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  • Workshop: Obstetric Emergencies

    Karratha WA, Australia

    This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Length: One day Cost: $50.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by the Australian Government Department of Health Accreditation: This workshop is pending accreditation with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for continuing professional development hours for the 2023-2025 triennium. We ask participants to contact their relevant college to ascertain your eligibility for the grant prior to attending....

  • Youth in Distress: Blended Learning

    Youth in Distress: Blended Learning

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Duration 7 hrs  Program Outline With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks. Accreditation 7 hours...

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

    Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) invites you to join us for an event in Karratha on Tuesday 20 June 2023. We will be joined by Vicki Durston, BCNA’s Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services, and enjoy a special online presentation by Dr Tonia Mezzini, Sexual Health Physician, for a conversation about non-hormonal options for managing menopausal symptoms in women post breast cancer diagnosis and ways you can assist your patients. The event will bring together health professionals from Karratha and surrounding areas and will be an opportunity to hear about the work BCNA does and the services and resources...

  • Masterclass Webinar: Coercive Control, Stalking and Harassment | 22 June 2023 | Online webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Delivered by Jolene Ellat and Dr Lorraine Sheridan, a recognised global expert on stalking and harassment Special discounted rate of $99.00 - normally priced at $120.00 Overview Coercive control can be described as “a pattern of domination that includes tactics to isolate, degrade, exploit and control” victims. Patterns of controlling behaviour, such as stalking and harassment and psychological abuse, are known predictors of serious violence and homicide. While Australia is in deep discussions on criminalising coercive control, the responses from practitioners to victims and men who use violence are critical in providing interruption strategies to reduce homicides and other harms across Australia and New Zealand. The Coercive Control, Stalking and Harassment Masterclass will give you a deeper insight into the insidious presentations of FDV, Coercive Control, and Stalking and Harassment, and how these problems can co-occur. The Masterclass will also explore the impacts on victims and survivors and service...

  • PHPN Women and Maternal Health Education Event | Newman

    Mia Mia House in the Desert 32 Kalgan Drive, Newman, WA, Australia

    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.

  • Poisoning Prevention in WA: From Hazard to Safety

    Online via Microsoft Teams WA, Australia

    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...

  • An invitation to lunch from People With disabilities WA | Karratha

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

    PWdWA is Western Australia’s lead member-based non-legal disability advocacy organisation providing individual and systemic advocacy. PWdWA's free service is confidential, issues-based and directed by the individual.  They also provide free information sessions and workshops to empower people with disability to advocate for their rights. PWdWA luncheon will take place on 28 June 2023 at 11:30 am and will be held in the Searipple room at Ibis Styles Hotel, 35 Searipple Road, Karratha. PWdWA would love to hear from you about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the Pilbara and to meet with other people who share our passion...

  • Supporting the mental health of bereaved parents after miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death | Online Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Attend this webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the complex relationship between grief, loss, and mental health for bereaved parents. Our expert panel will share their insights on the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or when pregnancy ends for medical reasons. As a mental health practitioner, this session will equip you with valuable strategies to guide conversations and identify ways to provide support to bereaved parents during this challenging time. Panel •  Bonnie Carter OAM (Peer Worker/Lived Experience, ACT) •  Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner, NSW) •  Dr. Matthew Roberts...

  • Suicide-related behaviour among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    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...