• Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Workers.

    Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Workers.
    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Duration: 3 hrs Program FREE online webinar 22 November 4.00pm-7.00pm AWST 30 November 12.00pm-3.00pm AWST GPs 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. 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 workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute...

  • Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of children with higher weight

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    When: Thursday 17 November 2022 What time: 7:15 PM-8:30 PM (AEDT) Where: Online – join via your computer Cost: Free Register HERE. Aim: This webinar will discuss practice approaches to support practitioners to explore children with higher weight’s perception of their weight and their hopes, preferences and choices for a healthy, balanced and happy life. Panellists will discuss strategies that will help practitioners to better understand the context of the child and their family’s life, rather than the category of their weight. Learning Outcomes: Discuss how children with higher weight are at greater risk of negative mental health outcomes. Outline strategies to address the effects...

  • Youth in Distress: Online Learning

    Youth in Distress: Online Learning
    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Only suitable for mental health clinicians working with young people in a 1:1 setting. Duration: 7 hrs Cost: $75.00 Dates: 17 November 2022, 9.00am-4.oopm 2 December 2022, 9.00am-4.00pm Program Outline With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will...

  • 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...

  • New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive – General Practice

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences. Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are delivering 5 brief & accessible webinars. These sessions will...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Network – Session 9

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Have you ever had to tackle managing opioid prescriptions and chronic pain in patients? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives to manage patients’ chronic pain? It’s not too late to join the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome! Join us for Session 9 Thursday 27 October 2022, 6.00pm-7.30pm. Register here https://tinyurl.com/mv5j7m97

  • Improving the sustainability of your practice – What GPs need to know about payroll tax

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    This webinar will provide an update about the risks associate with payroll tax following recent decisions in New South Wales and Victoria. The session will provide advice on what practice owners can do to mitigate their risks, covering key issues in determining whether GPs are employees or contractors. The webinar will also include case studies and provide advice on available supports and resources. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the presenters.