The Business of General Practice
Industrial Relations Information - useful websites and online resources
NSW Industrial Relations - provides practical information on what is changing in NSW workplaces to assist employers and workers who were in the state system as of 31 December 2009 (mainly sole traders and partnerships) as they transition into the national system. www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/About_NSW_IR/National_IR_System.html
Register for a workshop (NSW Industrial Relations) NSW Industrial Relations offers online registration to a range of free and paid practical workshops to assist all NSW employers in their move to the national industrial relations system. The new program of workshops commences in mid-July 2010. www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/Workshops.html
Division News & Events
Heading Local Exercise and Nutrition Project (LEAN)
The CWDGP was successful in receiving funding under the Rural Primary Health Service Program – Preventative Health Initiative. The LEAN Project aims to influence skills, knowledge and behavior of families in relation to good nutrition and physical activity through a structured education and prevention program.
The project will have a focus on child, family and workplaces, working in the small towns of Hill End, Glen Alice and Oberon. For more information contact Kath Parnell 02 6333 2821.
Division Reminders
Upcoming Education Dates
| 7 June | Cervical Screening – Achievements, Participation and Challenges. Web Conference |
| 9 June | Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Evening event in Cowra |
| 9 June | The Challenges of Behaviour and Psychotropic Medications. Evening event in Parkes |
| 5 July | Web Conference TBC |
Date for the Diary
30 October GP Muster Borrodell Winery, Orange
Other Education Opportunities
5 June 2010 - Collaborative Outcomes
Active Learning Module (ALM) built around chronic disease management in general practice. The ALM focuses on deteriorating asthma, managing cardiovascular risk and oesophageal complications of acid-related disease. Participants will receive:
- 40 RACGP Category 1 points / 10 ACRRM PDP points
- 4.5 hours face to face meeting / 1.5 hours at home learning
- Based on interactive GP-led discussion rather than didactic specialist presentations
- Concept was initiated by a GP advisory group, then developed by Think Health
Being held from 12 noon to 6.00pm this Saturday at the Bathurst Convention Centre, presenters are Dr Ross Wilson, Bathurst GP and Dr Larry Fingleton - General Surgeon. Registrations close today. Please contact Jenny 02 9978 3879 or your AstraZeneca representative Wassim Dabboussi on 0414 857 455
9 July 2010 – Paediatric Oncology Educational Seminar
Due to popular demand Sporting Chance and The Children's Hospital at Westmead are excited to host a paediatric oncology educational seminar. The Paediatric Oncology Seminar "Reach Out" to be held on 9th July 2010 at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Registration forms will be available in the beginning of June. Please contact Bridget McGinley, Oncology Rural Outreach CNC, Children's Hospital at Westmead on (02) 98452161 or via email bridgem2@chw.edu.au
Live Strong – Closing the Gap on Chronic Disease educational television program 15 June 8pm AEST
Live Strong is the last of the half hour documentary style programs being broadcast by Rural Health Education Foundation. This particular program showcases some projects from around Australia that are making a difference such as the Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Outreach Program run by the Dharah Gibinj Aboriginal Medical Service in Casino NSW. Live Strong will be broadcast through the foundations national satellite television network on Tuesday 15 June 2010 and repeated Friday 18 June. It is currently available for health professionals and Indigenous communities to order on DVD free of charge. For more information or to order visit www.rhef.com.au
Are your nurses accredited to conduct pap smears?
The Well Women’s Screening Course has received funding from the Cancer Institute NSW for the next financial year. Eligible participants will only need to pay a co-contribution fee of $550. The Cancer Institute funding is covering the remainder of $1150.
| Date | Location |
| 27 July | 2010 Nowra |
| 25 August 2010 | Penrith |
| 18 October 2010 | Ashfield |
| 1 November 2010 | Newcastle |