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This interactive training session explores the principles and practices discussed in the previous training session, ‘An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Patients’ with an Aboriginal focus, utilising patient case studies and creating awareness and acknowledgement of an Aboriginal Person-Centred Care Approach. ‘This presentation is a blended style of information sharing and interactive workshop based, we do encourage interaction and discussion.’ REGISTER HERE

**POSTPONED NEW DATE TO COME IN OCTOBER** REGISTER HERE  Program Objective: Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide Doctors with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within their work. Date: Thursday 22 September 2022 Time: Registration 5.45pm, 6.00pm-8.00pm Venue: Carnarvon Motel, 34 David Brand Dve, Carnarvon Presenters: Dr Tonya Constantine, Midwest Palliative Care Doctor Robyn Ellis, Midwest Palliative Care Coordinator For further information contact: pasce@cancerwa.asn.au or 9382 9300 This interactive session utilising group discussion and case studies will provide participants with greater understanding of palliative care  

These interactive four-hour workshops have been designed to enhance your capacity to assess and treat complex wounds in the hospital & primary care setting. The workshops utilise a sustainability framework devised to enhance clinical outcomes, whilst minimising the economic, social and environmental impacts of care.  Wound dressings, when discussed, are done so in the context of Wound Bed Preparation and presented  generically to enable you to get the best of of the products you currently have available in the workplace. As a participant, you will leave the workshop with an innovation strategy for your workplace designed to translate learning into sustainable...

Suitable for : Allied Health, Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs Learning Objectives • Develop an understanding of specific mental health management strategies • Hear about how other health professionals use the strategy in their practice and integrate it into their daily workflows • Develop ideas on how to apply the strategy in practice Mental health is the number one reason people see their GPs*, yet GPs are time poor and wait times to see psychologists are long. The need for mental health care is growing faster than specialised support and services are, leaving a gap in patient care. This webinar series aims...

Suitable for : Allied Health, Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs Learning Objectives • Develop an understanding of specific mental health management strategies • Hear about how other health professionals use the strategy in their practice and integrate it into their daily workflows • Develop ideas on how to apply the strategy in practice Mental health is the number one reason people see their GPs*, yet GPs are time poor and wait times to see psychologists are long. The need for mental health care is growing faster than specialised support and services are, leaving a gap in patient care. This webinar series aims...

Can participation in arts program improve wellbeing? This question was explored in several major projects by Professor Katherine Boydell in partnership with Australian Gallery of New South Wales. This Expert Insights panel session explores the research findings and ongoing studies that explore the therapeutic effect of art on mental health. We’ll discuss the important elements that target mental health in art programs, and how we can use these findings and apply them in our practice across a range of age groups. Panel - Katherine Boydell: Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute - Danielle Gullotta: Senior Access Programs Producer at...

***FREE COURSE *** A two-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Who should attend Professionals working in specialist family and domestic violence services, and whose work may involve preventing family and domestic violence Professionals partnering with specialist family and domestic services to deliver prevention of violence against women activities Professionals committed to developing and delivering prevention of violence against women activities What you will learn: Understand the evidence base for violence...

This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on 'Interpreting Spirometry' presented by Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist and Max Jenkins-Cooney, Respiratory Health Nurse, Asthma WA. This webinar will cover: review patient details and indication for spirometry assess quality of spirometry (acceptability and repeatability) assess bronchodilator responsiveness, Lower Limit of Normal (LLN), classify severity of obstruction, identify abnormal ventilatory patterns of FVLs - obstructive, restrictive, mixed obstructive and restrictive, upper and central airway obstruction, submaximal patient effort Date: Thursday 29 September 2022 Time: 1pm Presenter: Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist...

Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs Psychological presentations are increasingly common in general practice. For many people, psychological care delivered by their regular general practitioner is both an acceptable and accessible starting point to seeking help for their emotional health. Our ABC of CBT provides GPs with a broad range of psychological skills readily applied in a general practice setting. Successful completion of the program also fulfills the criteria for FPS Skills Training accreditation allowing GPs to access Medicare item numbers for the delivery of focused psychological strategies. • 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) • 12 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)...

*REGISTER HERE* Applications Close: 30 September 2022 Target audience: Clinical and support workers in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health specialist sectors. Presented by: Heather Jacobson, Workforce Development, Mental Health Commission. Details: Regular, quality clinical supervision is a fundamental requirement for workers’ professional development. It has a wide range of benefits for clinicians and the organisation including: Provision of a supportive forum in which to develop/improve complex clinical skills Promotion and maintenance of quality, standardised practice skills throughout the organisation Increased job satisfaction, self-confidence and improved worker retention. This session will provide a brief overview of clinical supervision aims...

You are invited to a day of learning online about self-compassion, the non-diet approach and how to use these constructs with people suffering from body image and weight concerns in your work. This practical workshop is perfect for psychologists, counsellors, social workers, nurses, nutritional therapists, fitness professionals and health coaches who work with individuals. Presented by Louise Adams, Clinical Psychologist and Dr Fiona Willer, Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian.   BOOK HERE $198

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...

REGISTER HERE Our launch will include: Workshopping attendees' vision of a food secure Midwest region. Please note, for this project, ‘Midwest’ is used as a whole region that also includes Gascoyne and Murchison. What we hope to achieve with the Midwest Food Community project. Why this project is relevant for government and non-government organisations' work, and Opportunities to get involved. Please see attached flyer that includes RSVP details. Please see this webinar (13 minutes long) which provides some more information about the Food Community project, and what we hope to do. Our Food Community website additionally acts as a support...

This interactive training session explores the role of self-care for health clinicians experiencing stressful situations and will equip you with the tools and strategies to manage your individual response to patients/colleagues who are experiencing stress/trauma (including COVID related) or who have been affected by past traumas. This presentation is a blended style of information sharing and interactive workshop based, we do encourage interaction and discussion. REGISTER HERE   

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance in collaboration with TRACS WA. This interactive training session explores the role of self-care for health clinicians experiencing stressful situations and will equip you with the tools and strategies to manage your individual response to patients/colleagues who are experiencing stress/trauma (including COVID related) or who have been affected by past traumas. This presentation is a blended style of information sharing and interactive workshop based, we do encourage interaction and discussion. REGISTER HERE 

REGISTER HERE BY 14TH OCTOBER  Target audience: Human service providers working with clients who use alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Presented by: Grace Oh, Service Development, Prevention Services, Mental Health Commission. Details: This webinar is an opportunity for an interactive discussion on opioids, overdose, naloxone and will cover: Findings of the Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot A discussion of the future of take home naloxone A snapshot of WA heroin and pharmaceutical opioid trends An update of WA Naloxone Program initiatives How individuals and agencies can get involved. Please notify us if you have not received...

Nearly one-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a respiratory condition; with Asthma and COPD contributing to the highest burden of disease1 . Hospitalisation for Asthma and COPD exacerbations are higher for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders than for non-Aboriginal Australians2,3. Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, COPD is responsible for two-thirds of respiratory deaths4 , and the asthma mortality rate is more than three times that of other Australians2 . REGISTER HERE

REGISTER HERE The homelessness rate in Australia increased by about 12 per cent between 2011 and 2016, and in recent years the situation has worsened due to COVID-19. How can we support those in need in our regional communities and how can we end homelessness across regional WA? Join us for a Roundtable conversation on Friday 21.10.22 from 12.30pm to 3:30pm  RRR Roundtable #04 - How can we end homelessness across regional WA? Guest Speakers include: Elise Haddleton - Shelter WA Rhiannon Bristow-Stagg - Shelter WA John Berger - WA Alliance Lara Dalton - MLA for Geraldton $35 non members,...

Come along to celebrate the achievements of your friends and colleagues! 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. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Mammographic breast density can be a challenge for general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. High mammographic breast density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening; thereby increasing the risk of an interval cancer between screening episodes, and moderately increases breast cancer risk. Breast Screen WA is the only Australian state screening program to notify women and their GP when a mammogram shows marked increased breast density (and have been doing so for over 10 years). Women are advised in writing to consult their GP to discuss the significance of their breast density, to have a clinical examination and receive further...

Join us for our first networking event in Meekatharra Register here

REGISTER HERE  Do you work with patients who require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients who require AOD support? Do you have questions about managing opioid prescription in managing patients pain? Join us for Session 9 of the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome!    

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...

When: Wednesday 2 November 2022  4.15 pm - WA Attend this webinar to learn how you can better support a client’s recovery by facilitating their continued participation in, and return to, work in a way that improves their health and wellbeing. Strategies will also be provided to help successfully engage with workplaces to support return to work. Register now for this webinar to learn how you can better support a client’s recovery by facilitating their continued participation in, and return to, work in a way that improves their health and wellbeing. Strategies will also be provided to help successfully engage with...

Have you seen the new WA advance care planning resources, including the Advance Health Directive and Values and Preferences Form? Do you have questions about advance care planning or palliative care? Come join the conversation … When: 9am – 10am, Friday 4th November Where: WA Centre for Rural Health, 167 Fitzgerald St, Geraldton – Advance care planning & palliative care update Presenter: Sabena Lund MPysch (Couns), Community Education, Palliative Care WA RSVP: Luisa - luisa.stade@uwa.edu.au  Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 456 724 521 60 Passcode:...

This live online course facilitated by Dr Fiona Willer (AdvAPD, PhD) will strengthen your understanding of weight inclusive practice, including the Health at Every Size (HAES) Principles, weight science, weight stigma & the non-diet approach. Using a participatory model, attendees will identify areas of concern in their own practice setting & develop strategies to move towards weight inclusivity, weight neutral practice & a 'body safe' environment for patients, staff & colleagues. BOOK HERE $198

This full day, live, online course facilitated by Dr Fiona Willer, AdvAPD, is designed to teach you about the Non-Diet Approach and weight neutral dietetic practice. It covers a lot of ground, from the evidence against weight centric approaches, to the evidence for weight neutral approaches, from the philosophical underpinnings of Health at Every Size (R) to the application of practice principles using the Nutrition Care Process. BOOK HERE $198

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...

REGISTER HERE  This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) also known as vocal cord dysfunction is often mistaken for asthma with similar symptoms, such as dyspnoea and cough. It is also common that ILO can coexist with asthma. Register for our webinar to learn more about ILO. This webinar will include: What is ILO/EILO and who does it affect How do we diagnose Symptoms What can trigger an episode What are the treatment options Date:                 Thursday 17th November 2022 Time:                 1pm – 2pm There will be opportunities to ask questions...

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The Aboriginal Health Conference 2022 will focus on healing from the past and strengthening the future. It will provide an opportunity to come together and learn from those who came before us, and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced over the last two years in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic. By learning from the past, we can strengthen our future.   The conference program will have five streams: Mental health Sexual health Cultural competency in health Chronic conditions Health across the life stages REGISTER NOW CPD points An application for CPD points will be submitted to...

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 comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as...

Wednesday 23 November 2022, 6 - 7PM (AEDT) Ways to recognise, prevent, and manage burnout have been on the minds of many health professionals, particularly over the past few years. Black Dog Institute has developed a free, evidence-based resource called The Essential Network (TEN) in response to research on burnout in health care workers to address this issue. Our November Expert Insights session will explore the findings of Black Dog Institute's research on burnout and the TEN service, the potential benefits of TEN, and we will also hear first-hand perspectives on burnout from a supervisor of health professionals and from another health...

Rheumatic heart disease is preventable and manageable. RHDAustralia staff will discuss the critical elements for preventing acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, with a focus on care that is clinically sound and culturally safe. A young person living with rheumatic heart disease will share his experience.

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When: Tuesday 6 December 4.00pm AWST Managing Obesity in Women – Expert Panel Facilitated by A/Prof Gary Kilov Experts - A/Prof Samantha Hocking & Prof John DixonRACGP A Guide to Testosterone for Menopausal Women – Prof Susan Davis AO COVID Update – Dr Gary Grohmann Cardiac Failure – New Management Advice – Prof Andrew Sindone 4 CPD activity points approved ACRRM 2 hours under the Educational Activities Category applied for Other professions Self-claim up to 2 hours of CPD REGISTER HERE

Asthma WA invites you to our next health professional education webinar on 'COPD Pharmacotherapy'. This webinar will cover: Treatment goals for patients with COPD Demonstration of correct device technique Pharmacotherapy options for patients with COPD Date: Wednesday 7th December 2022 Time: 1pm – 2pm ​ There will be opportunities to ask questions at the conclusion of the event.

Management can be difficult, especially in the rural or remote areas and sharing similar stories amongst peers will highlight the uniqueness of this role. This webinar consists of 5 panel members sharing their personal journeys into becoming a clinical manager in a rural or remote area. Challenges, rewards and advice will be discussed amongst the panel of managers as well as sharing unique stories and their pathway of how they got to where they are now!

So you want to do an evaluation ...but don't know where to start? Evaluation helps us work out what works, what doesn't work and how we can do better. The workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan a systematic evaluation. Dates: 12th-14th December 2022 (3-day workshop) Venue: WA Centre for Rural Health, 167 Fitzgerald St, Geraldton Time: 8.45am - 4.30pm RSVP: admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au Tel: 9956 0200 Cost: $800 (3-day course) Bookings required for catering purposes, please identify any dietary considerations. Workshop Topics Include: • How to design an evaluation and create a comprehensive evaluation plan. • How...

So you want to do an evaluation ...but don't know where to start? Evaluation helps us work out what works, what doesn't work and how we can do better. A three-day evaluation workshop is being held at WACRH on 12th-14th December 2022. The workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan a systematic evaluation. Workshop Topics Include: • How to design an evaluation and create a comprehensive evaluation plan. • How to tell your program’s story with evidence. • Why engaging with First Nations communities throughout an evaluation is critical to success. • Strategies to develop program...

STANDARD MHFA TRAINING BENEFITS KNOWLEDGE Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions. CONFIDENCE Increases confidence in providing first aid. DE-STIGMATISING Decreases stigmatising attitudes SUPPORT Increases the support provided to others. 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, not a therapy or support group.   REGISTER HERE

This Expert Insights session will focus on men's mental health and the rise in international male suicide rates. Dr Zac Seidler will share his research on men's mental health which has looked at shifting how we understand, approach, respond to, and treat men's distress by creating mental health services and therapeutic approaches that specifically take masculinity into account. Our conversation will explore the perspective and insights from the voice of lived experience as well as of those of a clinician who works closely with men. Join us for a conversation about ways to better understand and respond to men's distress so that...

What is Vicarious Trauma? “It’s a proven fact that we hold on to trauma. How can somebody who’s holding so much trauma be of service to someone else if they’re full up? You’ve got to empty the glass.” – Mariska Hargitay Programme features In this interactive 1.5 hour workshop you will: • Identify the differences between burnout/ stress, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma (VT) • The impact of VT on health, education and welfare workers • How to identify it in yourself • What to do About the facilitator This workshop has been developed and is facilitated by WACRH’s Mental...

Suitable for - Allied Health, Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs - Register Here  Mental health is the number one reason people see their GPs*, yet GPs are time poor and wait times to see psychologists are long. The need for mental health care is growing faster than specialised support and services are, leaving a gap in patient care. This webinar series aims to provide GPs and other health professionals with skills to ‘fill the gap’ in providing mental health care to their patients using a range of brief interventions. Each webinar will be a discussion about the specific intervention and tips on...

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 live webinar 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: CPD is pending approval for 2023-2025 triennium Suitable for: Allied Health; Counsellors; GP Registrars; GPs Learning Objectives: • Identify reliable online...

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. Suitable for: Counsellors, Counsellor - School, Psychologists, Youth...

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 Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Module 3: Case Discussion Group Accreditation: 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) 4...

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 database and will be notified personally. Awards for 20, 30 and 40 years of service will be presented on Friday 10 March 2023 at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function. WA...

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. WA Rural Health Excellence Awards Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 11 March 2023  |  6.30pm - midnight  |  Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Cost: $160 per person (complimentary for award finalists and a guest) Dress: Cocktail Congratulations...

Join GPs Dr Grace Phua and Dr Daniel Hunt as well as Dr Alex Shivarev, Communicable Disease Control Directorate for an update on the syphilis outbreak in Western Australia. This practical webinar will cover the basic epidemiology followed by an update on what GPs need to know. We'll cover the priority populations, congenital syphilis and identify the opportunities to test in general practice. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the webinar. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health. Your panel: Dr Grace Phua, Metropolitan...

REGISTER HERE  GPs have an important role in supporting patients receiving immunotherapy. Immunotherapy can cause various side effects which can occur at any time and can affect individuals differently. When problems occur, it is important to identify which ones constitute an emergency requiring referral back to the treating specialist or a hospital admission, and which can be initially managed at home. With good supportive care, side effects are minimised, leading to better quality of life for the patient and less distress for them and their family. At this webinar, Dr Piyush Grover will discuss strategies to support patients receiving immunotherapy...

REGISTER HERE 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 • 3 CPD hours (pending approval with the RACGP and ACRRM) Topic 1 The Suicidal Crisis Topic 2 Acute Management Topic 3 After the Attempt Topic 4 Bereaved by Suicide 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

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: • 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) • 3 Education Activity PRPD (ACRRM) Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs Topics covered: • The Suicidal Crisis • Acute Management • After the Attempt • Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Register here

REGISTER HERE  This workshop is suitable for mental health workers, allied health workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, school staff, NDIS workers, medical practitioners & anyone who works with people with BPD in the public, private & community sectors. The aim of the workshop is to upskill participants to work effectively with people with BPD and offers learning opportunities in the following areas: 1. Understanding BPD (including symptoms, prevalence, causes and evidence-based treatments) 2. Co-existing disorders in BPD 3. Treatment principles 4. Treatment structure 5. The therapeutic relationship 6. Skills development focus 7. Partnering with families, partners and carers 8....

May is our Spirometry month – This webinar follows on from the ‘Introduction to Spiormetry’ to provide information on interpretation. You know how to perform spirometry but what do the results mean?  Register for our webinar to learn more. Identify normal spirometry Compare and contrast normal spirometry with obstructive, restrictive and mixed obstructive-restrictive patterns Assess bronchodilator response Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023 Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Asthma WA Register here Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, calendar entry including a weblink to join the webinar on the day  For more information, contact...

REGISTER HERE This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport. Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations, and identify...

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 (pending approval with the RACGP and ACRRM Mental Health CPD (pending approval with GPMHSC) Prerequisites  Pre-disposing activity Suitability  Suitable for GPs and GP Registrars Topics Covered Topic 1: 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 risk assessment...

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a special way of paying attention that can help with how you cope with everyday life and deal with tough times. You’re able to pay attention to the present moment and not get swept up thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Programme features In this 5-hour workshop you will be introduced to different strategies you can use to build mindfulness. Who should attend? This workshop is for those interested in learning practical mindfulness strategies to incorporate into their everyday life. About the facilitator This workshop is facilitated by WACRH’s Mental Health Academic...

GPs play a crucial role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis B, through testing, diagnosis, informed clinical management and support of individuals and families. This webinar will provide GPs with introductory knowledge regarding the care and management of hepatitis B. In 2020, an estimated 222, 559 people were living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Australia, with 27% undiagnosed and 77.4% were not engaged in regular care. Guideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. General Practitioners are critical to reduce preventable deaths from liver...

Testing and treating hepatitis C in general practice is a key strategy to prevent hepatitis-related complications including cancers, and for achieving elimination of hepatitis C in NSW and Australia. This session aims to increase GP confidence in identifying patients for testing, prescribing DAAs and understanding when specialist referral is needed for HCV care. GPs will learn how to identify and engage a diverse range of patients in testing and treatment with or without specialist assistance;  learn about alternate testing options and referral processes. Learning outcomes Increase GP’s knowledge and confidence to identify patients for hepatitis C testing. Discuss different hepatitis C...

Helen McLean - Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Presented by: Nicole Skavik - Cardiac Rehabilitation CNS, Heart Health Support Service Webinar overview Cardiothoracic surgery Management Challenges Solutions for those in rural and remote areas

Delivered by Jolene Ellat and Dr Lorraine Sheridan, a recognised global expert on stalking and harassment OVERVIEW Coercive control can be described as “a pattern of domination that includes tactics to isolate, degrade, exploit and control” victims. Patterns of controlling behaviour, such as stalking and harassment and psychological abuse, are known predictors of serious violence and homicide. While Australia is in deep discussions on criminalising coercive control, the responses from practitioners to victims and men who use violence are critical in providing interruption strategies to reduce homicides and other harms across Australia and New Zealand. The Coercive Control, Stalking and Harassment Masterclass will give you a deeper insight into the insidious presentations of FDV, Coercive Control, and Stalking and Harassment, and how these problems can co-occur. The Masterclass will also explore the impacts on victims and survivors and service system responses. We will provide you with relevant risk screening questions that assess for coercive...

This course provides case based review of ECG interpretation for nurses, doctors & paramedics. ECG interpretation is a complex skill that requires practice and experience. Using a framework for interpretation helps provide foundational knowledge to develop and maintain the skills needed to interpret ECGs accurately. Using real-world experience, this course will link ECG interpretation to patient case studies to help you focus on identifying the key aspects of analysis including: Basic ECG anatomy including waveforms, complexes and intervals. Abnormal ECG tracing for patients with common cardiovascular conditions including Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Blocks, Bundle Branch Blocks and ST changes. ECG interpretation...

Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

 Webinar Description   Attend this webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the complex relationship between grief, loss, and mental health for bereaved parents. Our expert panel will share their insights on the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or when pregnancy ends for medical reasons. As a mental health practitioner, this session will equip you with valuable strategies to guide conversations and identify ways to provide support to bereaved parents during this challenging time.  Panel •  Bonnie Carter OAM (Peer Worker/Lived Experience, ACT) •  Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner, NSW)...

This week’s topic at the Friday Morning Breakfast will be :     “ Heart failure Optimization of Health, Patient management and Education (HOPE) Study: Attempts to standardise Heart failure management in the Midwest Region of Australia".  This study evaluated the prevalence of heart failure admissions at GRH over one year (2021/2022) and assessed if patients were discharged with optimal therapy. It aims to bring the care provided at GRH in line with the Australian Heart Failure Clinical Guidelines and will assess the need for a dedicated Heart Failure service at GRH, by retrospective review of medical records. By assessing...

  This course focuses on the care of the patient in a perioperative environment, and is suitable for the scrub-scout nurse, anaesthetic assistant and PACU nurse. Many aspects of the role of the anaesthetic assistant in accordance to ANZCA PS08 are inlcuded. Topics covered in the course include: The role of the scrub-scout and perianaesthesia nurse Pharmacology and care of the patient following central neural blockade and neuromuscular blockade Patient assessment including pain management, cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring and discharge criteria Managing perioperative emergencies including: Difficult airway Malignant hyperthermia Anaphylaxis Respiratory complications The program provides 14 hours of CPD...

You’re invited to Benchmarque group’s FREE Webinar: 2023 Changes to the NIP: A New Paediatric Solution Join this Free Webinar and learn about this new product solution, specific changes to the NIP, product features, advice on managing multiple hexavalent options, and how this will impact you as an immunisation practitioner in Australia. The webinar will be available on three different dates so you can make sure you are able to fit it into your busy schedule. Wednesday July 19th | 7pm-8pm AEST Tuesday July 25th | 12pm – 1pm AWST Tuesday August 1st | 7pm-8pm AEST Interested in attending? Head to...

  Program Outline Suicide Prevention Skills Build Training for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Assistants is a follow-on training program, for pharmacists and pharmacy assistants who have completed the Black Dog Institute’s Suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists. This practical and interactive 2 hour session will build on the first program, with a focus on practicing the conversation skills required when someone in your pharmacy may be displaying suicidal signs and symptoms. You will also discuss Staged Supply in your context, as ‘means restriction’ is known to be effective in preventing suicide. Pharmacists can play a role in reducing access to means for self-poisoning...

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...

  The RACGP WA New Fellows Committee present the 2023 Early Career GP Conference. Join us as we take you through the first-five years post-Fellowship. We’ll explore the decisions and challenges you will face, and arm you with the knowledge and advice to prepare you for what’s ahead.  This must-attend one-day conference explores: Control your money… or your money will control you – My Millennial Money podcast host Dr Dev Raga (via Zoom) Top tips for New Fellows – Dr Mary Wyatt The art of consulting – Dr Sean Stevens Bill like a pro + avoiding Medicare pitfalls – Dr Jags Krishnan Sole trader 101: BAS...

Pain acts as a warning to alert us of a potential or actual problem, it is an individual experience and we often use the saying ‘pain is whatever the patient says it is’. Pain assessment and management is crucial to patients' wellbeing and recovery, but isn’t always easy to assess or manage. Pain management involves assessing, treating and monitoring a patient's pain to ensure they are comfortable and can participate in their recovery. There are a variety of techniques to manage pain including the use of devices such as the ON-Q Pain Buster, epidurals, PCAs and non-pharmacological methods such as heat...

  If you regularly host meetings, deliver workshops, give presentations, or are involved in other professional gatherings, this workshop is for you. The content is not specific to WA, so anyone from across Australia is invited. An Acknowledgement of Country demonstrates respect for the traditional custodians of the land on which a meeting or event is being held. It recognises the continuing relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country. It is important to start meetings, events, and professional gatherings with an Acknowledgement, and delivering a thoughtful, personalised Acknowledgement is an opportunity to express your, and your...

  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...

Video Recording Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cF4QWZVqnY    Presented by:            Madison Sanford                                     Senior Dietitian – Nourished Bump                                             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 552Passcode: G4RvuQ Download Teams | Join on the web    

When: Tuesday 15 August 2023 What time: 7:15 PM-8:30 PM (AEST) Where: Online – join via your computer Cost: Free Aim: This webinar aims to explore practice skills that nurture the developing parent-child relationship and address the practical and emotional transitions of parenting. Learning Outcomes: Discuss assessment strategies that are responsive to the family’s psychosocial context and the developing parent-child relationship. Outline how to engage reflectively with parents to notice, describe and respond to their infants and toddlers’ communication cues, emotional experiences, and caregiving needs. Discuss how integrating interdisciplinary perspectives within assessment practices can support the parent-child relationship. Our interdisciplinary panel of experts includes: Sarah...

This course provides case based review of ECG interpretation for nurses, doctors & paramedics. ECG interpretation is a complex skill that requires practice and experience. Using a framework for interpretation helps provide foundational knowledge to develop and maintain the skills needed to interpret ECGs accurately. Using real-world experience, this course will link ECG interpretation to patient case studies to help you focus on identifying the key aspects of analysis including: Basic ECG anatomy including waveforms, complexes and intervals. Abnormal ECG tracing for patients with common cardiovascular conditions including Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Blocks, Bundle Branch Blocks and ST changes. ECG interpretation...

Join Dr Jacquie Garton-Smith and Dr Mariam Bahemia for an interactive discussion focusing on use of the updated Advance Health Directive (AHD) in WA. There is currently low uptake of AHDs across Australia, including WA. Increased uptake of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and completion of AHDs is expected to reduce the disparity between treatment preferences and delivered care. This session will explore the role of GPs in advance care planning, including supporting patients to prepare AHDs. We will also share a new mini-audit activity for ACP and AHD that can be used to review whether opportunities to introduce ACP or...

  Presented by:            Peter Mnauel                                     Podiatrist Surgeon                                             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 552Passcode: G4RvuQ Download Teams | Join on the web   This breakfast presentation is provided by MGPN Doctors Network & WACRH.

HIV s100 Peer Support and Case Discussion Series ASHM’S HIV s100 Peer Support and Case Discussion Series aims to support newly accredited, rural and remote, and low case-load HIV s100 prescribers. This session will provide an opportunity for prescribers to participate in case discussions, ask questions, seek advice, and network with other prescribers. TOPICS: •Mental health and HIV • Cardiovascular disease and HIV Facilitators: •Dr Kenneth Koh (Director, Gladstone Road Medical Centre) • Dr Ryan Williams (General Practitioner, Stonewall Medical Centre) Date: Tuesday 22nd August 2023 Time: AEST = 7:00pm – 8:00pm ACST = 6:30pm – 7:30pm AWST = 5:00pm – 6:00pm Target Audience...

  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...

Are you a mental health practitioner looking to explore the latest advancements in trauma-informed care?  Register for the first webinar in MHPN’s new series focusing on trauma-informed care. These webinars aim to explore the latest advancements, therapies and approaches in trauma-informed care, equipping practitioners with valuable insights to navigate the complexities of this approach in everyday practice.  Attend this webinar to learn: The latest innovations in trauma-informed practices in health and their role in providing long-term sustainability in healthcare and education systems. Innovative approaches to trauma-informed care from around the world. Strategies to sustainably integrate trauma-informed care into daily practice.  Webinar Description Register...

    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...

    Presented by:            Associate Professor Mirette Saad                                     Chemical Pathologist                                     National Clinical Director of Molecular Genetics – Australian Clinical Labs                                             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 provided by MGPN Doctors Network & WACRH.

You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Asthma and Pregnancy presented by Asthma WA Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Hipwell. Register for our webinar to learn more: Management of asthma pre, during and post pregnancy Identify goals and steps to effectively manage asthma in pregnancy Understand the maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy Date: Friday September 8th, 2023 Time: 1300-1400 WST Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Specialist Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details. 

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 interactive...

This Expert Insights panel session we explore what can clinicians do to support clients and patients to stick to treatment for their mental health concerns. We’ll delve into recent research findings on treatment adherence, particularly regarding how to increase adherence to medication whilst also applying a lens of what is helpful from a clinical perspective when working with patients and clients.  We will be joined on the panel by the powerful voice of lived experience as to what helps and hinders adherence to treatment. Panelists: Professor Sam Harvey - Psychiatrist and Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute Dr Matthew Coleshill –...

Register for this webinar to hear the unique perspectives of practitioners from three different specialty areas as they explore new and creative ways practitioners can provide trauma-informed care in daily practice. Attend this webinar to: •  Explore diverse therapies and perspectives from experts specialising in innovative psychotherapy, art therapy, adventure therapy and more. •  Learn how to communicate effectively with practitioners from a range of disciplines, enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive support to those affected by trauma. •  Discover different stages of life where trauma can occur and how practitioners can support clients through providing trauma-informed care. Panel Graham Pringle (Youth Worker,...

This course provides case based review of ECG interpretation for nurses, doctors & paramedics. ECG interpretation is a complex skill that requires practice and experience. Using a framework for interpretation helps provide foundational knowledge to develop and maintain the skills needed to interpret ECGs accurately. Using real-world experience, this course will link ECG interpretation to patient case studies to help you focus on identifying the key aspects of analysis including: Basic ECG anatomy including waveforms, complexes and intervals. Abnormal ECG tracing for patients with common cardiovascular conditions including Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Blocks, Bundle Branch Blocks and ST changes. ECG interpretation...

Health professionals, do you know how to adjust medications cleared by the kidneys for an individual with CKD? Find out how, by joining Kidney Health Australia and Senior Pharmacist, Carla Scuderi. Using a case study of an individual with diabetes, we will be outlining the steps required to confirm a CKD diagnosis as well as guidance on what medicines slow the progression of CKD while reducing the risk of a cardiovascular event. Practical tips on how to utilise the eGFR to adjust medication dosing will also be discussed. RACGP/ACRRM CPD EA hours - 1 (pending approval) Enquiries: primary.care@kidney.org.au

  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...

Duration 30 minutes    Program Outline In this 30 minute webinar, Dr Jan Orman will be joined by Dr Sarah Barker to discuss a framework for making consultations more comfortable for the neurodiversity within our communities. Based on the Autistic SPACE framework that has been designed by Autistic Doctors International for autistic people, we can discuss together, what we can all do to make our interactions more helpful. Facilitator: • Dr Jan Orman Guest • Dr Sarah Barker   Accreditation Certificates provided on completion for professionals to claim CPD points   Suitable for Allied Health, Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs   Learning...