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SUMMARY:Dealing with Depression Blended (GP) | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDealing with Depression is a highly interactive program that aims to\nprovide general practitioners with a practical framework for diagnosing\nand managing depression. The program uses case based\nlearning to explore key challenges GPs experience when caring for\npatients with depression. Cases will be examined and effective\nstrategies will be devised to address these challenges. \nLearning Outcomes\n• Diagnose clinically significant depression.\n• Recognise the contribution of biological\, social and psychological\nfactors to the current depressive episode.\n• Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient.\n• Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual\npatient.\n• Develop a comprehensive management plan derived from the\nformulation of the depressive episode. \nTopic 1:Assessment\nTopic 2:Diagnosis\nTopic 3:Management \nAccreditation\n• 7.5 CPD hours incl. 5 hrs Educational Activity & 2.5 hrs Reviewing\nPerformance (ACRRM & RACGP).\n• Mental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC). \nWAPHA – DWD blended – 17.05.24
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/dealing-with-depression-blended-gp-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
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SUMMARY:Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend 2024 | Karijini
DESCRIPTION:Join us in one of Australia’s greatest and most spectacular landscapes – the truly magnificent Karijini National Park.\nBy day be spellbound by the contrasting Pilbara blue skies against the classic red rock formations\, as you wind your way through gorges to undertake emergency medical scenarios.  At night\, socialise under a canopy of stars with fellow participants and family members. \nThis opportunity to experience the remote\, beautiful\, rugged\, and incredibly fascinating Karijini National Park is one not to be missed.\n \nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\nThe Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment with limitations in equipment\, personnel and resources. \n\nParticipants learn in a supportive environment that encourages a relevant\, practical and self-directed approach to learning.\nParticipants develop their practical skills and professional abilities such as teaching\, teamwork\, leadership and dealing with stress and uncertainty.\nParticipants have the opportunity to network with colleagues in a unique setting.\n\nFor more information\, you can visit the event website here. \nImportant information: Due to a change in funding arrangements the Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend is now strictly for participants only. Partners\, family members and accompanying friends are no longer supported. Access to transport to/from the airport and around the national park\, accommodation and meals are no longer available
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/rural-and-remote-retrieval-weekend-2024-karijini/
LOCATION:Karijini National Park\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240515T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240515T190000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description\nSuicide has a devastating impact on families\, friends and whole\ncommunities. Pharmacists\, due to their role and their accessibility\nin the community\, have the potential to play a key role in\nrecognising the signs and symptoms of suicide\, restricting means\nand keeping the person safe until support is available.\nThis Suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists is an interactive\,\ncased based workshop enabling peer discussion alongside the\ndevelopment of practical skills to implement.\nThis training aims to increase pharmacists’ skills and confidence in:\n• Recognising signs warranting further exploration for suicidality;\n• Talking with someone who may display suicidal signs and symptoms;\n• Understanding of the various referral options. \nLearning Outcomes\nThe proposed learning objectives for the session are that at the end\nof the session participants will be able to:\n• Recognise the prevalence of suicide in the context of pharmacy\n• Identify risk factors and warning sign of someone that may have\nsuicidal thoughts\n• Prepare for a conversation with someone who may display suicidal\nsigns and symptoms \nTopic 1: Prevalence of Suicide\nTopic 2: Risk factors\, warning sign and symptoms\nTopic 3: Having conversations about -suicide\nTopic 4: Support and resources \nAccreditation\nAccreditation number: CX22054.\nThis activity has been accredited for 2.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or\n2.5 CPD credits)\, suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s\nCPD plan\, which can be converted 2.5 hours of Group 2 CPD (5 CPD\ncredits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment\nactivities. \nWPHA – SPTP online – 15.05.24
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/suicide-prevention-training-for-pharmacists-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240514T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T082422Z
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SUMMARY:Clincal yarning for injury prevention | Online
DESCRIPTION:Clinical Yarning is a patient-centred communication framework for Aboriginal health care. This webinar aims to explore the importance of yarning in a clinical setting for health professionals in the injury prevention sector. \n\n\n \n\n\nDr. Ivan Lin and Trevor Pickett from WA Centre for Rural Health will explore the concept of clinical yarning\, how it can be implemented\, and the benefits to Aboriginal communities in WA.\n\n\n \n\n\nYou can read more about this webinar training and register for it HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/12803/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Injury Matters":MAILTO:info@injurymatters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240508T155700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T155700Z
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SUMMARY:Unintended Pregnancy Counselling Training | Online
DESCRIPTION:Aimed at counsellors\, psychologists\, doctors\, nurses\, chaplains\, social workers\, and others with qualifications and/or experience in counselling\, this two-day course provides participants with the knowledge\, skills and attitudes required to provide supportive non-directive unintended pregnancy counselling. \nDate: Tuesday 11 – Wednesday 12 June 2024\nTime: 9:00am – 4:00pm\nCost: $125\nLocation: Online \nRegister now
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/unintended-pregnancy-counselling-training-online/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:rose@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240510T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240408T225403Z
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SUMMARY:2024 PHPN Early Career Health Summit | Paraburdoo
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\n– Participants will learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment\n– Attendees will develop practical skills such as teamwork\, leadership and dealing with stress\n– Participants will have the opportunity to network with Pilbara based colleagues in a beautiful setting \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nEarly career health professionals who are members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network\, live and work in the Pilbara\, are under 30 years old or have fewer than five years of clinical experience are\ninvited to attend the event. \nREGISTRATION COST – $300 PER PERSON\n– Registration fee (includes education program – facilitation and upskilling)\n– Two nights accommodation\n– All meals – two breakfasts\, one lunch and two dinners\n– Snacks during scenario stations\n– Event materials \nPlease note: Participants will be required to make their own way to Cheela Plains Station. \nTo register\, click HERE. \nFor more information about the Pilbara Health Professionals Network please contact Alisha on 0428 772 632 or visit us at www.phpn.com.au
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/2024-early-career-health-summit/
LOCATION:Cheela Plains Station\, Nanutarra Munjina Road\, Paraburdoo\, WA\, 6754\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilbara Health Professionals Network":MAILTO:alisha.small@phpn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T013022Z
UID:10004215-1715104800-1715108400@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:The National Diabetes Services Scheme | Health Professionals monthly webinars
DESCRIPTION:The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule\, providing two educational webinars each month. \nThe webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/the-national-diabetes-services-scheme-health-professionals-monthly-webinars/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T093145Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Outdoor Adventure Race (ROAR) I Kings Park
DESCRIPTION:This event provides an opportunity for junior doctors and medical students to learn\, experience and practice elements of emergency care in a stimulating wilderness environment around King’s Park in Western Australia. Your team will work together under Perth’s best emergency physicians to diagnose\, stabilise and ‘save lives’. \nThe teaching and learning priorities for each scenario are: \n\nScene safety and management of the environment\nA structured approach to the assessment of the critically ill patient (DRSABCDE)\nPrioritised supportive and specific management of the clinical conditions\nStabilisation and transport planning including basic necessities of the patient and group\nLeadership\, teamwork and communication\n\nInclusions \n\n1.5 day education program\nMorning tea\, lunch & afternoon tea Saturday\nMorning tea & lunch Sunday\nEvent handbook\nRural Health West backpack\nRural Health West water bottle\nRural Health West hat\n\nEligibility: Final year medical students\, Interns (PGY1)\, PGY2 and PGY3. \nLength: 1.5 days \nCost: $200 (Inc. GST) \nClick HERE for further information.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/rural-outdoor-adventure-race-roar-i-kings-park/
LOCATION:Kings Park\, Fraser Ave\, West Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240503T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240416T014257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T014257Z
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SUMMARY:Aboriginal Palliative Care Resource Launch | Karratha
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/aboriginal-palliative-care-resource-launch-karratha/
LOCATION:Karratha Leisureplex\, Dampier Highway\, Stove Hill\, WA\, 6714\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="PEPA - Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach":MAILTO:pasce@cancerwa.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T030532Z
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SUMMARY:PHPN Social Sundowner | Onslow
DESCRIPTION:The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you and your family to come along to our Social Sundowner and catch up with other health professionals from the region and their families.\nThis event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit phpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). \nWhen: Thursday 2 May 2024\nWhere: Onslow Beach Resort – Cnr Second Avenue and Third Street\, Onslow\nTime: 5.30PM-7.30PM \nLight refreshments available. \nFor more information about this event\, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small at contact@phpn.com.au
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/phpn-social-sundowner-onslow/
LOCATION:Onslow Beach Resort\, Second Avenue\, Onslow\, WA\, 6710\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilbara Health Professionals Network":MAILTO:alisha.small@phpn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240424T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240424T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240328T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Triage Emergency Care - Intensive | Online
DESCRIPTION:About this course \n\nAre you required to effec­tive­ly and effi­cient­ly assess and triage emer­gency patients and pri­ma­ry pre­sen­ta­tions in your work?\nDo you need to enhance your triage skills?\nAre you famil­iar with the Aus­tralasian Triage Scale and Emer­gency Triage Edu­ca­tion Kit?\n\nTEC Inten­sive deliv­ers the same con­tent from our tra­di­tion­al face-to-face course but allows you to engage from the com­fort of home or work\, immerse your­self in the con­tent\, and engage with oth­er prac­ti­tion­ers via our online dis­cus­sion boards. \nWho is this course for? \nThe course is designed to meet the learn­ing needs of the remote and rur­al health work­force\, espe­cial­ly nurs­es and rur­al gen­er­al prac­ti­tion­ers who may be required to per­form triage. \nIf you have any queries about the course or its rel­e­vance to your prac­tice\, sub­mit an enquiry here. \n  \nFor further information and to register\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/triage-emergency-care-intensive-online-2/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240322T023538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T023538Z
UID:10004926-1713603600-1713625200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia Blended | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDepression is a common condition frequently managed in primary\ncare. Identifying and managing depression in a rural context presents\na unique set of challenges for health professionals providing\nmental health care in their communities. \nDealing with Depression in Rural Australia is a highly interactive\,\nmultidisciplinary program developed specifically to address the\nneeds of clinicians delivering health care for people presenting with\ndepression in a rural setting \nUsing a case-based problem solving format\, the program outlines a\npractical framework for assessment and management planning\nreadily applicable to primary care \nLearning Outcomes \n• Differentiate between the differing sub-types of clinical\ndepression\n• Recognise the contribution of biological\, social and psychological\nfactors to the current depressive episode\n• Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient\n• Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual\npatient\n• Develop a comprehensive mental health treatment plan derived\nfrom the formulation of the depressive episode \nAccreditation\n7.5 CDP hrs incl. 5 hrs educational Acitivty & 2.5 hrs Reviewing Preformance (RACGP & ACRRM)\nMental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC) \nMulti-disciplinary;\nCounsellors; GP Registrars; GPs; Mental Health Nurse; Social Workers. \nTopic 1: Assessment\nTopic 2: Diagnosis\nTopic 3: Management \nTotal: 7.5 hours\nModule 1: (1.5-hours) Self-directed learning\nModule 2: (3-hours) Online interactive zoom session\nModule 3: (2-hours) Online interactive zoom session \nWAPHA – DWDRA Blended – 20.04.24
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/dealing-with-depression-in-rural-australia-blended-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240419T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240325T052858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T002938Z
UID:10004938-1713538800-1713553200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Pilbara Therapy Services - Official opening of the new clinic | Karratha
DESCRIPTION:Pilbara Therapy Services invites you and your family to celebrate the official opening of their new clinic.  This is a family-friendly event! \nWhen: Friday 19 April 2024 \nWhere: 3 Warambie Road\, Karratha WA 6714 \nEvent schedule: \n\n3.30pm: Welcome to Country\n3.30pm-5.00pm: Family-friendly opening with face painting and activities for kids\n5.00pm: Grand opening ceremony with ribbon cutting and speeches\n\nCome along and join in all the fun\, music and kids activities! \nRSVP to marina@pilbaratherapy.com to notify of any dietary requirements.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/pilbara-therapy-services-official-opening-of-the-new-clinic-karratha/
LOCATION:Pilbara Therapy Services\, 3 Warambie Rd\, Karratha\, WA\, 6714\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilbara Therapy Services":MAILTO:marina@pilbaratherapy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240306T064206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T064623Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Commission: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention | West & East Pilbara
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Commission is delivering in person workshops on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention with communities in the Pilbara in April and May. \nThis one-day workshop is designed to: \n\nIntroduce FASD for community and regional stakeholders\nPlan community and/or regional FASD prevention activities \nBuild a FASD prevention network  \nPromote the Valuable Conversations for reducing the impact of alcohol use during childbearing years training event \nPresent FASD prevention funding opportunities \n\nTo access the registration form\, click HERE. \n\nKarratha | Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 9.00am-4.30pm | Venue TBC\nPort Hedland | Friday 19 April 2024 | 9.00am-4.30pm | Venue TBC\nNewman | Wednesday 29 May 2024 | 9.00am-4.30pm | Venue TBC\n\nFor more information \n\nVisit AlcoholThinkAgain website here: Alcohol During Pregnancy | Alcohol Think Again\nContact Dionne or Louise at FASDprevention@mhc.wa.gov.au
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/mental-health-commission-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-prevention-west-east-pilbara/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Community Services":MAILTO:hellohope@hopecs.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240417T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240306T064206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T064623Z
UID:10004908-1713344400-1713371400@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health Commission: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention | West & East Pilbara
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Commission is delivering in person workshops on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention with communities in the Pilbara in April and May. \nThis one-day workshop is designed to: \n\nIntroduce FASD for community and regional stakeholders\nPlan community and/or regional FASD prevention activities \nBuild a FASD prevention network  \nPromote the Valuable Conversations for reducing the impact of alcohol use during childbearing years training event \nPresent FASD prevention funding opportunities \n\nTo access the registration form\, click HERE. \n\nKarratha | Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 9.00am-4.30pm | Venue TBC\nPort Hedland | Friday 19 April 2024 | 9.00am-4.30pm | Venue TBC\nNewman | Wednesday 29 May 2024 | 9.00am-4.30pm | Venue TBC\n\nFor more information \n\nVisit AlcoholThinkAgain website here: Alcohol During Pregnancy | Alcohol Think Again\nContact Dionne or Louise at FASDprevention@mhc.wa.gov.au
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/mental-health-commission-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-prevention-west-east-pilbara/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Community Services":MAILTO:hellohope@hopecs.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240312T013134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T013134Z
UID:10004915-1713294000-1713297600@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Winter preparedness webinar: Influenza update | Online
DESCRIPTION:Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for our annual influenza update as we prepare for this year’s flu season. \nThis webinar will explore what we can expect for the 2024 flu season and a brief update on the latest in COVID. We’ll cover what to expect this flu season\, including timings and eligibility. We will also look at the up-to-date health department data\, the flu vaccine program and provide an update on COVID boosters and antivirals. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior\, you can submit it upon registration. \n\nProf Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor\, Communicable Disease Control Directorate\, Department of Health\, Western Australia.\nHosted by RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman.\n\nThis webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia. \nCPD: 1 hours EA \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/winter-preparedness-webinar-influenza-update-online/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240220T033906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033906Z
UID:10004246-1713290400-1713294000@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:The National Diabetes Services Scheme | Health Professionals monthly webinars
DESCRIPTION:The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule\, providing two educational webinars each month. \nThe webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/the-national-diabetes-services-scheme-health-professionals-monthly-webinars/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20231106T100631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T100631Z
UID:10004867-1713261600-1713285000@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Triage Emergency Care - Intensive | Online
DESCRIPTION:The CRANAplus Triage Emergency Care course is based on the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) with a focus on application for rural\, remote and isolated settings. Designed for nurses (including practice nurses) and GPs but open to a variety of health care professionals\, the course upskills the rural triage practitioner to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate an appropriate triage category. \nClick HERE to read more information and to register!
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/triage-emergency-care-intensive-online/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240328T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T031228Z
UID:10004939-1713254400-1713277800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Triage Emergency Care - Intensive | Online
DESCRIPTION:About this course \n\nAre you required to effec­tive­ly and effi­cient­ly assess and triage emer­gency patients and pri­ma­ry pre­sen­ta­tions in your work?\nDo you need to enhance your triage skills?\nAre you famil­iar with the Aus­tralasian Triage Scale and Emer­gency Triage Edu­ca­tion Kit?\n\nTEC Inten­sive deliv­ers the same con­tent from our tra­di­tion­al face-to-face course but allows you to engage from the com­fort of home or work\, immerse your­self in the con­tent\, and engage with oth­er prac­ti­tion­ers via our online dis­cus­sion boards. \nWho is this course for? \nThe course is designed to meet the learn­ing needs of the remote and rur­al health work­force\, espe­cial­ly nurs­es and rur­al gen­er­al prac­ti­tion­ers who may be required to per­form triage. \nIf you have any queries about the course or its rel­e­vance to your prac­tice\, sub­mit an enquiry here. \n  \nFor further information and to register\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/triage-emergency-care-intensive-online-2/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240322T023059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T023059Z
UID:10004925-1712912400-1712934000@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis blended learning workshop aims to increase health\nprofessionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide\nhistory and developing a collaborative management plan to\nincrease the safety of people planning suicide\nThe workshop provides practical tools for health professionals\nmanaging the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including\nthe acute suicidal crisis\, care after a suicide attempt and assisting\nfamilies experiencing suicide bereavement.\nThis program combines online interactive sessions\, case discussion\nand self-directed learning modules \nLearning Outcomes\n• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively;\n• Develop a collaborative safety plan;\n• Implement a team approach to treatment planning;\n• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt. \nAccreditation\n• 6.5 CPD hours incl. 5.5 hrs Education Activity & 1 hr Reviewing\nPerformance (RACGP & ACRRM);\n• Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC);\n• 6.5 CPD hours for psychologists. \nModule 1:\nSelf-directed learning\nDuration: 1.5 hours\nModality: Online module\nModule 2:\nAdvanced Training in Suicide Prevention\nDuration: 3 hours\nModality: Online interactive Zoom session\nModule 3:\nCase Discussion Group\nDuration: 1 hour and 45 minutes\nModality: Online interactive Zoom sessionz \nFREE – This event is supported by WA Primary\nHealth Alliance under the Australian Government’s\nPrimary Health Networks Program. \nWAPHA – ATSP Blended – 12.04.24
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/advanced-training-in-suicide-prevention-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20230717T012749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T013022Z
UID:10004214-1712080800-1712084400@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:The National Diabetes Services Scheme | Health Professionals monthly webinars
DESCRIPTION:The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule\, providing two educational webinars each month. \nThe webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/the-national-diabetes-services-scheme-health-professionals-monthly-webinars/2024-04-02/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240326T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004921-1711458000-1711465200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-26/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240326T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240322T022156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T022156Z
UID:10004923-1711434600-1711488600@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Talking About Suicide in General Practice | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to\nincrease GPs skill and confidence in:\n• Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high;\n• Undertaking a detailed risk assessment;\n• Management planning using a collaborative\, team based approach. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the completion of this program participants will be able to:\n• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively\n• Develop a collaborative safety plan\n• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt \nAccreditation\n• 3 CPD hours (RACGP & ACRRM)\n• Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC) \nTopic 1: The Suicidal Crisis\nTopic 2: Acute Management\nTopic 3: After the Attempt\nTopic 4: Bereaved by Suicide \nTuesday\, 26 March 2024\n6:30AM – 9:30AM (AWST)\nOnline via zoom\,\nWestern Australia\nFREE – This event is supported by WA Primary\nHealth Alliance. \nWAPHA – TASGP online – 26.03.24
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/talking-about-suicide-in-general-practice-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004920-1711389600-1711396800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240312T012726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T012726Z
UID:10004914-1711044000-1711047600@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis management within general practice | Online
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia is currently experiencing a syphilis outbreak\, with increases in cases of infectious syphilis and congenital syphilis in the community. This has prompted changes to recommendations to clinical practice that are relevant to general practitioners. \nThis webinar will address: \n\nclinical presentations of syphilis\ntesting\, including current protocols recommended during pregnancy\nmanagement\, including principles of care when engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse populations\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/syphilis-management-within-general-practice-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004919-1710957600-1710964800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240307T021023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T021207Z
UID:10004913-1710957600-1710964800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:ADHD 101 Workshops for parents & service providers | Paraburdoo & Tom Price
DESCRIPTION:Pilbara for Purpose and ADHDWA are partnering together to run three sessions which will provide an overview of ADHD and how it presents in children. This workshop will have a strong focus on practical tools and strategies. \nTopics covered: \n\nIntervention focused parenting strategies\nRaising awareness of ADHD behaviours\, increasing the chances of desired behaviour\nResponding to challenging and undesired behaviour\nUsing rewards and quality time along the way\n\nSession delivered by: Dr Cayla Bellagarda (Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar). \nBelow are the registration links. \nWednesday 20 March 2024 \nParaburdoo – parents and service workers – 10.45am to 12.45pm \nTom Price – teachers and educators – 2.30pm to 4.30pm \nTom Price – parents and service workers – 6.00pm to 8.00pm
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/adhd-101-workshops-for-parents-service-providers-paraburdoo-tom-price/2024-03-20/3/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240222T081415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T081415Z
UID:10004906-1710957600-1710961200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:The role of surgery in the management of advanced NMSC in the era of effective systemic therapies | Online
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\nAustralian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) invite you to join our webinar for clinicians with an interest in skin cancer. During the webinar\, our panel from different surgical disciplines will discuss the role of surgery and sequencing of treatment modalities in the management of advanced non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC)/keratinocyte cancers through case discussions with audience participation.\n\nChair:  A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng\, MIA and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre\n\nPanellists: \n• Prof Neil Gross\, MD Anderson Cancer Center\n• A/Prof Kerwin Shannon\, MIA and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre\n• A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam\, University of New South Wales\n• Dr Amy O’Connor\, Sunshine Coast University Hospital\n• Dr Andrew Foreman\, Royal Adelaide Hospital\n\nCost: Free\nThis webinar is an initiative of ASPS and MIA and is held in partnership with:\n• Australasian College of Dermatologists\n• Australian Society of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery\n• Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society\n• Skin Cancer College Australasia\n\n\nDate & Time: Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 6.00pm WST
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/the-role-of-surgery-in-the-management-of-advanced-nmsc-in-the-era-of-effective-systemic-therapies-online/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T161500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240221T041613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T041613Z
UID:10004902-1710951300-1710955800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Navigating cultural differences: Culturally responsive practice supporting families |
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Emerging Minds \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore practice considerations for supporting the mental health of children and families adapting in Australia. \n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nExplore culturally responsive practice strategies that foster conversations grounded in families’ skills and knowledge.\nIdentify practice approaches that support families with diverse cultures\, languages and faiths to navigate their parenting in a new country.\nOutline ways practitioners’ self-reflection of their own culture can develop cultural humility\, to prevent cultural bias and racism when supporting children and families\n\nWednesday 20 March 2024 | 4.15pm-5.30pm WST | Online webinar \nClick HERE for further information and to register.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/navigating-cultural-differences-culturally-responsive-practice-supporting-families/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T025712
CREATED:20240307T021023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T021207Z
UID:10004912-1710945000-1710952200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:ADHD 101 Workshops for parents & service providers | Paraburdoo & Tom Price
DESCRIPTION:Pilbara for Purpose and ADHDWA are partnering together to run three sessions which will provide an overview of ADHD and how it presents in children. This workshop will have a strong focus on practical tools and strategies. \nTopics covered: \n\nIntervention focused parenting strategies\nRaising awareness of ADHD behaviours\, increasing the chances of desired behaviour\nResponding to challenging and undesired behaviour\nUsing rewards and quality time along the way\n\nSession delivered by: Dr Cayla Bellagarda (Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar). \nBelow are the registration links. \nWednesday 20 March 2024 \nParaburdoo – parents and service workers – 10.45am to 12.45pm \nTom Price – teachers and educators – 2.30pm to 4.30pm \nTom Price – parents and service workers – 6.00pm to 8.00pm
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/adhd-101-workshops-for-parents-service-providers-paraburdoo-tom-price/2024-03-20/2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Health
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