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SUMMARY:Understanding and using HealthPathways | Online
DESCRIPTION:HealthPathways WA Live Demonstration – Register NOW for this FREE training!\n\n\n \n\n\nThese sessions facilitated online by a GP Clinical Editor\, will demonstrate how to integrate HealthPathways into your clinical practice and maximise user experience. Learn key functionalities of the portal and how to access condition specific tools and resources\, Referral Access Criteria (RAC) (where available)\, GPbook Specialist Directory and specialist regional rosters.\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions have been approved for 1 CPD Educational Hour with the RACGP and will be held online on the following dates: \n\n\n \n\n\n📆Tuesday 28 May 2024 – 8.00am to 8.45am\n\n\n📆Wednesday 28 August 2024 – 12.30pm to 1.15pm\n\n\n📆Thursday 14 November 2024 – 12.30pm to 1.15pm\n\n\n \n\n\nOpen to all health professionals registered to practice in WA as well as general practice staff.\n\n\n \n\n\nClick HERE for further information and to register.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/understanding-and-using-healthpathways-online/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240829T180000
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SUMMARY:Immunisation in Pregnancy and Adults | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance\n29 August 2024 (5.00pm to 6.00pm AWST) \nVaccination during pregnancy does not only protect the mother but also generates antibodies that can cross the placenta\, providing protection to the unborn baby. \nImmunisations are even more important as we age.  Our immune system begins to decline in its ability to fight off infections\, which makes people ages over 65 (Aboriginal people over 55) and older more vulnerable to diseases like influenza\, COVID-19\, pneumonia\, and shingles. \nTopics included in this webinar: \n\nUnderstanding the immunisation schedule for pregnant people and adults\nGain an understanding of immunisation before and during pregnancy\nGain an understanding of immunisation for adults\nAccessing AIR reports and using appropriate calculation tools to better care for adults.\n\nFind out more and register today.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/immunisation-in-pregnancy-and-adults-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T131500
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T074610Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding and using HealthPathways | Online
DESCRIPTION:HealthPathways WA Live Demonstration – Register NOW for this FREE training!\n\n\n \n\n\nThese sessions facilitated online by a GP Clinical Editor\, will demonstrate how to integrate HealthPathways into your clinical practice and maximise user experience. Learn key functionalities of the portal and how to access condition specific tools and resources\, Referral Access Criteria (RAC) (where available)\, GPbook Specialist Directory and specialist regional rosters.\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions have been approved for 1 CPD Educational Hour with the RACGP and will be held online on the following dates: \n\n\n \n\n\n📆Tuesday 28 May 2024 – 8.00am to 8.45am\n\n\n📆Wednesday 28 August 2024 – 12.30pm to 1.15pm\n\n\n📆Thursday 14 November 2024 – 12.30pm to 1.15pm\n\n\n \n\n\nOpen to all health professionals registered to practice in WA as well as general practice staff.\n\n\n \n\n\nClick HERE for further information and to register.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/understanding-and-using-healthpathways-online/2024-08-28/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
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SUMMARY:Healthy Weight Masterclass webinar – Supporting children and families living with a higher weight | Online
DESCRIPTION:The fifth instalment of WA Primary Health Alliance’s Healthy Weight Masterclass webinar series will focus on supporting children and families living with a higher weight.\nAs a result of this webinar\, attendees should have: \n\nImproved understanding\, confidence and skills in paediatric weight management and the impact of weight stigma on children and adolescents.\nThe ability to identify and recommend patient-centred\, evidence-based lifestyle and dietary changes to manage patients’ health and improve outcomes.\n\nFind out more and register today.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/healthy-weight-masterclass-webinar-supporting-children-and-families-living-with-a-higher-weight-online/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240528T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240528T084500
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240408T073558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T074610Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding and using HealthPathways | Online
DESCRIPTION:HealthPathways WA Live Demonstration – Register NOW for this FREE training!\n\n\n \n\n\nThese sessions facilitated online by a GP Clinical Editor\, will demonstrate how to integrate HealthPathways into your clinical practice and maximise user experience. Learn key functionalities of the portal and how to access condition specific tools and resources\, Referral Access Criteria (RAC) (where available)\, GPbook Specialist Directory and specialist regional rosters.\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions have been approved for 1 CPD Educational Hour with the RACGP and will be held online on the following dates: \n\n\n \n\n\n📆Tuesday 28 May 2024 – 8.00am to 8.45am\n\n\n📆Wednesday 28 August 2024 – 12.30pm to 1.15pm\n\n\n📆Thursday 14 November 2024 – 12.30pm to 1.15pm\n\n\n \n\n\nOpen to all health professionals registered to practice in WA as well as general practice staff.\n\n\n \n\n\nClick HERE for further information and to register.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/understanding-and-using-healthpathways-online/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T013134Z
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SUMMARY:Winter preparedness webinar: Influenza update | Online
DESCRIPTION:Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for our annual influenza update as we prepare for this year’s flu season. \nThis webinar will explore what we can expect for the 2024 flu season and a brief update on the latest in COVID. We’ll cover what to expect this flu season\, including timings and eligibility. We will also look at the up-to-date health department data\, the flu vaccine program and provide an update on COVID boosters and antivirals. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior\, you can submit it upon registration. \n\nProf Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor\, Communicable Disease Control Directorate\, Department of Health\, Western Australia.\nHosted by RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman.\n\nThis webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia. \nCPD: 1 hours EA \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/winter-preparedness-webinar-influenza-update-online/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240326T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
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SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-26/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004920-1711389600-1711396800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240312T012726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T012726Z
UID:10004914-1711044000-1711047600@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Syphilis management within general practice | Online
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia is currently experiencing a syphilis outbreak\, with increases in cases of infectious syphilis and congenital syphilis in the community. This has prompted changes to recommendations to clinical practice that are relevant to general practitioners. \nThis webinar will address: \n\nclinical presentations of syphilis\ntesting\, including current protocols recommended during pregnancy\nmanagement\, including principles of care when engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse populations\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/syphilis-management-within-general-practice-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004919-1710957600-1710964800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004918-1710842400-1710849600@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-19/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240312T013749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T013749Z
UID:10004916-1710781200-1710784800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:General Practice Emergency Response Team (GPRET) | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:General practice can play a vital role in disaster prevention\, preparedness\, response and recovery by maintaining continuity of care at a time when communities need it most.\nWA Primary Health Alliance is pleased to host this webinar about the role of general practice in emergency response for primary health care workers who would like to be informed and involved in disaster and emergency management in WA.\n\nThe following topics will be covered:\n\nState emergency management arrangements as they relate to primary care providers.\nHealth response and disaster management in WA.\nThe role of primary health care in prevention\, preparedness\, response and recovery in disaster and emergency.\nHow stakeholders can contribute towards shaping the General Practice Emergency Response Team model.\n\nGuest speakers:  \n\nDr Tudor Codreanu – Director Disaster  Preparedness and Management Directorate Department of Health\, MD MSc (Med) MSc(Disaster Medicine) PhD (Disaster Medicine).\nDr Sara Renwick Lau – GP based in Mallacoota in East Gippsland\, with more than 20 years of experience working with regional and rural communities.\nJames Sherriff – Kimberley Health Response Lead and Broome Hospital Executive.\n\nFor more information on this project visit WAPHA General Practice Emergency Response Team Project or REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/general-practice-emergency-response-team-gpret-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240314T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20240312T015126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T015126Z
UID:10004917-1710406800-1710414000@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and referral - Decision Support tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.\nEach PHN has an IAR training and support officer to provide training to GPs and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024\, 9.00am-11.00am – Register here.\nTuesday 19 March 2024\, 10.00am-12.00pm – Register here.\nWednesday 20 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\nMonday 25 March 2024\, 6.00pm-8.00pm – Register here.\ntuesday 26 March 2024\, 1.00pm-3.00pm – Register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online-2/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20231211T054527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T054527Z
UID:10004886-1702404000-1702411200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Initial Assessment and Referral - Decision Support Tool Workshops 1 & 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance\n12 December (6.00pm to 8.00pm AWST)\nThe Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings. Each PHN has an IAR Training and Support Officer to provide training to General Practitioners and clinicians in their catchment to learn about\, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice. \nGuided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement\, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity\, at the right time. \nNational widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach. \nRegister now​
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-workshops-1-2-online/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231011T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20230912T064533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T064641Z
UID:10004846-1697040000-1697045400@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Heart Foundation and WAPHA Roadshow | An interactive Virtual Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Heart Foundation in collaboration with WAPHA\n11 October (6.00pm to 7.30pm AWST)\nAn interactive Virtual Roadshow bringing a tailored approach of Cardiovascular Risk Reduction from the Heart Foundation in collaboration with WAPHA. \nThis interactive\, live Virtual Workshop will bring together a specialist presentation followed by breakout groups and completed with live audience Panel Q & A with the following objectives: \n\nUpdate primary care health professionals on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on risk factors\, imaging and biomarkers\nProvide practical advice for the application of Heart Health Checks\, including available resources for the general practice team\nParticipants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart Health Checks as part of routine care\nGuidance on the management of high blood pressure and cholesterol\, nutrition and other lifestyle support strategies\nIncrease knowledge on local referral pathways for risk factor management and review\nSupport the design and delivery of quality improvement activities to leverage national and local incentives for ease of implementation\n\nThis activity has been accredited by the RACGP for 1.5 Educational Activity CPD hours (activity no. 416743). Education provider: Scius Healthcare Solutions. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/heart-foundation-and-wapha-roadshow-an-interactive-virtual-roadshow/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230926T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20230912T064150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T064150Z
UID:10004845-1695749400-1695753000@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:General practice in a rapidly changing world - New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are almost upon us | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance\nTuesday 26 September (5.30-6.30pm AWST)\nJoin this upcoming webinar hosted by Dr Norman Swan\, with Prof Leon Flicker\, Prof Amy Brodtmann and Dr Simon Torvaldsen\, as they discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer’s treatment. This webinar will explore what else is on the horizon\, what other interventions should still be used\, and how the focus on intervention has shifted to early dementia. \nRegister now \nView the flyer here
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/general-practice-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-new-treatments-for-alzheimers-disease-are-almost-upon-us-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230714T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20230711T115414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T115609Z
UID:10004820-1689339600-1689343200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Primary Sense Education Sessions (Country WA)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance\nTuesday 11 July & Friday 14 August\nVirtual Sessions\nTwo virtual Primary Sense education sessions will be run for WA regional practices. Both sessions will have the same content as the metropolitan sessions\, providing a demonstration of Primary Sense and giving practice staff with an opportunity to ask questions and learn how to get the most out of the tool. \nPrimary Sense is a data extraction and clinical support tool that uses de-identified general practice data to give patients the right care at the right time. \nThese sessions have been designed to introduce Primary Sense to Practice Managers and Nurse’s whilst also extending on current knowledge and experience using the tool in general practice. \nRegister here – Tuesday 11 July \nRegister here – Friday 14 July
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/primary-sense-education-sessions-rural-wa-online-session/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230428T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20230328T064029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T064029Z
UID:10004765-1682704800-1682710200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Project ECHO -Session 12: Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Recognising the critical role general practice plays in keeping people well in the community\, WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) has committed to build the confidence and capability of primary care practitioners to support people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues. \nTo support this work\, WAPHA has launched WA’s first Project ECHO® Network\, on the topic of alcohol and other drugs (AOD)\, with the support of the RACGP WA and ECU’s Treating Alcohol and Other Drugs in Primary Care (TADPole). \nFollowing last months inaugural session\, the Project ECHO learning model will continue to deliver a series of expert-led\, online forums\, designed to support primary health care to work effectively with people using drugs and alcohol. \nThe forum with continue to meet every fourth Thursday of the month\, through videoconferencing platform Zoom. \nView the upcoming sessions below\, visit the Project Page for more information
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/project-echo-session-12-cannabis/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20230328T063054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T063054Z
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SUMMARY:Session 3: Adult trans\, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) health
DESCRIPTION:Following the launch of the Transgender Health and Gender Diversity HealthPathway\, WA Primary Health Alliance’s HealthPathways WA in collaboration with the Child and Adolescent Health Service\, East Metropolitan Health Service and TransFolk of WA\, is pleased to present a three part webinar series on TGDNB health.\nThe third session will include:\n– A discussion about gender identity\, gender affirming hormone therapy\, contraception\, screening\, gender affirming surgery and the role of allied health.\n– Information on prescribing\, local referral pathways\, care plan templates\, supporting gender marker change and service information.\n– A clinical case studies discussion.\n– An overview of the Transgender Health and Gender Diversity HealthPathway. \nPresenters:\n*Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman\, TransFolk of WA.\n*Dr Penny Wood\, GP\, Alexander Heights Family Practice.\n*Dr Sally Murray\, Sexual Health Physician\, Royal Perth Hospital Gender Diversity Service.\n*Dr Irene Dolan\, GP Clinical Editor\, HealthPathways WA. \n• Note that a recording of the session cannot be guaranteed and will not be automatically emailed to registrants. Attendance on the night is encouraged.\nThose wishing to access the available recording after the session can email Training.CoP@wapha.org.au. \nWA Primary Health Alliance is an inclusive organisation\, supporting the equitable care of all patients\, regardless of age\, disease or disability\, creed\, ethnic origin\, gender\, nationality\, political affiliation\, race\, sexual orientation or social standing. Participants in this webinar may have their attendance cut short if not deemed to abide by these principles. \nWe take your privacy seriously and will only collect\, use and store your personal information if it is necessary to provide you with our services. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. https://www.wapha.org.au/policies/
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/session-3-adult-trans-gender-diverse-and-non-binary-tgdnb-health/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20220505T072502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T072502Z
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SUMMARY:Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
DESCRIPTION: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 online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. \nGPs 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. \nThis workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs\, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder\, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals\, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support their management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals. \nThis training aims to increase participants’ skills and confidence to: \n1. Understand the relationship between traumatic events and the development of mental health conditions \n2. Identify evidence-based treatment and referral pathways for a patient impacted by trauma \n3. Recommend evidence-based resources\, including e-Mental Health\, for family/kinship groups impacted by trauma \nNOTE THAT THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS OF THIS WORKSHOP: 24TH MAY & 15TH JUNE \nAccreditation \n\n6 CPD Activity points (RACGP)\nMH CPD activity (GPMHSC)\n3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM)\n\nSuitable for\nGP Registrars\, GPs \nTopics Covered\n1. Understanding the context of Emergency Service Workers \n2. Diagnosing PTSD \n3. Your role \n4. Self-care for practitioners \nLearning Objectives\n1. Recognise responses to trauma in emergency service workers\, their families and kinship groups \n2. Identify validated screening and assessment tools for common mental health conditions related to trauma \n3. Apply evidence-based treatment/management plan for a patient impacted by trauma \n4. Identify a range of appropriate referral pathways and collaborative care options \n5. Identify and use self-care strategies and resources to manage their own mental health and wellbeing \nTESTIMONIALS \n“The experience of trauma in our community has been very widespread and deeply felt over the past 12 or so months\, with the 2019-2020 summer bushfires and then the COVID pandemic. This program is excellent for both reviewing skills and knowledge and also up-skilling the varied health professionals who are often the frontline contacts for support from emergency and other workers and their families experiencing symptoms of PTSD. It has been\, for me\, one of the most valuable 3 hours of clinical training I have participated in.” Participant 2nd March 2021\n“This was great course\, especially for a rural based GP. I would strongly recommend all my colleagues to enrol in it.” Participant 11th March 2021\n“This was an excellent course\, very well delivered and relevant to general practice. It is especially relevant in the present times of floods\, fires and COVID!” Participant 25th March 2021\nFUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM \nThe Grant Program for Emergency Services Workers trauma Care\, including PTSD support services\, is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs. \nhttps://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidlittleproud/Pages/mental-health-grants-support-emergency-services-workers.aspx \nSELF-CARE NOTE \nThis workshop discusses PTSD and trauma. We understand this can be a difficult topic to discuss\, especially for people who have lived experience of PTSD. We ask you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing when deciding to attend this workshop. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-ptsd-in-emergency-service-workers/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20220505T072838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T072838Z
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SUMMARY:Palliative Approach Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Health care professionals from all health settings are invited to join the Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative during 2022 Palliative Care Week for an interactive webinar\, utilising case studies and presented by Palliative Care Specialists in WA. \nThis session will to provide health professionals with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within their workplace. \nTopics: \n\nUnderstanding the palliative approach\nCommunication within palliative care\nIdentifying the terminal phase\n\nFind out more and register here \nPhone 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au \nEvent Category: General Practice
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/palliative-approach-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20220505T072502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T072502Z
UID:10004547-1653393600-1653404400@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
DESCRIPTION: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 online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. \nGPs 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. \nThis workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs\, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder\, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals\, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support their management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals. \nThis training aims to increase participants’ skills and confidence to: \n1. Understand the relationship between traumatic events and the development of mental health conditions \n2. Identify evidence-based treatment and referral pathways for a patient impacted by trauma \n3. Recommend evidence-based resources\, including e-Mental Health\, for family/kinship groups impacted by trauma \nNOTE THAT THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS OF THIS WORKSHOP: 24TH MAY & 15TH JUNE \nAccreditation \n\n6 CPD Activity points (RACGP)\nMH CPD activity (GPMHSC)\n3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM)\n\nSuitable for\nGP Registrars\, GPs \nTopics Covered\n1. Understanding the context of Emergency Service Workers \n2. Diagnosing PTSD \n3. Your role \n4. Self-care for practitioners \nLearning Objectives\n1. Recognise responses to trauma in emergency service workers\, their families and kinship groups \n2. Identify validated screening and assessment tools for common mental health conditions related to trauma \n3. Apply evidence-based treatment/management plan for a patient impacted by trauma \n4. Identify a range of appropriate referral pathways and collaborative care options \n5. Identify and use self-care strategies and resources to manage their own mental health and wellbeing \nTESTIMONIALS \n“The experience of trauma in our community has been very widespread and deeply felt over the past 12 or so months\, with the 2019-2020 summer bushfires and then the COVID pandemic. This program is excellent for both reviewing skills and knowledge and also up-skilling the varied health professionals who are often the frontline contacts for support from emergency and other workers and their families experiencing symptoms of PTSD. It has been\, for me\, one of the most valuable 3 hours of clinical training I have participated in.” Participant 2nd March 2021\n“This was great course\, especially for a rural based GP. I would strongly recommend all my colleagues to enrol in it.” Participant 11th March 2021\n“This was an excellent course\, very well delivered and relevant to general practice. It is especially relevant in the present times of floods\, fires and COVID!” Participant 25th March 2021\nFUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM \nThe Grant Program for Emergency Services Workers trauma Care\, including PTSD support services\, is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs. \nhttps://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidlittleproud/Pages/mental-health-grants-support-emergency-services-workers.aspx \nSELF-CARE NOTE \nThis workshop discusses PTSD and trauma. We understand this can be a difficult topic to discuss\, especially for people who have lived experience of PTSD. We ask you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing when deciding to attend this workshop. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-ptsd-in-emergency-service-workers/2022-05-24/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220509T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20220505T070829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T072603Z
UID:10004546-1652115600-1652119200@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Digital health for specialists - A game changer\, transforming how we share care
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian Digital Health Agency\, WA Primary Health Alliance\, and our special guest Dr Hemant Kulkarni (Renal physician\, Wexford Nephrology and Royal Perth Hospital) and other speakers\, to hear how digital health is transforming care. \nHealthcare professionals and practice managers from across all sectors\, and especially those in specialist medical practice\, are encouraged to attend\, hear these success stories and be inspired to start using digital health. There will also be the opportunity for participants to ask questions. \nFind out more and register here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/digital-health-for-specialists-a-game-changer-transforming-how-we-share-care/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220330T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220330T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20220324T033124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T033124Z
UID:10003995-1648641600-1648647000@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Allied Health – COVID Q&A session
DESCRIPTION:Based on feedback from rural health professionals\, the WA Primary Health Alliance is hosting an online Allied Health – COVID-19 Q&A Session. This online event will include an overview of the current considerations for allied health staff working in a high caseload environment\, and an opportunity to ask those burning COVID questions. Topics covered will include: \n\nCurrent WA COVID data\nTest\, Trace\, Isolate\, Quarantine (TTIQ)\nCOVID Care at Home\nGP Respiratory Clinics\nQ&A (Questions can be submitted during registration)\n\nPresenters\nDr Marisa Gilles – Director Public Health Medicine\, WA Country Health Service\nMs Sharon Kenny – WACHS Infection Control Lead\nDr Kylie Sterry – GP at Kalgoorlie GP Respiratory Clinics \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/allied-health-covid-qa-session/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T033800
CREATED:20211127T031958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T031958Z
UID:10004457-1638988200-1638991800@www.phpn.com.au
SUMMARY:Let’s Look the Enemy in the Eye - What COVID looks like for WA GPs in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Title: Let’s Look the Enemy in the Eye – What COVID looks like for WA GPs in 2022 – Lessons from the battlefield and expectations from behind the lines \nDate: Wednesday 8th December \nTime: 6.30pm to 7.30pm \nWith the release of the WA Government’s roadmap to reopen the State’s border\, managing the transition with minimal impact on our health system will be key. Join the ABC’s Norman Swan to discuss the countdown to\, and a pathway out\, of COVID-19 for WA. Victorian and NSW GPs will also discuss the impact of the Delta outbreak in their states\, and what they learned\, and WA-based leaders Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Lorraine Anderson will drill into what else we need to know to plan the WA response. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nDr Lorraine Anderson\, Medical Director\, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service \nDr Paul Armstrong\, Acting WA Chief Health Officer \nDr Matthew Gray\, Chair South Western Sydney PHN and NSW GP \nDr Sean Stevens\, Immediate past Chair RACGP WA and WA GP \nDr James Wei\, GP Regional Victoria \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.phpn.com.au/event/lets-look-the-enemy-in-the-eye-what-covid-looks-like-for-wa-gps-in-2022/
LOCATION:Webinar Event\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health
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