Events

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...

Let's talk about violence in WA webinar When: May 10 @ 10:00am - 11:30am Where: Online via ZOOM Cost: FREE   Violence is a growing issue in Western Australia, with 17,134 hospitalisations due to assault and people aged 25 – 44 having the highest incidence of hospitalisations due to assault. Join Injury Matters and a range of professionals while we explore topics such as family and domestic violence and elder abuse, while hearing about a smoking cessation and violence prevention pilot program trialled at Royal Perth Hospital. We will hear from: Lisa Jones from Lifeline WA on Family and Domestic...

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:...

$15 WED May 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Getting started with Co-Design Delivering successful projects in the community relies on building trust and engaging in a meaningful way with stakeholders and partners. Co-design is about creating with stakeholders to ensure the results meet their needs and are usable. Join Injury Matters as Olivia O’Conner, a consultant with experience in evidence-based collaboration and consultation as she delivers this workshop on getting started with Co-design. This engaging and interactive webinar is designed to inspire ideas and allow discussion on translating theory into action. The training aims to build the capacity...

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...