The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule, providing two educational webinars each month. The webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. Register here
When: Tuesday 6 May | 2.00pm - 3.30pm AWST Designed for: Clinical, medical, and executive staff in Residential Aged Care Homes. Overview: This session will provide an overview of the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) process, available support services, the individual’s VAD journey, and the mandatory responsibilities of health professionals. It will also explore lived experiences from the past three years since VAD became a legal end-of-life option in Western Australia, with a focus on its impact on aged care homes. Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an understanding of the VAD process in WA. 2. Recognise mandatory roles and responsibilities. 3. Improve...
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 Attend this webinar for practical tips, strategies and resources to help you to support your clients to quit smoking. The latest Equally Well research shows that lung cancer was the fifth leading cause of death for people who accessed mental health-related treatments in 2016, with 3,820 deaths (accounting for 4.4% of all deaths among this population). ^ ^ Mortality of people using Australian Government-funded mental health services and prescription medications: Analysis of 2016 Census, death registry, MBS and PBS data During the broadcast, the expert panel will: outline the interrelationship between physical and mental health, and...
Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for our annual influenza update as we prepare for this year’s flu season. This webinar covers what to expect this winter, including timings and eligibility as well as updates on influenza, COVID and RSV. With Measles cases on the rise in WA, this webinar will also provide a useful update on Measles. Learning outcomes: 1. Identify patients most likely to benefit from influenza vaccination this year 2. Outline the factors that determine the optimal timing of seasonal influenza vaccinations 3. Describe the impact of vaccination on serious illness in WA
The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule, providing two educational webinars each month. The webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. Register here
Our virtual Diabetes In-Depth training is suitable for GPs, enrolled and registered nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, pharmacists, exercise physiologists & other allied health professionals. Our interactive training provides a thorough exploration of diabetes management, equipping you with essential knowledge and skills. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights that you can immediately apply to enhance the support you provide for people living with diabetes. Dive into a day full of insightful topics including: - Blood Glucose Optimisation and Diabetes Technology - Medical Management and Diabetes Complications - The Latest in Dietary Management and Diabetes Remission...
The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule, providing two educational webinars each month. The webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. Register here
When: Thursday 27 March | 2.00pm - 3.00pm AWST Designed for: Health Students, Paid Carers, Nurse Assistants, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Nurse Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Facility Managers. Overview: A palliative approach benefits residents with a life-limiting illness, their care team, families, and the residential aged care home. This approach helps to prevent resident suffering through means of early identification, assessment, and effective treatment of pain, as well as physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care. Palliative care focuses on a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring all staff are well prepared to provide care. This webinar aims...
Presented by RACGP WA 26 March 2025 (7.00pm to 8.30pm AWST) Join RACGP WA for an overview of the Firearms Act and the reforms that are taking place, including the practical considerations and the role of GPs in terms of the mandatory Firearms Health Assessment (FAHA) process. We will cover: How the FAHA will be rolled out across Western Australia The practicalities of the health assessment and how it’s submitted IT requirements, safeguards and security in practices What role the FAHA plays in the wider firearms licensing process Who is eligible to perform the FAHA – and can GPs refuse to conduct...
When: Thursday 20 March | 2.00pm - 3.00pm AWST Designed for: Health Students, Nurse Assistants, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Nurse Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Facility Managers. Overview: There is an increasing emphasis from government agencies and healthcare providers to improve the completion rates of Advance Care Planning (ACP) documents. This webinar will highlight the challenges of balancing community expectations with the right of individuals to make autonomous decisions regarding their health and personal care. This education will clarify the role of staff in embedding ACP into practice, ensuring it benefits both residents and...
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