Dr Nikola Ogyenovits: Ketamine for the treatment of Addictions and Mental Health How does ketamine work in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health? How is it used around the world and what the evidence? Dr Nikola Ognyenovits is an Addiction Medicine Specialist. He has a strong interest in the clinical …
It’s the End of the Road for Hep C!
Dr Joss O’Loan: It’s the End of the Road for Hep C! The Kombi Clinic is a four-member, Hepatitis C outreach model of care bringing all the essential elements of testing, treatment and cure to marginalised and homeless people. Their laid-back approach allows them to offer a simple and tailored service …
Untoxicated – Friendship, Connection and Community Make Sobriety Easier
Faye Lawrence: Untoxicated – Friendship, Connection and Community Make Sobriety Easier Faye Lawrence had been a heavy but high functioning drinker since her teens – almost 30 years – before she wound up in inpatient detox in 2017. Shortly afterwards she started Untoxicated (Booze-Free Fun and Friendship) which has grown to …
Neuro Cognitive Training and its use in the Swipe App.
Victoria Manning: Neuro Cognitive Training and its use in the Swipe App. The talk will provide an overview of the brain-training used in SWiPE (“approach-avoidance training”) and will present the findings of a feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness study conducted with over 1300 Australians who wanted to reduce harmful or hazardous …
Social Connection, pain and opioid use: the OP-ALMA Social Prescribing Project at Turning Point
Dr Shalini Arunogiri: Social Connection, pain and opioid use: the OP-ALMA Social Prescribing Project at Turning Point Chronic pain affects one in three older adults, and it is estimated to be Australia’s third most costly health problem. Many people living with chronic pain become dependent on prescribed opioid medication and research …
QScript Learning: Tricky practice scenarios: an expert panel discussion
Joy Gailer, Melanie Proper & Dr Geraldine Chew: QScript Learning: Tricky practice scenarios: an expert panel discussion We have all experienced patient interactions in practice which leave us uncomfortable and or questioning our clinical decision making. Commonly these scenarios involve patients who live with complex care needs and are prescribed medicines …
QScript Learning: Is it persistent pain, opioid use disorder or both?
Dr Ian Thong & Anthony Hall: QScript Learning: Is it persistent pain, opioid use disorder or both? Whilst opioids can be very effective in treating pain, prolonged and/or heavy use can cause hyperalgesia – a phenomenon in which people become hypersensitive to painful stimuli. This talk will explore the relationship between …
QScript Learning: Preparing for QScript: Having meaningful discussions about opioid-related risks
Associate Professor Suzanne Nielsen: QScript Learning: Preparing for QScript: Having meaningful discussions about opioid-related risks The implementation of real-time prescription monitoring in Queensland is imminent. Access to prescription monitoring may mean health professionals have access to new information which highlights opioid-related risks. This webinar will provide tools for assessing risk and tips for …
Viva The Vagus: practical tips for trauma informed AOD care of refugees and asylum seekers
Rosa Bibby: Viva The Vagus: practical tips for trauma informed AOD care of refugees and asylum seekers People from refugee and asylum seeker populations are currently under-represented in alcohol and other drug treatment services. This presentation explores possible reasons for the under-utilisation of AOD services and discusses ways to reduce barriers …
Viva The Vagus: practical tips for trauma informed AOD care of refugees and asylum seekers
Rosa Bibby: Viva The Vagus: practical tips for trauma informed AOD care of refugees and asylum seekers People from refugee and asylum seeker populations are currently under-represented in alcohol and other drug treatment services. This presentation explores possible reasons for the under-utilisation of AOD services and discusses ways to reduce barriers …
QScript Learning: Introducing QScript and the new Medicines and Poisons Act (2019)
Dr Felicity Jensen: QScript Learning: Introducing QScript and the new Medicines and Poisons Act (2019) Queensland Health provides a range of services aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders. In 2021, it is anticipated that QScript a real-time prescription monitoring system will be available to prescribers and pharmacists. …
Stress, Nutrition and Neuroscience, their Relationship and Role in the Treatment of Addiction
Lisa Cutforth: Stress, Nutrition and Neuroscience, their Relationship and Role in the Treatment of Addiction Nutrition status affects our mental and physical health, and understanding the relationship between stress, nutrition and neuroscience is an important consideration in the treatment of addiction. This presentation will explore this relationship and provide tips for …
Overview of the changes to The Salvation Army QLD AOD Services
Sally Upton: Overview of the changes to The Salvation Army QLD AOD Services The Salvation Army has been a long standing provider of AOD services nationally. Recent national changes have resulted in a change of direction for QLD AOD services. This webinar will provide an overview regarding the updated program structure, including residential …
Kidney Health Webinar
Join APNA on Wednesday 30 June to learn all about chronic kidney disease (CKD). Our three wonderful presenters will take you through the causes and pathophysiology of CKD, identify people at risk of CKD, screening tools and opportunities available for primary health care nurses and how to take the patient …
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities living in a new COVID world: citizenship, community and responsibility
Webinar overview James Ward will speak to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities living in a new COVID world: citizenship, community and responsibility. COVID-19 thus far has had minimal impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population nationally, but this has not been because of luck, and instead …
Advancements in Severe Asthma Management: What Regional, Rural & Remote GPs Need to Know
Speaker: Dr Michael Putt Respiratory Physician and Intensivist Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs is comprehensive foundational eating disorder training developed specifically for GPs. The training provides GPs with the key information needed to provide best practice care for patients with eating disorders. The training will equip GPs with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, identify …
COVID-19 vaccine update for GP vaccination providers
Join us for a special COVID-19 vaccine update for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse GPs. At this webinar, we’ll provide you with the latest information on the vaccine rollout. GPs and all health professionals are welcome. Your panel: Dr Lucas de Toca First Assistant Secretary, COVID-19 Primary Care Response Department of …
Kids and asthma – What you need to know
If you are a parent of a child with asthma, come along to our free webinar series hosted by our Asthma Educators to learn how to help your child live freely with asthma. Each webinar will include question and answer session. Our first webinar in the series will be: Kids …
CPCRE Master Class series for Nurses in Aged Care
A series of short talks across 4 weeks on aspects of pain management for older people. About this event The CPCRE Master Class series for Nurses in Aged Care will be: A series of 4 short sessions across 4 weeks (30 minutes x 4) Commencing Tuesday 6 July 2021 Online …