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Monday 6
November
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In this edition
Professional development opportunities and events read more
SEMPHN Mental Health Intake and FAQ Webinar now available
You can now phone or fax intake, and watch our webinar read more
Grant open for Chronic Disease Service Mapping Project
A $300,000-$500,000 grant is available read more
Forum this Wednesday: codeine upscheduling and real time prescription monitoring
Get up to speed with the transition read more
Ice training for welfare, health and housing/homelessness workers
Free training is available for people in contact with ice-affected people read more
Nurses, get trained to do cervical screening
There's also financial assistance available read more
Foundations of General Practice Nursing
There's a two-day workshop coming up read more
Need information and advice about palliative care?
Decision Assist offers a seven day phone service read more
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Get a national qualification from March next year read more
Anyone can get lung disease
November is Lung Health Awareness Month read more
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Grant open for Chronic Disease Service Mapping Project
SEMPHN is seeking proposals from suitably qualified organisations to undertake a Chronic Disease Service Mapping Project in our catchment.
A grant of between $300,000 and $500,000 is available for the work, which will contribute to SEMPHN improving chronic disease services for people in the region.
Tenders close 3pm, 1 December.
To see full details, register your interest and apply for these tenders, go to SEMPHN's Tenderlink page.
All questions about the tenders must be asked via the online forum on SEMPHN’s Tenderlink page by 2pm, 24 November 2017.
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Forum this Wednesday: codeine upscheduling and real time prescription monitoring
In 2018 codeine will be upscheduled and real time prescription monitoring will come into play.
Come along and be involved in a discussion to assist in a positive transition.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Vic and the Australian Medical Association (Vic) are co-hosting a pain forum to inform health professionals and bring relevant stakeholders together to discuss the changes.
Speakers and panel members include:
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Professor Lorimer Moseley, Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
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Dr David Jacka, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Monash Health
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Matthew McCrone, Director - Medicinal Cannabis & RTPM Taskforce | Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
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Consumer Health Forum (CHF) representative.
When: 8 November, 7-9pm
Where: Monash University, Parkville Campus, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville.
Cost: Free
Register here
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Ice training for welfare, health and housing/homelessness workers
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Free training is available for all Victorians who come into contact with ice-affected people as part of their job.
As part of the Victorian Government’s $45.5 million ice action plan ‘Taking action, Stopping ice’, 360Edge - consultants in alcohol and other drug responses - will deliver half day face-to-face workshops to frontline workers across Victoria.
The training is designed to build the knowledge and skills of frontline workers to respond safely and effectively to people affected by the drug ice.
The training is optional and attendees may be eligible for up to 4 hours of CPD points.
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Understand the effects of ice and identify users
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Find out how to work safely to protect yourself and others
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Learn how to respond effectively to ice-affected people
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Understand what works in treatment.
Training will be in Frankston on the following dates:
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Welfare Workers: 8 November, 9:30am
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Health* Workers: 13 November, 9:00am or 15 November 12:30pm
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Housing & Homelessness: 14 November, 9:30am
*Please note, while nurses and GPs are welcome to register, the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF) will provide specific training to nurses and the RACGP will provide specific training to GPs. Please check with ANMF and RACGP for upcoming training.
Register here
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Nurses, get trained to do cervical screening
The Department of General Practice Women’s Health Screening subject trains nurses to perform cervical screening.
The course is delivered online, supported by a one-day practical skills workshop in Melbourne.
For more information, see the course brochure or contact Tracy Murphy tracym@unimelb.edu.au.
Cancer Council Victoria is offering financial assistance for Victorian Registered Nurses (Division 1) to become cervical screening providers. Visit the website for application forms and more information. The deadline for applications is 17 November.
Please note, separate applications need to be submitted to the Cancer Council (re: financial assistance) and the University of Melbourne (re: the course).
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Foundations of General Practice Nursing
The general practice setting is challenging and multifaceted – Australian Practice Nurse Association's (APNA) Foundations of General Practice Nursing Workshops have been developed to equip nurses with the skills and knowledge to navigate the general practice environment.
Key topics include immunisation, chronic disease management, accreditation, the Australian healthcare system, clinical assessments and wound care.
When: 17 and 18 November, 8:30am to 5:00pm - 12 CPD hours
Where: Cliftons Melbourne - 440 Collins St, Melbourne
Register here or see the flyer for more details.
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Need information and advice about palliative care?
Decision Assist offers a specialist palliative care advisory telephone service where you can call for advice from experts.
Phone 1300 668 908 9am - 8pm (AEST), 7 days a week.
The service is available for health professionals who work with recipients of aged care services, either in a residential care facility or within the community. This includes GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and personal care attendants.
The phone service also handles enquiries on the palliative approach, ranging from medication, symptom management, psychosocial support and bereavement advice to information about education.
You can also e-mail Decision Assist with advance care planning, and palliative care queries,and receive a response within two business days.
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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Starting March next year, peer workers can get a national qualification developed with a steering committee of peers and organisations in the mental health field.
Delivered over 14 months in blocks of two day workshops every six weeks, participants will learn a combination of skills and frameworks to implement into their workplace and inform their professional practice.
For a short time, The Department of Health and Human Services is offering scholarships for this course to all students at the concession rate of $437.50 + $200 materials fees.
More information and registration.
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Anyone can get lung disease
It affects 1 in 4 Australians and is the second leading cause of death.
Lung Foundation Australia’s latest research has revealed that more than one third of Australians believe people with lung disease have only themselves to blame, while one in 10 will say 'they got what they deserved'.
When people say lung disease isn’t worthy of help, sadly, it makes those affected believe it too.
Stigma is a major barrier to accessing research, funding, treatment and support. It also has significant mental health impacts and causes delays in diagnosis.
Help break down the stigma during Lung Health Awareness Month in November and show people with lung disease that they matter too.
You can help raise awareness and support during Lung Health Awareness Month - find out more here.
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