Sydney Health Weekly 16 October 2019

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.

Syphilis in women alert

NSW Health has provided information for primary health care practitioners, antenatal services, and sexual health services regarding syphilis in women:

Screen all pregnant women for syphilis early in gestation.
Screen pregnant women considered at increased risk of an STI again at 24-28 weeks.
Treat all pregnant women with syphilis urgently.
Contact your local sexual health clinic or public health unit for advice and assistance.

Click here for more information.

Updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook

The Handbook is reviewed three times per year following Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) meetings. The recent changes include updates to 19 chapters of the Handbook, and various administrative updates to improve the usability of the Handbook, including updates to hyperlinks throughout the Handbook.
Click here for more information.

Childhood Overweight and Obesity ECHO Network

The Childhood Overweight and Obesity ECHO Network will restart on 5-25 November.

Childhood overweight and obesity is increasingly prevalent and associated with poor long-term health outcomes.
GPs are best able to deliver holistic care.
Treatment can be delivered in primary care with specialist support.

To find out more about Project ECHO watch the video or check out our website.
Click here for more information. Click here to view the flyer.

New measles communication materials

The Australian Government has commissioned the Australian Academy of Science to develop a suite of educational and promotional materials to raise awareness about measles, with a particular focus on those most at risk of the disease, such as travellers or those born during or from 1966.
Click here for more information.

Survey: Current management of venous thrombosis in the community

Do you manage patients with venous clots? Has your anticoagulation practice changed since the introduction of new oral anticoagulants? Then this survey needs your feedback!
Click here for more information.

Can infants <six months of age receive MMR vaccines?

MMR vaccine is not recommended for infants <six months of age, and parents should consider deferring travel to measles endemic countries until the infant can receive a dose of measles-containing vaccine from six months of age.
Click here for more information.

How to increase child immunisation coverage rates at your practice

Training is available for all practice nurses, practice managers and GPs on accessing the AIR 10A Report to identify and recall children overdue for immunisation. Contact a team member on 1300 986 991 (extension 4) to book a training session, or email us at immunisation@cesphn.com.au.
Click here for more information.

Guidance on a new Guidance: Your input is important!

CESPHN is one of seven PHNs nationally that have been successfully selected to implement and review the new intake guidance set by the Department of Health. We would like to invite you to a GP consultation on Wednesday 16 October.
Catering will be provided and you will be remunerated for your time.
Click here to view the flyer.
Click here for more information and to register.

My Health Record for specialist practices – adding value to clinical care

This webinar will provide specialist practices with an insight into the My Health Record system and the key clinical information that can be accessed through it. The webinar will include a case study and specific examples of when My Health Record may add value to clinical practice. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during this session.
Date: Tuesday 22 October 2019
Time: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm (AEDT)
Click here for more information.

Being an NDIS Service Provider

Participants have found our NDIS education sessions invaluable for deepening their knowledge of the NDIS and for networking with like-minded colleagues. Our last session in this series is about being an NDIS service provider. You’ll learn about registration, service agreements, quoting and billing, auditing, the new Quality and Safeguards Commission and more.
When: Thursday 17 October from 6.30pm for dinner and networking, followed by presentations
Where: The Juniors Kingsford
Click here for more information.

Strengthening Teamwork Networking Event

Join us for a networking event to link primary healthcare professionals with chronic care teams working within Sydney Local Health District. Learn about the referral pathways to support your patient management and understand how we can work together to optimise outcomes for your patients. Have your questions answered with dinner and networking.
Click here for more information.

Public Health Unit October Newsletter out now!

The October Public Health Unit newsletter is out now! This edition discusses:

Vaping update
Influenza snapshot
FluCARE launch

Click here for more information.

Community Diabetes Education - Greek

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Greek education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Community Diabetes Education - Cantonese

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Cantonese education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road Belmore
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Launch of new MRI Masters Course

Western Sydney University (WSU), School of Medicine are holding a Mini Symposium and Symposium Dinner on Thursday 24 October 2019 hosted and organised by Prof. William Price (Prof. of Medical Imaging Physics) and Assoc. Prof. James Nol (MRI Course Developer & Coordinator).
Click here for more information.

NSW BMDH Imaging-RT Symposium

Join this symposium to hear from special guest presenter Dr Raymond Damadian speak on the story of MRI and MRI's profound prospects leading imaging towards a new paradigm.
Click here for more information.

ACI Webinar on the Health/NDIS interface

The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation’s Intellectual Disability and Rehabilitation Networks are hosting a webinar in November focused on health supports and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We will be joined by Steven Davison, Director, Social Policy Implementation at the NSW Ministry of Health. Join us to hear how:

From 1 October 2019, NDIS participants who need disability-related health supports as a direct result of their disability, and as part of their daily life, can access these supports through their NDIS plan.
The National Hospital Discharge Delay Action Plan is working to jointly resolve discharge delay issues related to key areas.

The webinar will be held Wednesday 6 November from 12.00 pm -1.00 pm. Join in for a presentation followed by a facilitated discussion with Steven.
Click here for more information.

Building your allied health business

This 'Know Your Numbers' workshop will give you the tools you need to create an annual plan preparing you to work with time-bound goals, putting yourself on a track for even greater success. You’ll learn how to set realistic financial objectives based upon marketplace challenges, business and personal financial needs. This program also includes your own business coach, who will work one-on-one with you to help you customise the learning for your clinic available at an additional cost. Scheduled across three Sydney locations, places are limited so register now for the most suitable date, time and location for you.

Click the below links to see more information on each session and to register:

The workshops are free for financial members of Central and Eastern Sydney Allied Health Network. For non members there is a $120 cover charge per workshop. Join the Central and Eastern Sydney Allied Health Network for $110 to attend CPD events (excluding CPR) for free. Please visit the membership page to join.

New measles communication materials

The Australian Government has commissioned the Australian Academy of Science to develop a suite of educational and promotional materials to raise awareness about measles, with a particular focus on those most at risk of the disease, such as travellers or those born during or from 1966.
Click here for more information.

Childhood Overweight and Obesity ECHO Network

The Childhood Overweight and Obesity ECHO Network will restart on 5-25 November.

Childhood overweight and obesity is increasingly prevalent and associated with poor long-term health outcomes.
GPs are best able to deliver holistic care.
Treatment can be delivered in primary care with specialist support.

To find out more about Project ECHO watch the video or check out our website.
Click here for more information. Click here to view the flyer.

Updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook

The Handbook is reviewed three times per year following Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) meetings. The recent changes include updates to 19 chapters of the Handbook, and various administrative updates to improve the usability of the Handbook, including updates to hyperlinks throughout the Handbook.
Click here for more information.

My Health Record for specialist practices – adding value to clinical care

This webinar will provide specialist practices with an insight into the My Health Record system and the key clinical information that can be accessed through it. The webinar will include a case study and specific examples of when My Health Record may add value to clinical practice. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during this session.
Date: Tuesday 22 October 2019
Time: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm (AEDT)
Click here for more information.

Strengthening Teamwork Networking Event

Join us for a networking event to link primary healthcare professionals with chronic care teams working within Sydney Local Health District. Learn about the referral pathways to support your patient management and understand how we can work together to optimise outcomes for your patients. Have your questions answered with dinner and networking.
Click here for more information.

Community Diabetes Education - Greek

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Greek education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: 21 October 2019
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Community Diabetes Education - Cantonese

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Cantonese education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: 24 October 2019
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road Belmore
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

ACI Webinar on the Health/NDIS interface

The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation’s Intellectual Disability and Rehabilitation Networks are hosting a webinar in November focused on health supports and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We will be joined by Steven Davison, Director, Social Policy Implementation at the NSW Ministry of Health. Join us to hear how:

From 1 October 2019, NDIS participants who need disability-related health supports as a direct result of their disability, and as part of their daily life, can access these supports through their NDIS plan.
The National Hospital Discharge Delay Action Plan is working to jointly resolve discharge delay issues related to key areas.

The webinar will be held Wednesday 6 November from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm. Join in for a presentation followed by a facilitated discussion with Steven.
Click here for more information.

Being an NDIS Service Provider

Participants have found our NDIS education sessions invaluable for deepening their knowledge of the NDIS and for networking with like-minded colleagues. Our last session in this series is about being an NDIS service provider. You’ll learn about registration, service agreements, quoting and billing, auditing, the new Quality and Safeguards Commission and more.
When: Thursday 17 October from 6.30 pm for dinner and networking, followed by presentations
Where: The Juniors Kingsford
Click here for more information.

New measles communication materials

The Australian Government has commissioned the Australian Academy of Science to develop a suite of educational and promotional materials to raise awareness about measles, with a particular focus on those most at risk of the disease, such as travellers or those born during or from 1966.
Click here for more information.

Can infants <six months of age receive MMR vaccines?

MMR vaccine is not recommended for infants <six months of age, and parents should consider deferring travel to measles endemic countries until infant can receive a dose of measles-containing vaccine from six months of age.
Click here for more information.

Sleep Under the Stars - Stepping Stone House

38 per cent of all Australians experiencing homelessness are under the age of 25. The leading causes of youth homelessness are housing crisis, family violence, family separation and breakdown. Sadly, young people often end up on the streets to escape situations of domestic and family violence, abuse and neglect. Many are suffering from emotional trauma and mental illness, making it difficult for them to break the cycle of disadvantage without adequate support. Young people who experience homelessness are more likely to disengage with education and employment and to be exposed to factors which are detrimental to their health. At Stepping Stone House, we believe access to a safe and nurturing home is a fundamental human right. Help Stepping Stone House raise $800,000 to accommodate and care for 21 at-risk youth for an entire year, giving them a greater chance to succeed in life.
Click here for more information.

Community Diabetes Education - Greek

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Greek education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: 21 October 2019
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Community Diabetes Education - Cantonese

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Cantonese education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: 24 October 2019
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road Belmore
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

ACI Webinar on the Health/NDIS interface

The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation’s Intellectual Disability and Rehabilitation Networks are hosting a webinar in November focused on health supports and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We will be joined by Steven Davison, Director, Social Policy Implementation at the NSW Ministry of Health. Join us to hear how:

From 1 October 2019, NDIS participants who need disability-related health supports as a direct result of their disability, and as part of their daily life, can access these supports through their NDIS plan.
The National Hospital Discharge Delay Action Plan is working to jointly resolve discharge delay issues related to key areas.

The webinar will be held Wednesday 6 November from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm. Join in for a presentation followed by a facilitated discussion with Steven.
Click here for more information.

Being an NDIS Service Provider

Participants have found our NDIS education sessions invaluable for deepening their knowledge of the NDIS and for networking with like-minded colleagues. Our last session in this series is about being an NDIS service provider. You’ll learn about registration, service agreements, quoting and billing, auditing, the new Quality and Safeguards Commission and more.
When: Thursday 17 October from 6.30 pm for dinner and networking, followed by presentations
Where: The Juniors Kingsford
Click here for more information.

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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.

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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.

Being an NDIS Service Provider

At: The Juniors Kingsford
On: Thursday 17 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, PMs, PNs