CESPHN has moved to Mascot!

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN has relocated to our new office at Level 5, 201 Coward Street, Mascot. This move will save us money on rent and infrastructure and will allow our staff to more effectively provide support to you from a central location within our region. Whilst we are still in process of setting up our new office, please direct all calls to our 1300 986 991 number. If you have any enquiries regarding the move, please do not hesitate to contact us at communications@cesphn.com.au.

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN - NDIS Survey

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is interested in hearing about your experience relating to the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and your future educational needs. If you are a health provider and would like to give your time to participate in this survey you will be eligible to win one of three $200 vouchers. This survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey closes COB Friday 28 September 2018.
Click here for more information. 

PhD scholarship opportunities at Neuroscience Research Australia

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) for two 3-year PhD scholarships within a new and dynamic team working to understand, treat and prevent chronic musculoskeletal pain. The project is based in Sydney across the University of New South Wales School of Medical Sciences and Neuroscience Research Australia.
Click here for more information. 

My Health Record could help reduce critical time delays during emergencies 

Having a My Health Record could help reduce critical time delays for authorised healthcare providers attending the care of an individual during an emergency. The system provides a summary of an individual’s health information that has been previously uploaded, including important documents such as pathology reports, diagnostic imaging results and test scans. 
For more information, visit the My Health Record website or call the free helpline on 1800 723 471.

Staying Healthy Living Well Program

The CESPHN funded innovative program supporting seniors 70 years+ to improve their confidence, knowledge and engagement in managing their chronic conditions and general wellbeing is available for you to refer patients to now. Staying Healthy Living Well is a free twelve week program including group education sessions, utilising online 1:1 coaching with a Telehealth Nurse and vital signs monitoring in collaboration with GPs, based around patient care plans. 
Click here for more information.

Sydney Children's Hospital Network Asthma Follow-up Project 

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick has conducted an Asthma Follow-up Project. The project sought to ensure that children with Asthma or Viral Induced Wheeze are connected with a local GP and provided with ongoing support for self-management, to reduce the incidence of repeat presentations to an Emergency Department.
Click here for more information.

EOI - GP representative for SCHN Asthma Follow-up project 

The Sydney Children's Hospital Network is seeking a GP with relevant experience, who has a particular interest in shaping outcomes related to asthma management in children, to become a representative for the project. The representative provides expert advice and input into the development and implementation of the Asthma Follow up Project.
Click here for more information and to apply.

Implement POLAR to get your practice ready for the QI PIP

The Department of Health announced the Quality Improvement PIP to commence from 1 May 2019. The QI PIP Incentive will provide payments to eligible general practices who use practice data to improve patient outcomes and deliver best practice care. A key aspect of the QI PIP will be the requirement to engage with Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to undertake continuous quality improvement activities through the collection and review of practice data.
Click here for more information.

HealthLink e-Referrals now available to local Haematology Services

HealthLink Smart Forms are now available for referrals to both Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Haematology departments. The forms are accessible via your practice software and will allow for direct patient referral and confirmation of receipt and referral acceptance.
For further information contact Sarah Friend, from the SLHD e-Referral project on 0459 885 531.

NSW Refugee Health Service launches tool to translate appointment details

NSW Refugee Health Service has an online Translated Appointment Reminder Translation Tool which allows you to translate appointment details into your client's language. Just type in the details, then either print or save the PDF. Your form is generated immediately so you can give it to your client at the time you make the appointment.
Click here for more information and to access the form.

Quit & Win competition now open for registration until 30 September

The Quit & Win campaign promotion period has now been extended. The campaign aims to reduce the smoking rate of the Chinese community in NSW. Participants need to register for the Quit and Win competition before 30 September to receive support and incentives for quitting smoking. 
Click here for more information.

Event: All Things Aged Care 2.0

Join in on discussing some of the key issues in aged care in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region. You will learn about key initiatives being undertaken in the aged care space and localised GP support resources.
Click here for more information and to register.

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN - NDIS Survey

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is interested in hearing about your experience relating to the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and your future educational needs. If you are a health provider and would like to give your time to participate in this survey you will be eligible to win one of three $200 vouchers. This survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey closes COB Friday 28 September 2018.
Click here for more information.

PhD scholarship opportunities at Neuroscience Research Australia

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) for two 3-year PhD scholarships within a new and dynamic team working to understand, treat and prevent chronic musculoskeletal pain. The project is based in Sydney across the University of New South Wales School of Medical Sciences and Neuroscience Research Australia.
Click here for more information. 

Sydney Children's Hospital Network Asthma Follow-up Project 

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick has conducted an Asthma Follow-up Project. The project sought to ensure that children with Asthma or Viral Induced Wheeze are connected with a local GP and provided with ongoing support for self-management, to reduce the incidence of repeat presentations to an Emergency Department.
Click here for more information.

Quit & Win competition now open for registration until 30 September

The Quit & Win campaign promotion period has now been extended. The campaign aims to reduce the smoking rate of the Chinese community in NSW. Participants need to register for the Quit and Win competition before 30 September to receive support and incentives for quitting smoking. 
Click here for more information.

Event: All Things Aged Care 2.0

Join in on discussing some of the key issues in aged care in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region. You will learn about key initiatives being undertaken in the aged care space and localised GP support resources.
Click here for more information and to register.

Take care of your loved one’s health record 

This September, Dementia Awareness Month provides a great opportunity to see how My Health Record can benefit those living with chronic illness, such as dementia, and their carers. My Health Record allows family members or carers to apply to be authorised representatives and have full control over their loved one’s My Health Record. Filling in a form and providing a letter from their GP allows the representative to view information, remove documents and update the person’s health record as if it’s their own. 
Click here for more information. 

Busting Asthma Myths this Asthma Week

Did you know that 63 per cent of Australians are impacted by asthma? Asthma Australia has launched a resource on Busting Asthma Myths, which presents five facts about asthma and new data on Australians' misconceptions of the chronic disease.
Click here for more information. 

Webinar: My Health Record

The recording of the third Consumers Health Forum of Australia webinar on the benefits of My Health Record is now available for viewing. This webinar explores the benefits to the individual, the benefits to the health system, the barriers to realising benefits and what work is underway to measure benefits. 
Click here for more information. 

Event: Nutrition, Mindfulness and Dementia Morning Tea

You are invited to a morning tea and information session on Nutrition, Mindfulness and Dementia, hosted by 3Bridges, Australia's first Meeting Centre Support Program. Kenneth Daniel from the University Sydney will be speaking at the event. The event is at Carss Park at 10.30 am on 25 September 2018.

RSVP to Melissa Philbrook at melissa.philbrook@3bridges.org.au.
Click here for more information and to register.

Following Central and Eastern Sydney PHN's recent move to Mascot, the CESPHN CPD program will continue to operate uninterrupted across the region. We will be using a number of venues around the St George and Inner West areas in place of the previous Ashfield and Kogarah office locations. CPD venues we will be using include:

• Torwood lounge
• Canada Bay Club
• Kareela Golf Club
• Canterbury Leagues club
• Canterbury/Hurlstone Park RSL 
• St George Leagues club
• St George Motor Boat Club, Sans Souci

The CPD team look forward to welcoming our stakeholders to our new office event space in Mascot. If there are any event enquiries, please contact events@cesphn.com.au.

Practice Nurse Clinical Event - Perinatal MH and Breastfeeding

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St Five Dock
On:   Wednesday 19 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  PNs

St Vincent’s Clinic CPD Series - Geriatrics

At:    Level 4 Function Room, St Vincent’s Clinic, 438 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
On:   Wednesday 19 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Person Centred Medical Neighbourhood GP Clinical Leads Orientation

At:    CESPHN Office, L5, 201 Coward St, Mascot
On:   Thursday 20 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs and PMs involved in clinical leadership positions

All Things Aged Care 2.0

At:    Aerial Function Room UTS Building 10, Level 7, 235 Jones St Ultimo
On:   Saturday 22 September 12.00 pm registration and lunch, 12.30 pm - 5.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs, AHPs

Helping your Patients Change Behaviours with Motivational Interviewing - Active Learning Module

At:    CESPHN Office Mascot, L5 201 Coward St
On:   Wednesday 26 September 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Sydney Private Hospital CPD Series

At:    Sydney Private Hospital, 63 Victoria St, Ashfield
On:   Thursday 27 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs

Hazelhurst CPD Series - Diabetes

At:    Hazelhurst Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
On:   Thursday 27 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For:  GPs

Prince of Wales Private Hospital - General Surgery Update

At:    Conference Room, L7 POWP, Barker St, Randwick
On:   Wednesday 3 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

My Health Record - Medico Legal Workshop for Pharmacists

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St, Five Dock
On:   Thursday 4 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  Pharmacists

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Medical Update

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Wednesday 10 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

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