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. 

CESPHN now provides remote support with Team Viewer

CESPHN is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, we are now extending our Digital Health and Practice Support services by incorporating Team Viewer. Team Viewer is a widely used, remote support technology that will allow us to provide real-time support to help your practice to troubleshoot and solve digital health and practice support issues. This function also supports our ability to train new applications to all practice staff from a distance. Many IT support companies use Team Viewer as part of their helpdesk function so you may already have the application installed in your system. 
For more information or to request support using this application, please call Phone: 1300 986 991 (press 2) or email Digital Health on digitalhealth@cesphn.com.au or Practice Support on practicesupport@cesphn.com.au.

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). 
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.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 21 October 2019
Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club
For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.
Click here for more information and click here to view the flyer.

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.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 24 October 2019
Where: Canterbury Leagues Club
For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.
Click here for more information and click here to view the flyer.

BreastScreen mobile van at Roselands until 4 October 2019

In Sydney Local Health District there are 423 projected cases of breast cancer in 2019. Breast screening participation in Canterbury-Bankstown LGA is 46.3 per cent in comparison to 53 per cent in NSW. The BreastScreen mobile van is currently at Roselands (Lantern Club car park, entry via Roselands Drive) until 4 October 2019. Operating hours are Monday - Friday 8.45 am - 4.00 pm (closed for lunch from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm).
Click here to book online or call 13 20 50. 

Bringing together families to provide a strong beginning for children

Do you know about the Rockdale Children & Families Hub? The Hub brings together services and families to learn and provide a strong beginning for children in the community. The goal is that all children in Rockdale get the best start to school and supported by a connected community. Services can be accessed through two locations – Rockdale Public School and Integricare Rockdale. These services include Childhood Services – Supported Playgroups, long day care and Rockdale Public School; Health Services – SESLHD Child and Family Nurse health check-ups, Kogarah Developmental Assessment Service (DAS), Paediatric Allied Health services and Dental clinic and Support Services – Family worker, Family Referral Service, Lifestart “Play & link”.
Click here to learn more about the Hub and how families can access services directly.

REACT - Reaction Evaluation and Antibiotic Allergy Clinical Team at St George Hospital

1 in 10 of patients may report a penicillin allergy but 90 per cent of these are subsequently not found to have an allergy. The Antibiotic Allergy Clinic is a new clinic at St George Hospital. Our aim is to de-label patients from their penicillin allergies through assessment, skin testing and oral challenges. The de-labelling of patients from their antibiotic allergy aims to reduce readmissions, improve patient outcomes and drive down antibiotic resistance.
If you have a patient with an antibiotic allergy, please refer to the St George Hospital Antibiotic Allergy Clinic by faxing the St George Hospital Department of Infectious Diseases, Immunology and Sexual Health: (02) 9113 4058

Mood Active 4 Week Wellness Workout is back for the last time this year!

Stressed, anxious and down in the dumps? Try signing up for a “FREE 4 Week Wellbeing Workout” starting 10 October 2019 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!
Click here for more information. 

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) opens at Concord Hospital

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) recently opened at Concord Hospital. The Centre was designed to fill in an identified gap in the healthcare of veterans and allow their families to be in direct contact with assisting case workers. This holistic approach is a national first. Referrals are currently being accepted.
Click here for more information. 

Building your Allied Health Business – Know Your Numbers

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

• Monday 21 October - Realise Business Kirrawee
• Tuesday 22 October - Canada Bay Club
• Wednesday 23 October - CESPHN Office, Mascot

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). 
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.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 21 October 2019
Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club
For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.
Click here for more information and click here to view the flyer.

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.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 24 October 2019
Where: Canterbury Leagues Club
For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.
Click here for more information and click here to view the flyer.

Bringing together families to provide a strong beginning for children

Do you know about the Rockdale Children & Families Hub? The Hub brings together services and families to learn and provide a strong beginning for children in the community. The goal is that all children in Rockdale get the best start to school and supported by a connected community. Services can be accessed through two locations – Rockdale Public School and Integricare Rockdale . These services include Childhood Services – Supported Playgroups, long day care and Rockdale Public School; Health Services – SESLHD Child and Family Nurse health check-ups, Kogarah Developmental Assessment Service (DAS), Paediatric Allied Health services and Dental clinic and Support Services – Family worker, Family Referral Service, Lifestart “Play & link”.
Click here to learn more about the Hub and how families can access services directly.

Mood Active 4 Week Wellness Workout is back for the last time this year!

Stressed, anxious and down in the dumps? Try signing up for a “FREE 4 Week Wellbeing Workout” starting 10 October 2019 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!
Click here for more information. 

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) opens at Concord Hospital

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) recently opened at Concord Hospital. The Centre was designed to fill in an identified gap in the healthcare of veterans and allow their families to be in direct contact with assisting case workers. This holistic approach is a national first. Referrals are currently being accepted.
Click here for more information. 

Community Wellness Expo

This 4th Community Wellness Expo is a partnership between SLHD and the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA). The expo will feature health information from SLHD services, Cancer Institute NSW, Diabetes NSW, Headspace as well as private providers, and health talks for community. 
Click here for more information. 

BreastScreen mobile van at Roselands until 4 October 2019

In Sydney Local Health District there are 423 projected cases of breast cancer in 2019. Breast screening participation in Canterbury-Bankstown LGA is 46.3 per cent in comparison to 53 per cent in NSW. The BreastScreen mobile van is currently at Roselands (Lantern Club car park, entry via Roselands Drive) until 4 October 2019. Operating hours are Monday - Friday 8.45 am - 4.00 pm (closed for lunch from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm).
Click here to book online or call 13 20 50. 

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). 
Click here for more information.

Expectant Parents breakfast - Drummoyne Community Centre 

Are you an expectant parent in Canada Bay Council area? Join Drummoyne Community Centre for breakfast to meeting local parents to be and learn more about about local services. 
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.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 21 October 2019
Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club
For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.
Click here for more information and click here to view the flyer.

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.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, 24 October 2019
Where: Canterbury Leagues Club
For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.
Click here for more information and click here to view the flyer.

Bringing together families to provide a strong beginning for children

Do you know about the Rockdale Children & Families Hub? The Hub brings together services and families to learn and provide a strong beginning for children in the community. The goal is that all children in Rockdale get the best start to school and supported by a connected community. Services can be accessed through two locations – Rockdale Public School and Integricare Rockdale . These services include Childhood Services – Supported Playgroups, Long day care and Rockdale Public School; Health Services – SESLHD Child and Family Nurse health check-ups, Kogarah Developmental Assessment Service (DAS), Paediatric Allied Health services and Dental clinic and Support Services – Family worker, Family Referral Service, Lifestart “Play & link”.
Click here to learn more about the Hub and how families can access services directly.

Mood Active 4 Week Wellness Workout is back for the last time this year!

Stressed, anxious and down in the dumps? Try signing up for a “FREE 4 Week Wellbeing Workout” starting 10 October 2019 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!
Click here for more information. 

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) opens at Concord Hospital

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare (NCVH) recently opened at Concord Hospital. The Centre was designed to fill in an identified gap in the healthcare of veterans and allow their families to be in direct contact with assisting case workers. This holistic approach is a national first. Referrals are currently being accepted.
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.

Hazelhurst CPD Series - Breast Implants: Infection, Malignancy and Screening

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

ANSC Obstetrics Update

At: Tradies Gymea  
On: Wednesday 16 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

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

Leadership and management in the healthcare sector

At: CESPHN Office Mascot
On: Thursday 17 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs,  PMs, PNs

Nurse Clinic workshop

At: Sydney Airport Holiday Inn
On: Saturday 19 October 9.30 am registrations, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm workshop
For: PNs

Accessing the NDIS: Role of GPs and health professionals

At: Club on East Sutherland
On: Monday 21 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PMs

Building your Allied Health Business – Know Your Numbers

At: Realise Business Kirawee
On: Monday 21 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: AHPs

Building your Allied Health Business – Know Your Numbers 

At: Canada Bay Club
On: Tuesday 22 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations 
For: AHPs

Building your Allied Health Business – Know Your Numbers 

At: CESPHN Office Mascot 
On: Wednesday 23 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: AHPs

ANSC Obstetrics Update 

At: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club 
On: Wednesday 23 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Accessing the NDIS: Role of GPs and health professionals 

At: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club 
On: Thursday 24 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations 
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PMs

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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