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New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed – Health Service Providers

Online Webinar WA, Australia

WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences. Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are delivering 5 brief & accessible webinars. These sessions will...

Monkeypox Clinical Update

WA, Australia

This webinar will provide a clinical update on diagnosing, treating and managing monkeypox (MPX), as well as current vaccine strategies and public health impacts. The webinar will feature a presentation by Dr Vincent Cornelisse and Q&A panel discussion with Dr Sam Elliott and Heath Paynter (AFAO Deputy CEO). Learning objectives: –   Assess clinical presentation of MPX and make a diagnosis –   Understand how to treat and manage MPX, including possible complications –   Identify the public health impacts of MPX –   Identify current vaccine strategies and effectiveness Date: Thursday 27th of October Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm AWST (WA) Available on demand: By registering, you will...

Improving the sustainability of your practice – What GPs need to know about payroll tax

Online Webinar WA, Australia

This webinar will provide an update about the risks associate with payroll tax following recent decisions in New South Wales and Victoria. The session will provide advice on what practice owners can do to mitigate their risks, covering key issues in determining whether GPs are employees or contractors. The webinar will also include case studies and provide advice on available supports and resources. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the presenters.

Alcohol & Other Drug Network – Session 9

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Have you ever had to tackle managing opioid prescriptions and chronic pain in patients? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives to manage patients’ chronic pain? It’s not too late to join the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome! Join us for Session 9 Thursday 27 October 2022, 6.00pm-7.30pm. Register here https://tinyurl.com/mv5j7m97

Hedland Collaboration Forum 2022

Youth Involvement Council 34 Lawson St, South Hedland, Western Australia, Australia

We want to celebrate Children’s Week by providing an opportunity for those working with families and children to share stories where collaboration is making a difference to children. We appreciate that COVID has made work with families and collaborating with others challenging and want to provide this an opportunity to reset. P4P is working with Ngala. the BHP Education Partnership and the Department of Education to deliver a half-day forum in Hedland celebrating and promoting collaboration across the families and children space. If you as an organisation or worker want to strengthen your connections, share inspiration, reflect and celebrate the...

Masterclass Series for Eating Disorder Professionals, from a HAES perspective

Online Course

The Mind Body Well Eating Disorder Masterclass series offers targeted professional development webinars for Allied Health and Medical practitioners who provide therapy for people experiencing eating and body image concerns and eating disorders. The sessions are suitable for all therapists regardless of experience, however they will assume general knowledge of eating disorder diagnosis and treatment options. Each session will be presented by an experienced therapist from the Mind Body Well team, or an invited guest - who will explore the topic through a Health at Every Size® lens, reflecting inclusive and respectful therapeutic approaches which are both evidence based and...

Adjusting to Babyhood Group

Adjusting to Babyhood Group

Hedland Well Women's Centre 2b Leake Street, South Hedland, WA, Australia

A group for peri and post natal mothers to meet and connect with others who are navigating the early days of babyhood. Suitable for women in the late stages of pregnancy and with babies between 0-6 months.  Come along and meet some new faces and make connections! When: Monday mornings from 9.00am-11.00am Where: Hedland Well Women's Centre, 2B Leake Street, South Hedland. Cost: Free More information HERE

Wanthiwa! Roebourne Men’s Group

Wanthiwa! Roebourne Men’s Group

North Regional TAFE - Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) campus 5 Fraser St, Roebourne, WA, Australia

Now meeting at Roebourne TAFE every Monday at 10am Food, yarning, friendly faces and information. This is a chance for the men of Roebourne to stand up and support each other, to lean on each other and learn from each other.

Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

Online Webinar WA, Australia

The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and...