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  • 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...

  • Family & Friends ONLINE carer support group

    Family & Friends ONLINE carer support group

    Online Event WA, Australia

    Join our monthly online information session for the family and friends of young people who are experiencing a mental health challenge. This is an opportunity to e-meet others going through similar situations and speak about the challenges in supporting a young person with a mental illness. Discover effective ways to support your loved one on their recovery journey and also learn to take care of yourself. This online workshop is a collaboration between HelpingMinds, headspace and Palmerston. When: Wednesday evenings | 4.00pm-5:30pm, 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November. Where: Online viaZoom/Teams - A link to join...

  • New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive – General Practice

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences. Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are delivering 5 brief & accessible webinars. These sessions will...

  • Hedland Wound Care Workshop

    North Regional TAFE - Pundulmurra South Hedland Campus 18 Parker St, South Hedland, Western Australia

    On Friday 11 November join us for a wound care workshop event presented by Beth Sperring (clinical nurse consultant) and Donna Larsen (nurse practitioner) from Royal Perth Bentley Group who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. We will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to ‘touch, feel and apply’ many of the dressing products currently in use. Please bring some of the dressings you currently use. Interaction is encouraged so come prepared to discuss and further develop skills in the management of...

  • Lions Outback Vision – Onslow November 2022 visit

    WA, Australia

    The Lions Outback Vision Van is a mobile eye health clinic that showcases how collaboration, innovation and technology can be harnessed to deliver services in regional and remote areas to close the eye health gap. The Outback Vision Van incorporates a unique service delivery model that: Genuinely integrates collaboration across the health, corporate and community sectors; Is the first mobile clinic in Western Australia to showcase the protocols and principals developed by the Aboriginal Health Council (WA) for outback service delivery in Indigenous communities; Performs integrative care, avoiding duplication by filling the gaps in existing hospital facilities and Aboriginal Medical...

  • 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...

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)

    South Hedland Lotteries House 4 Ranson Link, South Hedland, WA

    Free 2 Day training: South Hedland ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. Date: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November 2022 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Location: South Hedland Lotteries House Morning tea and Lunch Provided Registration is essential – limited Spaces Available For more information or to request...