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Designed for Midwives or GPs with relevant obstetric experience, the Midwifery Upskilling course provides an overview of current best practice in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. This includes a discussion of complications in pregnancy/birth and the emergency management of a pregnant woman and her baby, with an emphasis on care in the remote and isolated setting. Course deliv­ery The CRANAplus Mid­wifery Upskilling course con­sists of the following: Pre-course learn­ing and activ­i­ties that must be com­plet­ed one week before the course Mid­wifery Upskilling read­ing and learn­ing activ­i­ties – approx. 7 hours of study that must be com­plet­ed before the course Atten­dance at a two and a half day...

Ever had that knot in your stomach before a tough conversation? Or wished you had a magic wand to resolve conflicts effortlessly? We've all been there. Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll unravel the mysteries of mastering difficult conversations and conflict resolution. In this session, you’ll: Learn practical techniques to navigate tricky discussions with confidence. Discover how to turn conflict into opportunities for growth and understanding. Get hands-on practice in a supportive, fun environment. Whether you’re looking to improve your personal relationships or sharpen your professional skills, this workshop is your chance to take the difficulty out of...

This workshop is suitable for any professional who may identify family violence as occurring. You may engage with people on a one-off, episodic, or ongoing basis and you are in a position to identify or screen for family violence. This training focuses on working with victim-survivors. Learning outcomes Understanding your role in the service system response Gain a deeper understanding of the identification of risk Strengthen knowledge of visible and less visible signs of trauma Build confidence in utilising the CRARMF screening tool Awareness of referral pathways and brief safety planning Trainer/Facilitators DART Institute CEO, Jolene Ellat  Training Resources Workbooks and resources...

Susi Tegen, Chief Executive of the National Rural Health Alliance will discuss health access and outcomes in rural Australian communities.  Representing the broad spectrum of clinicians, researchers, educators, health service providers across health, disability and aged care, the National Rural Health Alliance looks at the whole picture about the health of rural communities, what is needed, what works and what needs further support.  Local communities have the solutions to their health needs and with appropriate funding and prioritising, governments can be using what we know as a rural health expenditure deficit to build up rural communities, allow them to administer...

The College is grateful to be able to welcome Camilla Rowland, Chief Executive Officer, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) as our guest speaker for the ACHSM College live webcast 2025 series. The Australian health system has traditionally delivered end of life care through palliative care services and other health specialties such as oncology and primary health over the decades.  With our rapidly growing ageing population and the introduction of Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation now across almost every State and Territory, it is critical to consider the impact on the health systems and services, and indeed all health professionals. This webcast considers...