VHHITAL’s new videos provide an overview of diagnosis, treatment and management of the most common STIs for primary care providers, before undertaking a 90-minute accredited VHHITAL training course on a syndromic approach to STIs.
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The Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training And Learning (VHHITAL) program has released a three-part webinar recording: Tools for wellbeing. GPs, nurses and other primary health care practitioners are encouraged to watch the recording to learn about new tools for people living with blood-borne viruses. The LiverWELL app and PozQoL Scale are discussed by local GPs and S100 prescribers, andRead more
Public specialist clinics across Victoria will start assessing referrals against the third batch of Victorian Department of Health statewide specialist clinic referral criteria from 1 May 2021. These provide clear, consistent criteria to help people receive appropriate specialist care in public specialist clinics. Developed by the Department of Health, this batch of criteria includes selectedRead more
In a national first, all 31 Primary Health Networks have joined with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) to produce an exciting webinar series targeted to the workforce who support the mental health of older Australians, a priority for the Commonwealth Government. We welcome participation of practitioners from your association who work with older AustraliansRead more
Learn about the opportunities, challenges and risks in conducting mental health consultations by telephone and/or videoconferencing, and practical strategies for improving outcomes for both practitioner and client.
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance has published a new webinar: Recalls and reminders in general practice. Differentiate between recalls and reminders and their key components, understand the RACGP Standards requirements and learn about how technology can streamline contact with patients. This webinar was recorded in October 2019. It is available on ourRead more
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance has published a new webinar: Introduction to immunisation for general practice nurses. Learn about the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services immunisation program, the role of the nurse, the difference between government and privately funded vaccines and the resources available to support general practices. This webinarRead more
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance’s webinar, Infection prevention and control, has been updated.
Join this webinar to better understand the opportunities, challenges and risks in conducting mental health consultations by telephone and/or videoconferencing, and to learn practical strategies for improving outcomes for both practitioner and client – including establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with clients via this technology.
The Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance consulted representatives from Victoria’s six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on 9 March 2020 to document how the sector is supporting general practices across the state.