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One-Day Workshop: FDV-informed Documentation and Language | Online

Online Webinar WA, Australia

When working with survivors (adult and child) or users of violence, it is essential to use language that reflects a survivor, strength-based approach, a perpetrator-facing, and a perpetrator-driven risk approach. This ensures behaviour patterns are prominent and visible, survivor resistance and strengths are at the forefront of responses and, service responses are better able to assess risk and imminency to risk. Accordingly, in domestic and family violence work, our language should focus on perpetrator accountability and a behaviour pattern-based approach. This workshop has been developed to align with the internally accredited Safe and Together model. This one-day workshop will provide...

Heart Foundation and WA Primary Health Alliance CVD Virtual Roadshow

Online Event WA, Australia

An interactive Virtual Roadshow bringing a tailored approach of Cardiovascular Risk Reduction from the Heart Foundation in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance. This interactive, live virtual workshop will bring together a specialist presentation followed by breakout groups and completed with live audience panel Q & A with the following objectives: Update primary care health professionals on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on risk factors, imaging and biomarkers . Provide practical advice for the application of Heart Health Checks, including available resources for the general practice team. Participants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart Health Checks...

PHPN Paediatric Education Event | Karratha

Karratha Lotteries House 7 Morse Ct, Karratha, WA, Australia

Topic: Neurodiverse children – general and stimulant management The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite local health professionals (hospital medical staff, GPs and paediatric nurses) to this educational event. This will be presented by WA Country Health Service Pilbara Paediatric team where you will have the opportunity to learn about neurodivergent conditions including ADHD and autism, referral processes, useful pre-referral investigations, stimulant co-prescribing and monitoring. There will also be a Q&A. Light refreshments provided | Registrations are essential for catering purposes This event is provided to you by the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit phpn.com.au/network to join...

Palliative care for people living with & dying from dementia | Online webinar

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Department of Health End of Life Care Program and Older Persons Health Network invite you to attend a webinar on models of palliative care for people living with and dying from dementia presented by Dr Elissa Campbell, geriatrician, and palliative care physician. Dementia is the leading cause of death in older Australians, and people with dementia often experience distressing symptoms and burdensome interventions at the end of life. Despite this, people living with and dying from dementia are less likely to access palliative care. WA Department of Health Churchill Fellow Dr Campbell visited multiple clinical, research and community organisations in...

National Contraception Essentials in Primary Care | Online

National Contraception Essentials in Primary Care | Online

Online Course

Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. If you’re interested in this course and are unable to attend, please click here to register your interest. Part 1: Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) Part 2: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) Speakers Angela...

Identifying and treating panic disorder | Webinar

Attend this free webinar to hear our skilled, multidisciplinary panel discuss how health professionals can identify, assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment therapies for people experiencing panic disorder. Panel Katie Dobinson (she/her), Clinical Psychologist, NSW Dr. Catherine Eltringham, GP, Vic Dr. John Lam-Po-Tang, Psychiatrist, NSW Facilitator: Stephen Trumble, General Practitioner Learning outcomes •    Identify comorbidities and the biological and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing panic disorder. •    Discuss how to identify, assess and diagnose panic disorder. •    Evaluate therapeutic approaches suitable for treatment of panic disorder. •    Discuss the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to people...

National Contraception Essentials in Primary Care | Online

National Contraception Essentials in Primary Care | Online

Online Course

Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings. If you’re interested in this course and are unable to attend, please click here to register your interest. Part 1: Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT) Part 2: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT) Speakers Angela...

2023 WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum | Freemantle

The Esplanade Hotel by Rydges 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle, Western Australia

Registrations for the 2023 WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum are now open! Hosted by Rural Health West, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Health Council of WA and the WA Child Ear Health Strategy, the two day Forum will focus on regional ear health initiatives, technologies and research in ear and hearing health through interactive discussions and practical upskilling.  Date: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 November 2023 Time: Thursday: 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday: 8.00am - 1.30pm Venue: The Esplanade Hotel by Rydges, Fremantle Who should attend: clinical practitioners, Aboriginal health workers and practitioners, audiologists, ear, nose and throat surgeons, ear health coordinators, primary health...

International Men’s Day Luncheon | Hedland

Gateway Village Lot 901 Nimingarra Ct, South Hedland, WA, Australia

Celebrate International Men's Day! We are excited to announce a date and venue for our Second International Men's Day Luncheon! This year's theme is “Zero Male Suicide”. International Men's Day 2023 takes place on 19th November and we will be celebrating early on the 17th of November . This is when groups, individuals and organisations celebrate mateship in a variety of ways. The incredible Lachie Samuel - The FIFO Mental Health Guy and Tony Simpson CEO of Regional Development Australia Pilbara will be speaking. Tables of 8 are available. Get your team together for a fabulous lunch , celebrate mateship...

2023 Aboriginal Health Conference

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle Fremantle, WA, Australia

Registrations for the 2023 Aboriginal Health Conference taking place at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle on the 18 and 19 November 2023 are now OPEN! The theme for the Aboriginal Health Conference 2023 is: Dedication: the Story of our Elders. The conference will bring together health professionals from across rural WA, and provide the opportunity to learn from those who came before us. We will hear their stories and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced by so many, and find a way forward together. The Aboriginal Health Conference is open to: Aboriginal health...