Wednesday 20 April, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA Our educator will discuss what is coeliac disease, who is at risk and how to manage it. This session will also look at how coeliac disease may impact diabetes management. Register for this session here.
If you are supporting someone close to you who lives with mental health challenges, it’s easy to forget about your own wellbeing. Join us online our fortnightly morning mindfulness workshops and discover how practicing mindfulness can really improve your day! When Fortnightly on Wednesdays | varying times 16 March, 13 April 25 May, 8 June, 22 June from 9.15am – 10.15am 30 March and 4 May from 9am – 10am Where Attendees will be sent a video link after registration. Please see information below to register. Who Adults who are supporting a family member or a friend experiencing mental health...
Tuesday 26 April, 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will discuss the ADEA sick day management plans for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Strategies for managing blood glucose levels will be discussed, with a focus on potential effects of hyper and hypoglycaemia during illness. Register for this session here
April 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Feet and Falls – exploring the link between foot health and falls risk in older adults Older adults are at a higher risk of foot related health problems that increase their risk of falling. Foot health can affect an older adults’ posture, stability, balance, and walking pattern, influencing the risk of falls. A diagnosis of diabetes is a big risk factor to foot health, with recent studies also linking peripheral neuropathy and falls. Join Injury Matters, in partnership with Podiatry WA, in an online webinar training as we explore key risk factors...
FREE WED April 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Elder abuse recognition and response in older adult clients online workshop Elder abuse is a serious public health issue, estimated to affect 1 in 20 older adults in Western Australia. It can take many forms, including financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse, 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 placement in residential aged care. As with many forms of abuse, it can be difficult for...
Thursday 28 April, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes. Register for this session here.
Courses in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Designed for clinicians and researchers, the courses will be facilitated by Prof Colleen Loo and other leading experts in neurostimulation and mood disorders. All March and April courses will be delivered online. TMS Masterclass | 29 April 2022 1-day course on current and emerging treatments, complex cases and treatment prescribing. OTHER COURSES Ketamine course | 1-2 April 2022 Introductory 2-day course on theory and treatment procedures for ketamine for depression. tDCS course | (date tbc) 1-day introductory course on tDCS principles, effects in psychiatric disorders, and hands-on practice. Neuromodulation workshops | (date tbc) 2 modules...
Erectile Dysfunction Presented by Dr Trent Barrett - Urologist Monday 2 May, 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will explore the link between diabetes and sexual health, with a focus on erectile dysfunction. Prevention strategies, signs and symptoms, treatments and management options will be discussed. Register for this session here.
Date: Wednesday 4th May 2022 Time: 9am – 12noon AWST Location: Online via Zoom Cost: Free but registration is compulsory as spots are limited Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, with unique demographics of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in WA adding to the complexity of the contributing factors which can increase the risk of injury within multicultural communities. The three leading injury areas affecting people from CaLD communities in WA are drowning, intentional self-harm, and violence. With a number of health programs out there already tackling these prevalent issues, how do we better engage with multicultural...
FREE THU May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Ready, willing, and able: Motivational interviewing in falls prevention practice How do we influence behaviour change in falls prevention practice? Motivational interviewing is a communication style for strengthening client personal motivation and commitment to change. Motivational interviewing is a valuable tool for health professionals working with older adult clients who are resistant about change and provides workers with strategies and skills to support clients to implement meaningful behaviour change. Join Injury Matters with guest facilitator Professor Moira Sim, from Edith Cowan University, for the Ready, willing, and able: Motivational interviewing...
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