• West Pilbara Child at Risk and Protection Symposium

    Karratha Lotteries House 7 Morse Ct, Karratha, WA, Australia

    All organisations delivering services for children (0-18 years) in the West Pilbara are invited to an upcoming West Pilbara Child at Risk and Protection Symposium to be held in Karratha on 4th November 2022. The purpose of this two day symposium is to come together to explore the current risks facing children in the region with the aim of investing in improved outcomes collectively for the future. It is hoped that the symposium will create relationships, improve information sharing and create actions going forward to improve collaboration and achieve improved outcomes for at-risk children and youth in the West Pilbara....

  • Health, Not Diets – Weight Inclusive Practice

    Health, Not Diets – Weight Inclusive Practice
    Online Course

    This live online course facilitated by Dr Fiona Willer (AdvAPD, PhD) will strengthen your understanding of weight inclusive practice, including the Health at Every Size (HAES) Principles, weight science, weight stigma & the non-diet approach. Using a participatory model, attendees will identify areas of concern in their own practice setting & develop strategies to move towards weight inclusivity, weight neutral practice & a 'body safe' environment for patients, staff & colleagues. Cost: $198AUD For full program information, visit https://healthnotdiets.com/for-health-professionals 1st session: Friday 17 June 2022 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) 2nd session: Friday 4 November 2022 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) Location: Online event access details will...

  • Health, Not Diets – Non-Diet Approach for Dietitians: Foundations

    Online Course

    This full day, live, online course facilitated by Dr Fiona Willer, AdvAPD, is designed to teach you about the Non-Diet Approach and weight neutral dietetic practice. It covers a lot of ground, from the evidence against weight centric approaches, to the evidence for weight neutral approaches, from the philosophical underpinnings of Health at Every Size (R) to the application of practice principles using the Nutrition Care Process. Cost: $198AUD For full program information, visit https://healthnotdiets.com/for-dietitians 1st session: Saturday 18 June 2022, 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) 2nd session: Saturday 5 November 2022, 9.00am-4.00pm (UTC+10) Location: Online event access details will be provided by the...

  • 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.

  • It’s never too late to diagnose ADHD

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

     Webinar Description Join our interdisciplinary panel of experts as they discuss how to better recognise the symptoms experienced by adults affected by ADHD and how to provide appropriate support to those who have received a late diagnosis. Panel Dr. Roger Patterson – (WA – Psychiatrist) Assoc. Prof. John Kramer – (NSW – GP) Dr. Maddi Derrick – (TAS - Clinical psychologist with lived experience) And facilitator Nicola Palfrey (ACT – Clinical Psychologist) Learning outcomes Discuss the symptoms and signs of ADHD and common co-occurring conditions for adults presenting for a late diagnosis. Discuss use of appropriate language to prevent negative narratives,...

  • Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach

    Early Connections, under the Early Childhood Approach
    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and...

  • PHPN Karratha Orthopaedic Q&A event

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

    The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to our exclusive members only Karratha Orthopaedic Q&A event where a light meal will be served followed by networking drinks. The Q&A will be presented by Dr Nicholas Frost from Hollywood Orthopaedic Group. Limited places available. Registrations are essential! This event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit phpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small atcontact@phpn.com.au

  • 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...