A network for all Midwest-Gascoyne health professionals

Welcome to our series of Q&A forums for employers, recruiters and other people who help applicants and practitioners with their registration.   Come along if you have a question or just want to learn more about how you can best support your health practitioners with changes to the application and renewal processes.   These sessions follow on from the recent webinars we held about Ahpra’s new practitioner portal.

Program Outline We are pleased to invite you to join our online Journal Club, facilitated by Black Dog Institute’s Neuromodulation and Ketamine clinical and research team. The Journal Club will meet 5:00pm - 6:00pm (NSW time) on the first Wednesday of each month, commencing from April 2025. Each month, we’ll present an article or paper, have time for Q&A with clinical and academic experts, followed by a discussion on implications for clinical practice. A CPD certificate will be provided to attendees. We encourage psychiatrists, mental health professionals and academic researchers with an interest in neuromodulation and novel treatments for depression...

Male infertility guidelines: a new framework for Australian healthcare Infertility affects approximately 1 in 20 Australian males, yet misconceptions and stigma continue to cloud awareness and access to care. In an effort to bridge these gaps, the first Australian evidence-based guidelines on male infertility have been released, providing a framework for best-practice diagnosis and management in the Australian healthcare system. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first point of contact for men experiencing fertility concerns and play a pivotal role in early diagnosis, investigation, and referral. However, male infertility is a complex issue with multiple causes, requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving fertility specialists, endocrinologists, urologists, obstetricians, nurses, midwives, counsellors, scientists,...

Program Outline Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This interactive online workshop will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. This is a live session and is not recorded. This is your opportunity to participate with the facilitator and other health professionals....

Welcome to our series of Q&A forums for employers, recruiters and other people who help applicants and practitioners with their registration.   Come along if you have a question or just want to learn more about how you can best support your health practitioners with changes to the application and renewal processes.   These sessions follow on from the recent webinars we held about Ahpra’s new practitioner portal.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common but often undiagnosed condition that significantly increases the risk of stroke. This interactive 60-minute webinar is designed for health professionals working in general practice, providing practical strategies for identifying and managing AF within general practice. Using real-world patient case examples, expert facilitators will guide participants through: Screening and case finding approaches to improve early AF detection in practice Confirming diagnosis and arranging appropriate initial investigations Assessing stroke risk and implementing stroke prevention strategies, including direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) Managing modifiable risk factors for AF through a patient-centred approach Rate vs rhythm control considerations and selecting an appropriate management plan The session will...

Program Outline NOTE: All times listed are AEDT/AEST GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family/relationships, and wellbeing. This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other...

Program Outline Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This interactive online workshop will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. This is a live session and is not recorded. This is your opportunity to participate with the facilitator and other health professionals....

Program Outline This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Duration: 1.5 hours Modality: Online module Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Duration: 3 hours Modality: Online interactive Zoom session  ...

Program Outline The Talking About Suicide in Practice workshop aims to increase Health Professionals skill and confidence in: • recognising presentations where suicide risk is high • undertaking a detailed risk assessment • management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Accreditation • 3 CPD hours incl. 2 hours Educational Activity and 1 hour Reviewing Performance • Mental Health CPD Prerequisites Pre-disposing activity Suitable for GP Registrars;GPs;Other mental health professionals Topics Covered Topic 1 The Suicidal Crisis Topic 2 Acute Management Topic 3 After the Attempt Topic 4 Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives By the completion of this program participants will be able to: •...

utrition plays a critical role in the recovery of ICU patients, yet it is often overlooked amidst the complexity of managing multi-organ failure, ventilation and haemodynamic instability. Understanding the metabolic response to critical illness and tailoring nutrition strategies accordingly can significantly impact patient outcomes. This webinar will explore key metabolic and nutrition considerations for ICU patients through the examination of a patient case study. Session outline: The hypermetabolic state of critical illness - increased protein breakdown & muscle wasting; insulin resistance & hyperglycaemia; increased energy demands Assessing nutritional needs in ICU patients - predictive equations & caloric indicators; electrolyte imbalances...