• Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention – Blended Learning

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Duration 6 hours  Program Outline This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Duration: 1.5 hours Modality: Online module Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Duration: 3 hours Modality: Online interactive...

  • 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.

  • Take Heart: Deadly Heart – movie on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)

    Karratha Red Earth Arts Precinct 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, WA, Australia

    Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a cardiac condition that affects many children and young people in the Pilbara. It is completely preventable, starting with a strep throat or skin sores usually associated with disadvantaged living conditions, and can lead to permanent and irreversible heart valve damage. This disease is most prevalent in Aboriginal young people in our community, with many requiring monthly injections and inevitable heart surgery. Without treatment, RHD and its complications can be life-threatening. Take Heart: Deadly Heart provides a powerful centrepiece to National Close the Gap Day events, NAIDOC Week events and educational initiatives. If the film can reach the...

  • Short Mental Health Interventions: Implementing digital CBT-iTools

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Half of all mental illnesses start during early high school by 14 years. At this critical stage of development, 40% of teens will experience significant sleep problems, which can heighten their risk of developing anxiety or depression in the future. By addressing ways to get high quality sleep, we set the foundations to promote emotional, social and physical wellbeing and academic performance, now and in the future. Despite this, sleep can often be overlooked as an essential factor in optimal mental health.   Join us as we explore the impact of sleep on young people and how you can use...

  • Short Mental Health Interventions: Implementing digital CBT-iTools

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Half of all mental illnesses start during early high school by 14 years. At this critical stage of development, 40% of teens will experience significant sleep problems, which can heighten their risk of developing anxiety or depression in the future. By addressing ways to get high quality sleep, we set the foundations to promote emotional, social and physical wellbeing and academic performance, now and in the future. Despite this, sleep can often be overlooked as an essential factor in optimal mental health.   Join us as we explore the impact of sleep on young people and how you can use...

  • Integrating Digital Resources into Mental Health Care

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This live webinar will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. Accreditation Accredited for 2 hours CPD: Educational Activity Suitable for Allied Health, Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs Learning Objectives • Identify reliable online resources...

  • Onslow social networking sundowner

    Onslow Beach Resort Second Avenue, Onslow, WA, Australia

    The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite our members and their families to our Onslow social sundowner event at Onslow Beach Resort in Onslow. This event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network. Venue: Onslow Beach Resort (Lawn area) corner Second Avenue and Third Street, Onlsow. Canapes and drinks provided. For more information about this event, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small at contact@phpn or click on the image above to register.

  • 2023 Early Career Health Summit Mackerel Islands, Onslow

    Mackerel Islands Onslow, WA, Australia

    Join us for a unique island experience – the beautiful Mackerel Islands. The days will be a mix of educational components and relaxation. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and fishing whilst learning how to deal with emergency situations, develop your practical skills and professional abilities. At night, socialise with dinner under the stars with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to have an off the beaten track experience that is not to be missed. About the event The weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment with limitation in equipment, personnel and...