• Poisoning Prevention in WA: From Hazard to Safety

    Online via Microsoft Teams WA, Australia

    Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

  • 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.

  • An invitation to lunch from People With disabilities WA | Karratha

    Ibis Styles Karratha 35/45 Searipple Rd, Karratha, WA, Australia

    PWdWA is Western Australia’s lead member-based non-legal disability advocacy organisation providing individual and systemic advocacy. PWdWA's free service is confidential, issues-based and directed by the individual.  They also provide free information sessions and workshops to empower people with disability to advocate for their rights. PWdWA luncheon will take place on 28 June 2023 at 11:30 am and will be held in the Searipple room at Ibis Styles Hotel, 35 Searipple Road, Karratha. PWdWA would love to hear from you about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the Pilbara and to meet with other people who share our passion...

  • Supporting the mental health of bereaved parents after miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death | Online Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Attend this webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the complex relationship between grief, loss, and mental health for bereaved parents. Our expert panel will share their insights on the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or when pregnancy ends for medical reasons. As a mental health practitioner, this session will equip you with valuable strategies to guide conversations and identify ways to provide support to bereaved parents during this challenging time. Panel •  Bonnie Carter OAM (Peer Worker/Lived Experience, ACT) •  Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner, NSW) •  Dr. Matthew Roberts...

  • 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.

  • Suicide-related behaviour among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Register now for the next webinar in the Queeroboree webinar series on Monday 3 July 2023 from 11.00am-12.00pm (WA). This webinar will explore research, led by Madi Day, on suicide-related behaviour and examine social, cultural, emotional well-being, and protective factors associated with suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people. Join Black Rainbow Founder, Dameyon Bonson, and Psychotherapist, Damien Riggs, as they discuss the factors that contribute to compounded layers of trauma that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people and explore solutions to improve wellbeing and reduce the risk of suicide. Learning Outcomes Discuss research around suicide-related behaviour among Aboriginal...