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Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive 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...

Dear Sara,   ACHSM WA invite you to register for this online live webcast event. Hear from Prof Daniel Galvao as he discusses the role of exercise in improving cancer outcomes across the cancer trajectory and the research evidence for specific exercise programs in collaboration with oncologists.   Prof Rob Newton will discuss exercise clinical services and their extension using telehealth.   About the speakers: Professor Daniel Galvão is Director of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute at Edith Cowan University, Australia, and Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Galvão’s research program developed and...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive 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...

THURSDAY 20 October 2022 | Lotteries House, Cable Beach Rd, Broome WORKSHOP 10.00am–3.00pm WORKSHOP PROGRAM Education – Signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, stress and vicarious trauma Yoga session Education – What is self-care? Exercise session Education – How is your self-care? and Seed a self-care plan Meditation Drinks/nibbles and a chat Registration is essential - register via email - sara.hennessy@khpn.com.au Lunch Provided  

SATURDAY 22 October 2022 | Kununurra Neighbourhood House, 7 Chestnut Avenue, Kununurra WORKSHOP 10.00am–4.00pm WORKSHOP PROGRAM Education – Signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, stress and vicarious trauma Yoga session Education – What is self-care? Walk and talk exercise session Education – How is your self-care? and Seed a self-care plan Meditation Drinks/nibbles and networking Registration is essential, Mental health and self care workshop - REGISTRATION - Membership type (eventsair.com)KHPN Cost: $20 for KHPN members $50 for non-members (Includes refreshments and all resources). Not a member? Visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member or scan the QR code with your mobile...

Overview Mammographic breast density can be a challenge for general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. High mammographic breast density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening; thereby increasing the risk of an interval cancer between screening episodes, and moderately increases breast cancer risk. Breast Screen WA is the only Australian state screening program to notify women and their GP when a mammogram shows marked increased breast density (and have been doing so for over 10 years). Women are advised in writing to consult their GP to discuss the significance of their breast density, to have a clinical examination and receive...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive 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...

WAPHA are currently seeking recruitment of new participants upon the Alcohol and Other Drug Network- A Project ECHO Initiative.   The project is a monthly drop in series, which has been led by leading addiction medicine specialists and general practitioners with an interest in AOD. The Network is run via Zoom, on the fourth Thursday of every month.   The next session upcoming is the last session of the series for 2022, on: Session 9  Thursday 27 October, 6 – 7:30pm. Opioids and Chronic Pain Management – Interview with Dr Simon Slota-Kan and Dr Rupert Backhouse.  Currently, we are seeking...

FREE Lifeline WA workshops supported by DV-Alert, coming to Broome!  Date: 28th Oct  Time: 9am - 5pm  Location: University of Notre Dame Broome Campus  Register here: http://dvalert.org.au/.../men-who-use-violence-broome... You’ll learn about the drivers of men’s use of violence, and how to take actions that will lower the risk these men present to their partners and children. DV-Response Training Can Save Lives. Register today and join Lifeline WA to support your community.

SAVE THE DATE Friday October 28th, 2022 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kimberley Regional Chronic Disease Workshop The Kimberley Aboriginal Health Planning Forum kindly invites you to attend an update on Diabetes Management in the Kimberley Region. Join a group of Kimberley clinicians for an afternoon of education. Sundowner events to follow at each location. Venue: 3 locations – Broome, Derby and Kununurra + option to attend virtually via MS Teams Please RSVP with the following details to natalie.williamson@kamsc.org.au Full name Organisation Mode of attendance (location or virtual) Dietary requirements (if attending in person