Events

23 February 3pm-4pm (WST) Immunisation Coalition invites Healthcare Professionals to attend this free webinar on Meningococcal Disease. This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding meningococcal epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates. Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the clinical relevance of meningococcal disease to various population groups, including children under 5, adolescents and persons with chronic diseases. 2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, and gaps in disease protection. 3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact on vaccine behaviours. 4....

Managing suicidal risk in adolescents presents unique challenges for clinicians. Building and maintaining trust with young people is crucial to providing effective care yet it needs to be balanced with keeping the patient safe which may need to include disclosure to caregivers. Join our first Expert Insights of the year as we the challenges, strategies, and research findings in managing suicidal risk in adolescents. Panellists: Dr Michelle Tye - Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute Dr Nicola Holmes – GP at Headspace and Training Facilitator at the Black Dog Institute Elle - Lived Experience Representative Facilitator: Dr Carol Newall -...

Neurological conditions have been recognised as a risk factor for falls. Common conditions seen to increase the risk of a fall include stroke and Parkinson’s disease. There are many ways in which physiological factors accompanying these conditions can increase this risk of falls. Due to the negative impact associated with falling, it is important for practitioners working with patients diagnosed with a neurological condition to recognise this increased risk for falls and be able to assess and implement appropriate interventions. Join us at our upcoming webinar ‘Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions’, presented by Anita Rattray, Physiotherapist and Lisa Barry, Occupational...

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) invites all WA primary health care providers and staff (GPs, allied health providers, practice nurses, practice managers, receptionists, PHN staff and others) to register as our guest for the 2022 Practice Coach Summit, which will take place via webinar on Friday 25 February 2022. This is an online, one day summit which will support your practice to maintain excellence, improve sustainability, and build profitability. If you work in primary health care in the WA, you are invited to attend as a guest of WAPHA (usually $275 per person). Sessions include: Using advanced data management in primary care...

East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key Concepts Starts: 2 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here. If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your knowledge of the role of nutrition communication in chronic disease early intervention and management, this course is for you. You will learn:  the key concepts central to dietary patterns for early intervention and...

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 online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) MH CPD activity (GPMHSC) 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM) Click here for more information & to register

The Department of Communities and WACOSS are co-hosting a webinar to discuss dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. The purpose of this webinar is to let the community services sector know more details about the announcements made over the last week around the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), the funding grant of $1 million that has been given to WACOSS to administer support for additional cleaning services and the development of surge workforce capacity. Please circulate this invitation to your networks. The details are as follows: Date: Thursday 3 March 2022 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm Speakers will include:...

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 online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) MH CPD activity (GPMHSC) 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM) Click here for more information & to register