Murray PHN eNews #55

29 September 2016

Murray PHN | Positions vacant

Office Administrator and Receptionist Bendigo | This position provides a broad-range of administrative support and reception duties to Murray PHNÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s corporate office.

Loddon Mallee eReferral Project Support Officer Bendigo | The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation of the eReferral Project, specifically as it relates to Murray PHN responsibilities.

Applications for both positions close midnight Sunday 2 October. Click here for more details

Immunisation video

Watch the BetterHealth Channel video story of parents Caitlin and Liam, whose son has a rare immune deficiency disorder which prevents him from being immunised.
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Online QUIT study

Smokers aged over 30 are wanted to participate in a research study Smoking Cessation throUgh Personal Identification (SCUPI), coordinated online by Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.
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Child Safe Standards | Sessions

The Commission for Children and Young People, in partnership with local government, is holding Child Safe Standards information sessions for businesses and organisations that work with children. Sessions in the Murray PHN region:

Tuesday 4 October | Mildura
Thursday 6 October | Wangaratta
Tuesday 11 October | Bendigo

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Elmore Field Days | 4 - 8 October

Put Your Hand Up is this year's theme at Elmore Field Days. It aims to raise mental health awareness in the farming community. Murray PHN will be in attendance (General Interest Pavilion GI-21) to engage the public and service providers around the topic of mental health.
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Positions vacant | Maldon

A GP and Clinical Nurse are required for a busy regional clinic in Maldon. Established practice with flexible working hours. For more information call Pam t: 03 54 752 690 or email through a CV and cover letter to apply e: thesaurushealth@gmail.com

Ice education event | Kyabram

Breakthrough Ice education for families are hosting an education session in Kyabram on Tuesday 11 October.
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Murray HealthPathways survey

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Medical Board | Consultation

The Medical Board of Australia has set up an Expert Advisory Group and developed an interim report that proposes strengthened CPD and proactive identification and assessment of Ã¢â‚¬Ëœat riskÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ and poorly performing practitioners. The Board is seeking feedback. Consultation closes on 30 November 2016.
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Asthma app

Based on the Health Professional Flipchart, the Asthma App provides access to: information, medication, devices, plans, videos, first aid and the Australian Asthma Handbook clinical guidelines. Patients can be referred via the patient education referral service for additional support directly from the app.
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Costs of Care evidence

CareSearch has produced free Costs of Care searching resources:

The costs of care searches will help connect users to sources of evidence about the costs of care borne by funders, health care providers, patients, carers, families, and others.

Hip2Toe event | Shepparton

Shepparton Private Hospital are hosting a GP education event on Wednesday 19 October. Orthopaedic Surgeons Troy Keith and David Chew will be presenting on: bunions, ankles and hip replacements.
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Drug and alcohol event | Shepparton

Primary Care Connect are hosting an information session on drugs and alcohol on Wednesday 19 October. The session is aimed at highlighting what support services are available in the region, and will include guest speakers from Victoria Police, the Australian Drug Foundation, the Therapeutic Justice Program and a member of the community who will discuss their experience of supporting a loved one through addiction. A panel discussion with all the speakers will conclude the session.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) calendar > click here

Next five Murray PHN CPD events

Parent Infant Psychiatry | Bendigo
Forming a Culturally Responsive Practice | Mildura - This event is now booked out.
Asthma and Respiratory Management for Practice Nurses | Albury
High St Xray update | Bendigo
Latest Advances in Cancer and Diabetes | Bendigo

My Health Record and Advanced Care Planning
Advance Care Planning documents can be uploaded in My Health Record. Information and instructions for patients can be accessed by clicking here

External CPD events

Consumer forums | Albury and Benalla

MOVE muscle, bone & joint health are conducting consumer forums on 11 and 12 October to determine what people need to help them manage their muscle, bone or joint condition/s such as arthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia.
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Healthy & Wise Program | Mansfield

The Healthy & Wise Program is for men and women over 55 who want to improve their health and wellbeing. It runs for eight weeks starting in Mansfield on Wednesday 12 October.
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Financial community forums | Wangaratta

Free community forums are being held in Wangaratta on 5 and 11 October and will cover advance care planning and home aged and disability services.
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Making a will | Mildura

The Murray Mallee Community Legal Service and Mallee District Aboriginal Services, together with Gilbert + Tobin law firm are holding a free will planning day for Aboriginal people in the Mildura region. RSVP by today Thursday 29 September 2016.
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Wellbeing breakfast | Charlton

On Tuesday 4 October Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership, East Wimmera Health Service and HALT (Hope Assistance Local Tradies) are among the organisations who are hosting a free breakfast in Charlton. The event aims to raise awareness of anxiety, depression and wellbeing in the Charlton and surrounding communities.
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Golf Day | Mildura

The annual Mildura Base Hospital Ã¢â‚¬ËœBe ActiveÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Golf Day will be held on Friday 14 October at Red Cliffs Golf Club and is open to everyone. For more information and to make a booking e: redcgolf@bigpond.net.au

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