Best practice cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care This first webinar is aimed at General Practitioners. Join Dr Mary Belfrage and Professor Constance Dimity Pond as they give an overview of best practice principles in the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the cultural context of addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, carers and communities. Objectives Describe best practice clinical and cultural aspects of the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Length: One day. 8.00am-4.30pm Cost: $40 The cost of this...

AVP is a volunteer, not for profit organisation that holds conflict resolution workshops in prisons, schools and with community groups. The Basic Workshop is to be held on the 3rd and 4th of September in South Hedland. For more information please contact Sally at 9299 6788 or Rosie on 0457 083 004.

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

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.

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...