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The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to our Newman Women’s Health education and networking event presented by Susan Downes (Rural generalist-procedural Obstetrician). Presentation topic: Caring for women in the East Pilbara. Dr Susan Downes will share her experiences of working with women in the Pilbara for the past 25 years and suggest ways to navigate the current referral systems and resources for women. Venue: Mia Mia House in the Desert, 32 Kalgan Drive, Newman. Schedule: 5.30pm-6.15pm Registration and networking drinks 6.15pm-6.30pm Food served (light dinner provided) 6.30pm-7.30pm Presentation and Q&A Click HERE to register.

Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

Register now for the next webinar in the Queeroboree webinar series on Monday 3 July 2023 from 11.00am-12.00pm (WA). This webinar will explore research, led by Madi Day, on suicide-related behaviour and examine social, cultural, emotional well-being, and protective factors associated with suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people. Join Black Rainbow Founder, Dameyon Bonson, and Psychotherapist, Damien Riggs, as they discuss the factors that contribute to compounded layers of trauma that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people and explore solutions to improve wellbeing and reduce the risk of suicide. Learning Outcomes Discuss research around suicide-related behaviour among Aboriginal...

Register now to join this webinar on Tuesday 11 July from 5.15pm-6.30pm (WA).  Attend this webinar to enhance your ability to support people with PTSD to participate in meaningful work that promotes their mental health and wellbeing. The expert panel will discuss strategies to engage with workplaces, encouraging them to provide suitable opportunities for people experiencing PTSD. See all the learning outcomes. The Panel Dr Craig Barnett is a GP based in Newcastle and has over 20 years’ experience in both General Practice and Occupational Health with a special interest in injury management, workplace health including hazardous substances, psychological injuries...