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The PHN is proud to partner with The University of Wollongong (UOW) in the implementation of PACOP in RACFs (Residential Aged Care facilities) in the HNECC PHN region.

What is normal kidney decline, and the cognitive implications of CKD? Health Professionals, tune in for this case-based activity, as GP Consultant, Dr Chris Bollen explores with you the relationship of kidney function to ageing, the role that CKD plays in the decline of cognition and the clinical management of older people living with the disease. RACGP and ACRRM EA hours – 1 (pending approval). Enquiries: primary.care@kidney.org.au.

On behalf of UCG, we extend a warm greeting in welcoming you to the 13th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference happening during December 15-17, 2023 in Dubai, UAE & Online. The theme of the Conference is Gastroenterology and Hepatology: A healthy digestive system is essential for overall health “Helping people inside & out”. It is an auspicious time to make contact, discuss and share problems, the experience of mutual interest with attendees from all over the world. UCG has worked hard, and we have an exciting program for Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference that will allow attendees to reflect upon & celebrate accomplishments, extend networks, and can explore both current & future research. We hope that this conference will be a productive, fun-filled time and memorable one.

Presenters: DR JANE WATSON, Senior Dietitian, Ethos Health, Wickham; MELISSA WEISMANTEL, Clinical Psychologist, Denison Practice, Hamilton

What stops you from having a conversation with people about weight?

Approaching discussions about weight with sensitivity.

Prioritising safety and efficacy

Creating a supportive environment

Join us at an in-person workshop in Newcastle! This course for doctors, nurses and midwives has been designed to enhance knowledge, technique, and confidence in cervical screening, with a strong focus on recent updates to self-collection. This blended learning course comprises both online learning and comprehensive skills practise led by Family Planning Australia clinicians. Content includes: Updates on the National Cervical Screening Guidelines, with a focus on self-collection Human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer Communication and history taking skills Taking samples Case studies Practise cervical screening on pelvic models

How will the May Budget initiatives affect primary care?

Following on from five years of running the successful two-day course: “Let’s talk about sex: Sexuality and Sexual difficulties”, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University have developed a one day live, online course on managing sexual pain. In this course we have the opportunity to dive deeper into the breadth and complexities of helping people who are experiencing painful sex.

Format: The morning will include 30 minute presentations from our multidisciplinary faculty of speakers, with Q & A. In the afternoon, we will discuss six cases across the lifespan, inclusive of diversity of clinical features, gender, sexual orientation, relationship status & structure, and culture. We will take a biopsychosociocultural approach to each case.

The Monash Pelvic floor unit is one of Australia’s leading urogynaecology units. It is truly multidisciplinary and includes subspecialist urogynaecologists, laparoscopic gynaecologist, pelvic pain physician, pelvic floor physiotherapist and specialist continence nurses. The members of this team comprise the faculty and between them have leadership or speaker roles in the International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA), Urogynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA), Australasian Gynaecology and Endoscopy Surgical Society (AGES), Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) and the RANZCOG Certificate of Urogynaecology Subspecialty Committee. They have experience in postgraduate, undergraduate and allied health teaching and collaborate in basic science research with the Hudson Research Institute. The unit manages these common clinical conditions and provides urodynamic and specialist translabial ultrasound service, perineal, pessary and pelvic pain clinic, advanced physiotherapy clinic in addition to a clinic for mesh affected women. They will share their expertise in managing these disorders, counselling and promoting patient centred pelvic floor health.

More than eight million dollars will be provided to 339 general practices across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast regions, under the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare Grants Program, being facilitated by the PHN.