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  • Masterclass Series for Eating Disorder Professionals, from a HAES perspective

    Masterclass Series for Eating Disorder Professionals, from a HAES perspective

    Online Course

    The Mind Body Well Eating Disorder Masterclass series offers targeted professional development webinars for Allied Health and Medical practitioners who provide therapy for people experiencing eating and body image concerns and eating disorders. The sessions are suitable for all therapists regardless of experience, however they will assume general knowledge of eating disorder diagnosis and treatment options. Each session will be presented by an experienced therapist from the Mind Body Well team, or an invited guest - who will explore the topic through a Health at Every Size® lens, reflecting inclusive and respectful therapeutic approaches which are both evidence based and...

  • Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

    Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and...

  • Breaking the Silence: Improving inclusive practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people

    WA, Australia

    When: Thursday 3 November 2022   |  What time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (AEDT)  |  Where: Online – join via your computer  |  Cost: Free Click here to register. The Queeroboree bi-monthly webinar series produced by Black Rainbow, in partnership with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network aims to help practitioners better support the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB community. This webinar will explore the findings from the ‘Breaking the Silence’ research project conducted by Kurongkurl Katitjin (Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research) at Edith Cowan University. Presenters will discuss the ways in...

  • West Pilbara Child at Risk and Protection Symposium

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

    All organisations delivering services for children (0-18 years) in the West Pilbara are invited to an upcoming West Pilbara Child at Risk and Protection Symposium to be held in Karratha on 4th November 2022. The purpose of this two day symposium is to come together to explore the current risks facing children in the region with the aim of investing in improved outcomes collectively for the future. It is hoped that the symposium will create relationships, improve information sharing and create actions going forward to improve collaboration and achieve improved outcomes for at-risk children and youth in the West Pilbara....

  • Health, Not Diets – Weight Inclusive Practice

    Health, Not Diets – Weight Inclusive Practice

    Online Course

    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. Cost: $198AUD For full program information, visit https://healthnotdiets.com/for-health-professionals 1st session: Friday 17 June 2022 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) 2nd session: Friday 4 November 2022 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) Location: Online event access details will...

  • Health, Not Diets – Non-Diet Approach for Dietitians: Foundations

    Health, Not Diets – Non-Diet Approach for Dietitians: Foundations

    Online Course

    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. Cost: $198AUD For full program information, visit https://healthnotdiets.com/for-dietitians 1st session: Saturday 18 June 2022, 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) 2nd session: Saturday 5 November 2022, 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) Location: Online event access details will be provided by the...

  • It’s never too late to diagnose ADHD

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

     Webinar Description Join our interdisciplinary panel of experts as they discuss how to better recognise the symptoms experienced by adults affected by ADHD and how to provide appropriate support to those who have received a late diagnosis. Panel Dr. Roger Patterson – (WA – Psychiatrist) Assoc. Prof. John Kramer – (NSW – GP) Dr. Maddi Derrick – (TAS - Clinical psychologist with lived experience) And facilitator Nicola Palfrey (ACT – Clinical Psychologist) Learning outcomes Discuss the symptoms and signs of ADHD and common co-occurring conditions for adults presenting for a late diagnosis. Discuss use of appropriate language to prevent negative narratives,...

  • Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

    Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and...

  • PHPN Karratha Orthopaedic Q&A event

    Ibis Styles Karratha 35/45 Searipple Rd, Karratha, WA, Australia

    The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to our exclusive members only Karratha Orthopaedic Q&A event where a light meal will be served followed by networking drinks. The Q&A will be presented by Dr Nicholas Frost from Hollywood Orthopaedic Group. Limited places available. Registrations are essential! This event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit phpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small atcontact@phpn.com.au

  • Hump Day Health Sessions

    Hump Day Health Sessions

    Online Event WA, Australia

    WAAC is holding monthly lunchtime health sessions for anyone who works in sexual health or a related field to gain updates and insights about HIV and STIs. Every second Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm, tune in on Teams for a 30–40-minute information session on topics surrounding HIV, sexual health and WAAC services. There will be time for questions and discussion. The aim of these sessions is to give you the tools and information you need to support your staff and/colleagues in the sector and promote important health messaging. Date: Second Wednesday of each month, next session - Wednesday 14 September...