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ACAH is an organisation focusing on advocating for the health needs of newborns, children and adolescents in a cooperative, collegiate environment. To further this aim in 2021, we are presenting our inaugural webinar series for primary care clinicians passionate about child health around Australia.

Webinar 3 focuses on Exploring the challenging trifecta of eating disorders, evolving gender issues, ASD and the interplay with mental health in adolescence

The Central Coast Dementia Alliance invites health professionals to attend an education day focusing on dementia.

Essential information on Informed consent - psychological behaviour and impacts – presented by Dr Tomiko FRACP - Geriatrician, Head of Department, Geriatric Medicine

Royal Commission reform on Restrictive Practice

Best Practice for Behaviour and psychological symptoms of Dementia

We are seeking workshop participants from the primary care sector (GPs and practice nurses)

The purpose of this workshop is to engage with stakeholders to understand how our research findings can be translated into policy and practice within Australia.

Benefits from participation in the workshop include:

*An increased knowledge of how these enhanced models of care are being used and their potential benefits to patients

*An enhanced understanding of the medications and health services accessed by patients post-stroke

*An opportunity to provide input into future policy directions in this area

Further information: nadine.andrew@monash.edu or tel 0432 538 603

Speakers: Prof. Sarah McNaughton (PhD, APD), Deputy Director, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University Sian Armstrong (APD), Heart Foundation Senior Food and Nutrition Advisor Coronary heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in Australia, and poor diet is the biggest contributor to the burden of heart disease. In recent years research into heart disease and nutrition has shifted away from single nutrient approaches towards dietary patterns. Join the Heart Foundation and expert guest speaker Professor Sarah McNaughton to learn about the evidence supporting a dietary patterns approach to nutrition recommendations, and how the Heart Foundation has been leading the way in this area. Professor Sarah McNaughton, Deputy Director of Deakin University’s IPAN and Chair of the NHMRC Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee, will provide an update on dietary patterns evidence and its role in nutrition recommendations, and Heart Foundation dietitian Sian Armstrong will take you through the Heart Foundation’s evidence-based Heart Healthy Eating Pattern recommendations, including the latest advice on meat, eggs and dairy. You’ll learn about how the Heart Foundation develops evidence-based food and nutrition position statements and resulting recommendations, and how these are put into practice.

Join APNA and subject matter experts from PainMedSA to learn all about chronic pain management in primary health care.

We will cover:

1. Integration of chronic pain

- The how/when/what to say in conversations with your patients

- GPMHCP and team care arrangements

- The who/what/why of Multi D input

2. Red flags to look for

- OMEDD – what is it and why it is important

- The 5 A’s

- Further tools and resources

3. Role of practice nurse as advocate / liaison

4. Referral to pain specialists

- Why to do referrals and what to put in the referral to ensure a quality referral

Join APNA's experienced nurses as we refresh our chronic disease management knowledge in this 90 minute webinar.

We will 'talk the talk' - explore language and communication styles to achieve the best results when helping your patients better manage their long-term conditions.

That's not all, we will also 'walk the walk' and focus on elements of coordinating Care Planning for patients

The Mind Health Service Connect Line provides an easy-to-use phone line to assist with navigation of, and referral to psychosocial support services.

Nick Seeman from Dementia Training Australia joins Sharon Baker from Naroo Hostel for an evening to discuss Dementia and Dementia Friendly Communities. Topics include achieving the appropriate care and quality of life for those suffering from Dementia in the Gwydir Community.

Presenters: DR MILTON SALES, General Practitioner, Adamstown

MAUREEN O’NEILL, Practice Nurse, Adamstown

SafeScript NSW provides prescribers and pharmacists with real-time information about a patient’s prescribing and dispensing history for certain high-risk medicines, known as monitored medicines. This information helps to improve clinical decision making and help keep patients safe.

SafeScript NSW will be available to prescribers and pharmacists in Hunter New England and Central Coast regions from late October. Learn about the benefits of SafeScript NSW and how the system is intended to be used