Events

Do you want to learn how to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who are experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis? The 14-hour Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adult who is experiencing a mental health concern or crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. You can make a real difference in a person’s life – or even save their life. This course is based on evidence from the expert consensus of Aboriginal mental health professionals, many of whom also...

Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing21st July - Session 38- Long COVID Presenter: Katie Stewart BHMS,ESSAM,AEP Director and Co-founder Chronic Care Australia When: Thursday 21st July 12:30-1:30pm How: VC attendance only (GoToWebinar) Registration: The link will take you directly to the GoTo Webinar registration form. A confirmation with the link to attend will be sent via email. The recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au...

The Rural Doctors' Association of Western Australia and Mindful Meditation Australia have teamed up to bring rural doctors this introduction to mindfulness. This comes at a time where the healthcare system is stretched like we have never seen it, burn out is high and self care is extremely important. As busy professionals, mindfulness is the perfect exercise to engage in within all aspects of your life - it's free, doesn't require any equipment or lycra, it can be done anywhere and only takes a few minutes every day. We hope that this session is a valuable start to you mindfully...

This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on 'Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management' presented by Clinical Nurse Educator, Kate Hipwell. This webinar will cover: Understand the process for diagnosing Bronchiectasis Review pathophysiology of Bronchiectasis Understand how to treat and encourage self management Importance of 'at home' exercises and maintaining treatments Date: Wednesday 27th July 2022 Time: 1pm Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA. Click to register. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the dial-in details. For more information, contact Shelley Harwood: shelley.harwood@asthmawa.org.au

Forum Details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum has limited places.  Travel subsidies will apply for all eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend.  It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. This forum is pending accreditation with RACGP and ACRRM. Optional Pre Forum Workshops Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP) Friday 29 July 2022 Cost: $280.00...

A message from the WA Trauma Training and Education Unit (WATTEU) Our next online trauma education session will be Traumatic Brain Injury held on July 29 at 10:30am via MS Teams. Join the WA Trauma Training and Education Unit and Lindsay Showers, Emergency Consultant SCGH, with an extensive background in trauma in the USA, for this 1 hour session on emergency management of traumatic brain injury. Review the pathophysiology, assessment, interventions and case application, with an opportunity for Q+A. Register you interest via Eventbrite - Managing Traumatic Brain Injury - with Dr Lindsay Showers Tickets, Fri 29/07/2022 at 10:30 am...

The Kimberley Health Professionals Network provides rural health professionals a central hub that offers support and greater opportunities to network, upskill, share information and collaborate in a local supportive community environment. We would like to invite our members and partners to our ‘Let’s reconnect’ networking event at the Broome Historical Museum. This event is FREE for members of the Kimberley Health Professionals Network – Visit khpn.com.au/network to become a member (membership is free). For more information, please email KHPN Regional Program Officer Sara Hennessy at contact@khpn.com.au

About the Forum This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Forum Details Date: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2022 Venue: Aloft Perth, 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale To preview the program please click here REGISTER NOW Eligibility Emergency Doctors FACEMs Medical Practitioners Registration Fees (inclusive of GST) Category Fee (inc. GST) Registration only...

Forum Details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum has limited places.  Travel subsidies will apply for eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend.  It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. This forum is pending accreditation with RACGP, ACRRM and ANZCA. Eligibility Open to all currently practicing Anaesthetists and GP Anaesthetists. Registrations Online registration: CLICK HERE...

This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on 'Pulmonary Rehabilitation' presented by Naomi Chapman, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Senior Physiotherapist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. This webinar will cover: What are the causes of physical activity limitations in COPD? What is PR and how does it benefit people with COPD? What are the important components of a PR program? Who should be referred to PR? What are the options for PR in regional areas? The use of telehealth and how it can improve access to PR? Date: Thursday 18 August...