The Aboriginal Health Conference 2024 will provide an opportunity to come together and learn from each other. Through presentations, panel sessions, case study discussions and workshops we will provide an engaging and informative conference program for delegates. The 2024 theme, "Circling the Fire: Connecting, Celebrating, and Committing to Aboriginal Health," embodies the spirit of unity, celebration, and dedication to improving Indigenous health outcomes. This theme aligns seamlessly with the NAIDOC theme for 2024, 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,' reinforcing our commitment to empowering Aboriginal communities. The conference program will have five streams, providing comprehensive insights into crucial aspects of Aboriginal health:...

Description Dealing with Depression is a highly interactive program that aims to provide general practitioners with a practical framework for diagnosing and managing depression. The program uses case based learning to explore key challenges GPs experience when caring for patients with depression. Cases will be examined and effective strategies will be devised to address these challenges. Learning Outcomes • Diagnose clinically significant depression. • Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode. • Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient. • Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient. • Develop a...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series.  The two day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2024, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Click HERE for further information.

Friday 23rd August 2024 10.30am-11.50am - Stakeholders 30pm-3.30pm - Community members Light snacks will be provided. For more information please contact Jessica Miles or call 0497 398 977.

Presented by: Joanne Kostopoulos, North Metropolitan Health Service. Date: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | 10.00am – 12.00pm Target audience: Human service providers working with people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health issues. This webinar will place Youth FDV within the broader context and highlight the complexity and duality of young people as both victim/ survivors and perpetrators. We will discuss language and definitions around the topic of youth FDV and consider current statistics around victimisation and those who use abusive and violent behaviour. Adolescent violence in the home (AVITH), dating violence, harmful sexual behaviour and the role...