Pilbara Health Professional Network

ADHD 101 Workshops for parents & service providers | Paraburdoo & Tom Price
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-20 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-20 10:45 - 12:45 (Australia/Perth) | WA
Pilbara for Purpose and ADHDWA are partnering together to run three sessions which will provide an overview of ADHD and how it presents in children. This workshop will have a strong focus on practical tools and strategies.
Topics covered:

Intervention focused parenting strategies
Raising awareness of ADHD behaviours, increasing the chances of desired behaviour
Responding to challenging and undesired behaviour
Using rewards and quality time along the way

Session delivered by: Dr Cayla Bellagarda (Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar).
Below are the registration links.
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Paraburdoo – parents and service workers – 10.45am to 12.45pm
Tom Price – teachers and educators – 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Tom Price – parents and service workers – 6.00pm to 8.00pm

The role of surgery in the management of advanced NMSC in the era of effective systemic therapies | Online
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Course
Description

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) invite you to join our webinar for clinicians with an interest in skin cancer. During the webinar, our panel from different surgical disciplines will discuss the role of surgery and sequencing of treatment modalities in the management of advanced non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC)/keratinocyte cancers through case discussions with audience participation.

Chair: A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng, MIA and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre

Panellists:
• Prof Neil Gross, MD Anderson Cancer Center
• A/Prof Kerwin Shannon, MIA and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre
• A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam, University of New South Wales
• Dr Amy O’Connor, Sunshine Coast University Hospital
• Dr Andrew Foreman, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Cost: Free
This webinar is an initiative of ASPS and MIA and is held in partnership with:
• Australasian College of Dermatologists
• Australian Society of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery
• Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society
• Skin Cancer College Australasia

Date & Time: Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 6.00pm WST

Navigating cultural differences: Culturally responsive practice supporting families |
2024-03-20 16:15 - 17:30 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
Presented in partnership with Emerging Minds

Join this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore practice considerations for supporting the mental health of children and families adapting in Australia.

Learning outcomes

Explore culturally responsive practice strategies that foster conversations grounded in families’ skills and knowledge.
Identify practice approaches that support families with diverse cultures, languages and faiths to navigate their parenting in a new country.
Outline ways practitioners’ self-reflection of their own culture can develop cultural humility, to prevent cultural bias and racism when supporting children and families

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 4.15pm-5.30pm WST | Online webinar
Click HERE for further information and to register.

The National Diabetes Services Scheme | Health Professionals monthly webinars
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule, providing two educational webinars each month.
The webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm.
Register here

Identifying and treating Agoraphobia | Webinar
2024-03-19 16:15 - 17:30 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
Join this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore how health professionals can identify, assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment therapies for people experiencing agoraphobia.

Learning outcomes

• Identify comorbidities and the biological and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing Agoraphobia.
• Discuss how to identify, assess and diagnose Agoraphobia.
• Evaluate therapeutic approaches suitable for treatment of Agoraphobia.
• Discuss the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to people living with Agoraphobia.

Tuesday 19 March | 4.15pm-5.30pm WST | Online webinar

Click HERE for further information and to register.

Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
2024-03-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Course
The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.
Each PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice.
Guided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity, at the right time.
National widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach.

Thursday 14 March 2024, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.
Tuesday 19 March 2024, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.
Wednesday 20 March 2024, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.
Monday 25 March 2024, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.
tuesday 26 March 2024, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.

General Practice Emergency Response Team (GPRET) | Webinar
2024-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar Event, WA, Australia
General practice can play a vital role in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery by maintaining continuity of care at a time when communities need it most.
WA Primary Health Alliance is pleased to host this webinar about the role of general practice in emergency response for primary health care workers who would like to be informed and involved in disaster and emergency management in WA.

The following topics will be covered:

State emergency management arrangements as they relate to primary care providers.
Health response and disaster management in WA.
The role of primary health care in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in disaster and emergency.
How stakeholders can contribute towards shaping the General Practice Emergency Response Team model.

Guest speakers:

Dr Tudor Codreanu – Director Disaster Preparedness and Management Directorate Department of Health, MD MSc (Med) MSc(Disaster Medicine) PhD (Disaster Medicine).
Dr Sara Renwick Lau – GP based in Mallacoota in East Gippsland, with more than 20 years of experience working with regional and rural communities.
James Sherriff – Kimberley Health Response Lead and Broome Hospital Executive.

For more information on this project visit WAPHA General Practice Emergency Response Team Project or REGISTER HERE.

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards | Perth
2024-03-16 18:30 - 23:30 | Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
WA Rural Health Excellence Awards
Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner
The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy.
Saturday 16 March 2024 I 6.30pm – midnight I Pan Pacific Perth
Cost: $165 per person (complimentary for award finalists and a guest)
Dress: Cocktail
Book your ticket HERE

2024 WA Rural Health Conference | Perth
2024-03-16 08:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, 6000, Australia
Registrations are now open for the 2024 WA Rural Health Conference taking place at the Hyatt Regency Perth on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March 2024.
The theme for the WA Rural Health Conference 2024 is: Elevating Care in the Outback. The conference will be an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who all play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together all rural health professionals under one roof, we seek to promote connection between these different perspectives, sharing insights and innovations in order to strengthen and enhance healthcare in rural WA.
The WA Rural Health Conference is open to:

GPs, medical practitioners and medical officers
Medical registrars
Nurses and midwives
Allied health workers
Aboriginal Health Workers
Aboriginal Health Practitioners
Health and medical students
Health organisations and stakeholders

More information, including details on the travel support available for delegates, can be found on the conference website.

Rural Paediatrics Forum 2024 I Perth
2024-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, 6000, Australia
This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series.
The one day Rural Paediatrics Forum 2024 will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.

Event details
Date: Friday 15 March 2024
Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
Eligibility

Emergency Doctors
General Practitioners
Paediatricians

Click HERE for further information.

Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Perth
2024-03-14 08:00 - 2024-03-15 17:00 | Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ 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.
Eligibility: All medical practitioners are welcome to register, with priority given to currently practising rural and remote medical practitioners.
Length: Two days – 8.00am-5.00pm.
Cost: $2,500 (incl GST)
The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service
Accreditation:
12.75 Educational Activity, 11.83 Performance Review, 1 Additional CPD Requirements hours. 6 Anaesthetics (Practice Evaluation) and 6 Emergency Medicine MOPS hours with Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for continuing professional development hours.
16 Educational Activity and 9 Reviewing Performance hours with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for the 2023-2025 triennium.
22.5 ACEM CPD hours
This workshop is eligible for the Rural Procedural Grants Program, Anaesthetics and Emergency Medicine components. Please contact your college for eligibility prior to attending the course.
This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service
Payment structure
You will receive an email link for payment in an event confirmation email. Payment is required within 10 days of receiving the email. If full payment is not received within 10 days, your place will be offered to another delegate.
Cancellation policy

Applicants who give notice of cancellation of four (4) weeks or more will receive a full refund of the workshop registration fee.
Applicants who withdraw from the workshop on or 14 days prior will receive a 50% refund of the workshop registration fee.
Applicants who fail to attend the workshop or who withdraw from the workshop less than 14 days of the workshop date are not eligible for a refund.

EarTrain program | Karratha
2024-03-11 09:00 - 16:00 | WA
About the EarTrain program
EarTrain is a fully funded online training program for primary health care professionals to identify and manage otitis media and other hearing conditions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The program is delivered across Australia by TAFE NSW and is funded by the Australian Government. EarTrain is a Closing the Gap initiative available until 30 June 2024.
Practical Skills Workshop
EarTrain and the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) are running a series of 1-day workshops to provide practical skills in:

Tympanometry (under 6 months of age)
Screening Otoacoustic Emissions
Referral Pathways

You will gain practical experience and confidence in carrying out these skills under the guidance of experienced audiologists, with ongoing support after you’ve completed the workshop. This workshop is ideal for those requiring an introduction or refresh in these practical skills. Participants who attend this workshop and complete logbooks will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Date: 11 March 2024
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
Register to EarTrain to access the online learning here https://www.tafensw.edu.au/eartrain
Workshop registration, click here https://tinyurl.com/hnfdn4tp

The EarTrain team will send a confirmation email, confirming venue, date and time.

EarTrain practical skills workshop | Karratha
2024-03-11 09:00 - 16:00 | WA
About the EarTrain program
EarTrain is a fully funded online training program for primary health care professionals to identify and manage otitis media and other hearing conditions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The program is delivered across Australia by TAFE NSW and is funded by the Australian Government. EarTrain is a Closing the Gap initiative available until 30 June 2024.
Practical Skills Workshop
EarTrain and the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) are running a series of 1-day workshops to provide practical skills in:

Tympanometry (under 6 months of age)
Screening otoacoustic emissions
Referral pathways

You will gain practical experience and confidence in carrying out these skills under the guidance of experienced audiologists, with ongoing support after you’ve completed the workshop. This workshop is ideal for those requiring an introduction or refresh in these practical skills. Participants who attend this workshop and complete logbooks will receive a Certificate of Participation.
To register:

Register to EarTrain to access the online learning
Register HERE for the workshop
The EarTrain team will send a confirmation email, confirming venue, date and time

Paediatric Emergencies and Clinical Healthcare Scenarios | Port Hedland
2024-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
This Rural Health West CPD workshop is a one-day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. It will give delegates real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment.
The workshop content includes:

Hands-on simulation – practise common scenarios and structured care
Short presentations by experienced paediatric emergency physicians
Comprehensive handbook of lecture materials and practical skills
‘Resuscitation reminders’ card for your ID badge clip

Eligibility: GP Obstetricians, ED doctors and nurses and GPs. Priority is given to those working in the local region.
Length: One Day – 8.00am-5.00pm
Cost:
$350-$440 (incl GST)
The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service
Accreditation:
5 Educational Activity and 3 Reviewing Performance CPD Hours with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
2 Additional CPD Requirements, 5 Educational Activity and 3 Outcome Measurement PDP Hours. 6 Emergency Medicine and 6 Obstetric and Gynaecology MOPS Hours with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for continuing professional development hours for the 2023-2025 triennium.
We ask participants to contact their relevant college to ascertain your eligibility for the grant prior to attending. This workshop is elligible for the Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics components.
This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service
Payment Structure
You will receive an email link for payment in an event confirmation email. Payment is required within 10 days of receiving the email. If full payment is not received within 10 days, your place will be offered to another delegate.
Cancellation Policy

Applicants who give notice of cancellation of four (4) weeks or more will receive a full refund of the course fee.
Applicants who withdraw from the course 14 days prior will receive a 50 per cent refund of the course fee.
Applicants who fail to attend a course or who withdraw from the course less than 14 days of the course date will be considered on an individual case basis.

Privacy Statement
The Privacy Act 2014 provides that before your personal contact details can be published or made available to major sponsors, exhibitors and other parties directly related to this workshop, you must give your consent. If you do not consent to your contact details being provided to the abovementioned parties, please contact the CPD team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.
Rural Health West values and respects your privacy and personal details. Personal information is collected in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/privacystatement

Chemotherapy: Supporting patients in their cancer treatment (9550) | Online
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Course
Overview:
All chemotherapy side effects can lead to delays or cessation of treatment. Prompt management or prevention of side effects leads to improved patient outcomes. Chemotherapy side effects are influenced by factors such as the drug regimen, stage of disease, and a patient’s co-morbidities and psychosocial status.
At this webinar, Dr Andrew Fantoni, Medical Oncologist will discuss strategies to support patients receiving chemotherapy including how to recognise and manage both acute and late side effects in general practice and how to determine when a specialised approach is required. He will also cover the decision-making process guiding the treating team in selecting appropriate chemotherapy (not specific regimens), providing valuable insights to help GPs address patient queries.
Date and Time: Thursday 7 March 2024 | 7.00pm-8.00pm AWST
Learning outcomes:
· Describe the most common side effects of chemotherapy including how they are best managed in general practice
· Identify when to refer a patient back to their specialist for consultation
· Summarise the decision-making process guiding the treating team in selecting the most appropriate chemotherapy for the patient.
Presenter:
· Dr Andrew Fantoni, Medical Oncologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital
This activity has been accredited under ACRRM PDP, and the RACGP CPD Program – Activity ID: 756777

National HIV s100 Peer Support and Case Discussion Session | Online
2024-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for prescribers to participate in case discussions, ask questions, seek advice, and network with other prescribers.
Click here to access the flyer

Course Date & Time: Wednesday 6 March 2024 | 4.00pm – 5.00pm AWST

Facilitators: Dr Samuel Elliott (Specialist General Practitioner, Riverside Medical Centre) and Dr Lane Hinchcliffe (Principal General Practitioner, Health Hub Family GP) will be presenting cases from their own clinical practice and answering participant questions.
Target Audience: Newly accredited, rural and remote, and low case-load HIV s100 prescribers across Australia.
Accreditation: HIV s100 prescribers will receive 1 HIV CPD point for attending the full session. A statement of attendance will also be available.
Registration: You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days of registering. If you have any issues registering, please email HIVprescriber@ashm.org.au.
Funding: This event is supported by an unconditional education grant from Gilead. Sponsorship is governed by ASHM’s Sponsorship Policy and the sponsor has no input into the content, tone, emphasis, allocation of funds or selection of recipients. ASHM does not endorse or promote any sponsor’s product or service.
For more information: Please contact ASHM Education at education@ashm.org.au or call 0431 320 429.

Talking About Aging, Death and Dying | Online webinar
2024-02-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
Available Dates:

Monday 20 November 2023 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Monday 26 February 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Cost: Free ticketed event | Venue: Your computer
Designed for: Administrative Staff, Non-Clinical Staff, Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Liaison officers, Patient Care Assistants and Paid Carers
Series: RACEPC Communicate | Facility Challenge Series
Title: Talking About Aging Death and Dying
Overview: Each team member working in a Residential Aged Care facility play an enormous part in a resident’s life and wellbeing. Compassionate staff contribute to and foster the environment this person now calls their home. The aging, dying and death concept can be a fearful experience for both the resident and their loved ones. This is also the case for the staff and other residents working and living in the facility.
Working in an environment with residents who are aging and dying can be demanding of you both professionally and personally. Each and every staff member are integral to creating a safe and compassionate experience for all.
This session aims to talk about aging, dying and death:

How do I know a resident is dying?
What do I or don’t I say!
Removing stigma and common misconceptions around death and dying!
How can I support (and be understanding of) residents, families, and colleagues.
When is it appropriate to inform clinical staff of conversations or observations with family members/ residents?
The concept of a ‘good death’ or ‘dying well’ is subjective, however there are many agreed contributing factors. We hope by joining us for this webinar, you gain confidence and enhance your knowledge in talking about aging, death, and dying.

Presented By:
Ed Gaudoin | Clinical Nurse & Nurse Educator and End of Life Coordinator, Brightwater.
Jo Whitley | End of Life Choices Coordinator (EoLCC) and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD), East Metropolitan Health Services.

WA Sexual Health Update: Syphilis Contact Tracing and Partner Notification: Utilising Digital Technology | Online
2024-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Course
A syphilis outbreak was identified in the Kimberley region in mid-2014 and is an ongoing concern across Western Australia, including metro Perth, today. Timely testing and treatment of sexual partners is critical to avoid complications and reduce the duration of infectiousness. Increasingly, digital technology is being utilised to facilitate syphilis contact tracing and partner notification; however, in Western Australia, there are several barriers to utilising digital technology for this purpose.
This session will provide a forum to discuss the complexities of the issue, including the considerations for antenatal care and vulnerable populations utilising these platforms. The panel will also discuss plans to overcome barriers to enable better access to various services for Western Australians.
Date and Time: Monday, 26 February 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (AWST).
Target Audience: GPs, GP registrars, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and other health professionals working in primary care settings.
Speakers: The panel discussion will be facilitated by Cherie Bennet, Medical Educator, ASHM
The panellists are:

Dr Ben Scalley, Medical Director, Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control
Naomi Nelson, Aboriginal Health Team Coordinator, Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control
Additional panellists to be confirmed

Course Components:

Attendance at course on 26 February 2024, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm (AWST)
Post-course survey

Learning Outcomes:

Summarise the current and emerging barriers to utilising digital technology for syphilis contact tracing and partner notification.
Determine special considerations in antenatal care settings and for vulnerable populations.
Assess the recommendations to overcome barriers towards utilisation and access.

Endorsement and CPD:
This is a CPD Accredited Activity for 1 Educational Activity hours under the RACGP CPD Program for the 2023-2025 triennium.
Pending accreditation with ACRRM.
Funding:
This activity is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health.
For more information:
Please contact ASHM Education at education@ashm.org.au or call 0431 320 429.
Click HERE to register.

POSTPONED - PHPN Hedland Welcome to 2024 Social Networking event | Port Hedland
2024-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | The Esplanade Hotel Port Hedland, 2 Anderson St, Port Hedland, WA, 6714, Australia
**Due to the current weather warnings in place for West Pilbara between Friday 23 February – Saturday 24 February 2024, this event has been postponed. We will update you with our new date soon!**
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network (PHPN) would like to invite you and your family to come along and meet our health professionals who have recently moved to the region, as well as reconnect with colleagues you may not have seen for a while.
When: Saturday 24 February 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Venue: The Esplanade Hotel, 2-4 Anderson Street, Port Hedland
Limited drinks and canapés provided | Limited places available | Register HERE.
This event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit the PHPN website to join as a member (membership is free). For more information about this event, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small at contact@phpn.com.au

POSTPONED - PHPN Karratha Welcome to 2024 Social Networking event | Dampier
2024-02-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Hampton Boat Harbour Boat & Sailing Club, 17 The Esplanade, Dampier, WA, 6713, Australia
**Due to the current weather warnings in place for West Pilbara between Friday 23 February – Saturday 24 February 2024, this event has been postponed. We will update you with our new date soon!**
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network (PHPN) would like to invite you and your family to come along and meet our health professionals who have recently moved to the region, as well as reconnect with colleagues you may not have seen for a while.
When: Friday 23 February 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Venue: Hampton Harbour Boat & Sailing Club – 17 The Esplanade, Dampier
Limited drinks and canapés provided | Limited places available | Register HERE.
This event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit the PHPN website to join as a member (membership is free). For more information about this event, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small at contact@phpn.com.au

WA Rural Health Long Service Awards 2024 | Perth
2024-02-23 16:30 - 19:30 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005, Australia
WA Rural Health Long Service Awards
Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function
Friday 23 February 2024 I 4.30pm – 7.30pm I Fraser’s Kings Park
Cost: $60 per person (complimentary for long-service recipients and one guest)
Dress: Cocktail
Long Service Awards are presented to general practitioners and medical specialists who have served rural and regional Western Australia for over 20 years. These awards recognise the extensive commitment to providing health services, often to many generations of the same family and their continued involvement in the community.
Nominations are not required for this category. The recipients of Long Service Awards are identified through the Rural Health West database and will be notified personally.
Awards for 20, 30 and 40 years of service will be presented on Friday 23 February 2024 at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function.
Colleagues, family and friends are welcome to attend the Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function.
Please note: Due to venue restrictions, children under 18 are not permitted to attend.
For any queries, please contact the Awards Coordinator awards@ruralhealthwest.com.au

Strategies to support work participation for clients/patients living with chronic pain | Online
2024-02-22 16:15 - 17:30 | Online Event, WA, Australia
When: Thursday 22 February 2024 | What time: 7:15 PM-8:30 PM (AEDT) | Where: Online – join via your computer | Cost: Free
Attend this webinar to enhance your ability to support people with chronic pain to participate in work that benefits their health and wellbeing.
The panel will discuss the case study of a person who is experiencing chronic pain navigating the workplace.
Meet the Panel

Dr Irina Hollington specialises in pain medicine with interests in chronic pelvic, abdominal and perianal pain conditions affecting women and men.
Catherine Ketsimur is an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Pain Physiotherapist with extensive musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience.
Professor Michael Nicholas is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Pain Education and Pain Management Programs at the Pain Management Research Institute, University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital.
Erin O’Donnell is a Rehabilitation Counsellor and has worked within the Injury Management industry for over 15 years.

Facilitator: Steve Trumble is a general practitioner and Head of Medical Education at Melbourne Medical School.

Learning Outcomes:
Through an interdisciplinary panel discussion of a case study, this webinar will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to:

Identify the challenges for clients/patients with chronic pain engaging with and participating in the workplace, including psychological, pain-related, and work environment obstacles.
Discuss practitioner challenges in helping clients/patients with chronic pain to constructively engage with the workplace.
Discuss the risks and opportunities for clients/patients with chronic pain participating in work.
Recommend ways to facilitate safe and sustainable work participation for clients/patients with chronic pain.

Click HERE for further information and to register.

Mental Health Emergencies | Online
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
About this course
Are you confident of your ability to manage mental health emergencies?
Would you like to develop your skills in responding to acute mental illness and severe distress?
Are you required to assist clients who have used substances or alcohol?
The Mental Health Emergencies Online (MHE Online) course is designed to enable remote health staff to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to respond with confidence when encountering clients presenting with acute mental health issues, substance use, suicidal behaviour or episodes of acute distress.
MHE online delivers the same content from our traditional face-to-face course but allows you to engage from the comfort of home or work, immerse yourself in the content, engage with other practitioners and ask questions over an 8 week period.
Who is this course for? The MHE course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (Nurses, Midwives, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/​Practitioners, Paramedics and Medical Officers) who assess and manage clients with mental health needs, substance use or episodes of acute distress.
If you have any queries about the course or its relevance to your practice, submit an enquiry here.
Course delivery
The MHE online course is delivered 100% online over a period of 8 weeks and requires approximately two hours of participation a week. It delivers the same content as our traditional courses but using a combination of:

Self-directed online learning and activities
Online discussion boards
3 live online tutorials

On successful completion of this course, clinicians will have covered:

Effective communication
Mental health assessment
Mental health emergencies – acute distress and acute mental illness
Managing acute mental disturbance – current best practice in the remote & isolated health context
Managing acute intoxication and withdrawal – current best practice in the remote & isolated health context
Self-harm and suicide

On successful completion participants will be awarded:

A CRANAplus Mental Health Emergencies course certificate

Additional FAQs View the answers to other frequently asked questions about CRANAplus courses.
Financial support to attend
CRANAplus Members receive a discount on face-to-face course registration and are eligible to apply for various CRANAplus professional development grants to meet the costs associated with course attendance. You can also find a list of grants and scholarships offered by external providers, such as the Health Workforce Scholarship Program, on our Pathway Incentives page.
Register HERE.

Wanthiwa! Roebourne Men’s Group
2024-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | North Regional TAFE – Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) campus, 5 Fraser St, Roebourne, WA, 6718, 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.

Adjusting to Babyhood Group
2024-02-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Hedland Well Women’s Centre, 2b Leake Street, South Hedland, WA, 6722, 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
