Pilbara Health Professionals Network

Join Dr Gregory Ong for an educational dinner presentation titled "Being Smart about the Heart: Managing Cardiovascular Risk and Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus." When: Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 5.30pm–8.00pm Where: Karratha International Hotel (Goldfinch Room) – Corner Hillview and Millstream Roads Of particular interest to GPs, primary care nurses and pharmacists. 5.30pm-6.00pm: Registration/Welcome drinks 6.00pm-7.00pm: Education presentation 7.00pm-8.00pm: Dinner/Networking Registrations are essential! REGISTER HERE. FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network. Become a member! - visit phpn.com.au/network (membership is free). This event is collaborated with WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) and supported by Diabetes WA....

Paediatric Event: Introduction to Fussy Eating for Therapists Presented by: Lauren Pike, Head of Feeding, Occupational Therapist - Western Kids Health Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 8.00am-2.30pm | Karratha This workshop is designed as an introductory course for feeding therapists (occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dietitans) working with children aged 18 months to 8 years. It will equip participants with foundational knowledge and practical tools to confidently assess and manage fussy eating within their caseloads, while also identifying when to seek support from other professionals. Participants will learn to take a holistic approach, considering the child’s developmental, sensory and environmental contexts,...

ABOUT THE EVENT – Participants will learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment – Attendees will develop practical skills such as teamwork, leadership and dealing with stress – Participants will have the opportunity to network with Pilbara-based colleagues in a beautiful setting The days will be a mix of educational components and relaxation. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming and fishing whilst learning how to deal with emergency situations, and developing 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’...

Paediatric Event: Toe walking - is it truly idiopathic?  Presented by: Alyse Kendall, Lead Physiotherapist – Western Kids Health. Friday 27 June | 8.00am-2.30pm | Karratha Toe walking is such an unknown field of considerations when it comes to cause and intervention. The literature is mixed, and treatment options are varied. This workshop will help you consider the whole child when it comes to assessments and provide you more certainty as to the approach for intervention. It will provide a basic understanding on the considerations for serial casting and turtle bracing, as well as a practical introduction to these casting methods....

Join us for an important and insightful session exploring the realities of distress, and the vital role mental health and wellbeing play in the lives of health professionals. Presented by the Regional Men’s Health Initiative, this event will shine a light on the unique pressures faced by those working in healthcare and offer practical strategies for recognising distress in ourselves, our colleagues and our communities. Let’s break the stigma, strengthen our support networks and prioritise mental wellbeing in the workplace and beyond. All health professionals welcome — your wellbeing matters too. When: FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025 | 7.15am-8.15am Where: The...

Health professionals – this one’s for you! Join renowned IBCLC and founder of Milk & Kindness, Natalie Gray, for an evidence-based, practical session designed to empower your work with families and strengthen community breastfeeding outcomes. Why attend?  Stay up to date with WHO infant feeding recommendations Understand local breastfeeding trends and barriers in the Pilbara and Australia Learn how to better support exclusive breastfeeding in your practice Gain insights into the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) – 10 Steps Discover local and online resources to support your clients Build a more informed, sustainable support network for new parents  Not in Karratha? No problem – online attendance available. Online...

🎓 Karratha Wound Care Workshop📅 Friday 15 August🕗 8.00am – 3.00pm📍 Karratha Health Campus Join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop with leading experts in wound care from Royal Perth Hospital:👩‍⚕️ Donna Larsen, Wound Management Nurse Practitioner👩‍⚕️ Beth Sperring, Registered Nurse 🔍 Topics include: Wound healing & assessment Acute vs chronic wound infections Biofilm-based wound management Wound hygiene & dressing selection Traumatic wounds & plastic surgery considerations Leg ulcers & high-risk foot management Future trends in wound care Practical sessions: Debridement & Topical Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Compression bandaging demonstration Cost:PHPN Members – $70Non-members – $90 Limited places available –...

Join the Pilbara Health Professionals Network (PHPN) for a relaxed evening to reconnect with fellow health professionals and their families.  Wednesday, 20 August 2025 5.30pm – 7.30pm Mia Mia House in the Desert Light refreshments provided Come along to catch up with colleagues, meet new faces and enjoy a casual evening at Mia Mia House in the Desert - Families welcome! RSVP HERE.

Wednesday 3 September 2025  Workshop Options: Suturing Only – 10.00am–12.30pm | $40 Plastering Only – 1.00pm–3.30pm | $40 Full Day (Suturing & Plastering) – 10.00am–3.30pm(Includes 30-minute lunch break) | $70 📍 In-person training – hands-on and practical! Presenter: Dr Alexandra O’Neil – MBBS, FRACS (Plast) Dr Alexandra O’Neill graduated from Flinders University in South Australia in 2011 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. She moved to WA to commence specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Alexandra trained across Perth’s major tertiary hospitals and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in...

The End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) program is a free training initiative for health professionals, focusing on the legal aspects of end-of-life decision-making. This interactive workshop designed for GPs, medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, and students—will use a clinical case study to explore key legal and ethical topics, including: Capacity and consent to medical treatment Withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment Substitute decision-making Futile or non-beneficial treatment Providing pain and symptom relief Voluntary assisted dying Presenter: Penny NellerAccreditation: 1.5 RACGP CPD points Hosted by: Pilbara Health Professionals NetworkSupported by: End of Life Law for Clinicians & WA Primary...