Elder abuse is a serious public health and social issue, estimated to effect 1 in 6 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms, including financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, and neglect, and can occur in a range of different settings. Elder abuse can have ongoing health impacts on an individual, such as physical injury, poor mental health and increased risk of premature entry into residential aged care. As with many forms of abuse, it can be difficult for an individual experiencing elder abuse to speak out. It is vital that health and community professionals...

ECHO programs offer free interactive online training bringing health professionals and primary care together to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering a friendly supportive environment. These monthly sessions run for an hour from 11.00am to 12.00pm WA and are open to all health care staff including Nursing, Allied health, GP’s, Community health and Indigenous health workers. Palliative Care ECHO is a series of interactive virtual mentoring sessions that addresses a range of palliative care topics. It aims to increase palliative care knowledge, skills and confidence in health professionals. Each 1 hour session consists of: A 10-minute presentation from a multidisciplinary specialist palliative...

Heart Support Connect Returns in 2025! Our Heart Support Connect series, in partnership with SOLVE-CHD, is back for 2025! Join us for our next online education session: Dr Wendy Shi, RN, PhD, will present 'How to set goals and action plans for a healthy heart'. Tuesday, 18 March 2025 4:00 PM AWT Don't miss this opportunity to learn and take actionable steps towards a healthier heart!

This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service. The Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audio-visual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios....

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance 19 March 2025 (12.00pm to 1.00pm AWST) Join us for an insightful and comprehensive webinar designed to equip general practice staff with the essential tools and strategies for effective chronic disease management. This webinar will feature speakers from WAPHA’s Quality Improvement (QI) team, interactive discussions and practical case studies to help you apply the key learnings in your practice. Webinar topics: Understanding the fundamentals of chronic disease management. Developing personalised care plans for patients. Implementing evidence-based practices in daily clinical routines. Utilising technology and data to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for...