Events
Below is our list of PHN events and CPD opportunities*. If you would like to request further information or discuss education opportunities in your area please phone us on 1300 859 028 and ask to speak to one of our Education officers, or email education@thephn.com.au.
*Not all events provide CPD points.
Featured Events
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May 2024 May 2024
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Allied Health Conference #StrongerTogether 2024
Join us at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort for the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network's second Allied Health Conference which will be held on Thursday 9th May 20 …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Palliative Care Community Awareness Event
Interested members of the public are welcome to join us for a morning of short presentations from a range of palliative care professionals as well as information trade stalls. …
April 2024
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April 2024 Apr 2024
Best Sepsis Care for our Kids - A National Forum for Paediatric Sepsis Week
Join the Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program and Sepsis Australia, for Best Sepsis Care for our Kids, a national forum for Paediatric Sepsis Week, recognised during the 3rd week o …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
ASHM webinar | HIV Nursing Model of Care: Improving Quality and Patient Outcomes
This free webinar will provide an outline of the HIV Nursing Model of Care used at Alfred Health, Victoria. This will include the use of electronic medical record data to assess an …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
Mental Health Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Training Session
The Australian Government, through the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan, is expanding and implementing the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool in primary care. The …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
Staying Connected When Emotions Run High
Suitable for those working in private and public sector across health, education, disability, community services, child protection and emergency services. This workshop will introd …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
National Suicide Prevention Conference 2024
Over the past 25 years, the National Suicide Prevention Conference has evolved into one of the most anticipated and recognised events in the suicide prevention calendar. With almos …
30
April 2024 Apr 2024
Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) 11031NAT
Microsuction is a strategic treatment option for ear health, whether it is a foreign body or wax removal that is required. This course requires a strong understanding of the anatom …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
Staying Connected When Emotions Run High - A Family and Carers Event (Moree)
This workshop provides carers with additional communication skills to support someone (between 12yrs to 100yrs) who experiences any of the following: Has relationship difficul …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
How to work therapeutically with individuals involved in the criminal justice system - webinar
This webinar will be presented by Clara Fritchley (PhD candidate, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Clinical Psychologist). Clara is a clinical ps …
May 2024
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May 2024 May 2024
2024 Immunisation Professional Development Conference
A blend of hands-on skills-based workshops, and updates from experts in the field. Content areas include: - COVID and the changing focus in Primary Healthcare, Managing RSV in Prim …
01
May 2024 May 2024
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Forster - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
01
May 2024 May 2024
Arthritis NSW presents Living well with Arthritis
Since 2018, Arthritis NSW has delivered regional/rural/ remote community education seminars across New South Wales and we are planning to deliver our next program in Cessnock on th …
01
May 2024 May 2024
End of Life Care Coordination Service
The PHN has recently partnered with BaptistCare to introduce an End-of-Life Care Coordination Service for residents in the Newcastle LGA. The service is designed to support people …
01
May 2024 May 2024
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Taree - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
01
May 2024 May 2024
Treatment Planning for Complex Mental Health
This seminar will explore the unique challenges for patients with complex mental health presentations, & how to develop effective treatment plans to reduce crisis presentations …
01
May 2024 May 2024
New advances in Lymphoedema Mapping, Detection and Management for GP's - Webinar
The increasing rates of cancer survivorship has led to GPs having to deal more and more with the sequelae of cancer surgery and adjuvant therapies in our patients. Lymphoedema is o …
02
May 2024 May 2024
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Port Stephens - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
02
May 2024 May 2024
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Newcastle - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
02
May 2024 May 2024
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Improving Patient Outcomes through Exercise for Cancer & Chronic Conditions
Join us at the Kaden Centre for an onsite workshop, gaining insight into research based exercise interventions. …
04
May 2024 May 2024
Passionate About the Pelvic Floor: Current management of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and other common disorders of the pelvic floor
This one-day, live interactive online course, will feature presentations from Australia's leading interdisciplinary experts in this field. Throughout the course, we will delve into …
04
May 2024 May 2024
Shared Obstetric Care Update
GPs, GP Registrars, Allied Health Professionals and Nurses are invited to attend. …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Central Coast - Regional Workforce Planning Consultation
Have your say on local workforce issues and solutions. …
07
May 2024 May 2024
Palliative and End of Life Care Road Show - Cessnock
PEPA aims to improve health professionals’ knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care for people with a life limiting illness. Topics covered: • Principles …
07
May 2024 May 2024
CONVERGE: Management of the Multimorbid Type 2 Diabetes Patient
The CONVERGE educational meeting has been developed to reinforce your knowledge of managing cardio-renal-metabolic conditions in patients with T2D. This is your opportunity to lear …
07
May 2024 May 2024
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Newcastle - Regional Workforce Planning Consultation
Have your say on local workforce issues and solutions. …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Woy Woy - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
08
May 2024 May 2024
NSW Nursing: HIV and ageing
This 60-minute webinar will provide nurses in primary care with evidence and information for routine care for people living and aging with HIV. Participants will hear from clinical …
08
May 2024 May 2024
NSW & ACT Culturally Responsive Care and Hepatitis B
This webinar for primary care providers, including Medical Practitioners and Nursing Professionals, aims to improve knowledge and confidence in supporting and caring for patients f …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Tamworth - Regional Workforce Planning Consultation
Have your say on local workforce issues and solutions. …
08
May 2024 May 2024
Empowering Your Clients via a Pleasure-Centred Approach to Sexual Health
This webinar, aimed at health professionals and educators, will outline the value of pleasure-focused, positive approaches to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Relationships and S …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Allied Health Conference #StrongerTogether 2024
The conference topics will be beneficial to all health professionals working and students looking to enter the allied health space. …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Lake Haven - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
09
May 2024 May 2024
Talking to families about healthy growth and development
This free APNA and RACGP accredited webinar is for general practitioners, nurses and allied health staff to learn to: 1. Interpret child growth charts in the early years 2. Reco …
09
May 2024 May 2024
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Moree - Regional Workforce Planning Consultation
Have your say on local workforce issues and solutions. …
09
May 2024 May 2024
Detecting and diagnosing chronic kidney disease in primary care
Join Kidney Health Australia with Prof David Johnson (Nephrologist) and Dr Caitlin Sum (General Practitioner) as they explore how to detect and diagnose chronic kidney disease in a …
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May 2024 May 2024
Basic Catchups for Immunisation
An interactive virtual workshop for those new to Immunisation, or with some experience, who would benefit from a small classroom setting learning the basics of ‘how to do a catchup …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Taree - Regional Workforce Planning Consultation
Have your say on local workforce issues and solutions. …
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May 2024 May 2024
CPR – Resuscitation Skills (BLS-CPR) For General Practice
2.5 Hours Educational Activity (CPR) [Also referred to by the name BLS] - this education is mandatory for GPs. Basic Life Support (CPR) course specifically designed for all the pra …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Maitland - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Cessnock - Aged Care Providers: Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network is partnering with the NSW SES to talk about Disaster Preparedness Planning. …
15
May 2024 May 2024
Developing an AHA framework Fit for Purpose
Developing an AHA framework – why we did it, how we did it and our key learnings. In this one-hour webinar, Lara Fernandez, Allied Health Educator, will walk us through the specif …
15
May 2024 May 2024
Shining the Light: Practical & evidence-based strategies in leadership in health, community & human services
This workshop is for professionals in the human, health & community services who are interested in how to lead in effective & innovative ways. Facilitated by Jen Gibbons (n …
15
May 2024 May 2024
CONVERGE: Management of the multimorbid T2D patient
The CONVERGE educational meeting will be presented by Prof Sham Acharya, Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes JHH and Prof Bobby Chacko Director of Nephrology JHH. It has been de …
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May 2024 May 2024
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DAP+ Nurse Education Day
Please join us for this informative and interactive face to face education workshop. …
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May 2024 May 2024
NSW & ACT Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives
The course will provide Nursing and Midwifery Professionals with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. The course includes presentations and case discuss …
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May 2024 May 2024
Care of the Older Person Update
Speakers: LEIGH DARCY, Registered Nurse, MAppMgnt (Nursing), Hunter Primary Care DR CHRISTINA BOTFIELD, Psycho-geriatrician, Older People's Mental Health Service, Hunter New Englan …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Palliative Care Community Awareness Event
This National Palliative Care Week, the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network are hosting a community awareness event. …
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May 2024 May 2024
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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Framework Launch
The HNECC PHNs inaugural Primary Care Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Framework followed by collaborative work …
23
May 2024 May 2024
Obesity Management Masterclass
Join our panel of local experts for an educational evening focused on the challenges of weight management. This independent education evening will provide an opportunity to hear bo …
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May 2024 May 2024
Palliative Care NSW Professional Education Day
PCNSW is holding the Annual Professional Education Day on Friday 24th May. Book your ticket NOW as numbers are limited. …
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May 2024 May 2024
Alcohol use in older adulthood: Physiological impacts and effective treatment options - webinar
This webinar will be presented by Associate Professor Louise Mewton (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney). Associate Profes …