Let’s talk about sex: sexuality and sexual difficulties
On Friday 25 March and Saturday 2 April, Monash University will host an introductory online course in sexual medicine and therapy. The course will discuss the need to talk about sex, the obstacles in talking about sex and empowering registrants to raise and discuss topics of sexuality and sexual difficulties with their patients or clients.
PCOS in general practice study – call for participants
Western Sydney and Monash Universities are undertaking research on the translation of clinical guidelines on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in general practice. The project aims to understand the barriers to and enablers of using tools that have been developed to assist GPs in providing care to women with PCOS. The project is led by Dr
Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society to talk drug and substance use
On Tuesday 1 March, the Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society will meet online to discuss drug and substance use. As voted by Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society members, drug and substance use is one of the most serious health concerns in the local region. This is consistent with the 2018 Local Health Needs
Dr Austin May to talk hypertension
Join Dr Austin May as he facilitates a conversation on hypertension management in the primary care setting. With Dr Stephen Moore, Neil Chapman and Carolyn Davis. Hypertension is a significant threat to population health. Globally, high blood pressure is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths every year.* Hypertension is consistently one of the
Port Macquarie and Hastings Clinical Society to talk adolescent mental health
On Wednesday 23 February, the Port Macquarie and Hastings Clinical Society will discuss adolescent mental health. The number of young people reaching out for mental health services has led to an increase in youth-focused mental health interventions in the Port Macquarie and Hastings region. Navigating these pathways for treatment requires clinicians to better understand treatment models
Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Clinical Society to Talk Non-Pharmacological Management of Depression and Anxiety
On Thursday 17 February, the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Clinical Society will discuss non-pharmacological management of depression and anxiety. There is an abundance of evidence assessing the effectiveness of treatments for depression and anxiety. In many cases, non-pharmacological options can be as effective as pharmacological treatment options. They can also demonstrate significant advantages when combined with
Nambucca & Macksville Clinical Society looks at adolescent mental health
On Tuesday 15 February, the Nambucca & Macksville Clinical Society will discuss adolescent mental health. Attend this event for your chance to win a Django Macadamias gift box. The regions of Nambucca and Macksville abound with natural beauty. From the uncrowded beaches to the sparkling waterways there’s plenty to love. But underneath the veneer of
Clarence Valley Clinical Society to talk trauma-informed care
On Wednesday 16 February, the Clarence Valley Clinical Society will discuss trauma-informed care. Attend this event for your chance to win a $50 Clarence Valley gift card. Trauma-informed care involves a broad understanding of traumatic stress reactions and common responses to trauma. Providers of care need to understand how trauma can affect treatment presentation, engagement,
Medical educator position available
Healthy North Coast is recruiting a part-time Medical Educator to deliver high-quality CPD for GPs, nurses and allied health professionals across Northern NSW. 8-16hrs/week for 12 months is available. Choice of base location Tweed Heads, Lismore or Ballina. Working from home arrangements also available. More information is available on the SEEK website. Enquire now for
100 scholarships to attend Oceanic Palliative Care Conference
Students, health professionals and aged care workers – apply before Monday 5 July, for one of 100 scholarships to Palliative Care Australia’s virtual Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in September. The 3-day event with the theme, Invest, Challenge, Change will provide many opportunities for palliative care workers to learn, grow and be inspired. Scholarship recipients will receive full
109 clinicians gather to connect and learn
Pictured L-R: Skye Swift, Pharmacist at Varela and Swift Pharmacy, Michelle Cameron, Audiologist at HAPEE, Lyn Pollock, Dietician and Nutritionist at Tweed Surgery Healthy North Coast is thrilled to have rolled out the first round of Northern NSW clinical society events for 2021. Events were held in Kingscliff, Lennox Head, Lismore and Grafton and covered
A New Year, A New Start for Clinical Societies
In 2021, local clinical connections are going to be more important than ever. Healthy North Coast is kicking off the year with the re-launch of our Clinical Societies — a chance for you to network with colleagues across all primary care disciplines, to decide what local CPD training you want to access over the next
