This is a comprehensive program that meets the needs of General Practice by providing ‘in-clinic’ educational visits, information, support and resources in the areas of Immunisation, Accreditation, Chronic Disease Management and the General Practice Nurse Network.

Training opportunity coming to a town near you!

                                                               DiVeRT

                                                                                                                       Domestic Violence Response Training

What is it? 

Domestic Violence Response Training (DiVeRT) for Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers in rural & remote Australia.

Why do it?

• Practice Incentive Program Payment for being seen as a Referral point for people who are experiencing domestic & family violence.
• Valuable knowledge, confidence and experience in how to respond to a client who is experiencing domestic & family violence
• A nationally recognised certificate of attainment for the unit of competency CHCDFV1B
• An opportunity to network with other health workers in your region

Dates    Tuesday 28^th and Wednesday 29^th October at a venue in Moe or Morwell – (TBA)

What will the training cost?

Enrolment and completion of training is free.  An incentive payment will be available through the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) to eligible practices in rural and remote areas that act as a referral point for people experiencing domestic violence. Please refer to the PIP enquiry line 1800 222 032 for more details. You may also be eligible for support for travel and accommodation costs

For further information contact Marg Bogart Practice Capacity Coordinator (CWGDoGP) 03 5126 5904 and the following links:

Letter of introduction from Lifelife re: Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers as Domestic Violence Referral Points Project

Flyer re. Moe/Morwell Workshop

Domestic Violence Guidelines

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Chronic Disease Management Patient Information Brochure for a Management Plan.