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The CCDA aims to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects that improve the health, care, and quality of life of people living with dementia, their carers and families, as well as supporting those who provide care and services to them.

Sanofi Australia is part of a global healthcare organisation that employs over 100,000 people across 170 countries.

The Alliance between the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) and the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) was formed in 2017 with the vision of ‘healthy people living healthy lives in a vibrant community’.

It is an agreement by both parties to work together on shared priorities to get the best outcome for the patients of the Central Coast.

With an ageing population and increased burden of chronic and complex conditions being managed in community settings, team care can be an important consideration in addressing patient needs and improving quality of life. Please join us ahead of International Nurses Day as we discuss the benefits and barriers to team based care and considerations around referrals, collaboration and billing

The Staying Connected when Emotions Run High (professionals’ workshop) is coming to Narrabri on Monday 17 July 2023. The professional’s training workshop is for those working in the private and public sector across health, education, disability, community services, child protection and emergency services. This full day workshop introduces professionals to the Staying Connected Framework and Strategies. The participants will be invited to think about how they might utilise the strategies in their professional roles and how they can coach and support families, carers and clients. The Staying Connected framework includes a set of five key strategies empowering others to be a resource to any person from 12yrs – 100yrs experiencing symptoms of distress. Through learning about the typical relationship patterns, “fear and worry dances”, which instinctively activate between closely connected humans in distress, the workshop highlights alternative strategies for a “good enough dance”, which is “contagious with calm”. Safety planning “like a fire drill” is another key component of the intervention. The training includes audiovisual material and interactive activities to support the application of these strategies in practice. The session will be delivered by Dr Annemaree Bickerton (Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist) and Toni Garretty (Senior Social Worker and Clinical Coordinator).

Primary care providers can play a critical role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. 

This free 1.5 hr interactive session provides practitioners in primary and related care settings with an overview of the hepatitis C management in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment. Presented by Dr Nada Andric, GP, Haymarket Foundation

Learning Outcomes

Identify priority populations for HCV screening ; Order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic HCV infection ; Describe the recommended pre-treatment assessment ; Demonstrate understanding of antiviral therapy for treatment of HCV; Communicate confidently with patients about HCV.

Due to the transition to the new RACGP triennium, this activity’s accreditation is pending. Participants will need to self-record this activity via Quick Log through their RACGP myCPD dashboard. Your Statement of Attendance will include a breakdown of hours and activity types.

The Tamworth community is being encouraged to wear red and join in the Heart Week Walk, Chat and Check to look after their heart health.

This webinar will explore the latest evidence on managing residual cardiovascular risk supported by a case study and include practical tools and resources to optimise CVD risk factor management within primary healthcare.

Discussion will include:  

- Current guideline-based management strategies for CVD risk reduction, including BP, lipids, diabetes medicines, antiplatelets.

- Lipid subfractions, such as Lp(a) and their use in clinical practice for risk identification and update on emerging treatments.

- Key genetic determinants of CVD and how polygenic risk can be utilised to enhance traditional screening strategies.

- Inflammatory, thrombotic and diabetes considerations for residual CVD risk.

- A case study illustrating the practical application of approaches to managing residual risk in primary care.

The RCH Education Hub is excited to present the Paediatric Health Education Program for General Practitioners. Registration is open.

Next week's webinar on Thursday 27th April "Cardiac Issues in Kids" will be presented by Dr Lucas Eastaugh, Cardiologist.

The multifaceted education program has been designed for General Practitioners and includes: monthly live interactive webinars (recordings available), an online chat forum, resources, and feedback to support your practice in paediatric health care. For more information, please contact the Education Hub via education.hub@rch.org.au

Cost: $250 + GST to access all course materials from 16th February 2023 until 16th February 2024.

Note: We recommend you use your personal email address to register, as your work organisation may block emails from the RCH learning portal.

Join this upcoming webinar for the latest updates on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, including an in-depth look at the use, effectiveness and safety of the vaccine.

An expert panel will discuss the updated delivery schedule for Australia and its implications for vaccine delivery, as well as offer tips for maintaining high vaccine coverage. We will also discuss initiatives designed to eliminate cervical cancer globally.

Leading researchers and policy experts will present on:

the HPV vaccine and its impact in Australia and globally

a roadmap for cervical cancer elimination in Australia and our region

changes to the Australian HPV vaccination schedule and their implications

initiatives designed to maintain high levels of HPV vaccine coverage.