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.

NDIS and equipment modifcations - your last chance to register

Don’t miss our education session on NDIS funding for equipment, modifications and assistive technology. Find out how to get your patients what they need.

• When: Tuesday 20 August. The session kicks off at 6.30 pm with dinner and networking.
• Where: Diggers Miranda

Click here for more information and to register.

CPD event: Navigating Icare and workers compensation

Join us tonight at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse for an informative discussion on what GPs and Allied Health professionals need to know about Icare and workers compensation. This workshop will provide an overview of the current NSW Workers Compensation landscape and look the role of Icare and the Medical Office. We have a great line up of speakers that will discuss assessing and building work capacity, identifying and overcoming return to work barriers. We will also hear from Dr Linda Mann, who will speak about her experience with Icare, the paperwork and billing for workers compensation work. This is an event not to be missed.
Target audience: GPs, physiotherapists and psychologists
Click here for more information.

PIP QI - Pen CS Training

Join us for a PEN CS training session this Thursday night on PIPQI improvement measures with Matthias Merzenich who has been providing training for PenCS software users across Australia since 2005. By attending, you will also receive an exclusive 47 page Pen CS PIP QI Training Guide that will support general practices, to participate in quality improvement activities.
Click here for more information.

Free health coaching for your older patients with chronic disease

CESPHN are currently sponsoring a FREE telehealth coaching program suitable for older patients with chronic conditions. The program integrates clients GP care with the monitoring of vital signs and the support and coaching from a telehealth nurse. Participation in this activity can be linked to your practice's QI PIP.
Click here for more information. For information on how to link this activity to your practice's QI PIP, contact Jason Phillips on 9304 8674.

Black Dog Institute recruiting GPs for StepCare Strategic Working Group

Black Dog’s StepCare team is calling for GPs to be involved in their new StepCare Strategic Working Group. The intention is for GPs to provide insights and advice to improve the development, refinement, and direction of the StepCare Service. We’re seeking expressions of interest from GPs to be involved. We would like to have a combination of GPs in metro and rural areas who have a strong interest in mental health. The deadline for applications is 18 August 2019.
Click here for more information and to apply.

Push to encourage more people to screen for bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is our second biggest cancer killer. More than 100 Australians die each week from bowel cancer, but if found early, more than 90 per cent of cases could be treated successfully. Currently only 4 in 10 eligible Australians complete the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test kit when it is sent to them in the mail. If we can increase participation to 60 per cent by 2020 and sustain this over the next 20 years, nearly 84,000 lives can be saved. With $10 million in funding from the Australian government, Cancer Council Australia have this year launched a nationwide media campaign to increase participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. As part of the campaign, Cancer Council has recently launched a new online toolkit to make it even easier for GPs and other health professionals to support their patients to screen. The toolkit includes links to order resources, helpful audit documents, and templates for sending reminder letters.
Click here for more information and to view the toolkit.

Mental healthcare providers receive new support with My Health Record toolkit

Mental healthcare providers and their patients will benefit from the launch of a new My Health Record Mental Health toolkit, released last week by the Australian Digital Health Agency. The toolkit was developed to ensure healthcare providers are equipped to assist their patients with clear and specific information to make an informed decision about the benefits of using My Health Record. The toolkit addresses how to reap the benefits of the system, and how to manage patient information securely, sensitively and privately.
Click here for more information. Email media@digitalhealth.gov.au for further information.

MoodActive launches new sessions from 14 August

Mood Active has launched new session for their supported exercise programs across Camperdown, Redfern, Kingsford and Rockdale sites. The service supports individuals with mild to moderate mental health using the growing evidence around physical exercises efficacy improving mental wellbeing. The Rockdale program is delivered in partnership with CESPHN.
Click here for more information and click here to view the Mood Active website.

The upper limb, lower limb and chronic injuries - St Vincent's CPD Series

Join us on 28 August for the next St Vincent's Private and St Vincent's Clinic CPD series event on the upper limb, lower limb and chronic injuries. This event is for GPs only. Speakers include:

• A/Prof Simon Tan, Orthopaedic Surgeon 
• Prof Michael Sullivan, Orthopaedic Surgeon 
• Dr Angus Bathgate, Sports Physician
• Dr Scott Burne, Sports Physician

Click here to register.

Avoiding shoulder injury related to vaccine administration

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration is a rare complication that may be a result of incorrect vaccine administration, when the vaccine is given too high into the shoulder joint. 
Click here for more information.

PIP QI Incentive Fact Sheet

The Department of Health has released a new PIP QI Incentive Fact Sheet to answer some common questions such as:

• Why there is a new QI Incentive under the PIP
• What the PIP QI Incentive is
• What the payment for participating is
• How to sign up for the PIP QI Incentive

Click here to view the factsheet.

Learn about managing driving safety for patients on opioid agonist treatment and sedating medications

Health professionals caring for patients who receive opioid agonist treatment (OAT) or sedating medications need to be aware of the potential impact of treatments and other factors on driving safety. The University of Sydney has collaborated with the NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) to develop a website and short-course about driving safety considerations for people on treatment. 
Click here for more information.

Training opportunity: Responding to far-right extremism

Working with young people can mean helping them navigate complex social issues. Racism, hate and extremism are important issues facing young people today. CAPE offers free training to frontline workers in NSW, aiming to enhance their skills to engage with young people who may be at risk of far-right extremism. ‘Frontline workers’ include, but are not limited to, healthcare workers, social workers, support workers, and counsellors. 
Click here for more information.

Sydney addiction seminars - depot Buprenorpine: will it be a game changer?

Perhaps the greatest disincentive to opioid pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence is the need for supervised dosing, which is inconvenient, time-consuming, expensive and often poorly compatible with life activities that hallmark “recovery”. Two depot Buprenorphine products, Buvidal® (Camurus) and Sublocade® (Indivior), have been submitted for consideration of listing under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. How and when will these treatments be rolled out in Australia? Are there any down sides to this new treatment modality? Will it change people’s preference for treatment medication? How will dose tapering towards eventual “graduation” be accomplished? These and other questions will be dealt with in this seminar. 
Click here for more information and to register.

Vaccines from community pharmacy - at a glance

A new NCIRS information sheet ‘Vaccines from community pharmacy – at a glance’ has been developed for consumers and healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on which vaccines you can get from your local pharmacy, who can get them and if these vaccines are free.
Click here for more information.

Meningococcal vaccine 2019 recommendations – new resource

NCIRS staff developed a table outlining vaccine recommendations by age and risk group, following the prominence of cases of meningococcal disease across the country.
Click here for more information.

New Butterfly Foundation group at headspace Hurstville

Emerging is a group program for young people aged 14-25 who are experiencing disordered eating, dieting, or body image concerns, and are motivated to recover. The next group will start on 29 August. If you have a patient or client who could benefit from these groups, make a referral to headspace Hurstville by emailing Sarah.
Click here for more information.

Facilitators and barriers to opioid prescribing

The University of Sydney, in partnership with Sydney Local Health District and Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, are undertaking a qualitative study to explore the barriers and facilitators that Australian GPs and patients face in opioid deprescribing, and looking to recruit GPs who have patients with chronic pain on long term-opioid therapy. We seek your views on the barriers and facilitators to opioid deprescribing, in order to design interventions to tackle the overuse of opioid analgesics.

Who are we looking for?
Registered GPs with authority to prescribe opioid analgesics.
Experience in prescribing or deprescribing opioid analgesics.

What will you need to do?
One telephone interview (20 – 30 min) at a time convenient to you.

You will receive an honorarium for your time ($99.00)
Email sph.opal@sydney.edu.au for more information or call (02) 8627 6267.

Cultural diversity in opioid use: enhancing responses - register now!

Led by Jenny Brockie from SBS, join a panel of experts from drug and alcohol services, multicultural health and consumer representatives for an informative and thought provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Hosted by DAMEC - Tuesday 27 August 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm at Canterbury League's Club. 
Click here for more information and to register.

Q fever campaign

NSW Health, in consultation with an expert panel, have developed the online module “Q fever – early diagnosis and vaccination”, accredited with Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for two core continuing professional development points. This is available now, and free for all ACRRM members and subscribers. Moreover, general practitioners in NSW can access the course for free, courtesy of Health Protection NSW. The access code is NSWGP18. New materials, including plain language factsheets and posters, have also been developed and are available for use in clinic. Hardcopies of the posters and brochure will be available through the Better Health Centre shortly, and electronic versions are available now at the below links:

• Q fever factsheets 
• Campaign brochure and posters

Click here for more information.

Survey to help you build your allied health business - closes Friday

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN and Realise Business have teamed up to create a series of workshops to help you build your business. Specifically designed for allied health professionals, a highly experienced team of Business Advisers will deliver these workshops and leave you with some clear tangible outcomes. Following the workshops, the experts will be available to work with you individually through a business coaching program to help you put your learnings into practice. To allow us to customise the content with a focus on what’s most relevant for you, we are asking you to take part in a brief survey. 
Click here to complete the survey.

CPD event: Navigating Icare and workers compensation

Join us tonight at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse for an informative discussion on what GPs and Allied Health professionals need to know about Icare and workers compensation. This workshop will provide an overview of the current NSW Workers Compensation landscape and look the role of Icare and the Medical Office. We have a great line up of speakers that will discuss assessing and building work capacity, identifying and overcoming return to work barriers. We will also hear from Dr Linda Mann, who will speak about her experience with Icare, the paperwork and billing for workers compensation work. This is an event not to be missed.
Target audience: GPs, Physiotherapists and Psychologists
Click here for more information.

MoodActive launches new sessions from 14 August

Mood Active has launched new session for their supported exercise programs across Camperdown, Redfern, Kingsford and Rockdale sites. The service supports individuals with mild to moderate mental health using the growing evidence around physical exercises efficacy improving mental wellbeing. The Rockdale program is delivered in partnership with CESPHN.
Click here for more information and click here to view the Mood Active website.

Push to encourage more people to screen for bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is our second biggest cancer killer. More than 100 Australians die each week from bowel cancer, but if found early, more than 90 per cent of cases could be treated successfully. Currently only 4 in 10 eligible Australians complete the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test kit when it is sent to them in the mail. If we can increase participation to 60 per cent by 2020 and sustain this over the next 20 years, nearly 84,000 lives can be saved. With $10 million in funding from the Australian government, Cancer Council Australia have this year launched a nationwide media campaign to increase participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. As part of the campaign, Cancer Council has recently launched a new online toolkit to make it even easier for GPs and other health professionals to support their patients to screen. The toolkit includes links to order resources, helpful audit documents, and templates for sending reminder letters.
Click here for more information and to view the toolkit.

Learn about managing driving safety for patients on opioid agonist treatment and sedating medications

Health professionals caring for patients who receive opioid agonist treatment (OAT) or sedating medications need to be aware of the potential impact of treatments and other factors on driving safety. The University of Sydney has collaborated with the NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) to develop a website and short-course about driving safety considerations for people on treatment. 
Click here for more information.

Training opportunity: Responding to far-right extremism

Working with young people can mean helping them navigate complex social issues. Racism, hate and extremism are important issues facing young people today. CAPE offers free training to frontline workers in NSW, aiming to enhance their skills to engage with young people who may be at risk of far-right extremism. ‘Frontline workers’ include but are not limited to healthcare workers. social workers, support workers, and counsellors. 
Click here for more information.

New Butterfly Foundation group at headspace Hurstville

Emerging is a group program for young people aged 14-25 who are experiencing disordered eating, dieting, or body image concerns, and are motivated to recover. The next group will start on 29 August. If you have a patient or client who could benefit from these groups, make a referral to headspace Hurstville by emailing Sarah.
Click here for more information.

Vaccines from community pharmacy - at a glance

A new NCIRS information sheet ‘Vaccines from community pharmacy – at a glance’ has been developed for consumers and healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on which vaccines you can get from your local pharmacy, who can get them and if these vaccines are free.
Click here for more information.

Cultural diversity in opioid use: enhancing responses - register now!

Led by Jenny Brockie from SBS, join a panel of experts from drug and alcohol services, multicultural health and consumer representatives for an informative and thought provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Hosted by DAMEC - Tuesday 27 August 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm at Canterbury League's Club. 
Click here for more information and to register.

Sydney addiction seminars - depot Buprenorpine: will it be a game changer?

Perhaps the greatest disincentive to opioid pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence is the need for supervised dosing, which is inconvenient, time-consuming, expensive and often poorly compatible with life activities that hallmark “recovery”. Two depot Buprenorphine products, Buvidal® (Camurus) and Sublocade® (Indivior), have been submitted for consideration of listing under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. How and when will these treatments be rolled out in Australia? Are there any down sides to this new treatment modality? Will it change people’s preference for treatment medication? How will dose tapering towards eventual “graduation” be accomplished? These and other questions will be dealt with in this seminar. 
Click here for more information and to register.

NDIS and equipment modificaions - your last chance to register

Don’t miss our education session on NDIS funding for equipment, modifications and assistive technology. Find out how to get your patients what they need.

• When: Tuesday 20 August. The session kicks off at 6.30 pm with dinner and networking.
• Where: Diggers Miranda

Click here for more information and to register.

Avoiding shoulder injury related to vaccine administration

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration is a rare complication that may be a result of incorrect vaccine administration, when the vaccine is given too high into the shoulder joint. 
Click here for more information.

Mental healthcare providers receive new support with My Health Record toolkit

Mental healthcare providers and their patients will benefit from the launch of a new My Health Record Mental Health toolkit, released last week by the Australian Digital Health Agency. The toolkit was developed to ensure healthcare providers are equipped to assist their patients with clear and specific information to make an informed decision about the benefits of using My Health Record. The toolkit addresses how to reap the benefits of the system, and how to manage patient information securely, sensitively and privately.
Click here for more information. Email media@digitalhealth.gov.au for further information.

Vaccines from community pharmacy - at a glance

A new NCIRS information sheet ‘Vaccines from community pharmacy – at a glance’ has been developed for consumers and healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on which vaccines you can get from your local pharmacy, who can get them and if these vaccines are free.
Click here for more information.

MoodActive launches new sessions from 14 August

Mood Active has launched new session for their supported exercise programs across Camperdown, Redfern, Kingsford and Rockdale sites. The service supports individuals with mild to moderate mental health using the growing evidence around physical exercises efficacy improving mental wellbeing. The Rockdale program is delivered in partnership with CESPHN.
Click here for more information and click here to view the Mood Active website.

Training opportunity: Responding to far-right extremism

Working with young people can mean helping them navigate complex social issues. Racism, hate and extremism are important issues facing young people today. CAPE offers free training to frontline workers in NSW, aiming to enhance their skills to engage with young people who may be at risk of far-right extremism. ‘Frontline workers’ include but are not limited to healthcare workers. social workers, support workers, and counsellors. 
Click here for more information.

Cultural diversity in opioid use: enhancing responses - register now!

Led by Jenny Brockie from SBS, join a panel of experts from drug and alcohol services, multicultural health and consumer representatives for an informative and thought provoking discussion about ways to enhance support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Hosted by DAMEC - Tuesday 27 August 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm at Canterbury League's Club. 
Click here for more information and to register.

Sydney addiction seminars - depot Buprenorpine: will it be a game changer?

Perhaps the greatest disincentive to opioid pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence is the need for supervised dosing, which is inconvenient, time-consuming, expensive and often poorly compatible with life activities that hallmark “recovery”. Two depot Buprenorphine products, Buvidal® (Camurus) and Sublocade® (Indivior), have been submitted for consideration of listing under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. How and when will these treatments be rolled out in Australia? Are there any down sides to this new treatment modality? Will it change people’s preference for treatment medication? How will dose tapering towards eventual “graduation” be accomplished? These and other questions will be dealt with in this seminar. 
Click here for more information and to register.

NDIS and equipment modifications - your last chance to register

Don’t miss our education session on NDIS funding for equipment, modifications and assistive technology. Find out how to get your patients what they need.

• When: Tuesday 20 August. The session kicks off at 6:30 with dinner and networking.
• Where: Diggers Miranda

Click here for more information and to register.

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 CPD Medical Update- What GPs need to know about workers compensation and medicals

At: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
On: Wednesday 14 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, physiotherapists, psychologists

Using PEN CS for PIP QI in General Practice

At: CESPHN Office Mascot
On: Thursday 15 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GP Practices who use PEN CS

NDIS Equipment Modifications

At: Diggers Miranda
On: Tuesday 20 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, AHPs, PNs, PMs

Quality Improvement PIP

At: Club Central Hurstville
On: Tuesday 20 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs

Cultural Awareness in Practice

At: CESPHN Office Mascot
On: Wednesday 28 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, PMs, PNs, PS, AHPs

St Vincent’s and St Vincent’s Clinic CPD Series- Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

At: St Vincent’s Private Hospital 
On: Wednesday 28 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs

Hazelhurst CPR Series- Dermatology Update

At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery
On: Thursday 29 August 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

CPR Workshop $66

At: Canterbury Hurlstone RSL Club
On: Monday 2 September 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm workshop
For: GPs, AHPs, PN, PM and PS

The doctors role in Transgender Health

At: Canterbury Hurlstone RSL Club
On: Tuesday 3 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs, Pharmacists and PNs

Prince of Wales Medical Update - Radiology

At: Prince of Wales Private Hospital
On: Wednesday 4 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

NDIS Reviews and Appeals

At: Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club
On: Thursday 5 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For: GPs

Triage in General Practice

At: Club Central Hurstville
On: Tuesday 10 September 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm workshop
For: GPs, PMs, PNs and AHPs

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.

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Sovereign People of the Aboriginal land. CESPHN recognise their continuing connection to land, water, community and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.