Murray PHN Newsletter 10

 


15 October 2015


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Regional Managers appointed

Pictured L to R - Dale Thompson, Janice Radrekusa and Faye Hoise.
As Murray PHN passes the 12 week mark of operation the four Regional Managers, that will be based throughout the region, have been announced.Janice Radrekusa has been appointed as the Regional Manager of the Central Victoria region,  Faye Hoise  in Goulburn Valley,  Dale Thompson  in North West Victoria and

Richard McClelland will commence as  Regional Manager in the North East in December. Cate Stephens will be Interim Regional Manger for  North  East until that time.Click here to read more

Murray PHN | Clinical Council

Murray PHN are seeking  Expressions  of Interest (EOI) to be a part of the peak clinical advisory group to the Murray PHN Board and Executive team. Representation of people with of a range of skills is required. Click here for more information.


GP  Training Advisory Committee

Minister for Health Sussan Ley has announced appointments to the new GP Training Advisory Committee to oversee governance of the Australian General Practice Training programme.
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Td vaccine update

In March 2015 immunisation providers were notified of a substitute for the ADT Booster vaccine which was in short supply. A recent update was released by bioCSL.  
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ConnectingCare upgrade | User guide

ConnectingCare, Victoria's secure communication system between health and community providers, was rebranded and rejuvenated on 12 October.  
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Latest MBS updates and changes

The latest MBS updates and changes are now available for viewing.  Notable changes include Item 715 Health Assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Item 715 has been amended to include reference to Aboriginal Health Worker being able to assist GP's in performing this type of health assessment.
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Mind Recovery College workshop | Bendigo

Mind Recovery College (MRC) is to open in February 2016. A workshop will be held on 29 October 2015 to  discuss the college courses.  
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Occupational Therapy forum | Bendigo

Occupational Therapy Australia and Country Care Group are hosting an OTA Bendigo Regional Forum.
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Raising Expectations
in Gastroenterology (REiG) | Bendigo

Janssen is pleased to support the REiG meeting on 19 October 2015  with a special focus on ulcerative colitis.
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Partners in Recovery | Stigma Action Grants

Stigma Action Funding Grants are being made available to deliver activities to reduce stigma of severe and persistent mental illness across the Loddon Mallee Murray and Hume regions.
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Indigenous eye and ear surgical program

RWAV have announced a new outreach program called the Ear and Eye Surgical Program (EESP), with the aim of increasing access to eye and ear surgery for Indigenous people.
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eHealth | Sussan Ley

Minister for Health Sussan Ley has announced the Committee that will oversee the rebooted personalised My Health Record system for patients and doctors.
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Rural allied health attendance scholarships

The Department of Health and Human Services is offering rural allied health practitioners the chance to be granted one of 25 attendance scholarships for the 11th National Allied Health Conference (NAHC). Applications close 20 October 2015.
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Infection Control and Prevention | Shepparton

A one day session is to be held on Tuesday 20 October 2015  for all GP staff to assist in the reaccreditation  requirements in infection control.  
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Hip and knees for GPs | Shepparton

Shepparton Private Hospital present a symposium  featuring Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Peter Moran to be held 22 October 2015.
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Wesley LifeForce suicide prevention training workshops

This workshop will provide skills training for General Practice Managers and practice staff to build awareness and skill staff to recognise 'at risk' signs, and to respond appropriately.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) calendar > click here

Next five Murray PHN CPD events

  1. Bleeding disorders education evening | Albury
  2. Spirometry training course | Albury
  3. Bendigo Health general practice maternity shared care workshop | Bendigo
  4. High St x-ray update | Bendigo
  5. Safe and effective opioid prescribing |  Woodend

External CPD events

  1. Trauma and dissociation | 24 October | Bendigo
  2. Urinary continence management in women | 27 October | Webinar
  3. Dizziness, cataract, pterygium and laser refraction update | 28 October  | Melbourne
  4. Opening the doors - Mental health services workshop | 28 October  | Melbourne
  5. Caring for the dying and bereaved Bendigo  |  Castlemaine  |  Kyneton  |  Mildura  |  Swan Hill


 

Carer Assist program  | Albury

Carer Assist supports the carers of people with all types of mental illness. Carer Assist is part of the NSW Family and Carer Mental Health Program  and is funded by the NSW Department of Health through the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Office (MHDAO).
Click here for more details
Click here for the Carer Assist GS Referral form

Infection Control and Prevention | Albury

A one day session is to be held on Tuesday 20 October 2015  for all GP staff to assist in the reaccreditation  requirements in infection control.  
Click here for more details

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes?
Diabetes NSW are hosting a Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) program specifically designed for people recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
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Sunraysia Community Health Services | CEO

Following the departure of Craig Stanbridge, Sunraysia Community Health Services aim to appoint a new CEO before Christmas.  
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LiveLighter campaign | Mildura

Healthy Together Mildura and Fishers IGA have joined the LiveLighter campaign to distribute “How to read food labels† cards at stores.
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Health on the menu

Over 30 people from Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) are taking part in the Try for Five challenge: encouraging people to enjoy more fruit and vegetables.
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Vision impaired in the loop

From humble beginnings in 1983 the Talking Guardian has provided the vision impaired with a link to Swan Hill.
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