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.

POLAR Quality Improvement Software

If you are intending to claim the new Quality Improvement PIP next year, you will need a data extraction tool. If you currently have Pencat, we encourage you to check that you are uploading regularly. If not you may wish to install POLAR which is our preferred tool.
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.

Active Living fitness program  

The Staying Well at Home project is pleased to advise that the Active Living fitness program has been extended to June 2019. The free community-based fitness program is suitable for older people with stable chronic lung conditions and stable heart failure who have completed a rehabilitation program.  
Click here for more information.

FREE diabetes education with ComDiab!

ComDiab is a free diabetes education program for people at high risk of T2DM or newly diagnosed T2DM. The interactive group education program provides information on healthy eating, being active, maintaining a healthy body weight, and preventing complications.
Click here for more information.

Staying Healthy Living Well Program

From September 2018, an innovative program supporting seniors 70 years+ to improve their confidence, knowledge and engagement in managing their chronic conditions and general wellbeing will be available. Staying Healthy Living Well (SHLW) is a FREE 12-week program utilising vital signs monitoring together with online one on one coaching with a Telehealth Nurse and group education sessions. Eligible participants can be referred via Health Link (EDI – feroscre) or fax (1300 850 770).
Click here for more information.

Central Sydney GP Network grant announcement

Central Sydney GP Network is very pleased to announce a grant to Gunawirra from donations and interest earnt by the Network. The grant is for $40 000 over the next five years.
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New palliative care helpline: 1800 870 155

Do you provide care for older people who may be nearing end of life? We can help you find information about palliative care and advance care planning. Contact the ELDAC Helpline on 1800 870 155 or email eldac.helpline@flinders.edu.au.
Click here for more information.

Call for expressions of interest to contribute to mental health reform

The Mental Health Commission of NSW is seeking expressions of interest for up to three part-time Deputy Commissioner roles. Deputy Commissioners report to the Mental Health Commissioner and are responsible for providing guidance and policy advice in their areas of specific expertise, and for engaging with the community. They form part of the public face of the Commission. 
Click here for more information.

Gynaecologic Oncology Group at Lifehouse 

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has established a dedicated one stop clinic for women diagnosed with, or suspected of having, gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) or molar pregnancy.
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.

Event: RACGP My Health Record in general practice

All Australians registered with Medicare or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will have a My Health Record created for them by the end of 2018 unless they choose to opt out between 16 July and 15 November. This workshop will address questions you may have regarding the expansion of My Health Record, including how it may affect your practice and patients.
Click here for more information and to register.

Staying Healthy Living Well Program

From September 2018, an innovative program supporting seniors 70 years+ to improve their confidence, knowledge and engagement in managing their chronic conditions and general wellbeing will be available. Staying Healthy Living Well (SHLW) is a FREE 12-week program utilising vital signs monitoring together with online one on one coaching with a Telehealth Nurse and group education sessions. Eligible participants can be referred via Health Link (EDI – feroscre) or fax (1300 850 770).
Click here for more information.

Call for expressions of interest to contribute to mental health reform

The Mental Health Commission of NSW is seeking expressions of interest for up to three part-time Deputy Commissioner roles. Deputy Commissioners report to the Mental Health Commissioner and are responsible for providing guidance and policy advice in their areas of specific expertise, and for engaging with the community. They form part of the public face of the Commission. 
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.

Breathe easier with My Health Record

Asthma Week, being held from 1-7 September, provides an ideal time to learn how My Health Record can assist those suffering from asthma manage their online record of their condition. The My Health Record system provides the opportunity for individuals to have access to their key health information in one place, which could help their healthcare practitioners view relevant information faster and assist in determining treatment options during an emergency.
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. 

Your Health Link National Photographic Competition

This competition provides a platform for the community to express their concept of Healthy Life Healthy You. Through the exciting medium of photography we are encouraging conversations about health, and introducing the community to the wide range of health information on the Your Health Link Website. There are $45,000 in prizes to be won!
Click here for more information.

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.

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Medical Updates - Infectious Diseases and Travel Vaccinations

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Wednesday 12 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, Pharmacists 

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

PCMNRP 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

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