CPD Series - Wounds and Plaque

At: St Vincent’s Private Hospital
On: Wednesday 25 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations 
For: GPs, AHPs, PN, PM, Residential Aged Care Facility Management 

Hazelhurst CPD Series- Immunology and Allergies 

At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery
On: Thursday 26 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations 
For: GPs

Prince of Wales Medical Update- Cardiology 

At: Prince of Wales Private Hospital 
On: Wednesday 2 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Lifehouse Medical Update – Neurology 

At: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse  
On: Wednesday 9 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 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.

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Sovereign People of the Aboriginal land. CESPHN recognise their continuing connection to land, water, community and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.