Capital Health Network

Diabetes management is a rapidly evolving field. Advances in pharmacotherapy, innovations in diabetes technologies, updated clinical guidelines, and growing evidence for lifestyle interventions mean that healthcare providers must remain up to date to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care for people living with diabetes.

This webinar will focus on contemporary diabetes medications and their role in supporting optimal diabetes management. Participants will explore current treatment options, practical prescribing considerations, and the evolving place of newer therapies in diabetes care.

Topics discussed include:

• Metformin and its role in contemporary diabetes management
• GLP-1 agonists
• SGLT2 inhibitors
• DPP-4 inhibitors
• Pharmacotherapy considerations in diabetes care
• Integrating medication management into holistic diabetes care

Presenters

Karen Jameson
Credentialled Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Australia

Supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team of Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Exercise Physiologists.

A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees of the live webinar. Attendees are welcome to self-report CPD hours to their education dashboard (Educational Activity: 1.5 hours).

The webinar will also be made available online via Capital Health Network’s YouTube channel.

This workshop will provide participants with practical knowledge, cultural insights, and reflective learning opportunities to strengthen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and experiences. Participants will explore how culturally safe practice can enhance communication, strengthen relationships, and contribute to improved health outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Topics discussed include:

• Cultures, kinship, and family structures
• Historical overview and impacts of history
• Trauma awareness and its impact on health and wellbeing
• Recognising and overcoming unconscious bias
• Effective and respectful communication
• Principles of cultural safety in healthcare
• Reconciliation and accountability
• Building meaningful community engagement

Presenter

Tina McGhie
Chief Operating Officer & Delivery Lead, Curijo

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Event information

• Registration opens: 5:30 PM
• Educational session commences: 6:00 PM
• Fully catered event

This workshop is suitable for primary care professionals and practice staff seeking to strengthen their cultural capability and confidence when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Attendees may self-report 2.5 CPD hours, including activities that support culturally safe practice requirements for registered health professionals. A certificate of attendance will be provided following the event.

The webinar aims to support General Practitioners in providing care to young people, who face unique challenges when it comes to accessing health and mental health support.

This webinar will explore the personal journey of a Youth Reference Group (YRG) representative in accessing GP care. The session will also include a panel of YRG representatives that will explore several key themes and considerations for young people when it comes to receiving appropriate care.

Topics discussed include:

• Identifying barriers for young people in accessing primary health care
• Developing ways to have conversations with young people around effective care

Presenters

Joo-Inn Chew
GP Consultant for the CHN Mental Health Multidisciplinary Services Program. She works at The Junction Youth Health Service and Watson General Practice.

Lauren Forner
Lead Program Manager at the Youth Coalition, with one of her duties involving coordinating the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector Alliance (CYMHSA). Lauren was previously an Assistant Director on the Youth at Risk of Developing Mental Ill Health Project.

Join CHN and accredited education providers Curijo as they help you take the next steps in your Cultural Learning Journey. This face-to-face event will cover vital topics to support allied health providers and staff members in providing culturally safe and responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Learning outcomes

Topics discussed include:

• Cultures, kinship, and family structures
• Historical overview and impacts of history
• Trauma awareness and its impact on health and wellbeing
• Recognising and overcoming unconscious bias
• Effective and respectful communication
• Principles of cultural safety
• Reconciliation and accountability
• Building meaningful community engagement

Presenter

Tina McGhie
Chief Operating Officer & Delivery Lead, Curijo

Event Registration: From 5:00 PM – Main Event: Starts at 5:30 PM

This event will be fully catered and can be self-logged as 2.5 hours of CPD, including meeting the culturally safe practice requirements for registered medical professionals.

Capital Health Network, in collaboration with experienced ACT-based dermatologists, invites General Practitioners and primary care clinicians to attend this webinar as part of the Chronic Skin Conditions Webinar Series. Participants will gain practical knowledge on recognising common presentations, undertaking appropriate investigations, initiating treatment, and identifying when specialist referral is required.

Learning outcomes

Topics discussed include:

• Assessment and diagnosis of common hair disorders
• Assessment and diagnosis of common nail disorders
• Appropriate investigations for hair and nail presentations
• Evidence-based management options in primary care
• Recognising red flags and indications for specialist referral
• Improving dermatology triage and referral quality
• Managing chronic dermatological conditions within the scope of general practice

Presenter

Dr Swaranjali Jain
Dermatologist

About the Chronic Skin Conditions Webinar Series

This webinar is the final session in Capital Health Network’s four-part educational series focused on the diagnosis and management of common chronic skin conditions in primary care.

The series aims to support clinicians in providing evidence-based dermatological care, improving referral quality, and enhancing patient outcomes through timely assessment and management.

A certificate of attendance will be provided to participants who attend the live webinar. Attendees are encouraged to self-report 1.5 CPD hours to their education dashboard as an Educational Activity.

The webinar recording will also be made available on Capital Health Network’s YouTube channel.

About Practice Connect

Join us at Practice Connect, Capital Health Network’s quarterly educational and networking event designed for Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and other primary health care professionals to upskill, refresh their knowledge and connect with the primary care community.

The topic

Identifying Wounds at Risk: Comprehensive Assessment, Early Indicators of Delayed Healing and Chronicity, and the Wound Hygiene Approach

Capital Health Network, together with Lachlan McDiarmid, Clinical Nurse Consultant at Canberra Health Services, invites ACT general practice nurses to an insightful evening exploring the principles of wound assessment and early identification of wounds at risk of delayed healing.

Participants will review the key components of a comprehensive wound assessment, gain an understanding of the wound healing process, and learn to recognise early indicators of chronicity. The session will also introduce the TIMERS framework as a structured approach to wound assessment and management before examining the Wound Hygiene approach as a practical strategy to address barriers to healing and promote improved patient outcomes.

Through clinical examples and case-based discussion, participants will be provided with practical tools to support evidence-based wound care in primary practice.

Topics discussed include:

• Comprehensive wound assessment
• Early signs of delayed healing and wound chronicity
• Principles of wound healing and factors affecting healing outcomes
• Applying the TIMERS framework to wound assessment and management
• The Wound Hygiene approach and its role in promoting healing

Presenter

Lachlan McDiarmid
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Community Care Program, Canberra Health Services

CPD

Attendees are encouraged to self-report CPD hours to their education dashboard (Educational Activity: 1.5 hours). A certificate of attendance will be provided after the event.

Cancellations

Registrations include a complimentary meal and spaces are strictly limited at our Practice Connect event. If you are unable to attend, please advise our team by contacting events@chnact.org.au or primarycare@chnact.org.au. This will allow your seat and meal to be reallocated.

Capital Health Network, in partnership with Canberra Health Services, invites GPs, NPs and other primary healthcare professionals to an evening of education, discussion and networking focused on common paediatric endocrinology presentations encountered in primary care. Through evidence-based presentations and case discussions, paediatric endocrinologists will explore the assessment, investigation and referral pathways for disorders of growth, puberty and thyroid function in children and adolescents.

Learning outcomes

Topics discussed include:

• Identifying normal and abnormal growth patterns in children and adolescents
• Understanding appropriate investigations for growth concerns and referral requirements
• Assessing and referring children with early, delayed and atypical puberty
• Recognising common thyroid disorders and their clinical significance
• Understanding referral pathways and treatment considerations for paediatric thyroid conditions
• Applying practical, case-based approaches to paediatric endocrine presentations in primary care

Speakers

Dr Tony Lafferty
Paediatric Endocrinologist

Dr Sarah Hosking
Paediatric Endocrinologist

Dr Uma Visser
Paediatric Endocrinologist

This session will provide practical guidance to support clinicians in distinguishing normal developmental variation from conditions requiring further investigation or specialist input. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with paediatric endocrinology specialists and discuss real-world clinical scenarios relevant to primary care practice.

A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees. Participants are encouraged to self-report 2 hours of Educational Activities to their CPD Home.

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