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Kidsafe WA in the Pilbara | September 2023 visit!

The Kidsafe WA team is excited to be travelling to the Pilbara region this month to deliver their free community workshops and primary school incursions. To have Kidsafe WA visit your school or organisation, please email Tracy@kidsafewa.com.au or call 0428 875 503. Many thanks to Horizon Power for supporting these visits.

PHPN Diabetes Education Event | Karratha

Karratha International Hotel Corner of Hillview and Millstream Roads, Karratha, WA, Australia

Education topic: Management of paediatrics diabetes in a remote setting, strategies for patient care and joint care arrangements to improve patient outcomes. The Pilbara Health Professional Network invites our local health professionals to our Karratha Diabetes Education event. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from the Perth Children’s Hospital travelling diabetes team. They will be discussing diabetes management (type one and two and other endocrine conditions) to upskill local practitioners on new technology and strategies for managing people with diabetes, especially in a rural context. Perth Children’s Hospital travelling diabetes team: Dr Vinutha Shetty Paediatric endocrinologist Nola Harrington Diabetes...

Trauma-informed care: Therapies and approaches to improve your practice | Online Webinar

Webinar Event WA, Australia

Register for this webinar to hear the unique perspectives of practitioners from three different specialty areas as they explore new and creative ways practitioners can provide trauma-informed care in daily practice. Attend this webinar to: •  Explore diverse therapies and perspectives from experts specialising in innovative psychotherapy, art therapy, adventure therapy and more. •  Learn how to communicate effectively with practitioners from a range of disciplines, enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive support to those affected by trauma. •  Discover different stages of life where trauma can occur and how practitioners can support clients through providing trauma-informed care. Panel Graham Pringle (Youth Worker,...

Medications for Chronic Kidney Disease |

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Health professionals, do you know how to adjust kidney cleared medications for an individual with CKD to minimize potential adverse effects? Find out how by joining Kidney Health Australia and Senior Pharmacist, Carla Scuderi. Using a case study example of an individual with diabetes, this activity outlines the steps required to confirm a CKD diagnosis as well as guidance on what medicines slow the progression of CKD while reducing the risk of CVD. Practical tips on how to utilise the eGFR to adjust medication dosing will also be discussed. RACGP/ACRRM CPD EA hours - 1 (pending approval) Enquiries: primary.care@kidney.org.au Make...

General practice in a rapidly changing world – New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are almost upon us | Online Webinar

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance Tuesday 26 September (5.30-6.30pm AWST) Join this upcoming webinar hosted by Dr Norman Swan, with Prof Leon Flicker, Prof Amy Brodtmann and Dr Simon Torvaldsen, as they discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer’s treatment. This webinar will explore what else is on the horizon, what other interventions should still be used, and how the focus on intervention has shifted to early dementia. Register now View the flyer here

Diabetes & Mental Health – Diabetes related anxiety | Online

Online Course

This presentation is hosted by the Perth Diabetes and Mental Health Network and will discuss diabetes-related anxiety. WA 5.15 pm Arrival & online networking 5.30 pm Live presentation start time 6:30 pm Meeting close Register HERE.

My Future Care – An Introduction to Advance Care Planning | Online

Online Course

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered. Who is...

Acknowledging Country Workshop | Online via Zoom

Acknowledging Country Workshop | Online via Zoom

Online via Zoom WA, Australia

If you regularly host meetings, deliver workshops, give presentations, or are involved in other professional gatherings, this workshop is for you. The content is not specific to WA, so anyone from across Australia is invited. An Acknowledgement of Country demonstrates respect for the traditional custodians of the land on which a meeting or event is being held. It recognises the continuing relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country. It is important to start meetings, events, and professional gatherings with an Acknowledgement, and delivering a thoughtful, personalised Acknowledgement is an opportunity to express your, and your organisations,...