• Emergency Medicine Education & Training – Trauma Skills Refresher Course (TSR) – Karratha

    Karratha WA, Australia

    The one-day Trauma Refresher Skills course is designed for rural and remote doctors, nurses and paramedics working in sites that have no dedicated trauma service and are required to provide care to the critically ill trauma patient. Facilitated by experienced interprofessional emergency medicine clinicians, participants will have to opportunity to refresh their skills in the management of the critically ill trauma patient. Consolidating the crucial principles of trauma management through skills interactive case discussions, participants will have the opportunity to practice and hone their skills in essential trauma procedures including vascular access, chest drain insertion skills stations, bringing it all...

  • WACOSS State Budget Briefing

    WA, Australia

    The WA State Budget will be handed down on Thursday 9 September 2021 and WACOSS will once again be offering a briefing to our members on what the implications are for them, the broader sector and the community. WACOSS Leader of Policy and Research, Chris Twomey and Social Policy Officer, Eva Perroni will present this analysis on Monday 13 September at WACOSS and via Zoom from 11am. Register here

  • Pilbara Regional Workforce Advisory Group Meeting

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

    Providers and stakeholders are invited to attend the Regional Workforce Advisory Group meeting, a platform for ongoing identification of regional challenges, gaps and issues experienced across the care and support sector. This will be an opportunity to identify, develop and implement potential solutions and strategies utilising existing strengths and partnerships to maximise regional participation and success in the growth and delivery of services to the Disability and Aged Care sectors.

  • CRANAplus 2021 Vir­tu­al Symposium – Connect Across an Isolated Landscape

    WA, Australia

    This year CRANAplus is inviting health professionals to Connect Across an Isolated Landscape at the 2021 CRANAplus Virtual Symposium on the 17th September. This one day celebration of ideas continues our 37 year strong annual conference tradition in an online environment, as we bridge the distances that separate our geographically dispersed workforce. Presentations from our keynote and VIP line-up will empower attendees to improve health outcomes, start important conversations and apply new lessons within the communities they serve. Hear from: Helen Zahos, Humanitarian and Disaster Nurse Adjunct Prof. Shelley Nowlan, Deputy Rural Health Commissioner Prof. Yvonne Cadet-James, Academic at James Cook University...

  • Positive Behaviour Support in the NDIS

    EpiCentre 22 Balmoral Road, Karratha, WA, Australia

    This workshop covers everything you need to know about Positive Behaviour Support in the NDIS and run by local Karratha PBS Practitioners. About this event WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This workshop is suitable for Parents and Cargegivers, Implementing Providers, Support Coordinators, NDIS Planners, Allied Health Professionals, Educators, Anyone who is interested in the PBS model, the legislation and restrictive practices. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?  What is PBS?  Who needs PBS?  What is a PBS Practitioner?  What does PBS intervention look like?  Roles and responsibilities of a PBS Practitioner in the NDIS.  What is an implementing...

  • Drop-in support for survivors of grief and loss

    Drop-in support for survivors of grief and loss
    South Hedland Lotteries House 4 Ranson Link, South Hedland, WA

    Have you lost a loved family member or friend suddenly? We are here to support you. The Pilbara Postvention Response Group is providing free support for those grieving the loss of loved ones by sudden death. Support is available for everyone. Appointments are not necessary. However, if you would like to allocate a time please call 08 9174 1240 or email kesi-maree.prior@health.wa.gov.au Thursday 23 September from 9am to 7pm Friday 24 September from 9am to 4pm

  • Management of Cardiovascular Conditions

    WA, Australia

    Telehealth Professional Education Program for country WA Health Professionals • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing September - Session 30 ‘Future Proofing your Cardiac RehabilitationProgram and Advocacy’ Presenters: Professor Tom Briffa, Cardiac Health Researcher Dr Nicole Gordon, Exercise Physiologist Helen McLean, Clinical Engagement Coordinator WA How: VC attendance only (GoToWebinar) Registration: PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The link will take you directly to the GoTo Webinar registration form. A confirmation with the link to attend will be sent via email. The recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website. For further information or...

  • Drop-in support for survivors of grief and loss

    Drop-in support for survivors of grief and loss
    South Hedland Lotteries House 4 Ranson Link, South Hedland, WA

    Have you lost a loved family member or friend suddenly? We are here to support you. The Pilbara Postvention Response Group is providing free support for those grieving the loss of loved ones by sudden death. Support is available for everyone. Appointments are not necessary. However, if you would like to allocate a time please call 08 9174 1240 or email kesi-maree.prior@health.wa.gov.au Thursday 23 September from 9am to 7pm Friday 24 September from 9am to 4pm

  • Understanding and Managing Child Safety Risks

    WA, Australia

    'Understanding and Managing Child Safety Risks' is a 2-hour virtual classroom training program designed to help you explore practical tools and ideas to enhance your organisation’s risk culture and ensure that child safety risk management becomes common practice for everyone. We know that risk frameworks can be overwhelming, yet understanding how to best identify, assess, mitigate and manage child safety risks within your organisation is key to being child safe. This program is suitable for operational staff involved in running services for children and young people. It is also recommended for those who manage front-facing staff or who have responsibility...