This free one-hour webinar will explore evidence-based exercises that are proven to reduce falls in older adults, along with any tools or equipment that health professionals can use, as well as the screening methods for falls when working with an older adult client. Register for the online event HERE.
A free online webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in the WA community. Register HERE.
This is a free webinar and CPD opportunity for all general practice health professionals. Encouragement and support by GPs and practice nurses, can have significant impact on improving participation in bowel cancer screening; evidence shows that a recommendation by a trusted health professional is a key motivator to participate. General practice health professionals have several important roles in the NBCSP, including encouraging and supporting participation, managing participants who have a positive FOBT, providing information about referrals to the NBCSP, and managing individuals who, by way of symptom(s) or significant family history, require diagnostic investigations or targeted surveillance rather than screening....
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...
WoW (Women on Wellness) Week has been running at the Centre for over 13 years and has been extremely successful in engaging the community with variety of fun and educational activities. In 2022 we are excited to be offering a WoW series to be held throughout the year. It is envisioned that by expanding WoW, and focusing on key areas of Womens Health and Development, we will be able to deliver more in-depth programs and workshops. This will enable more participants to gain a greater insight into what living in Hedland has to offer and how they can participate and grow as...
Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide doctors with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within their work. PRESENTER: Dr Keiron Bradley, Palliative Care Consultant and Graeme Fitzclarence, Palliative Care Doctor, TARGET GROUP: Hospital Medical Practitioners, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Medical Students. Date and Time: Monday 5th September 2022 6.00pm – 8.00pm Location: Karratha International Hotel, Cnr Hillview and Millstream Rd Catering: Dinner provided Cost: Free (Funded by PEPA) Register: Online HERE Enquiries: Phone 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au
This free one-hour webinar for health professionals will explore the link between incontinence and falls in older adults, with guest presenter Laura Snowball from Silverchain, Looking at management strategies and screening tools for health professionals to use when working with older adults in WA. Register HERE.
Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within the facilities they work. Topics covered: What is the palliative approach Communication with clients and families Advance care planning Self-care for the health professional Symptom recognition and understanding End-of-life care TARGET GROUP: Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Facility Managers. PRESENTER: Florence Humair, Palliative Care Coordinator Graeme Fitzclarence, Palliative Care Doctor Pilbara Palliative Care Service Date and Time: Tuesday 6th September 2022 9.00am – 2.00pm Location: Karratha International Hotel, Cnr Hillview...
This is a free webinar and CPD opportunity for all general practice health professionals. Encouragement and support by GPs and practice nurses, can have significant impact on improving participation in bowel cancer screening; evidence shows that a recommendation by a trusted health professional is a key motivator to participate. General practice health professionals have several important roles in the NBCSP, including encouraging and supporting participation, managing participants who have a positive FOBT, providing information about referrals to the NBCSP, and managing individuals who, by way of symptom(s) or significant family history, require diagnostic investigations or targeted surveillance rather than screening....
The Communicable Disease Control Directorate (CDCD) has partnered with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to bring you an update on Monkeypox. Topic This webinar will focus on key updates relating to monkeypox infection in the primary healthcare setting, and will cover: Epidemiology update, public health case and contact management, vaccine update Dr Jelena Maticevic, Senior Medical Advisor, WA Department of Health Specimen collection, testing and infection prevention and control Dr David Speers, Clinical Microbiologist, PathWest Laboratory Medicine Clinical presentations and case management Dr Belinda Wozencroft, General Practitioner, View Street Medical Q&A session Host: Dr Ramya Raman, RACGP...
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