• Regional Development Australia & Ageing Australia host an Aged Care Workforce Strategy Summit | Karratha

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

    Summit Objective To collaboratively address critical workforce challenges in aged care—recruitment, retention, training, and wellbeing—and co-design actionable solutions with sector leaders, frontline workers, policymakers, and educators. Program Day 1: Understanding Challenges & Setting Priorities 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Tea/Coffee Welcome & Informal meet-and-greet 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks Acknowledgement of Country Opening – Liz Behjat, WA/NT Manager, Ageing Australia Summit Objectives 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Panel – "State of the Aged Care Workforce" Data and insights on current workforce challenges Perspectives from policy, provider, and care workers Moderated Q&A 10:30 AM...

  • Regional Development Australia & Ageing Australia host an Aged Care Workforce Strategy Summit | Karratha

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

    Summit Objective To collaboratively address critical workforce challenges in aged care—recruitment, retention, training, and wellbeing—and co-design actionable solutions with sector leaders, frontline workers, policymakers, and educators. Program Day 1: Understanding Challenges & Setting Priorities 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Tea/Coffee Welcome & Informal meet-and-greet 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks Acknowledgement of Country Opening – Liz Behjat, WA/NT Manager, Ageing Australia Summit Objectives 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Panel – "State of the Aged Care Workforce" Data and insights on current workforce challenges Perspectives from policy, provider, and care workers Moderated Q&A 10:30 AM...

  • Visual Impairment Education Event | Karratha & Online

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

    Come along for a visual impairment education event with local Karratha optometrists Alex Craig and Mitchell Gin where they will cover the following topics: Paediatric visual impairment Visual impairment in adults Overview of age related visual conditions Integration with other health conditions Rehabilitation and support services Practical applications Best practices for referrals This event will be available online for Pilbara health professionals that are not able to travel to Karratha to attend in-person.

  • PHPN Paediatric Education Event | Karratha

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

    Topic: Neurodiverse children – general and stimulant management The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite local health professionals (hospital medical staff, GPs and paediatric nurses) to this educational event. This will be presented by WA Country Health Service Pilbara Paediatric team where you will have the opportunity to learn about neurodivergent conditions including ADHD and autism, referral processes, useful pre-referral investigations, stimulant co-prescribing and monitoring. There will also be a Q&A. Light refreshments provided | Registrations are essential for catering purposes This event is provided to you by the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Visit phpn.com.au/network to join...

  • 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....