Online Webinar

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance 19 March 2025 (12.00pm to 1.00pm AWST) Join us for an insightful and comprehensive webinar designed to equip general practice staff with the essential tools and strategies for effective chronic disease management. This webinar will feature speakers from WAPHA’s Quality Improvement (QI) team, interactive discussions and practical case studies to help you apply the key learnings in your practice. Webinar topics: Understanding the fundamentals of chronic disease management. Developing personalised care plans for patients. Implementing evidence-based practices in daily clinical routines. Utilising technology and data to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for...

Elder abuse is a serious public health and social issue, estimated to effect 1 in 6 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms, including financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, and neglect, and can occur in a range of different settings. Elder abuse can have ongoing health impacts on an individual, such as physical injury, poor mental health and increased risk of premature entry into residential aged care. As with many forms of abuse, it can be difficult for an individual experiencing elder abuse to speak out. It is vital that health and community professionals...

Join RACGP WA for an overview of the Firearms Act and the reforms that are taking place, including those consulted on with the College. This webinar will outline the Firearms Act reforms that are taking place including the practical considerations and the role of GPs in terms of the Firearms Health Assessment (FHA) process. Presented by Dr Mariam Bahemia. As always, there will be a dedicated Q&A session, and the opportunity to submit your questions ahead of time. Register Here

Register to attend this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore practical strategies for supporting children facing distress and despair that may lead to suicidal ideation. This session will be a Q & A style format, based around questions submitted by audience members. Please be sure to submit any questions you'd be interested hearing the panel discuss when you register for this webinar. Learning outcomes: Examine the contributing factors of childhood distress and despair that can lead to suicidal ideation. Support practitioners to identify and address barriers that prevent children from being heard and understood. Demonstrate how practitioners...

The College is grateful to be able to welcome Camilla Rowland, Chief Executive Officer, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) as our guest speaker for the ACHSM College live webcast 2025 series. The Australian health system has traditionally delivered end of life care through palliative care services and other health specialties such as oncology and primary health over the decades.  With our rapidly growing ageing population and the introduction of Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation now across almost every State and Territory, it is critical to consider the impact on the health systems and services, and indeed all health professionals. This webcast considers...

Often in GDM management, the main focus and measure of success during pregnancy for healthcare providers and patients alike, is often placed on maintaining target glucose levels. Linda's presentation offers additional practice points regarding other fundamental nutritional considerations that need to be recognised, to provide true holistic care in GDM. Ensuring that healthcare settings and HCP’s are equipped to support general nutritional adequacy and healthy weight gain education, is paramount in assisting in reducing both short and long-term complications, as well as maximising patients' wellbeing on during the pregnancy. This presentation also intends to evoke further consideration of how we...