Events

This week’s topic at the Friday Morning Breakfast will be:     “ Current abortion options and legislation in WA “       Presented by:            Dr Sara Armitage                                     Obstetrician /Gynaecologist                                             Time:                           7-15am – Breakfast will be served Presentation:             Begins at 7:30am in the Training Room Venue:                         WACRH – 167 Fitzgerald Street   To attend via Teams: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 485 239 789 552 Passcode: G4RvuQ Download Teams | Join on the web  This breakfast presentation is...

MHFA is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. This training is effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and increasing helping behaviours. Organised by Midwest Yellow Ribbon for Life, at Ngala Midwest Training Room (24 Gregory Street).   LEARN PRACTICAL FIRST AID SKILLS •Recognise common mental health problems •Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan •Seek appropriate professional help, and •Respond in a crisis situation This is a 12-hour educational course,...

MHFA is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. This training is effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and increasing helping behaviours. Organised by Midwest Yellow Ribbon for Life, at Ngala Midwest Training Room (24 Gregory Street).   LEARN PRACTICAL FIRST AID SKILLS •Recognise common mental health problems •Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan •Seek appropriate professional help, and •Respond in a crisis situation This is a 12-hour educational course,...

Develop the skills to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate an appropriate triage category. The CRANAplus Triage Emergency Care course is based on the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) with a focus on application for rural, remote and isolated settings. Designed for nurses (including practice nurses) and GPs but open to a variety of health care professionals, the course upskills the rural triage practitioner to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate an appropriate triage category. More information HERE

An educational evening  discussing mental health and adult ADHD with Associate Professor Mat Coleman brought to you by MWGHPN, WAPHA and WACHS. This event is open to all health professionals. Date: Thursday 23 November 2023 Time : 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm (education) | 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm ( social networking) Venue: Geraldton Multipurpouse Centre   Register now:  https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/mwghpn231123e-ger/reg/Site/Register

Family and Domestic Violence-informed Supervisor training is a two-day tertiary course. This course provides the advanced knowledge and skills for staff to be able to undertake in-depth, comprehensive FDV and sexual violence-informed supervision to their staff. Participants will also learn the competencies of effective supervisors, function of supervision, and processes while bringing FDV and sexual violence-informed skills into supervision. This course is recommended for supervisors and managers who have attended previous FDV-informed training. Date: Thursday 26 - Friday 27 October 2023 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $295 - $495 Location: Online event held via Teams. Access links will be sent via two days...

Family and Domestic Violence-informed Supervisor training is a two-day tertiary course. This course provides the advanced knowledge and skills for staff to be able to undertake in-depth, comprehensive FDV and sexual violence-informed supervision to their staff. Participants will also learn the competencies of effective supervisors, function of supervision, and processes while bringing FDV and sexual violence-informed skills into supervision. This course is recommended for supervisors and managers who have attended previous FDV-informed training.   Date: Thursday 26 – Friday 27 October 2023 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Cost: $295 – $495 Location: Online event held via Teams. Access links will be sent via two days...

The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audio-visual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility: All medical practitioners are welcome to register, with priority given to currently practising rural and remote...

The 2023 WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference will be held at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges from Tuesday 31 October 2023 to Friday 3 November 2023. The WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference has been hosted by WACHS since the event’s inauguration at Northam in 1992 and 2023 marks the 30th year for the conference

This week’s topic at the Friday Morning Breakfast will be: “ Management of Severe Asthma “ Presented by:            Dr Alice Crawford                                     Respiratory Physician                             Brooke Devenish – Clinical Nurse Asthma Educator                                             Time:                           7-15am – Breakfast will be served Presentation:             Begins at 7:30am in the Training Room Venue:                         WACRH – 167 Fitzgerald Street To attend via Teams: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 485 239 789 552 Passcode:...

In recent years, the understanding of how perpetrators utilise cults to perpetrate abuse has gained significant attention. Understanding how perpetrators exploit belief systems to perpetrate abuse is of utmost importance for front-line responders and organisations working to support victim-survivors and hold perpetrators accountable for their behaviours. By understanding the manipulative strategies employed by abusers, such as the weaponisation of religion/beliefs, the perpetration of sexual exploitation, and the enforcement of forced marriages, responders can better support survivors and ensure their safety. It is imperative to recognise that these actions go against the principles of freedom of religion and basic human rights, emphasising...

  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...

When working with survivors (adult and child) or users of violence, it is essential to use language that reflects a survivor, strength-based approach, a perpetrator-facing, and a perpetrator-driven risk approach. This ensures behaviour patterns are prominent and visible, survivor resistance and strengths are at the forefront of responses and, service responses are better able to assess risk and imminency to risk. Accordingly, in domestic and family violence work, our language should focus on perpetrator accountability and a behaviour pattern-based approach. This workshop has been developed to align with the internally accredited Safe and Together model. This one-day workshop will provide...

When working with survivors (adult and child) or users of violence, it is essential to use language that reflects a survivor, strength-based approach, a perpetrator-facing, and a perpetrator-driven risk approach. This ensures behaviour patterns are prominent and visible, survivor resistance and strengths are at the forefront of responses and, service responses are better able to assess risk and imminency to risk. Accordingly, in domestic and family violence work, our language should focus on perpetrator accountability and a behaviour pattern-based approach. This workshop has been developed to align with the internally accredited Safe and Together model. This one-day workshop will provide...

When working with survivors (adult and child) or users of violence, it is essential to use language that reflects a survivor, strength-based approach, a perpetrator-facing, and a perpetrator-driven risk approach. This ensures behaviour patterns are prominent and visible, survivor resistance and strengths are at the forefront of responses and, service responses are better able to assess risk and imminency to risk. Accordingly, in domestic and family violence work, our language should focus on perpetrator accountability and a behaviour pattern-based approach. This workshop has been developed to align with the internally accredited Safe and Together model. This one-day workshop will provide...

An interactive Virtual Roadshow bringing a tailored approach of Cardiovascular Risk Reduction from the Heart Foundation in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance. This interactive, live virtual workshop will bring together a specialist presentation followed by breakout groups and completed with live audience panel Q & A with the following objectives: Update primary care health professionals on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on risk factors, imaging and biomarkers . Provide practical advice for the application of Heart Health Checks, including available resources for the general practice team. Participants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart Health Checks...

Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a two day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide. This workshop aims to help participants: • Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide • Identify suicide risk • Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention • Develop appropriate intervention skills • Understand the limits to confidentiality • Understand the importance of consultation • Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior • Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviours • Understand the importance of...

This new training has been developed and facilitated by WACRH’s Mental Health Academic Chantal Crinquand Bachere, who comes from a mental health nursing and counselling background.   Learning Outcomes • Recognise various Mental Health illnesses that can contribute to loss of control of emotions • Understand theories that explain the origins of anger, aggression, and violence • Identify healthy coping skills vs marginal coping behaviours • Ability to differentiate between various communication styles • Understand and practice de-escalation techniques   Who should attend? Anyone interested in developing their knowledge and skills in mental health, aggression, and de-escalation techniques. Typically, attendees...

About the facilitator This new training has been developed and facilitated by WACRH’s Mental Health Academic Chantal Crinquand Bachere, who comes from a mental health nursing and counselling background.   Learning Outcomes • Recognise various Mental Health illnesses that can contribute to loss of control of emotions • Understand theories that explain the origins of anger, aggression, and violence • Identify healthy coping skills vs marginal coping behaviours • Ability to differentiate between various communication styles • Understand and practice de-escalation techniques   Who should attend? Anyone interested in developing their knowledge and skills in mental health, aggression, and de-escalation...

Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. If you’re interested in this course and are unable to attend, please click here to register your interest. Part 1: Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) Part 2: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) Speakers Angela...

Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. If you’re interested in this course and are unable to attend, please click here to register your interest. Part 1: Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) Part 2: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) Speakers Angela...

Program Outline The effect of loneliness on mental health: How can we strengthen meaningful connections? Loneliness is a growing community health concern which has been associated with social anxiety and mood concerns as well as physical health complaints and disturbed sleep. End of year rituals and celebrations can serve to exacerbate a sense of loneliness, particularly in socially vulnerable and isolated people who can be more prone to its effects. In this episode, Dr Alexis Whitton (Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute) will share her research findings on loneliness and mental health. Dr Diana Chan (Clinical Psychologist,...

This webinar will discuss how health professionals can identify, assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment therapies for people experiencing panic disorder.  Panel Katie Dobinson (she/her), Clinical Psychologist, NSW Dr. Catherine Eltringham, GP, Vic Dr. John Lam-Po-Tang, Psychiatrist, NSW Facilitator: Stephen Trumble, General Practitioner Learning outcomes •    Identify comorbidities and the biological and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing panic disorder. •    Discuss how to identify, assess and diagnose panic disorder. •    Evaluate therapeutic approaches suitable for treatment of panic disorder. •    Discuss the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to people living with panic disorder.  Date...

This webinar will discuss how health professionals can identify, assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment therapies for people experiencing panic disorder. Panel: Katie Dobinson (she/her), Clinical Psychologist, NSW Dr. Catherine Eltringham, GP, Vic Dr. John Lam-Po-Tang, Psychiatrist, NSW Facilitator: Stephen Trumble, General Practitioner    Learning outcomes • Identify comorbidities and the biological and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing panic disorder. • Discuss how to identify, assess, and diagnose panic disorder. • Evaluate therapeutic approaches suitable for treatment of panic disorder. • Discuss the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to people living with panic disorder....

Attend this free webinar to hear our skilled, multidisciplinary panel discuss how health professionals can identify, assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment therapies for people experiencing panic disorder. Panel Katie Dobinson (she/her), Clinical Psychologist, NSW Dr. Catherine Eltringham, GP, Vic Dr. John Lam-Po-Tang, Psychiatrist, NSW Facilitator: Stephen Trumble, General Practitioner Learning outcomes •    Identify comorbidities and the biological and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing panic disorder. •    Discuss how to identify, assess and diagnose panic disorder. •    Evaluate therapeutic approaches suitable for treatment of panic disorder. •    Discuss the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to people...

Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. If you’re interested in this course and are unable to attend, please click here to register your interest. Part 1: Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) Part 2: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) Speakers Angela...

About the Forum   Following the 2021 and 2022 WA Ear and Hearing Health Forums, health professionals are invited to join us at this two-day event to: Hear from local planning forums and providers about successful collaborations. Identify intersectoral partnerships and initiatives in improving ear and hearing health outcomes. Learn from leading WA researchers supporting ear and hearing health. Participate in hands-on interactive upskilling and education on current guidelines and protocols. Engage and network with other health professionals and providers working to reduce the burden of ear disease. Forum details Date: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 November 2023 Time: Thursday: 8.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.00am...

Kaya! The Aboriginal Health Conference 2023 is returning to Walyalup (Fremantle) on the 18 and 19 November 2023. Registrations are now open!  Visit the conference website for more information and to register. For any further enquiries please email the events team at ahc@ruralhealthwest.com.au 

Program Outline The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs 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 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: • undertake a...

This workshop has been developed and is facilitated by WACRH’s Mental Health Academic Chantal Crinquand who has extensive experience in facilitating mental health workshops and comes from a background of mental health nursing and counselling. Who should attend? Anyone interested in developing their knowledge and skills in the area of vicarious trauma. Typically, attendees are frontline human services workers – health workers, education, counsellors, police, rangers. Employers are encouraged to support their employees to attend this workshop. Group/workplace sessions can also be arranged   Programme features In this interactive 1.5 hour workshop you will: •Identify the differences between burnout/stress, compassion...

Join our session host Professor Mark Creamer and the esteemed panel to see how they respond in real-time to an unfolding case scenario that evolves both rapidly and dramatically. 7 – 8.30 pm AEDTTuesday 21 NovemberNo cost to attend this special MHPN event. The scenario: The Robinsons are a family characterised by volatile interpersonal relationships and underlying mental health and personality issues. ​ Following a particularly bad argument, at home between parents Jim and Jodie, the situation spirals out of control. In a few short hours, the health professionals who work with the Robinson family will be drawn into a...

Program Outline TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders. The TMS course is designed for clinicians and researchers and facilitated by leading experts in neurostimulation and mood disorders, Professor Colleen Loo and the Sydney Neurostimulation Team. Our reformatted TMS Course consists of three modules. To complete the RANZCP endorsed course, psychiatrists must complete a combination of Module 1 and a practical module (i.e., Module 2 or 3). Registrar rates are available by request. Module 1 TMS Theory 2 days, 15 hours, Online (live sessions) *Nurses have the option of attending day 1 only. This course...

    Program Outline With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks.   Accreditation 7 hours...

The WellMob website is digital library with links to over 350 online resources to support the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Using the example of an Indigenous client presenting with depression, the webinar will explain how the SEWB framework is relevant to clinical and community practice and show how to find and effectively use WellMob resources.   Click the link below to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cvU6C_WjSxSZgT-_qlcjFw#/registration    

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.  Accreditation Accredited for 2 hours CPD: Educational Activity   Suitable for Allied Health, Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs   Learning Objectives...

  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...

Program Outline The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs 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 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: • undertake a suicide...

Duration 6.5 hours    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...

Duration 14 hours    Program Outline The Ketamine Course is an interactive live online program that aims to provide Psychiatrists, academic researchers and mental health professionals with an introduction and overview of the current evidence and a framework for treating patients with ketamine for depression. This course focuses on: scientific aspects of ketamine clinical treatment in depression regulations and safety considerations ketamine and psychotherapy   Accreditation  ‘Ketamine Course’ This course has been endorsed by the RANZCP as CPD activity code: ED000063, and each hour of participation can be claimed under Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 4.1).   Suitable for GPs, Other mental...

You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Managing COPD presented by our very own Kate Hipwell - Clinical Nurse Specialist at Asthma WA. Date: Thursday December 7th, 2023 Time: 1300-1400 WST Presenter: Kate Hipwell - Clinical Nurse Specialist at Asthma WA. Session topics: Latest updates for managing COPD from the Australian COPDx and European GOLD guidelines; Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with COPD; and Steps towards managing breathlessness. -- Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details

Duration 14 hours    Program Outline The Ketamine Course is an interactive live online program that aims to provide Psychiatrists, academic researchers and mental health professionals with an introduction and overview of the current evidence and a framework for treating patients with ketamine for depression. This course focuses on: scientific aspects of ketamine clinical treatment in depression regulations and safety considerations ketamine and psychotherapy   Accreditation  ‘Ketamine Course’ This course has been endorsed by the RANZCP as CPD activity code: ED000063, and each hour of participation can be claimed under Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 4.1).   Suitable for GPs, Other mental...

CRARMF Comprehensive Training for Family Violence Specialists is a two-day tertiary course that provides the advanced knowledge and skills for staff to undertake in-depth, comprehensive risk assessment where clients are at risk due to family and domestic violence. Participants will also learn how to work collaboratively to develop comprehensive safety plans and manage risk. Participants will also learn relevant skills in order to contribute to a Multi-Agency Case Management Meeting (MACM). Date: Monday 11 – Tuesday 12 December 2023 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Cost: $295-$495 Location: Link to the virtual classroom will be sent out 24 hours before the training event via Humanitix.

When: Monday 11 December 2023 What time: 7:15 PM-8:30 PM (AEDT) Where: Online -  join via your computer Cost: Free Aim: This webinar aims to support participants to develop a wholistic understanding of ADHD and highlight primary health strategies that support effectively working with children who exhibit ADHD behaviours. Learning Outcomes: Apply a whole child framework to understand a child's presentation of ADHD symptoms. Discuss how to best collaborate with schools and other services to assist children with ADHD behaviours. Outline primary health strategies that can support families with their child's behaviour, attention and relational needs. Our interdisciplinary panel of experts includes: Amanda Peters...

CRARMF Comprehensive Training for Family Violence Specialists is a two-day tertiary course that provides the advanced knowledge and skills for staff to undertake in-depth, comprehensive risk assessment where clients are at risk due to family and domestic violence. Participants will also learn how to work collaboratively to develop comprehensive safety plans and manage risk. Participants will also learn relevant skills in order to contribute to a Multi-Agency Case Management Meeting (MACM). Date: Monday 11 – Tuesday 12 December 2023 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Cost: $295-$495 Location: Link to the virtual classroom will be sent out 24 hours before the training event via Humanitix.

The Rural Clinical School of WA would like to welcome new General Practitioners and Registrars for 2024. All general and practice staff, hospital staff and families are welcome! When: Friday 19 January 2024, from 5.30pm Where: Murchison Taven beer garden, 20 Chapman Rd, Geraldton This is a FREE event! Please RSVP by Monday 15 January 2024 for catering purposes t0 emma.k.jones@rcswa.edu.au or call 0439 517 078.

DV-alert is a nationally recognised training program with training and assessment delivered by Lifeline Australia and approved third parties on behalf of Lifeline Australia (RTO 88036). The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services as a key initiative under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.DV-alert is led by experienced trainers dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Our workshops provide a safe space for frontline workers to learn, connect and be empowered to recognise and respond confidently to those in crisis   DV-alert is funded by the Australian Government Department of...

Duration 6.5 hours    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...

Duration 3 hrs  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,...

  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...

Measurement-based care is gaining popularity, but which questionnaire should you use and what do the data really mean? Psychometric assessment encompasses everything from neuropsychological testing to self-report questionnaires like the K10. Clinical Psychologist Dr Peter Baldwin will take you through how self-report questionnaires work, how to choose a questionnaire, and how to quickly and effectively interpret the scores. He will also bust some common myths about mental health questionnaires and share insights from his research and clinical practice. Peter will be joined by Dale Skinner, who lives with bipolar II. Dale is determined to provide a better understanding of mood...

Designed for nurses and GPs, this course upskills the triage practitioner to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate an appropriate triage category. Tuesday 13 February, 7.00am-1:30pm WST – Register HERE. Tuesday 16 April, 7.00am-1:30pm WST – Register HERE. Tuesday 18 June, 7.00am-1:30pm WST – Register HERE. Cost Regular: $515.00 Member: $465

Program Outline Joining Dr Jan Orman for this session is an extremely well-known GP with a gift for writing and a passion for teaching. Dr Hilton Koppe has used reflective writing for decades as a personal wellbeing strategy and has become celebrated for the writing workshops he presents to health professionals both in Australia and abroad. Hilton will talk about how he has benefited from his writing practice and what we can do to help set up such a practice for ourselves. Mental health is the number one reason people see their GPs*, yet GPs are time poor and wait...

The Mental Health Commission’s Valuable Conversation training is designed to increase confidence in delivering Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention. The training covers: • Reflective Practice as a tool to improve the way we work with clients. • Trauma Informed Care and Practice to help us recognise why alcohol use may happen in pregnancy. • Motivational Interviewing to better understand and express empathy towards our clients. • FASD prevention using the National Strategic Action Plan to guide us in providing holistic care. • Brief Interventions to bring together new knowledge and skills practise with the AUDIT-C and ‘Five As’. This...

About this course Are you con­fi­dent of your abil­i­ty to man­age men­tal health emergencies? Would you like to devel­op your skills in respond­ing to acute men­tal ill­ness and severe distress? Are you required to assist clients who have used sub­stances or alcohol? The Men­tal Health Emer­gen­cies Online (MHE Online) course is designed to enable remote health staff to devel­op the knowl­edge and skills nec­es­sary to respond with con­fi­dence when encoun­ter­ing clients pre­sent­ing with acute men­tal health issues, sub­stance use, sui­ci­dal behav­iour or episodes of acute distress. MHE online deliv­ers the same con­tent from our tra­di­tion­al face-to-face course but allows you to engage from the com­fort of...

Duration 2 hours  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. Accreditation Accredited for 2 hours CPD: Educational Activity Suitable for Allied Health;Counsellors;GP Registrars;GPs Learning Objectives • Identify...

Attend this webinar to enhance your ability to support people with chronic pain to participate in work that benefits their health and wellbeing.  The panel will discuss the case study of a person who is experiencing chronic pain navigating the workplace. Meet the Panel Dr Irina Hollington specialises in pain medicine with interests in chronic pelvic, abdominal and perianal pain conditions affecting women and men. Catherine Ketsimur is an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Pain Physiotherapist with extensive musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience. Professor Michael Nicholas is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Pain Education and Pain Management Programs at the Pain Management Research Institute, University of...

WA Rural Health Long Service Awards   Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function  Friday 23 February 2024  I  4.30pm - 7.30pm  I  Fraser's Kings Park Cost: $60 per person (complimentary for long-service recipients and one guest) Dress: Cocktail Long Service Awards are presented to general practitioners and medical specialists who have served rural and regional Western Australia for over 20 years.  These awards recognise the extensive commitment to providing health services, often to many generations of the same family and their continued involvement in the community. Nominations are not required for this category. The recipients of Long Service Awards are identified through the Rural Health West...

Available Dates: Monday 26 February 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm Cost: Free ticketed event | Venue: Your computer Designed for: Administrative Staff, Non-Clinical Staff, Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Liaison officers, Patient Care Assistants and Paid Carers Series: RACEPC Communicate | Facility Challenge Series Title: Talking About Aging Death and Dying Overview: Each team member working in a Residential Aged Care facility play an enormous part in a resident’s life and wellbeing. Compassionate staff contribute to and foster the environment this person now calls their home. The aging, dying and death concept can be a fearful experience for both the...

Description: Many people experience difficulties when a family member, friend or someone under their care is diagnosed with dementia. Health professionals are increasingly being asked what community members can do to assist a person maintain their dignity and a good quality of life after a diagnosis of dementia. In this webinar, we will discuss these issues with Dr Hilton Koppe, GP Educator at Dementia Training Australia and facilitator of the award-winning Australian podcast "Dementia in Practice". By the end of the webinar, participants will: · Explain to family, friends or carers a likely trajectory for a person who has been...

This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Length: One day Cost: $50.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service  Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours for the 2023-2025 triennium and RANZCOG for 2023-2024. This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service...

Suitable for parents, carers, educators, school staff, counsellors, psychologists, allied health professionals, youth justice employees, community mental health workers, NDIS workers, child protection employees and anyone with young people in their life who have been impacted by trauma. This workshop aims to support understanding of trauma as well as meeting the needs of children, young people & adults who have experienced complex trauma. This workshop is based on years of research, clinical experience and professional learning in the areas of trauma, neurodevelopment & behaviour support.   Learning Outcomes ​ Gain an understanding of the Neurobiology of Attachment, how trauma disrupts...

12 March, 2024 9:00 - 10.30am WACRH, Geraldton Register here Places limited. Book via admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au or 9556 0200 https://www.wacrh.uwa.edu.au/uploads/images/Events/Vicarious%20Trauma%20FLYER%202024.pdf  

The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audio-visual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility: All medical practitioners are welcome to register, with priority given to currently practising rural and remote...

An informative workshop that offers practical strategies to support parents, carers & educators. Understanding ADHD & ASD is a workshop for teachers, parents, mental health workers, allied health workers, occupational therapists, nurses, school staff, NDIS workers & anyone who has been touched by ADHD or ASD.

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one day Rural Paediatrics Forum 2024 will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Event details Date: Friday 15 March 2024 Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000 Eligibility Emergency Doctors General Practitioners Paediatricians Click HERE for further information.

The theme for the WA Rural Health Conference 2024 is: Elevating Care in the Outback. It is an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who all play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together all rural health professionals under one roof we seek to promote connection between these different perspectives, sharing insights and innovations in order to strengthen and enhance healthcare in rural WA. The WA Rural Health Conference is open to: GPs, medical practitioners and medical officers Medical registrars Nurses and midwives Allied health workers Aboriginal Health Workers...

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. Saturday 16 March 2024  I  6.30pm - midnight  I  Pan Pacific Perth Cost: $165 per person (complimentary for award finalists and a guest) Dress: Cocktail Book your ticket...

Description The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high; • Undertaking a detailed risk assessment; • Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach. Learning Outcomes By the completion of this program participants will be able to: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Accreditation • 3 CPD hours (RACGP & ACRRM) • Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC) Topic 1: The Suicidal Crisis Topic 2: Acute Management Topic 3: After the...

An opportunity for mental health and other support services to work together. March 26, 2024 10am - 3pm Allen Centre, Kalbarri Morning tea and lunch provided Purpose To improve the provision of mental health support provided to the Kalbarri community, by improving inter-service relationships, and channelling combinedresources toward community identified gaps and needs. Who should attend? All mental health and other support services who are local to or provide a service to Kalbarri. This may include: Aboriginal Services Aged Care Services Ambulance AOD Services Community Services Employment Services GPs Hospital Services Mental Health Services Police Schools Silver Chain Youth Services...

Description 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 Learning Outcomes • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively; • Develop a collaborative safety plan; • Implement a team approach to treatment planning;...

Designed for nurses and GPs, this course upskills the triage practitioner to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate an appropriate triage category. Tuesday 13 February, 7.00am-1:30pm WST – Register HERE. Tuesday 16 April, 7.00am-1:30pm WST – Register HERE. Tuesday 18 June, 7.00am-1:30pm WST – Register HERE. Cost Regular: $515.00 Member: $465

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles Join your RACGP Rural & WA Faculties for networking, drinks and nibbles in Geraldton. We’ll share some of the RACGP's key achievements and provide an update for Western Australia members and stakeholders. You are welcome to bring a guest along with you and this event is open to RACGP members, practice staff, medical students, and rural health stakeholders. RACGP members: Please register online using the link below. Non-members, medical students and stakeholders: Please email rural@racgp.org.au, including attendee names and dietary requirements. Please register by Friday 12 April 2024.

This full-day workshop will increase your understanding of the applications of point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnostic process. Why attend Experienced rural doctors and sonographers will guide you through the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in primary care services using advanced, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by our sponsor, GE HealthCare. Capped at 30 participants, you’ll rotate through six stations: • eFast • deep venous thrombosis • heart and lung ultrasound • intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval • musculoskeletal soft tissue • first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound. The workshop is a CPD Approved Activity eligible for a total of...

Description Depression is a common condition frequently managed in primary care. Identifying and managing depression in a rural context presents a unique set of challenges for health professionals providing mental health care in their communities. Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia is a highly interactive, multidisciplinary program developed specifically to address the needs of clinicians delivering health care for people presenting with depression in a rural setting Using a case-based problem solving format, the program outlines a practical framework for assessment and management planning readily applicable to primary care Learning Outcomes • Differentiate between the differing sub-types of clinical depression...

Presented by cardiology consultant, Dr Stephen Shipton. Light refreshments provided. Please register here  MWGHPN Rheumatic Heart - 30 April flyer_F (1)

The Chronic Conditions of Foot Course (CHCCCS032) is a nationally accredited program that aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to provide information and advice in relation to foot health management. The Chronic Conditions of the Foot Course (CHCCCS032) is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project. Entry Requirements • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner • Registered Nurse • Enrolled Nurse • General Practitioner • General Practice Registrars • Midwife • Pharmacist • A Registered Medical Officer •...

A 5-Week Program for Women and Non-binary folk aged 18-30 Join in our 5-week group program and learn from sexologist and accredited practising dietitian Fran Foulkes-Taylor. Fran holds master’s degrees in both dietetics and sexology, and is the founder of Frank Sexology, specialising in relationship and sexuality education. As a Midwest local, Fran understands the unique experiences of living regionally, and has been delivering educational workshops in WA for more than 6 years. Over 5 sessions, Fran will support you to feel more confident in yourself, build strategies in self-care, and improve how you communicate with others. Very limited spots...

The Chronic Conditions of Foot Course (CHCCCS032) is a nationally accredited program that aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to provide information and advice in relation to foot health management. The Chronic Conditions of the Foot Course (CHCCCS032) is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project. Entry Requirements • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner • Registered Nurse • Enrolled Nurse • General Practitioner • General Practice Registrars • Midwife • Pharmacist • A Registered Medical Officer •...

This event provides an opportunity for junior doctors and medical students to learn, experience and practice elements of emergency care in a stimulating wilderness environment around King’s Park in Western Australia. Your team will work together under Perth’s best emergency physicians to diagnose, stabilise and ‘save lives’. The teaching and learning priorities for each scenario are: Scene safety and management of the environment A structured approach to the assessment of the critically ill patient (DRSABCDE) Prioritised supportive and specific management of the clinical conditions Stabilisation and transport planning including basic necessities of the patient and group Leadership, teamwork and communication...

The Remote Emer­gency Care (REC) course is designed by remote health clin­i­cians for remote health clin­i­cians. The course is con­tex­tu­alised to the remote and iso­lat­ed prac­tice, with cur­rent evi­dence-based con­tent with­in a cross-cul­tur­al frame­work aligned with Nation­al Stan­dards. By using a blend­ed learn­ing approach, clin­i­cians will devel­op the knowl­edge, skills and con­fi­dence to recog­nise an emer­gency, pro­vide ini­tial sta­bil­i­sa­tion and man­age a range of med­ical and trau­ma presentations. CRANAplus encour­ages clin­i­cians to apply the knowl­edge and skills acquired learnt with­in the con­text of the poli­cies of the employ­ing health ser­vice and with­in each indi­vid­u­al’s own scope of practice. Who is the course for? The REC course is...

Presented by stomal therapy nurse, Tania Norman. Light refreshments provided MWGHPN Stoma workshop - 7 May flyer_F