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An update on meningococcal disease and vaccination: Ignite webinar

WA, Australia

Tuesday 16th June 2020 7:00pm – 8:00 pm (AEST) Professor Paul Van Buynder, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist In this presentation we look at the burden of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Australia, discuss the rationale and importance of vaccination & vaccine options to prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease and look at the evidence available currently from use in a real world setting. Learning Objectives: Describe the burden and impact of invasive meningococcal disease Discuss recommendations for meningococcal vaccines Discuss meningococcal B vaccines Understand real world evidence for meningococcal B vaccines Find out more and register here.

Webinar: Sexual Health: Emerging trends and management – James Cook University

WA, Australia

Tuesday 17 June 7:00pm (AEST) James Cook University (JCU) is running a series of webinars for supervisors and registrars on Tuesday evenings in collaboration with General Practice Training Queensland (GPTQ). These webinars are designed to provide up-to-date information on relevant topics. Register for the next webinars in the series: 'Dentistry for GPs (Tues 9 June) and 'Sexual Health' (Tues 17 June).

Men’s Health Circuit

WA, Australia

Wednesday, 17 June 2020 17:00-18:00 Kevin Scott Oval Hosted by headspace Pilbara It's the perfect time to be outdoors in the Pilbara so why not come together for a FREE outdoor fitness session during Men's Health Week. Led by two awesome trainers from Wanungkura Stadium, you can expect full-body movements that will get you sweating. Please bring a towel, water bottle and ensure that you adhere to social distancing restrictions. Minimal equipment and predominately body-weight exercises. Men of all ages welcome. Feed included.

ASID webinar: Controversies in COVID19 Management

WA, Australia

17 June 2020 7:30pm (AEST) Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) is offering a free webinar on Wednesday 17 June at 7.30pm. Moderated by Dr Joseph Doyle and Dr Jane Davies, Dr Samar Ojaimi (immunologist at Monash Medical Centre), Dr Julian Elliott (infectious diseases physician and leader of the COVID Clinical Evidence Taskforce), Dr Dani Goh (intensivist at Westmead) will discuss Controversies in COVID-19 Management. Register here.

RACGP: Online support group: Rural member meet-up

WA, Australia

Join RACGP Rural's online meet-up to connect with your rural and remote colleagues and share your experiences in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the RACGP WA faculty, this one hour meeting will highlight a Western Australian GP story, with Dr Mandy Villis from Mount Barker sharing how they are tackling the current pandemic. This meet-up encourages discussions and conversations; connecting you with your rural and remote colleagues. Date:     Wednesday 17 June 2020 Time:     7.00–8.00 pm AWST Venue: Online   Register now

Webinar: Virtual Community of Practice COVID-19 Future Proofing General Practice

WA, Australia

Thursday 18 June 7.15pm-8.15pm This WA Primary Health Alliance webinar will look at (re)building trust with patients, in the wake of COVID-19. Panelists include Dr Lyn Wren - Practice Principal, Quinns Mindarie Super Clinic, Dr Sean Stephens - Practice Principal, Next Practice Victoria Park and Raelene Tully - Practice Manager, Murray Medical. Register here.

Diabetes Telehealth | Pregnancy and dietary requirements during diabetes

Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes. The upskilling is delivered via videoconferencing technology (telehealth). Every month different diabetes-related topics are comprehensively covered, sometimes by staff within Diabetes WA, and sometimes by guest experts. Join us for some free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home. Pregnancy and dietary requirements during diabetes: Presented by Mandy Chan, APD, CDE, Diabetes WA.

Webinar: Nutritional Requirements in Pregnancy – Diabetes WA

WA, Australia

Mon, 22 June 2020  02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Telehealth Health Professional Upskilling with Diabetes WA. Presented by Mandy Chan, APD, CDE, Diabetes WA Mandy will be providing an overview of the nutritional requirements for pregnant women. How do nutritional requirements change for women who are pregnant? What are the main messages that we can discuss with pregnant women, with or without diabetes? Are there specific nutritional considerations for pregnant women with diabetes? Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for...

Webinar: Nutritional Requirements in Pregnancy Telehealth Health Professional Upskilling

WA, Australia

Mon, 22 June 2020 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Presented by Mandy Chan, APD, CDE, Diabetes WA Mandy will be providing an overview of the nutritional requirements for pregnant women. How do nutritional requirements change for women who are pregnant? What are the main messages that we can discuss with pregnant women, with or without diabetes? Are there specific nutritional considerations for pregnant women with diabetes? Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes....

ASHM Webinar: Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Pacific and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

WA, Australia

22 Jun 2020 04:00 PM (AEST) Join Professor Nguyen Toan Tran, Professor Alec Ekeroma, Dr Pulane Tlbere, Tim Sladden, along with chairs Professor Angela Dawson, Clinical A/Prof Deb Bateson as they present this webinar, exploring the challenges for the delivery of sexual and reproductive health care in Pacific Island countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panellists will explore the responses that are occurring with a focus on contraception, the management of unintended pregnancies and gender-based violence. Register here.