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In Practice: Upskilling in family violence support


Morgan Liotta


16/01/2025 2:41:39 PM

An upcoming RACGP CPD-accredited workshop aims to empower Victorian GPs to support families impacted by abuse and violence.

Young woman having serious discussion with GP.
The RACGP workshop is designed to support Victorian GPs in building knowledge and confidence to identify signs of family violence.

This week’s In Practice also includes a reminder on Mental Health Skills Training pathways and item numbers that GPs can claim.
 
A safe space: Empowering GPs to support families affected by violence
Date: Saturday 29 March, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm 
Venue: RACV City Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne/Naarm
 
This free, full-day workshop is designed to support Victorian GPs in building skills, knowledge and confidence to identify signs of abuse and violence.
 
Keynote presentations include:

  • Rosie Batty, inaugural Chair of the Victorian Government’s Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council
  • Dr Bill Liley, Chief Executive of Violence Prevention Australia
  • Dr Ian Freckelton, King’s Counsel
  • Dr Chelsea Tobin, Chief Executive of Safe Steps.
Family violence is a serious national issue and GPs have a crucial role in supporting those affected by providing a supportive and safe space for patients experiencing abuse and violence.
 
This event is RACGP CPD-accredited for 6 hours EA and 1 hour RP.
Register online.
 
Mental Health Skills Training and item numbers
Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) provides education and training in the assessment, treatment, planning and review of mental health issues commonly presented in general practice.
 
A reminder that GPs can complete MHST by fulfilling one of the following pathways: 
  • MHST primary pathway – a six-hour (minimum) activity that can be completed online or face-to-face
  • MHST modular pathway – GPs must complete one Core Module (minimum three hours) and one Clinical Enhancement Module (minimum four hours)
For additional information on MHST pathways, download the Mental health training standards 2023–25: A guide for general practitioners.
 
Vocationally registered (VR) GPs who complete the requirements of MHST may be eligible to claim items 2715 and 2717 at a higher MBS rebate. Non-VR GPs who complete MHST may be eligible to claim items 281 and 282. More information on mental health MBS item numbers is available on MBS online.
 
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