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This webinar is part of a series of information sessions being held related to voluntary assisted dying. This webinar will provide information for geriatricians and aged care providers about voluntary assisted dying. This session will include: What the process might look like for someone in a residential aged care facility Important information for geriatricians and aged care providers Attendees who register will receive a link to join the webinar closer to the date. REGISTER HERE 

All people with diabetes are recommended to have a sick day plan but what are the special considerations for a woman with Gestational Diabetes if she becomes unwell? An individualised sick day plan for a woman with gestational diabetes will help to keep both her and the baby safe and this session will look at what needs to be considered.   REGISTER HERE 

YOUTH MHFA Flyer_23 24 May 2022 What is Youth Mental Health First Aid? Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported. Who can attend? The YMHFA course teaches adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis What you will learn Participants will learn about adolescent development...

The use of digital health technologies has rapidly increased over the past two years of the pandemic. General practice responded promptly to implement technologies so they could continue to care for their patents remotely and practices and patients have become more familiar with using digital health tools to complement their care. What can we expect for the future of digital health? In this session, delivered in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency, we will discuss the RACGP’s vision for a digital health future, targeted, proactive and preventative care personalised to the patient, artificial intelligence and clinical decision support technologies....

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...

Delivering successful projects in the community relies on building trust and engaging in a meaningful way with stakeholders and partners. Co-design is about creating with stakeholders to ensure the results meet their needs and are usable. Join Injury Matters as Olivia O’Conner, a consultant with experience in evidence-based collaboration and consultation as she delivers this workshop on getting started with Co-design. This engaging and interactive webinar is designed to inspire ideas and allow discussion on translating theory into action. The training aims to build the capacity of health and community professionals to use Co-design principles, while overcoming barriers such as...

Come and join us during palliative care week for an interactive session, utilising case studies and presented by Palliative Care Specialists in WA. This webinar will to provide Health Professionals from all health settings with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within their workplace. Topics: Understanding the palliative approach Communication within palliative car Identifying the terminal phase Target Group: All Health Care Professionals: Doctors, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Aged Care Staff, Disability Staff, Patient Care Assistants REGISTER HERE 

ASHM has been made aware of an increased number of cases mainly overseas (including Europe and the USA) with two confirmed cases in Australia of monkeypox, a rare zoonotic viral infection. From some early reports, recent cases have been detected in gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men, anecdotally some presenting through sexual health services. It is not considered to be an STI, however differential diagnosis is important. General populations should be also considered at risk and per WHO guidance for testing, infection control and treatment. Please see the UNAIDS press statement here. National guidelines and case definition...

This session will discuss how diabetes can affect feet and what can be done to reduce the risk. It will look at the potential impact of Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular Disease on quality of life and what support and management options are available.   REGISTER HERE

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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 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)  FEE : $40 - 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 • 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) • 3 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM) $40 REGISTER HERE 

This session will look at a range of different medications (oral and injectable) for people living with diabetes, discussing the benefits and potential side effects of each. REGISTER HERE 

This webinar is part of a series of information sessions being held related to voluntary assisted dying. This webinar will provide information for palliative and hospice care providers about voluntary assisted dying. This session will include: What the process might look like for someone receiving specialist palliative care Important information for palliative and hospice care providers Attendees who register will receive a link to join the webinar closer to the date. REGISTER HERE 

With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, the new 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. This format has been designed so that modules 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in one day. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. Eligibility for CPD points requires completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times:...

In any one year, approximately 1 in 5 Australians aged 16-85 have a common mental illness. Evidence suggests that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience this at a higher rate. Mental Health First Aid training will teach you practical skills to support a person with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to the people in your community. LEARN PRACTICAL FIRST AID SKILLS • Recognise common mental health problems affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people • Provide initial support using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan • Seek appropriate professional support • Respond in a crisis situation This...

This webinar is part of a series of information sessions being held related to voluntary assisted dying. This webinar will provide information for health professionals who may be interested in becoming a voluntary assisted dying provider. This session will include: First Request obligations for all medical practitioners Practitioner eligibility and mandatory training requirements Support for practitioners Attendees who register will receive a link to join the webinar closer to the date. REGISTER HERE 

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

The Safer Families Centre is leading The Readiness Program, a national domestic and family violence (DFV) training program for primary care. As part of The Readiness Program series, Blue Knot Foundation is bringing you the latest in trauma-informed awareness and support for general practitioners and primary care providers to recognise complex trauma and its possible health presentations. The Readiness Program provides a range of learning options to support for primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond and refer domestic and family violence using a trauma and violence informed approach. To find out more visit The Readiness Program The virtual classrooms are...

This two-day Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) course aims to teach senior members of the multidisciplinary team the theory and practical skills to effectively manage cardio-respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations and cardiac arrests in special circumstances. Course Content:  Causes and prevention of cardiac arrest  Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment algorithm  Post resuscitation care Workshops  Advanced airway management  Systemic patient assessment (A-E approach)  Manual or Automatic defibrillation  Cardiac arrest simulations Eligibility: For Medical Emergency Team members, medical and nursing staff working in critical care areas, after hours and/or remote sites. COST: $300 for WACHS employees $600...

Asthma WA invites you to our next health professional education webinar on Empowering COPD Patients to Self Manage. The webinar will include:​ Describe how COPD affects the lungs Outline how COPD is diagnosed How to manage COPD and prevent deterioration How to empower patients to manage their symptoms REGISTER HERE

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...

Supporting Learners - This workshop will provide clarification of learner, supervision and system issues and provides a framework to address problems. Anyone is welcome to attend this session (you don’t need to have completed the series), and external supervisors who support WACRH students are also welcome. There is no cost to attend. The learning outcomes for this session are: Identify and discuss learner-related problems Implement the PAAR framework with learners Explore management and prevention of problems Increase confidence to deal with difficult situations FACILITATOR: Kathryn Fitzgerald will facilitate the workshops. Kathryn is an accredited TOTR facilitator and an experienced allied...

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...

It will probably come as no surprise to hear that there are significant experiences of trauma and chronic stress within our personal and professional communities. Combined with a lack of resources and support, plus a 2 year pandemic, it's no wonder many health professionals are burnt out and our clients and communities are really struggling. Trauma-informed principles offer a valuable framework to understand our own, and others, experiences as humans with a nervous system which seeks safety and responds to threat and danger in ways which can be very harmful to us both individually and collectively. FREE 2 HOUR WEBINAR...

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 

The LGBTQA+ community experience a number of barriers that may deter them from accessing routine cancer screening services. This webinar covers: > Clinical considerations for breast, cervical, bowel and prostate cancer screening for LGBTQA+ people. > How you can provide and promote safe and inclusive cancer screening services for this community. These sessions are for GPs, nurses and any other healthcare providers with an interest in cancer screening and there is no cost to participate. There are 2 CPD points available for each webinar for RACGP members. Attendees in the live webinar are eligible for the points only. ** REGISTER...

Primary Care plays a critical role in keeping people with heart failure well enough in the community to reduce their need for hospitalisation. Join us to hear from experts in the field and learn about WA Primary Health Alliance’s (WAPHA) commitment to the development of a Primary Care led project to support CHF patients living in The City of Armadale and the Midwest region. By the end of this session participants will be able to: 1. Discuss social and economic factors impacting the prevalence of chronic heart failure in WA. 2. List best-practices guidelines for the management of chronic heart...

Topic: Telehealth and Exercise Facilitator: - Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Heart Foundation Presenter: - Professor Andrew Maiorana, Head of Department Exercise Physiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital **REGISTER HERE**

**REGISTER HERE ** This 1-hour webinar will focus on strategies for managing pregnancy and the optimal scenario for breastfeeding for people living with HIV. Directed at nurses with experience working in HIV, this webinar focuses on the nurses’ role in providing care for people living with HIV who are pregnant or considering breastfeeding. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Examine treatment and management options for people who are pregnant and living with HIV Interpret how to follow the ASHM guidance on infant feeding for people living with HIV Discuss the risks, benefits and optimal scenarios for breastfeeding Identify strategies to prevent HIV transmission when...

This free webinar will discuss the new role of GPs and practice nurses in cervical screening; supporting your patients choice. Summarise the eligibility criteria for access to self-collection under the National Cervical Screening Program from 1 July Compare and contrast the cervical screening self-collected test and a clinician-collected test Identify the self-collection screening pathway including management of a positive result State the requirements for ordering appropriate self-collection swabs State the requirements for processing self-collected tests including the time-frame to deliver the sample to pathology laboratories. Register Here

SUITABLE FOR: Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologists, Social Workers 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. • 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)...

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Effective Group Teaching - This workshop will emphasise the importance of using active learning strategies when teaching small and large groups. The Teaching on the Run (TOTR) program is an education program that includes several foundation workshops designed to enable participants to apply sound teaching and learning principles in their workplace environment. The suite of foundation workshops helps clinical staff become more efficient and effective in their educational role. This workshop series will enable reflection and planning around learning and teaching programs as we focus on each topic area. WORKSHOP DELIVERY: Each workshop will be delivered in a blended learning...

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**REGISTER HERE** Session aim: Discuss the challenges of the transition to older age where frailty, loneliness and suicidal thoughts can occur. Learning Outcomes: Discuss how frailty, loneliness, sadness, depression and suicide are connected. Identify strategies for mitigating the link between physical frailty and mental frailty. Evaluate the role the community plays in Older People's physical and mental health. Identify the services that can support Older People's social and emotional wellbeing in the community and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF's). Discuss improved targeting of referrals for older people who may be experiencing frailty, loneliness, sadness, depression or suicidal ideation as a result...

**REGISTER HERE** The last of the three topics being presented on behalf of Perth Children’s Hospital. This webinar will provide updated & relevant information on how to identify and treat Abdomen acute, Chronic pain along with the surgical aspects of Constipation that present in children. This webinar will aid in the diagnosis and the appropriate management of these conditions. How HealthPathways can assist in the shorting of wait times to see a specialist in Perth Children's Hospital. Learning Objectives Identifying possible causes of persistent/chronic abdominal pain Identifying children with Constipation who may need referral to a paediatric surgeon Presenters Dr...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people how to help a person who is developing or experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received, or the crisis resolves. Led by a Mental Health First Aid Australia accredited trainer, this course integrates an Aboriginal cultural perspective and explores Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, mental health problems in indigenous communities and strategies for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SITUATIONS COVERED Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviours Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (Deliberate Self-Harm) Panic Attacks Traumatic Events Severe Effects...

Pharmacy students on rural placement at the WA Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton will be facilitating a workshop for local health professionals on understanding osteoporosis. Areas covered in the workshop include prevention, treatment and management. Date: Thursday 30th June. Time: 5-6pm. Venue: WACRH (in A-frame building next door to TAFE), 167 Fitzgerald Street.   RSVP on 9956 0200 or admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au. 

**REGISTER HERE** Presenters: Dr Alison Creagh SHQ Medical Educator, Dr Sarah Smith, Karen Bonte SHQ Nurse Educator People with cervixes who are due for cervical screening will have the option of self collection from 1st July 2022. This webinar will assist clinicians to gain the knowledge and skills that will enable them to discuss this option with their patients. The webinar includes how the test is taken, the pros and cons of self collection, and what to do if the result is abnormal. There will be plenty of time for participant questions. This event is funded by the WA Cervical Cancer Prevention...

COVID Update – A/Prof Nick Wood **REGISTER HERE** Hear what's new in the ever-changing COVID landscape from one of Australia's leading experts. Make sure you are up-to-date on the latest information on the COVID pandemic. A/Prof Nick Wood will present the latest developments in terms of the illness and its prevention including information on boosters, and what is new in terms of COVID-19 treatment.   Perinatal Depression & Anxiety – Dr Nicole Highet Depression and anxiety in the perinatal period is a significant problem for many Australian mothers, but how easy are these symptoms to identify in primary care? Early...

This short course for doctors or later year medical students is designed to enhance participants’ skills and confidence in sexual health care and contraception. Those who will find it useful include: Prospective GP Registrars GP Registrars Doctors whose basic medical training did not include skill development in sexual health Medical students in the final two years of their course The course does not include: Cervical Screening Managing gynaecological issues Breast problems IUD skills Managing menopause **REGISTER HERE **  

This free interactive webinar provides Nurses in WA with an overview of viral hepatitis, in order to further engage people living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C in care. Nurses and midwives in Western Australia can help to improve health outcomes of people living with viral hepatitis and reduce their risk of developing advanced liver disease. ** REGISTER HERE **

This free interactive webinar provides Midwives in WA with an overview of viral hepatitis, in order to further engage people living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C in care. Nurses and midwives in Western Australia can help to improve health outcomes of people living with viral hepatitis and reduce their risk of developing advanced liver disease.   **REGISTER HERE**

The WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) of The University of Western Australia is pleased to bring you leadership training based on the research and best-selling book by Dr Brené Brown - Dare to Lead. Delivered by WACRH staff member, Julie Loveny, a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator with a background in social work and a special interest in leadership and thriving workplaces. Julie has been trained by Brené Brown and is amongst only a few in Australia certified to deliver Dare to Lead™. This workshop is open to any of our colleagues working in organisations in the Midwest

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After a successful launch of this inaugural intercollege medical conference in 2021,  MEDCON22 is back. This conference is like no other, bringing together doctors from all specialties and stages in their medical career. It is an opportunity to learn from the expertise of every medical college, health organisations and bodies, and be inspired by each of our keynote speakers. MEDCON22 is a perfect blend of clinical presentations, workshops, experienced speakers, innovation, networking opportunities, prizes and celebratory events. You will leave MEDCON22 having gained valuable CPD hours, new knowledge, skills, and the right connections to further you in your profession.   **REGISTER HERE **  

Many people may not know their hepatitis C status or may not be aware that new treatments to cure hepatitis C are readily available and have minimal side effects.   Date: Monday, 25 July 2022 Time: 12:30PM – 2:00PM (AWST)   This webinar will assist primary healthcare nurses and practice managers in WA to undertake case finding for hepatitis C in their practice by; identifying target populations conducting searches to identify those patients implementing systems to recall those patients back for testing or care build stronger patient-practice relationships to enhance health outcomes for people living with hepatitis C.   Presenter: Leanne Myers, Nurse...

This 1-hour webinar focuses on the nurses’ role in testing, monitoring, and treating co-infections for people living with HIV, particularly in migrant populations. Developed and presented by nurses, this interactive session will include presentations, a case study and polls.   Date: Monday, 25 July, 2022 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (AWST)   Presenter: Dale Thompson, Nurse Practitioner, Mount Isa Sexual Health This webinar will also feature a presentation from a Community Migrant Resource Centre.   Target Audience: Nurses across Australia with experience working in HIV and sexual health management.   Learning Objectives: By the end of this training participants will be able to: Implement...

Mindful Self Webinar – Monday 25 July at 6.30pm The Rural Doctors' Association of Western Australia and Mindful Meditation Australia have teamed up to bring rural doctors this introduction to mindfulness. This comes at a time where the healthcare system is stretched like we have never seen it, burn out is high and self care is extremely important. As busy professionals, mindfulness is the perfect exercise to engage in within all aspects of your life - it's free, doesn't require any equipment or lycra, it can be done anywhere and only takes a few minutes every day. We hope that...

WA – 5:00PM – 6:30PM (AWST) Presented by: Dr Nada Andric, General Practitioner, Earlwood General Practice, Sydney NSW Learning Objectives: By the end of this training participants will be able to: Identify priority populations for HCV screening Order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic HCV infection Describe the recommended pre-treatment assessment Demonstrate understanding of antiviral therapy for treatment of HCV Communicate confidently with patients about HCV Target Audience General practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, primary care-based practitioners. Accreditations This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. 3 points allocated. This course is funded by Australian Government Department of Health....

"Lower Limb Return to Sport" Late-stage ACL Rehab Tibial Stress Fracture Return from Groin Injuries Hamstring Tendon Intramuscular Injuries We have focused on injuries which you may not commonly treat & may spark some discussion & excitement We have chosen the later stages of rehab, which can be a bit more nuanced than the early rehab. It will be focused on the return to sport considerations & updates in the literature or rehab in the last few years   Who? 4th year physio students Where? WACRH Seminar Room upstairs When? 5:30 - 7:00pm Date Tues 26 July

This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on 'Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management' presented by Clinical Nurse Educator, Kate Hipwell. This webinar will cover: Understand the process for diagnosing Bronchiectasis Review pathophysiology of Bronchiectasis Understand how to treat and encourage self management Importance of 'at home' exercises and maintaining treatments Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA. There will be opportunities to ask questions during the event. REGISTER HERE 

AWST: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm This free online training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to increase the management of HCV in alcohol and other drug settings. PeOple who inject drugs represent approximately 90% of newly acquired hepatitis C (HCV) infections. This course aims to provide addiction physicians, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and other practitioners working in Drug and Alcohol settings with the skills and knowledge to diagnose HCV, manage comorbidities and treat HCV. This online course will be delivered in three parts: is a 1.5-hour eLearning component introducing the learner to assessment, management and treatment of hepatitis C in drug and alcohol settings....

Learn how to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing problem or in a mental health crisis. DURATION 14-hour course, typically conducted over 2 days. INVESTMENT: $350pp (incl. workbook, manual, lunch and refreshments) Group discounts available WHO IS IT FOR? Anyone 18+ working with or supporting Aboriginal people: Supervisors and co-workers First aid officers Teachers Social workers Medical professions & staff Job Network consultants Police, Justice & Corrective Services staff and support workers Community members. REGISTER HERE $350 Each year 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental...

**REGISTER HERE** Project ECHO Initiative Session 5: Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol and drug use Working Effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Cultural context of AOD use for Aboriginal people. Meeting the needs of the Aboriginal community in remote and rural WA. Approaches and interventions that work for Aboriginal people.

Working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Cultural context of AOD use for Aboriginal people. Meeting the needs of the Aboriginal community in remote and rural WA. Approaches and interventions that work for Aboriginal people. Speaker: Hope Community Services Leah Ashwin– Counsellor/Educator, Calvin Ashwin – Peer Support Worker, Sam Doran – Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Service Manager. Thursday 28 July, 6 – 7:30pm - Register now

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2022, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures, and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Eligibility GP Obstetricians Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialists GP Registrars with Basic or Advanced DRANZCOG Registration fee includes: 1.5 day upskilling and educational activities/resources Travel grant* Lunch and refreshments at forum Pending accreditation with ACRRM and RACGP CPD...

REGISTER HERE OR VIA THE QR CODE This 1hr session is applicable to medical, nursing and prehospital staff managing acute traumatic brain injury. Dr Lindsay Showers is an ED Consultant at SCGH who worked and trained at a large trauma centre in the US. She will be sharing her expert knowledge and experience in the emergency management of TBI in the first few hours after injury

Date: Saturday, 30 July, 2022 Time: 10:00AM – 1:00 (AWST) Learning Objectives: By the end of this training participants will be able to: Screen, order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic HCV infection Discuss strategies with patients to minimise transmission risk and improve liver health Perform the recommended pre-treatment assessment, including liver disease staging Determine the appropriate antiviral therapy for treatment of HCV and explain treatment to patient Implement monitoring and post-treatment follow-up recommendations   Target Audience General practitioners, other medical practitioners and authorised nurse practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe S85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings Accreditations This education...

The purpose of this program is to increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Topics covered: • The StandBy Service Model • Crisis, trauma and grief • What makes suicide different from other sudden death • Support approaches and best practice • Self-Care Facilitator Angela Sinclair Please RSVP to Liz at Elizabeth.Lockyer@health.wa.gov.au

If you are interested in healthy, sustainable and resilient rural communities, this conference will be of interest to you.  Whether you are a consumer, a health professional, student, researcher, or manager you will be able to engage with people and topics of interest to you. It is a rural health conference, but one that recognises the critical role played by education, rural industries, communications, transport and a wide range of other sectors and professions. The conference will have plenty for rural delegates and those working in rural education, regional development, housing, local government, community services, transport and infrastructure – as...

The purpose of this program is to increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Topics covered: • The StandBy Service Model • Crisis, trauma and grief • What makes suicide different from other sudden death • Support approaches and best practice • Self-Care Facilitator Angela Sinclair Please RSVP to Liz at Elizabeth.Lockyer@health.wa.gov.au

The purpose of this program is to increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Topics covered: • The StandBy Service Model • Crisis, trauma and grief • What makes suicide different from other sudden death • Support approaches and best practice • Self-Care Facilitator Angela Sinclair Please RSVP to Liz at Elizabeth.Lockyer@health.wa.gov.au

Angel Flights Deputy CEO Alexandra will be doing a zoom educational session on Thursday august 04th at 9am (AWST) at the following link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87022851614 Angel Flight is a charity that coordinates non-emergency flights to help country people trying to deal with the triple trouble of bad health, poor finances and daunting distance. All flights are free and may involve patients travelling to medical facilities anywhere in Australia. Angel Flight pilots do not carry aeromedical staff so do not act as an alternative to the Royal Flying Doctor Service or Air Ambulance. Angel Flight regularly coordinates up to...

The purpose of this program is to increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Topics covered: • The StandBy Service Model • Crisis, trauma and grief • What makes suicide different from other sudden death • Support approaches and best practice • Self-Care Facilitator Angela Sinclair Please RSVP to Liz at Elizabeth.Lockyer@health.wa.gov.au

We are excited to invite the members of the Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network to our first event for the year in Geraldton. We look forward to reconnecting with everyone. To register click here.  

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Eligibility Emergency Doctors FACEMs Medical Practitioners Registration fee includes: 1.5 day upskilling and educational activities/resources Travel grant* Lunch and refreshments at forum Pending accreditation with ACRRM and RACGP CPD points REGISTER HERE

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Primary care practitioners 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. **For General Practitioners, Nurses & other primary healthcare workers based in WA.** This activity is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health. Guideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of CHB in the community, and in reducing preventable deaths from liver cancer. Presented by Dr Paddy...

Primary care practitioners 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. 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 (Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Report 2020). Guideline-based management and treatment of CHB can prevent liver cancer, with CHB being the primary cause of liver cancer worldwide. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of CHB in the community,...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2022, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.   REGISTER HERE  PREVIEW THE PROGRAM HERE

Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a 2-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 behaviour Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviours Understand the importance of postvention Note:  Participants need to be aware that the workshop...

This 1-hour webinar will focus on strategies for managing anal cancer risk for people living with HIV. This webinar focuses on the nurses’ role in providing care for people living with HIV who are at risk of anal cancer Developed by nurses, this interactive session will include insights from a person with lived experience of HIV, a presentation, case study and polls. Learning Objectives Identify priority populations and risk factors for anal cancer Assess how often PWHIV should be screened for anal cancer Discuss how to incorporate Digital Ano Rectal Examination (DARE) into routine HIV practice Implement education and strategies...

Learning outcomes: • Understand the main eye conditions causing vision loss in Aboriginal communities • Learn how primary care providers can contribute to the early detection of eye disease and prevent vision loss • Understand the key eye health messages for good eye health • Discuss practical ways to help eliminate avoidable vision loss in the community, an • Examples of community/Aboriginal-led eye care models leading to improved eye health outcomes in Aboriginal communities Who should attend: Primary health care professionals Contact Details: Registrations: via 9956 0200 or admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au Enquiries: kathryn.fitzgerald@uwa.edu.au More information here

Learning outcomes: • Understand the main eye conditions causing vision loss in Aboriginal communities • Learn how primary care providers can contribute to the early detection of eye disease and prevent vision loss • Understand the key eye health messages for good eye health • Discuss practical ways to help eliminate avoidable vision loss in the community, an • Examples of community/Aboriginal-led eye care models leading to improved eye health outcomes in Aboriginal communities Who should attend: Primary health care professionals Contact Details: Registrations: via 9956 0200 or admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au Enquiries: kathryn.fitzgerald@uwa.edu.au More information here

**REGISTER HERE** Leading experts present their independent views and advice in 2022 The Annual Women’s & Children’s Health Update returns for 2022 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Join leading experts and engaging speakers as they cover a broad range of topics, the latest information and practical take home messages. The one-day program is even more cost-efficient during the current “back to face-to-face pricing” period. Topics confirmed so far NIPT and carrier screening Fertility issues MHT practical guide Cervical screening self collection Lactose intolerance Testosterone for women – Expert panel  Oral contraception update  Obesity management update  Thyroid disease GPs are eligible...

Encouragement and support by GPs and practice nurses, can have significant impact on improving participation in bowel cancer screening; evidence shows that a recommendation by a trusted health professional is a key motivator to participate. General practice health professionals have several important roles in the NBCSP, including encouraging and supporting participation, managing participants who have a positive FOBT, providing information about referrals to the NBCSP, and managing individuals who, by way of symptom(s) or significant family history, require diagnostic investigations or targeted surveillance rather than screening. In this three-part webinar series, an array of experts from across Australia will present...

RSVP elizabeth.lockyer@health.wa.gov.au   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...

Incontinence in older adults can be a significant risk factor to falls, as problems with bowel and bladder control can impact on an older person’s ability to stay active, healthy, and independent. Incontinence, urinary frequency, and assisted toileting have been identified as falls risk factors for residents in residential aged care facilities. Injury Matters are holding an educational webinar for health professionals as part of their Stay On Your Feet® program to explore the link between incontinence and falls with guest presenter Laura Snowball from Silverchain, looking at management strategies and screening tools for health professionals to use when working with...

Encouragement and support by GPs and practice nurses, can have significant impact on improving participation in bowel cancer screening; evidence shows that a recommendation by a trusted health professional is a key motivator to participate. General practice health professionals have several important roles in the NBCSP, including encouraging and supporting participation, managing participants who have a positive FOBT, providing information about referrals to the NBCSP, and managing individuals who, by way of symptom(s) or significant family history, require diagnostic investigations or targeted surveillance rather than screening. In this three-part webinar series, an array of experts from across Australia will present...

Join the RACGP WA and the WA Department of Health for an update on Monkeypox. The panel will provide key updates for GPs and answer any questions you may have. This practical update covers: clinical presentation and case management e​pidemiology update, risk groups, public health case and contact management, vaccination update, including treatment options, vaccine efficacy/availability and post exposure prophylaxis testing protocols, preferred specimen, specimen pathway and PPE protocols Q&A session Panellists: Dr Belinda Wozencroft, General Practitioner, View St Medical Dr Jelena Maticevic, Senior Medical Advisor, CDCD Dr David Speers, Clinical Microbiologist, PathWest Laboratory Medicine REGISTER HERE 

**REGISTER HERE BY 9TH SEPTEMBER**   Target audience: Workers in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health specialist sectors. Presented by: Dr Donna Mak, Public Health Physician, Communicable Disease Control Directorate School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame with an expert panel from the AOD sector. Details: People who experience AOD-related issues or mental health conditions can be at higher risk of contracting Blood-Borne Viruses (BBVs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Raising these issues with consumers can be uncomfortable, but workers in the AOD and mental health sectors do play a role in the treatment and prevention of STIs and BBVs including...

Join Dr Norman Swan and a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion on the current clinical landscape of Long COVID, fact vs fiction, what evidence informed care looks like and what it all means for general practice.

RSVP ESSENTIAL - Angela Whittington Angela@perthurologyclinic.com.au      

About the Presenter Dr Kimberley O'Brien is one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised Child Psychologists with a knack for solving problems from the child’s perspective. With more than two decades of experience working locally and internationally, she is the co-founder of the Quirky Kid clinic and an expert in child development and mental health. Find out more about Kimberley at the Quirky Kid Website. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to: Recognise the emotional commitment required to sustain engagement and maintain efficacy in your work with children. Adapt the pace of your intervention to match...

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)...