Health

Presented by RACGP and WA Health 28 May 2025 (7.00pm to 8.00pm AWST) Online  Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection continues to result in significant morbidity and mortality in Australia. Even with direct-acting antivirals, eradication of HCV remains a challenge with many patients unaware of their infection. This webinar explores the GP's role in treating HCV including: Identifying at risk populations Appropriate screening and testing Signs and symptoms Managing patients, surveillance and follow-up When to refer, and; What's new in this space You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it...

This session aims to address the growing concerns surrounding workplace safety for healthcare professionals and explore innovative solutions to improve operational workflows. During this webinar, we will discuss:  Current challenges faced by healthcare staff regarding safety and well-being. The impact of workplace violence and its implications on staff retention and operational efficiency. Innovative solutions, including a proposed safety alert button, designed to provide immediate responses to emergencies and streamline communication in stressful situations. This webinar is essential for anyone for whom staff safety is a priority. It is not a pure technology-focused session, but rather a use case-driven discussion aimed...

Presenter: Michele Burnlar, Consumers of Mental Health W.A Michele is a Project Officer on the Consumers of Mental Health WA Collaborate to Connect Project, an Educator for the WA Recovery College, and a volunteer with Transfolk of WA. With a background in Peer Support, NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coaching, and Training & Development, Michele brings curiosity and playfulness to her exploration of topics such as Co-design - making the complex accessible. Target Audience: GPs, Health Workers, Nursing, Allied Health Practitioners & other interested health care staff Clinic Objectives: A virtual network to share Mental Health care knowledge and experience An opportunity...

What is Telehealth Skills ECHO? A virtual network to share telehealth knowledge and experiences – increasing knowledge, capacity and quality health care A series of free, interactive, case-based virtual mentoring sessions to support telehealth in a range of healthcare settings Sessions are open to anyone working in healthcare in Northern Australia who are using or considering using telehealth services A peer network that decreases professional isolation – improving health outcomes for patients and families Monthly development sessions include: 10 minute presentation by telehealth experts Case study tell us about your telehealth challenge Q+A of the presentation and case study –...

Webinar Description Adults who receive a late ADHD diagnosis can often experience complex and overlapping health, mental health, interpersonal, and psychosocial challenges. Through practical examples and insights from an expert multidisciplinary panel, participants will examine the enablers and barriers to collaborative care, understand what different disciplines need to work together effectively, and build confidence in applying creative, coordinated approaches in their own practice. Moderator - Professor Mark Creamer, Psychologist (Vic) Panel Dr Karuppiah Jagadheesan, Psychiatrist (Vic) Dr Naomi Rutten, General Practitioner (SA) Amanda Butt, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NSW) Emma Ketley, Occupational Therapist and ADHD Life Coach (WA) Learning Outcomes...

ECHO programs offer free interactive online training bringing health professionals and primary care together to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering a friendly supportive environment. These monthly sessions run for an hour from 11.00am to 12.00pm WA and are open to all health care staff including Nursing, Allied health, GP’s, Community health and Indigenous health workers. Palliative Care ECHO is a series of interactive virtual mentoring sessions that addresses a range of palliative care topics. It aims to increase palliative care knowledge, skills and confidence in health professionals. Each 1 hour session consists of: A 10-minute presentation from a multidisciplinary specialist palliative...

Join Injury Matters on 18 June 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am (AWST), with guest speaker Henrietta Podgorska from Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services, for the “Building Trust and Engaging Multicultural Communities in Injury Prevention Programs and Services” webinar. Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, made up of a variety of different communities, each with their own unique identity and experiences. WA has the largest proportion of residents born outside of Australia, where 38% of Western Australians were born overseas. Cultural, social and psychological impacts on health may increase the prevalence of injury among multicultural communities. That is why effective...

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance 18 June 2025 (12.00pm to 1.00pm) Join us for an informative and engaging webinar designed specifically for nurses working in general practice. This session will cover the essential aspects of accreditation, including the latest standards, best practices and practical tips to ensure your team feels confident in demonstrating quality improvement to maintain the RACGP standards. Key topics: The role of quality improvement in accreditation. Understanding accreditation standards and requirements. Best practices for maintaining compliance. The role of practice nurses in achieving accreditation standards. Practical strategies to support accreditation readiness. Insights from industry experts on accreditation best...

Each year more than 26,000 Australian babies are born preterm, arriving before 37 weeks of gestation and often requiring specialised care in neonatal nurseries. These early births bring unique medical, developmental, and emotional challenges that can have lasting impacts on both the infant and their family. At this webinar, our panel will explore the emotional and developmental impacts of preterm birth, highlight the importance of observing and responding to infant cues, and outline practical strategies to strengthen early relationships and support preterm infants’ neurodevelopment and mental health in their first year. Learning outcomes Describe the challenges and resilience associated with...

Local governments play a significant role in developing, coordinating and delivering injury prevention, safety policies and programs in their local area. Local governments’ responsibility for health can include encouraging: health promotion behaviours, opportunities for social connection and recreational participation to increase and maintain physical and mental wellbeing. Falls are a significant public health issue in Western Australia. 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year. Falls can have a real impact on an individual’s life that can lead to a loss of independence and confidence, increased concerns of falling and difficulty doing daily tasks. Falls are...

Presented by Immunisation Coalition 24 June 2025 (4.30pm to 5.30pm AWST) online panel discussion The objective of this panel discussion is to update primary healthcare professionals on the burden of meningococcal disease with a focus on Meningococcal B vaccination. Learning outcomes include: Recap the epidemiology and burden of disease in Australia of the different disease-causing meningococcal strains. Summarise the NIP eligibility criteria for meningococcal disease, recommendations supporting vaccination outside of the NIP, and the current State and Territory funded programs. Examine and analyse current funded programs on MenB, how these were successfully organised and coordinated to show an increase in MenB vaccination rates....

Join the leading youth health workshop with Dr Yulia Furlong, Dr Pradeep Rao and Dr Raghu Dharmapuri for expert insights into the psychosocial wellbeing, and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people. This CPD accredited workshop enhances your professional development and provides actionable strategies for harm reduction and health promotion in young patients. Attendees will receive pre-workshop readings on the psychosocial wellbeing and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people, to prepare for engaging and informed discussions. Date and time: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM AWST SCHEDULE 5:45 pm: Registration 6:00 pm: Case Study Discussion...

Free online IBD knowledge session Crohn’s & Colitis Australia are running a free, interactive and online ‘Advance Your Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Knowledge’ workshop series developed with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited. The workshops are hosted by a GP and gastroenterologist and will run fortnightly starting June 25 as follows: The GP’s role in early detection of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Wednesday 25 June 4.30-6.00 pm AWST Early intervention, therapies, referral and triage Wednesday 9 July 4.30-6.00 pm AWST Management of IBD and preventative health Wednesday 23 July 4.30-6.00 pm AWST The workshops...

This 60 min panel shares insights from recent campaigns on raising syphilis awareness among the public and healthcare providers. Target Audience GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Homeless Healthcare workers, Community Based Practitioners, Primary Healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Workers, and those in the Sexual Health Workforce. Speakers Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health) Dr. Simon Slota-Kan, Public health physician and GP, WA Country Health Service Cameron Taylor, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Derbarl Yerrigan Lorna Geraghty, Programs Manager, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Stephen Boccaletti, Senior Policy...

Presented by RACGP 3 July 2025 (7.00pm to 8.00pm AWST) webinar Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for a webinar concerning adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a WA mid-winter illness update. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia. Register here

Infectious disease expert Professor Paul Effler will present WA data on coverage and safety for adolescent and maternal immunisations, including the newly registered Abrysvo RSV vaccine.  He will also provide a ‘mid-winter report card’ on how WA is tracking with respect to important respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV and COVID-19. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in...