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Hump Day Health Sessions

Hump Day Health Sessions

Online Event WA, Australia

WAAC is holding monthly lunchtime health sessions for anyone who works in sexual health or a related field to gain updates and insights about HIV and STIs. Every second Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm, tune in on Teams for a 30–40-minute information session on topics surrounding HIV, sexual health and WAAC services. There will be time for questions and discussion. The aim of these sessions is to give you the tools and information you need to support your staff and/colleagues in the sector and promote important health messaging. Date: Second Wednesday of each month, next session - Wednesday 14 September...

PHPN Mental Health education and networking event | Karratha

Karratha International Hotel Corner of Hillview and Millstream Roads, Karratha, WA, Australia

The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to our exclusive members only ‘The range of psychiatric diagnoses in a rural and remote area’. Topics The range of psychiatric diagnoses in a rural and remote area Understanding suicide Presenters Dr Temi Metseagharun (MBBS, MRCPsych/CCT, MA (Philosophy), FRANZCP) Dr Metseagharun is a UK-trained philosopher-psychiatrist (MRCPsych/ CCT in general adult, old age and liaison psychiatry) and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). He works in Karratha with his team at Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service, providing mental health services to the West...

Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Duration 3 hrs  Program Outline NOTE: All times listed are AEDT/AEST GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community.   Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family/relationships, and wellbeing.   This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder,...

Cardiothoracic Surgery | Webinar

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Rural Health West in conjunction with Heart Foundation, WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association invite you to this interactive webinar to assist health professionals working in rural areas with Cardiothoracic Surgery. Hosted by Helen McLean – Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Presented by Nicole Skavik – Cardiac Rehabilitation CNS, Heart Health Support Service Webinar overview Cardiothoracic surgery Management Challenges Solutions for those in rural and remote areas Register here.

Obstetric Emergencies | Karratha

WA, Australia

This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Length: One day Cost: $50.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by the Australian Government Department of Health Accreditation: This workshop is pending accreditation with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and 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....

Workshop: Obstetric Emergencies

Karratha WA, Australia

This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Length: One day Cost: $50.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by the Australian Government Department of Health Accreditation: This workshop is pending accreditation with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and 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....

Adjusting to Babyhood Group

Adjusting to Babyhood Group

Hedland Well Women's Centre 2b Leake Street, South Hedland, WA, 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

Wanthiwa! Roebourne Men’s Group

Wanthiwa! Roebourne Men’s Group

North Regional TAFE - Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) campus 5 Fraser St, Roebourne, WA, 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.

Youth in Distress: Blended Learning

Youth in Distress: Blended Learning

Online Webinar WA, Australia

Duration 7 hrs  Program Outline With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks. Accreditation 7 hours...