Events

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Please join us for a Professional Development evening presented by 4th year Musculoskeletal physiotherapy students. • Cervical Pathologies • Cervical Management Date: Wednesday 10 March Time: 5.30 - 7pm Venue: EdSim Seminar room WA Centre for Rural Health 167 Fitzgerald St, Geraldton Who can attend: This is a free event for all allied health professionals Please see attached flyer Physio PD Evening 10th March 2021

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New Upskilling Webinar Series for Health Professionals Book your place now!! Monday 15 February, Diabetes & Coeliac Disease Monday 8 March, Diabetes & Mental Health  Tuesday 16 March, Diabetes & Hormones Monday 22 March, Diabetes Medications Update Diabetes WA LIVE - Health Professionals is a series of educational webinars for health professionals, run by Diabetes WA Credentialled Diabetes Educators. They offer support and training to health professionals who would like the latest diabetes management advice.  Each interactive webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes, with extra time for questions. Register and book for a health professional upskilling webinar here.   Download new January-March...

Meet the team as they showcase Ngala programs and services through interactive games and activities. Everyone is welcome with morning tea provided! Thursday 18th March 2021 - 10am - 12pm Ngala grounds & training room 24-28 Gregory St Geraldton WA 6530 RSVP essential to Grady by Thursday 11th March 2021 gsmith@ngala.com.au or 9921 4477  

New Upskilling Webinar Series for Health Professionals Book your place now!! Monday 15 February, Diabetes & Coeliac Disease Monday 8 March, Diabetes & Mental Health  Tuesday 16 March, Diabetes & Hormones Monday 22 March, Diabetes Medications Update Diabetes WA LIVE - Health Professionals is a series of educational webinars for health professionals, run by Diabetes WA Credentialled Diabetes Educators. They offer support and training to health professionals who would like the latest diabetes management advice.  Each interactive webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes, with extra time for questions. Register and book for a health professional upskilling webinar here.   Download new January-March...

Neck lumps: when to be suspicious  Overview Neck masses are a common cause of presentation to general practice for both adults and children. It is important primary care health professionals are confident in the diagnosis, management, and referral of neck lumps. Learning outcomes* 1. Describe modifiable factors known to increase the risk of malignant neck lumps 2. Outline the differential diagnosis of neck lumps in adults and in children 3. Identify the clinical features of neck lumps requiring urgent investigation 4. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for adults presenting with a neck lump 5. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for...

Presentations: rural paediatric update, NETS WA, overview of WACHS developmental paediatric service, autism mini screen, adolescent health overview, transition services for adolescents, sleep services for rural kids, immunology and MORE. Click here to register your interest and for further information. Rural Paediatrics Forum 2021 Preliminary Program

We are writing to inform you that registration for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2021, being held at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 26 March 2021, is now open! Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  The one day Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Travel...

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,...

Hosted by RACGP WA, this full-day workshop examines a broad range of skin cancers frequently seen in general practice. The day includes sessions on dermascopy, skin cancer diagnosis, management and in-depth practical biopsy and suturing sessions. Click here for further information.

Hosted by the General Practice Obstetrics Western Advisory Group (GPOWAAG), this Think Tank offers an opportunity for GP Obstetricians, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, GP registrars and Midwives to discuss current issues affecting the obstetric workforce. Findings from the Think Tank will be used by the GPOWAAG to support and guide GP obstetric services in rural Western Australia. Click here for further information.

The 2021 conference theme of lessons learnt from past disasters will focus on learnings and effects from the recent disasters that have impacted both Australia and the world and how we can prepare for future adversities. The conference will focus on dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and COVID-19. Delegates will share ideas and challenges with forward thinkers, whilst having the opportunity to network with colleagues. The WA Rural Health Conference 2021 will provide clinical updates, case studies, small group discussions and workshops covering topics relevant to the rural workforce. The 2021 conference will expand its educational...

The "Let's Prevent" program is run by Diabetes Western Australia. The program is designed to help prevent or reduce an individual's risk in developing type 2 diabetes, strokes or cardiovascular disease. It is a health program that provides people with practical information and skills that will enable them to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. "Let's Prevent" is an evidence-based program from the UK which has been adapted for the Australian community. It has a fantastic NPS and PAM score rating and has been proven to support behavioral change. OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM The "Let's Prevent" program is structured over a 12-month period...

Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 27 March 2021  I  6.00pm - midnight  I  The Ritz-Carlton Perth

The "Let's Prevent" program is run by Diabetes Western Australia. The program is designed to help prevent or reduce an individual's risk in developing type 2 diabetes, strokes or cardiovascular disease. It is a health program that provides people with practical information and skills that will enable them to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. "Let's Prevent" is an evidence-based program from the UK which has been adapted for the Australian community. It has a fantastic NPS and PAM score rating and has been proven to support behavioral change. OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM The "Let's Prevent" program is structured over a 12-month period...

We are writing to inform you that registration for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Obstetric Emergencies (OBS), being held in Bridgetown on Friday 30 April 2021, is now open!   Workshop details This full day workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives from King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide regional GP obstetricians and midwives the opportunity to gain confidence, practice techniques on obstetric models, and discuss cases and network. Please see our flyer or visit our website using the link below for more information.   Eligibility Open to all medical practitioners and nurses/midwives. Priority will...

Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7.  At WACRH Geraldton. We shall link with the inaugural Shore Leave festival May 6-9 in Geraldton. The Abrolhos Group conference will showcase assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders. This includes ADHD, autism, learning disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. We particularly target kids and adults who are underperforming, not reaching their potential. WACRH in Geraldton have wonderful videoconferencing facilities, various rooms and recording facilities. Register on the link below. https://events.humanitix.com/teach-them-how-to-catch-fish Our website is  www.abrolhosgroup.org  

Working together to explore ways to work together to explore the role of telehealth along the ear health pathway. Health professionals and providers are invited to join us on Friday 11 June 2021 for this one-day event to: Explore the role of telehealth across the patient’s ear health journey and lifespan. Identify statewide telehealth capabilities, where telehealth systems are working well and where improvements can be adopted. Share knowledge and skills to improve health care delivery in Aboriginal communities through innovative telehealth solutions. Participate in hands-on interactive upskilling and education. Learn practical applications including use of technology and culturally inclusive...

Session One: Thursday 13 May, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST) Location: Zoom (Online) For: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare workers. Learning Objectives • Increase understanding of the challenges and barriers experienced by people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are living with CHB. • Outline the importance of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed health care, including working with interpreters. • Contrast the trajectories of Hepatitis B disease in people from CALD backgrounds compared to people born in Australia. • Describe the different biopsychosocial considerations faced by people from CALD communities living with CHB across their life span....

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Session Two: Thursday 20 May, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST) Location: Zoom (Online) For: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare workers. Learning Objectives • Increase understanding of the challenges and barriers experienced by people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are living with CHB. • Outline the importance of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed health care, including working with interpreters. • Contrast the trajectories of Hepatitis B disease in people from CALD backgrounds compared to people born in Australia. • Describe the different biopsychosocial considerations faced by people from CALD communities living with CHB across their life span....

Wed 2 Jun 2021 5:00pm This ACCRM webinar lead by the Australian Digital Health Agency will provide information on how to use the My Health Record System. Doctors will learn about the benefits of using the system as well as all the latest improvements Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar doctors will know: What is the My Health Record system and what benefit is there to me and my patients in using the system. What changes and enhancements have been made, in particular with Pathology, Diagnostic Imaging and Advance Care Directives. Education and Training resources available. Where to...

Associate Professor Mat Coleman Rural Psychiatrist Join us for an education session on the topic of alcohol and other drug addictions. Thursday 3rd June 6-9pm WACRH, 167 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton WA 6530 Free Dinner event Limited numbers Registration link below MWGHPN - Addiction Medicine Education event - A4 flyer_v5

The Symposium is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service, through the Better Medical Care Initiative. The one day Rural Clinicians, Rural Practice and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Symposium will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered throughout the day, facilitated by experienced rural health professionals.  The symposium is centred around creating a safe and open environment for rural cliniocans to explore VAD in the context of rural practice, contextualising the legislation, process, practice, consequences and potential unintended consequences of VAD.  The symposium will also provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. This Symposium...

Join us at the inaugural Rural Anaesthesia Down Under Conference in sunny Broome. The three-day event will include lectures, small problem based discussions, case studies and hands on skills stations delivered concurrently over the event and facilitated by experienced GP Anaesthetists. The conference will also provide the opportunity to network with fellow GP Anaesthetists and colleagues, whilst experiencing the attractions that this gateway to the Kimberley has to offer. Conference details Date: Sunday 13th June to Wednesday 16th June 2021 Venue: Cable Beach Club Broome To download the preliminary program, please click here.   CPD points An application for CPD points will be submitted...

Death is an important part of life. So like any other significant life event, it’s well worth your consideration and a little forward planning. This process is called advance care planning. Advance care planning is the process of discussing and documenting your future health care wishes, values and priorities. It enables your family, friends, carers and health professionals to understand what you want, should you become so unwell that you are unable to speak for yourself. More than 80% of Australians think it’s important to put our end-of-life care preferences into writing, but less than 5% of us have completed...

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....

Good afternoon, We are writing to remind you that registration for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Obstetric and Gynaecology Forum 2021, being held at DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront on Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2021, are now open! Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  Travel subsidaries will apply for all practicing WA country doctors.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend. ...

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....

Geraldton on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2021 Workshop details The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health...

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance; HealthPathways Event Information When: Tuesday 29th June, 2021 Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Free Register online at:  https://waproject.healthpathways.org.au/Events.aspx Professor Leon Flicker, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Director of Western Australian Centre for Health & Ageing UWA, Royal Perth Hospital Dr Sue Jackson, Clinical Editor, WA Primary Health Alliance; HealthPathways WA Lisa Ryan, Senior Aged Care Advisor, WA Primary Health Alliance Sharon Good, Primary Care Navigation Manager, WA Primary Health Alliance. Speakers include: SESSION 1: 29TH OF JUNE 2021 A collaborative clinical education journey across the specialties of older adult health conditions...

This webinar provides Western Australian midwives with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The webinar also highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification. A combination of didactic and interactive quizzes will be used throughout the webinar This course is for: All midwives in WA ACM CPD Endorsement Activity 21 July 2021, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (AWST)  Funded by Government of Western Australia Department of Health For more information or to register please visit the website

Infectious syphilis in Western Australia - Using the RISE Framework to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia.   Date: Wednesday 18 August 2021 Time: 12.00-12.45pm Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenters: Yvette Roe and Sue Kildea, Charles Darwin University     Videoconference Information: The session will be provided via videoconference and recorded. The recording will be made available on the WA Syphilis Outbreak...

Support the upcoming annual Men Against Violence Great Northern Football League (GNFL) Round in Geraldton and Northampton on Saturday 21st August to prevent family and domestic violence. Violence is NEVER okay and it’s important to show respect when communicating with each other at work, whilst playing sport and when engaging in the wider community. This Round is a collaboration by the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH), the GNFL and the Geraldton Aboriginal Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC). Sponsors of the Round include – Centacare Family Services, and Midwest politicians Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, Hon Steve Martin MLC, Lara Dalton MLA and Hon Sandra Carr MLC. Read more...

About the facilitator This workshop has been developed and is facilitated by WACRH’s Mental Health Academic Chantal Crinquand who has extensive experience in facilitating mental health workshops and comes  from a background of mental health nursing and counselling. Who should attend? Anyone interested in developing their knowledge and skills in the area of vicarious trauma. Typically, attendees are frontline human services workers – health workers, education, counsellors,  police, rangers. Employers are encouraged to support their employees to attend this workshop. Read more here.

Best practice cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care This first webinar is aimed at General Practitioners. Join Dr Mary Belfrage and Professor Constance Dimity Pond as they give an overview of best practice principles in the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the cultural context of addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, carers and communities. Objectives Describe best practice clinical and cultural aspects of the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

SERIES OVERVIEW Dementia is a rapidly growing health issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Let's CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Dementia is a NHMRC-funded co-design project based in 12 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Australia which aims to optimise detection and management of cognitive impairment in primary care. In 2020, the Let's CHAT Dementia team developed a Best-practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary care that has been accepted as a clinical resource by the RACGP. In collaboration with Dementia Training Australia, the Let's CHAT Dementia team...

Health professionals around Australia are invited to join this free, educational webinar on Health at Every Size during BIEDAW 2021. About this event Please note that this webinar has reached capacity for the live event. However, you are still able to register for a RECORDING ONLY ticket. You will be sent the recording of the event with relevant links and resources. Body dissatisfaction is a common experience for people in our communities, and the incidence of eating disorders is high and increasing. These problems do not arise in a vacuum: they are consequences of our cultural preoccupation with thinness and...

tracsWA@health.wa.gov.au  are happy that Spring is on its way, and are delighted to have Professor Tom Briffa, Dr Nicole Gordon and Helen McLean present on ‘Future Proofing your Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Advocacy’ for September’s session. Please register here and attached is the flyer with further details along with Cardiac Care Stats. The recordings and presentation material from previous presentations are available here on the TRACS WA website. September Flyer Session 30 Cardiac Rehab Stats flyer

This World Heart Day, Sept 29th, the Heart Foundation is partnering with the World Heart Federation and the High Blood Pressure Council of Australia to bring to you another health professional webinar. Our global expert panel includes Prof. Markus Schlaich from Royal Perth Hospital and will explore the latest clinical controversies in blood pressure management, including targets, resistant hypertension, and new digital technology for blood pressure monitoring. General practitioner CPD accreditation will be applied for this educational activity. WEBINAR DETAILS: Title Pressure rising: clinical controversies and updates in hypertension When & where  World Heart Day, 29th September, 8PM AEST Live and recorded,...

What is Standard Mental Health First Aid? Mental health first aid is the help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. Accreditation The Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an accredited course based on the international MHFA Guidelines About the facilitator This two-day workshop is facilitated by WACRH’s Mental Health Academic Chantal Crinquand, who comes from a mental health nursing and counselling background. Chantal has extensive experience in facilitating mental health workshops. Why do this workshop?...

Wound Care Workshop On Friday 12 November join us for a wound care workshop event presented by Beth Sperring (clinical nurse consultant) and Donna Larsen (nurse practitioner) from Royal Perth Bentley Group who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. We will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to ‘touch, feel and apply’ many of the dressing products currently in use. Please bring some of the dressings you currently use. Interaction is encouraged so come prepared to discuss and further develop skills in...

End of Year Sundowner | Family Friendly Event DATE: Thursday 11 November 2021 TIME: 5.00pm-7.30pm VENUE: Carnarvon Yacht Club 3 West Street, South Carnarvon Food and drinks provided Register here

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Solid Ground | A collaborative clinical education journey across the specialties of older adult health needs in residential aged care facilities. Detailed information on new MBS items for RACFs, falls prevention in older adults, relevant Health Pathways and primary care resources. Webinar Details Date : Tuesday, 16 Nov, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00pm Location: Online (Zoom) Cost: Free RACGP CPD Activity (4 points) Pending Approval Presenters Dr Katharine Ingram, Geriatrician, Sir Charles GardinerHospital. Prof Anne-Marie Hill, Gerontological Physiotherapist,School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, CurtinUniversity. Dr Sue Jackson, Clinical Editor, Health Pathways WA, WAPrimary Health Alliance. Sharon Good, Primary Care...

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

This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Health  EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN This Rural Health West continuing professional development workshop covers topics related to life-threatening emergencies affecting airway and breathing. Course faculty consists of emergency physicians with extensive clinical experience in managing patients with critical illnesses. Participants are expected to introduce their own clinical experiences to make their learning more relevant. Eligibility: Priority will be given to currently practising medical practitioners within the region Date: 19th November 2021 Length: 8.00am-5.00pm Cost: $350.00 Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College...

20 and 21 November 2021 - more information to come.

Focus on Prostate Cancer | An evening with Andrew Tan Perth Urology Clinic are delighted to present an evening discussing the key messages on localised prostate cancer from our 2021 GP Urology Masterclass. Date: Wednesday 24  November Time: 6:00pm Geraldton Motor Inn 133 Brand Highway Mt Tarcoola WA 6530 RSVP essential.  Please contact angela@perthurologyclinic.com.au 

End of Year Geraldton Sundowner Join your colleagues in the Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network for this family friendly event. Friday 26 November 2021 5.00pm-7.30pm Food and drinks provided Spalding Park Golf Club, Green Street, Spalding Registration is essential | Register here

Date: Wednesday 8th December Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm Title: Let’s Look the Enemy in the Eye - What COVID looks like for WA GPs in 2022 - Lessons from the battlefield and expectations from behind the lines   With the release of the WA Government’s roadmap to reopen the State’s border, managing the transition with minimal impact to our health system will be key. Join the ABC’s Norman Swan to discuss the countdown to, and pathway out, of COVID-19 for WA. Victorian and NSW GPs will also discuss the impact of the Delta outbreak in their states, and what they...

Women 50 years or over, have a FREE Breast screening mammogram every two years. Once if not enough. Book online here or phone 13 20 50 10 December 2021-10 January 2022

Learn all about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program aimed at children aged 5 to 11, set to start from 10 January 2022. This month, Australia will be launching the COVID-19 vaccination program for young children. Join Prof Chris Blyth for an update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children. Using the latest evidence, this webinar covers: - an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children - effectiveness of the vaccines for children (including different variants) - intervals and dosing - co-administration with influenza and other child vaccines - tips around managing needle phobia and parent hesitancy We'll conclude with a...

Primary Care COVID-19 Update This webinar on 13 January is part of a series for primary care practitioners on the COVID-19 response and the vaccine rollout. The panel will provide key updates and answer participants’ questions. Speakers: Professor Michael Kidd AM - Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Lucas de Toca - First Assistant Secretary, COVID-19 Primary Care Response, Department of Health Christine Morgan - CEO of the National Mental Health Commission WEBSITE HERE To participate in a live webinar, follow these steps: Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page. To start a live webinar, click on...

We are pleased to advise an Adhoc Friday morning Health Professionals’ breakfast talk on Friday, 14 January 2022, in Geraldton. For those health professionals who are new to the Midwest region, we encourage you to attend either via Zoom or in person at the WACRH’s Training Room. This week’s topic at the Friday Morning Breakfast will be : “Midwest 2022 Covid Update and Planning” Presented by:                    Allan Pelkowitz Regional Medical Director WACHS Midwest Time:                                  7:15am – Breakfast will be served Presentation:                    Begins at 7:30am Venue:                                WACRH Training Room   To attend via Webex: In Google Chrome, CLICK HERE Meeting...

WAPHA is delighted to host three Living with COVID Webinars in early 2022 led by dynamic presenter Katrina Otto. This registration is for 'Webinar 1: Setting up your team for success in challenging times'. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 18th January from 18:00 - 19:00, with option to extend for further 15 mins Q&A if required. Topics covered in the session: Supporting practices through change; Strengthening your team to manage tough times; Self-care; Effective communication. REGISTER HERE

WAPHA is delighted to host three Living with COVID Webinars in early 2022 led by dynamic presenter Katrina Otto. This registration is for 'Webinar 2 - COVID vaccination planning for 2022'. The webinar will be held on Monday 24th January from 18:00 - 19:00 (with option to extend for further 15 mins Q&A if required). Please note, Webinar 2 will be repeated on Thursday 3rd February. Please register for one date only. Topics covered in the session: Identifying and contacting eligible patients: 2nd/3rd dose; Workflow planning and practice for workforce; Vaccination aftercare. REGISTER HERE

Injury Matters, through the Stay On Your Feet® program, are delivering a 2-hour training workshop on ‘Medication and falls in older adults’ with presenters Dr Andrew Stafford and Dr Tin Fei Sim. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to identify and assess for falls risk in older adults and recommend the appropriate interventions. This workshop aims to: Increased knowledge of common medicines that can increase the risk of falls. Increased knowledge in deprescribing for falls risk and what the current evidence suggests. Increased skill in identifying patients who may have an increased risk of fall and discussing...

The webinar will provide general practitioners with an overview of the West Australian COVID-19 Model of Care and key information regarding COVID-19 Management in Primary Care. The session will cover: • The role of GPs managing COVID-19 positive patients. • Escalation & referral pathways for COVID-19 positive patients. • The WA Department of Health Virtual Home Monitoring Service - Calvary Medibank COVID-19 Care at Home. • Criteria and access to disease modifying treatments for patients with COVID-19. Panelists include: • Dr Robyn Lawrence - Assistant Director General, Clinical Strategy and Planning, WA Department of Health • Dr Richard Choong –...

Course delivery Online assessment completed via our online learning management system accessIQ One-day face-to-face workshop In-class activities assessed by a qualified assessor Mandatory observed workplace activity. Please note, all online learning assessments will need to be completed before you are able to book a workshop date. Entry requirements Registered Nurses Enrolled Nurses General Practitioners General Practice Registrars Others on application As part of this one-day course, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of wound closure and suturing methods and learn the unique benefits and limitations of each wound closure and suturing technique that must be considered in...

The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia. Date: Monday 31 January 2022 Time: 12.00-12.30pm Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenter: Matthew Bacon & Rudie Marshall-Lang, SHBBVP (WA Department of Health) Videoconference Information: The session will be provided via videoconference and recorded. The recording will be made available on the WA Syphilis Outbreak Response website after the event. Contact Person: Rudie Marshall-Lang SHBBVP rudie.marshall-lang@health.wa.gov.au Microsoft Teams Link: Click here...

This session will talk all about carbohydrates and the glycaemic index and how different foods impact on blood glucose levels BOOK HERE 

The Murchison Dental Team will be in town from the 2nd of February to the 11th of February 2022. To make an appointment please call 9981 0640 or 0427 386 647.

WAPHA is delighted to host three Living with COVID Webinars in early 2022 led by dynamic presenter Katrina Otto. This registration is for 'Webinar 2 - COVID vaccination planning for 2022'. The webinar will be held on Thursday 3rd February from 18:00 - 19:00 (with option to extend for further 15 mins Q&A if required) Topics covered in the session: Identifying and contacting eligible patients: 2nd/3rd dose; Workflow planning and practice for workforce; Vaccination aftercare. REGISTER HERE

Midwest Eating Disorders Network Meeting Friday 4th February 2022 Salt Dish 7.30 am

As case numbers grow in the WA community, it is essential that the community services sector is prepared for outbreaks that could impact our workforce and our ability to deliver quality, essential services to our clients. That's why WACOSS, alongside the WA Department of Communities, will be co-hosting a Community Sector Workforce Preparedness Webinar this webinar will be focused on workforce and service provision issues. REGISTER HERE

Applications Close 5 December 2021 Invest in yourself. The program is open to anyone over the age of 18 from any industry. The program is aimed at curious individuals who seek to understand their region, have strong relationships within the community or want to develop them, and who want to influence the resilience their community has, to adapt and manage uncertainty. What will I gain from this program? » The opportunity to create new networks, to work alongside others and to not lead on your own as there is added strength in collaborating with others » The chance to collaborate...