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  • Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: 19th May OT Services Interest Group

    Online WA, Australia

    Title: Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: in practice and considering legislation and guidelines This presentation covers the essentials of ramps for wheelchair and ambulant users, as well as other considerations for access. There will be a discussion of client considerations and how these can affect ramp choice and design, key design principles and assessment criteria relating to ramps, and discussion of the different types of ramps available (portable, temporary and permanent). Date: 19th May Presenter: Caila Ihle Time: Please dial in from 7.15am Commencing at 7.30am – 8.30am Location: Virtual Attendance. Link and PowerPoint will be emailed prior to event, please ensure to check...

  • 🕠Gestational Diabetes & Sick Day Management

    Online WA, Australia

    Thursday 19 May, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA All people with diabetes are recommended to have a sick day plan, but what are the special considerations for a woman with Gestational Diabetes if she becomes unwell? An individualised sick day plan for a woman with gestational diabetes will help to keep both her and the baby safe and this session will look at what needs to be considered. Register for this session here.

  • Remote Emergency Care- face to face Karratha

    Karratha WA, Australia

    Designed for Nurs­es, Mid­wives, Abo­rig­i­nal and Tor­res Strait Islander Health Prac­ti­tion­ers, Para­medics, and Med­ical Offi­cers, the Remote Emer­gency Care course allows par­tic­i­pants to devel­op the knowl­edge and skills nec­es­sary to respond with con­fi­dence to emer­gency sit­u­a­tions and to deliv­er safe and qual­i­ty care in the remote setting. Book Here

  • Morning Mindfulness Workshop | ONLINE

    Morning Mindfulness Workshop | ONLINE
    Online event WA, Australia

    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...

  • 🕠Diabetes & Foot Care

    Online WA, Australia

    Thursday 26 May, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will discuss how diabetes can affect feet and what can be done to reduce the risk. It will look at the potential impact of Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular Disease on quality of life and what support and management options are available. Register for this session here.

  • Talking about Suicide in General Practice

    Online WA, Australia

    This online interactive workshop aims to increase skills and confidence in recognising presentations where suicide risk is high, undertaking a detailed risk assessment and management planning using a collaborative, team-based approach. REGISTER HERE

  • Diabetes Medications – Oral & Injectable

    Online WA, Australia

    Tuesday 31 May, 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA  This session will look at a range of different medications (oral and injectable) for people living with diabetes, discussing the benefits and potential side effects of each. Register for this session here.

  • Youth in Distress: Managing Suicidality and Self-harm (Blended)

    Online WA, Australia

    With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, the new program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. This format has been designed so that modules 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in one day. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. Eligibility for CPD points requires completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times:...

  • A Lens on Falls: Vision and falls prevention among older adults

    Bendat Parent & Community Centre 36 Dodd St, Wembley, WA, Australia

    $15 THU June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Lens on Falls: Vision and falls prevention among older adults As people age, it is common for their visual function to decrease, which is associated with an increased risk of falling. Older adults with vision loss are twice as likely to fall than older adults without vision loss. Vision plays a key role in the balance and control required to carry out daily activities with older adults relying more heavily on visual information to maintain their balance. Good vision also allows older adults to identify hazards or obstacles in...