• ABORIGINAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 2022

    Esplanade Hotel , Australia

    Following a sold out conference in 2021, registrations are now open for the Aboriginal Health Conference 2022 taking place at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022. The Aboriginal Health Conference 2022 will focus on healing from the past and strengthening the future. It will provide an opportunity to come together and learn from those who came before us, and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced over the last two years in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic. By learning from the past, we can strengthen our future. Rural Health West are...

  • Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course- Broome

    boab health Broome

    MBSR is an internationally renowned course that aims to help people better manage stress, pain, mood and….life! MBSR is a holistic, whole-body approach to stress management using mindfulness, meditation, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behaviour, thinking, feelings and actions. Commencing Monday 17 October 2022 this course encompasses eight weekly 2.5-hour evening sessions PLUS a full-day mini-retreat. The course is delivered by our Mental Health Professional Michelle Chirgwin, one of only a few MBSR Certified facilitators in WA. For more details about MBSR and this course visit https://boabhealth.com.au/.../mindfulness-based-stress.../ Places are limited! For more details about this course and MBSR...

  • Webinar: Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers

    WA, Australia

    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 stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as...

  • New WA Advance Health Directive – end of life – Aged Care Session

    Online event WA, Australia

    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...

  • Webinar: Expert Insights – Burnout Prevention and Interventions for Health Professionals

    WA, Australia

    Wednesday 23 November 2022, 6 - 7PM (AEDT) Ways to recognise, prevent, and manage burnout have been on the minds of many health professionals, particularly over the past few years. Black Dog Institute has developed a free, evidence-based resource called The Essential Network (TEN) in response to research on burnout in health care workers to address this issue. Our November Expert Insights session will explore the findings of Black Dog Institute's research on burnout and the TEN service, the potential benefits of TEN, and we will also hear first-hand perspectives on burnout from a supervisor of health professionals and from another health...

  • Webinar: Preventing RHD: the clinical, cultural, and lived experiences

    WA, Australia

    Rheumatic heart disease is preventable and manageable. RHDAustralia staff will discuss the critical elements for preventing acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, with a focus on care that is clinically sound and culturally safe. A young person living with rheumatic heart disease will share his experience.

  • Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course- Broome

    boab health Broome

    MBSR is an internationally renowned course that aims to help people better manage stress, pain, mood and….life! MBSR is a holistic, whole-body approach to stress management using mindfulness, meditation, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behaviour, thinking, feelings and actions. Commencing Monday 17 October 2022 this course encompasses eight weekly 2.5-hour evening sessions PLUS a full-day mini-retreat. The course is delivered by our Mental Health Professional Michelle Chirgwin, one of only a few MBSR Certified facilitators in WA. For more details about MBSR and this course visit https://boabhealth.com.au/.../mindfulness-based-stress.../ Places are limited! For more details about this course and MBSR...

  • Ketamine Course

    Online event WA, Australia

    Duration 14 hours  Program Outline Designed for Psychiatrists, mental health professionals and GPs, the Ketamine Course will be facilitated by leading experts in ketamine research and novel treatments of mood disorders, Prof. Colleen Loo and the Sydney Neurostimulation Centre (SyNC) team. This course focuses on: scientific aspects of ketamine clinical treatment in depression regulations and safety considerations ketamine and psychotherapy Accreditation Certificate provided on completion for self-report CPD. Suitable for GPs, Other mental health professionals, Psychiatrists

  • Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course- Broome

    boab health Broome

    MBSR is an internationally renowned course that aims to help people better manage stress, pain, mood and….life! MBSR is a holistic, whole-body approach to stress management using mindfulness, meditation, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behaviour, thinking, feelings and actions. Commencing Monday 17 October 2022 this course encompasses eight weekly 2.5-hour evening sessions PLUS a full-day mini-retreat. The course is delivered by our Mental Health Professional Michelle Chirgwin, one of only a few MBSR Certified facilitators in WA. For more details about MBSR and this course visit https://boabhealth.com.au/.../mindfulness-based-stress.../ Places are limited! For more details about this course and MBSR...

  • COPD Pharmacotherapy – Webinar Education Session

    Online WA, Australia

    Following World COPD day last week on the 16th of November, Asthma WA is hosting a health professional education session on 'COPD Pharmacotherapy" as there has been an increase in COPD medication options for our patients in the last 12 months. Register for our webinar to learn more. Treatment goals for patients with COPD Demonstration of correct device technique Pharmacotherapy options for patients with COPD Date: Wednesday 7 December 2022 Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA Click to register. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, calendar entry including a weblink to join the webinar...