Are you a new nurse working in general practice?
Our practice support team are available to provide you with a Practice Nurse orientation session which includes a copy of our Practice Nurse Resource Guide.
We can also provide you with ongoing support to help you learn and succeed in your new role.
These sessions can either be an in general practice or a virtual visit.
If you would like to book an orientation session or have any questions, please contact practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
Practice Nurse Annual Forum Day – Saturday, 18 October 2025
Join us for a dynamic and informative Practice Nurse Forum Day, featuring engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to support and inspire nurses in their practice.
This year, we’re excited to feature a practical wound care session led by Melanie Perez, an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). Gain valuable techniques, refresh your knowledge, and enhance your wound care expertise through a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
Hear from expert speakers Liv Downing, Karen Booth, Dr Joanna Bruce and Nurse Kerry McBride on topics like burnout to brilliance, the future of primary healthcare nursing using digital health technologies, childhood development and women’s health – menopause.
This event is open to all nurses working in general practice within the CESPHN region.
Register now as spots are limited https://connect.cesphn.org.au/EventDetails?id=a1JMn000005rhITMAY
If you have any questions, please contact our Practice Support team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
Primary Health Awards 2025: 1 week left to nominate
Nominations for the fourth annual Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Awards are open for two more weeks. These annual awards recognise primary health care professionals and organisations that have provided exceptional service or an outstanding contribution to primary health care in the central and eastern region of Sydney during the previous financial year.
Nominations can be made in four categories: Excellence in general practice, allied health practice, community service delivery and Aboriginal health and wellbeing achievement. Contact: engagement@cesphn.com.au. Nominations will close at midnight on 31 August,2025.
Nominate now – https://forms.cesphn.org.au/f/cesphnphas2025
Safety Alert – Influenza in children: Recognising, preventing and responding to complications
NSW Health has issued a safety alert for health care professionals as Influenza cases remain high among children in NSW in 2025, increasing the risk of serious complications such as myositis, encephalitis and myocarditis. Vaccination and early antiviral treatment are critical to reducing severe illness and hospitalisation.
To access the Safety Notification – https://cesphn.org.au/news/custom_media/influenza-in-children-recognising-preventing-and-responding-to-complications
Warning associated with home-use foetal heart monitors
The Therapeutic Goods Administration urges healthcare providers to inform expectant parents about the potential risks associated with home-use fetal heart monitors and baby movement tracking apps.
Without appropriate training, these devices may offer misleading reassurance regarding the baby’s wellbeing.
For further information – https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/baby-deaths-associated-home-use-foetal-heart-monitors
Empowering schools and families to build Body Bright environments that support positive body image
Butterfly Body Bright offers a suite of resources and programs designed to help schools and families foster positive body image and encourage healthy attitudes and behaviours around bodies, food, and movement—empowering every primary school child to feel confident and supported.
St Vincents Hospital – Practice Nurses Practical Workshop
The St Vincents Chronic and Complex Care Service will be hosting a free all-day practical workshop for Practice nurses.
Date: Friday 24 October 2025
To find out more and register – 2025 PN Diabetes Workshop topics
GPEX – Cervical Screening, human papillomavirus (HPV) and Self-Collection: Clinical Education Course
Recognising the pivotal role of primary care in boosting cervical screening participation, this course equips General Practitioners, Nurse Cervical Screening Providers, and Practice Nurses across Australia with essential insights into the natural history of cervical disease, the evidence supporting HPV testing as the primary screening method, and the latest updates to the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) clinical guidelines.
This course places a strong emphasis on HPV self-collection, offering up-to-date evidence and detailing the current policy framework. It also highlights situations where self-collection may not be suitable and provides a comprehensive overview of the cervical screening pathway.
Access here – https://gpex.com.au/course/cervical-screening-hpv-and-self-collection/
The ENABLE Study: A NHMRC Partnership Project
ENABLE is a clinical trial designed to connect patients and clinicians, ensuring that patients receive timely, evidence-based wound care. It will also enhance continuity of care across different health services, fostering improved teamwork among healthcare providers.
This study will involve patients at your practice/facility with chronic or complex wounds (wounds that have not healed within 30 days) and clinicians who provide wound care at your practice/facility.
Your practice/facility will be the first in Australia to trial a model of care that will strengthen and enhance your capacity to care for vulnerable patients and prioritise wound treatment and provide continuous monitoring and management.
For further information contact Dr Michelle Barakat-Johnson (Executive Research and Clinical Lead, Skin Integrity and Nurse Manager, Sydney Local Health District) who is the Chief Investigator of the study on 0425 248 946 or via michelle.barakatjohnson@health.nsw.gov.au.
2025 Immunisation Professional Development for health providers in our region
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is offering healthcare professionals working within the CESPHN region the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend this Immunisation Professional Development Day course free of charge (valued at $95).
The Benchmarque 2025 Immunisation Professional Development Seminar aims to equip healthcare professionals with updated strategies and best practices in immunisation. Throughout this one day seminar, you will upskill in various areas of Immunisation, providing you with 6 CPD hours.
Through focused sessions on Cold Chain Management, Vaccine Screening and Promotion in Adults and Older persons, and Immunisation catch ups, this one-day event seeks to enhance participant knowledge, skills and confidence in delivering effective immunisation services, ultimately improving public health outcomes in our region.
Details
Thursday 4 September 2025, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Rydges Parramatta, 116 – 118 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW 2142
APPLY HERE. Applications close 28 August 2025.
Immunisation Update
For the latest Immunisation update please click here – https://cesphn.org.au/general-practice/practice-support-and-development/immunisation-gp/immunisation-news-alerts
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Practice nurse update – 2 July 2025 CESPHN – support for nurses working in general practice Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our practice support team are available to provide you with a Practice Nurse orientation session which includes a copy of our Practice Nurse Resource Guide….
