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WA Enhancing Syphilis Awareness: Engaging Communities and Healthcare Providers | Online via Teams

Online via Microsoft Teams WA, Australia

This 60 min panel shares insights from recent campaigns on raising syphilis awareness among the public and healthcare providers. Target Audience GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Homeless Healthcare workers, Community Based Practitioners, Primary Healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Workers, and those in the Sexual Health Workforce. Speakers Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health) Dr. Simon Slota-Kan, Public health physician and GP, WA Country Health Service Cameron Taylor, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Derbarl Yerrigan Lorna Geraghty, Programs Manager, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Stephen Boccaletti, Senior Policy...

PHPN 2025 Early Career Health Summit | Mackerel Islands, Onslow

Mackerel Islands Onslow, WA, Australia

ABOUT THE EVENT – Participants will learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment – Attendees will develop practical skills such as teamwork, leadership and dealing with stress – Participants will have the opportunity to network with Pilbara-based colleagues in a beautiful setting The days will be a mix of educational components and relaxation. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming and fishing whilst learning how to deal with emergency situations, and developing your practical skills and professional abilities. At night, socialise with dinner under the stars with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to have an ‘off the beaten track’...

Paediatric Event: Toe walking – is it truly idiopathic? | Karratha

Rural Clinical School - Karratha 7/11 Hedland Place, Karratha, WA, Australia

Paediatric Event: Toe walking - is it truly idiopathic?  Presented by: Alyse Kendall, Lead Physiotherapist – Western Kids Health. Friday 27 June | 8.00am-2.30pm | Karratha Toe walking is such an unknown field of considerations when it comes to cause and intervention. The literature is mixed, and treatment options are varied. This workshop will help you consider the whole child when it comes to assessments and provide you more certainty as to the approach for intervention. It will provide a basic understanding on the considerations for serial casting and turtle bracing, as well as a practical introduction to these casting methods....

Triage Emergency Care Intensive course | Online

Online Course

The ‘workshop’ component will be held via a one-day Zoom session, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home or workplace. The TEC Online Intensive course is based on the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) and has a unique focus on application in rural, remote, and isolated settings. While the course is designed primarily for nurses (including practice nurses) and GPs, it is open to various healthcare professionals. It aims to upskill rural triage practitioners to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate the appropriate triage category. Each course includes self-directed pre-course learning and...

Syphilis in the NT | Online

Online Event WA, Australia

The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia. Date: Wednesday July 2nd 2025 Time: 12:00-1:00PM (may conclude earlier) Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenters: • Dr Kelly Hosking, Director of Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses Policy and Strategy, Northern Territory Department of Health About this videoconference: In response to the ongoing and escalating syphilis outbreak in the Northern Territory (NT), the NT Chief Health Officer has activated a...

Health eMinds ECHO | Perinatal Infant Mental Health e-PIMH | Webinar

Online Event WA, Australia

Health eMinds provides mental health education, peer connections and support for healthcare workers across Northern Australia. Building a collaborative and interactive online network, sharing knowledge and empowering participating health professionals to manage and support the delivery of mental health services in their communities, increasing capacity in the local health workforce through the sharing of specialist knowledge and peer experience. Health eMinds curriculum Feb-August_25

Adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a mid-winter illness report card | Online

Online Event WA, Australia

Presented by RACGP 3 July 2025 (7.00pm to 8.00pm AWST) webinar Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for a webinar concerning adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a WA mid-winter illness update. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia. Register here

Adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a mid-winter illness season report card | RACGP Webinar

Online via Zoom WA, Australia

Infectious disease expert Professor Paul Effler will present WA data on coverage and safety for adolescent and maternal immunisations, including the newly registered Abrysvo RSV vaccine.  He will also provide a ‘mid-winter report card’ on how WA is tracking with respect to important respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV and COVID-19. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in...

IBD knowledge session: Early intervention, therapies, referral and triage | Online

Online Event WA, Australia

Free online IBD knowledge session Crohn’s & Colitis Australia are running a free, interactive and online ‘Advance Your Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Knowledge’ workshop series developed with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited. The workshops are hosted by a GP and gastroenterologist and will run fortnightly starting June 25 as follows: The GP’s role in early detection of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Wednesday 25 June 4.30-6.00 pm AWST Early intervention, therapies, referral and triage Wednesday 9 July 4.30-6.00 pm AWST Management of IBD and preventative health Wednesday 23 July 4.30-6.00 pm AWST The workshops...