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. 

Quality Improvement PIP – Sharing data with CESPHN

Has your general practice recently signed up for the new Quality Improvement PIP Incentive? If the answer is yes then it is important that you get in touch with us. CESPHN has also developed a new suite of templates and tools for your practice.
Click here for more information.

RACF Outreach Model of Care

The RACF Outreach Model of Care was implemented in February 2018 with the goal of maximising patient centred care and quality of life by providing a proactive, comprehensive, holistic, integrated and specialised aged care service for the over 4,500 residents of aged care facilities across the district, within their usual accommodation. The service aims to provide ‘the right care, at the right time, in the right place.’ We currently have over 200 residents registered to the service, and are keen to improve our communication and relationships with local GPs.
Click here for more information.

SLHD Community Paediatrics now accepting HealthLink e-Referrals

Sydney Local Health District is pleased to announce that from Wednesday 11 September 2019, e-Referrals can be made to community paediatricians using the HealthLink SmartForm system. HealthLink enabled general practices can refer patients aged 0-16 who need assessment and management for development and behavioural concerns to services provided at Community Health Centres within Sydney Local Health District.
Click here for more information.

Access to the NDIS and the Access Request Form 

We’re holding a repeat session on the NDIS Access Request Form event, which many health professionals have told us they find difficult and time-consuming to complete. At the first session in May, most participants said that their learning needs were entirely met – but some said that the session simply wasn’t long enough! At our repeat session on Thursday 19 September in Caringbah, we will again look at how to complete useful assessments and reports so that your patients can get the supports they need. Make sure you register to avoid disappointment.
Click here for more information.

Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit Newsletter - August 2019

The August 2019 Sydney Public Health Unit Newsletter is out now! It includes information on:

• Leptospirosis
• MERS CoV
• Influenza snapshot
• Measles update

Click here for more information. 

Mood Active 4 week Wellness Workout is back for the final time this year in Rockdale

Stressed, anxious and down in the dumps? Try signing up for a “FREE 4 Week Wellbeing Workout” starting 10 October in Rockdale with charity association Mood Active. If you haven’t heard, Mood Active helps people get back on their feet using exercise! Each session combines 2.5 hours of motivation/resilience strategies and 60 minutes of fun exercise. For those ready for a larger commitment, check out their ongoing “8 Week Program” involving three exercise classes a week.
Limited spaces available so call 0412 190 842 to register now!

Webinar: Improve continuity of care with My Health Record

Practice nurses and community can gain an insight into My Health Record and how it can be used in your practice to support clinical decisions and workflows. Also covered will be the consent framework, roles and responsibilities, when to view and when to add to a My Health Record. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during this session.
The webinar will be on Tuesday 17 September 2019 from 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm (AEST).
Click here for more information.

EOI - Eastern Suburbs Clozapine GP Shared Care Project

Would you like the opportunity to work in partnership with the Clozapine Psychiatry Team at the Prince of Wales Hospital on a small quality improvement project? Are you currently practicing in the eastern suburbs and caring for patients that are prescribed Clozapine (Clopine®) for mental Illness?
Click here for more information.

EOI - Black Dog StepCare Strategic GP Working Group

Black Dog’s StepCare team is calling for GPs to be involved in their new StepCare Strategic Working Group to provide insights and advice to improve the development, refinement, and direction of the StepCare Service. The StepCare Strategic Working Group will help to ensure that the service is sustainable and relevant to GPs, general practices, and consumers. They are seeking expressions of interest from GPs to be involved. They would like to have a combination of GPs in metro and rural areas who have a strong interest in mental health. The meetings will be held every two months on the fourth Monday of every month. The meetings will start at 6.30 pm and run for one hour. GPs will be remunerated for their time at $135 per hour excluding GST. GPs will be required to join the Working Group for 12 months and must be able to attend all sessions either in person or via video or phone link.
If you are interested, please click here to register your interest.  
Click here to view the Terms of Reference.

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.

Webinar – Supporting delivery of care in paediatrics with My Health Record

Gain an overview of the national My Health Record system, with an update on adoption across the health sector. Subject matter experts will highlight the clinical information available and how you can use this in your day-to-day practice. Additionally, this session will clarify the privacy and consent obligations and security features supporting the national system.
Click here for more information. 

Weight management resources for health professionals 

Do you find it difficult to start a conversation with children and their family about weight management?  NSW Health has designed “Healthy kids for professionals” to help health professionals manage children above a healthy weight, and their families. The website provides resources to:

• Understand the health and social impacts of children above a healthy weight

• Accurately assess a child’s weight status and identify children above a healthy weight

• Sensitively discuss the issues of weight status and key lifestyle messages with their families

• Provide children and families with resources and referral services to specialist services and programs

Click here to view Healthy kids for professionals – Weight management resources for health professionals.
Fact Sheet: Conversation starters for health professionals: Healthy growth and lifestyle management for children and their families.
Click here for more information about the free adolescent weight management program.

Access to the NDIS and the Access Request Form 

We’re holding a repeat session on the NDIS Access Request Form event, which many health professionals have told us they find difficult and time-consuming to complete. At the first session in May, most participants said that their learning needs were entirely met – but some said that the session simply wasn’t long enough! At our repeat session on Thursday 19 September in Caringbah, we will again look at how to complete useful assessments and reports so that your patients can get the supports they need. Make sure you register to avoid disappointment.
Click here for more information.

Webinar – Supporting delivery of care in paediatrics with My Health Record

Gain an overview of the national My Health Record system, with an update on adoption across the health sector. Subject matter experts will highlight the clinical information available and how you can use this in your day-to-day practice. Additionally, this session will clarify the privacy and consent obligations and security features supporting the national system.
Click here for more information. 

Weight management resources for health professionals 

Do you find it difficult to start a conversation with children and their family about weight management?  NSW Health has designed “Healthy kids for professionals” to help health professionals manage children above a healthy weight, and their families. The website provides resources to:

• Understand the health and social impacts of children above a healthy weight

• Accurately assess a child’s weight status and identify children above a healthy weight

• Sensitively discuss the issues of weight status and key lifestyle messages with their families

• Provide children and families with resources and referral services to specialist services and programs

Click here to view Healthy kids for professionals – Weight management resources for health professionals.
Fact Sheet: Conversation starters for health professionals: Healthy growth and lifestyle management for children and their families.
Click here for more information about the free adolescent weight management program.

Upcoming dementia forums

Understanding and caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming. Come along to these free information sessions and learn about brain health.
Click here for the Green Dementia Forum.
Click here for the Korean Dementia Forum.

Webinar: Improve continuity of care with My Health Record

Practice nurses and community can gain an insight into My Health Record and how it can be used in your practice to support clinical decisions and workflows. Also covered will be the consent framework, roles and responsibilities, when to view and when to add to a My Health Record. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during this session.
The webinar will be on Tuesday 17 September 2019 from 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm (AEST).
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.

Lifehouse Medical Update – Dermatology 

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

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

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

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

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

CPR Workshop $66 

At: Tradies Gymea  
On: Monday 14 October 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm -9.30 pm workshop 
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PMs and PS

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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