Events

We welcome you to join us at our HelpingMinds Broome Open Days, as we foster resilience and a stronger community. Meet our friendly HelpingMinds team and learn about the programs, services and support we offer to our community. When: 19 May, 16 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 15 Sep, 18 Nov, 7 Dec - 9am – 11am Where: Broome HelpingMinds Office, 2/40 Dampier Terrace, Broome WA Who: All of the community are welcome, including mental health carers, families and other service providers Cost: Free | Light snacks provided Please visit https://helpingminds.org.au/pec-events/openbroome-2/ to enrol. For more information email info@warecoverycollege.org.au or call 1300 285...

Death is an important part of life. So like any other significant life event, it’s well worth your consideration and a little forward planning. This process is called advance care planning. Advance care planning is the process of discussing and documenting your future health care wishes, values and priorities. It enables your family, friends, carers and health professionals to understand what you want, should you become so unwell that you are unable to speak for yourself. More than 80% of Australians think it’s important to put our end-of-life care preferences into writing, but less than 5% of us have completed...

This interactive session utilising group discussion and case studies will provide participants with greater understanding of palliative care Palliative Approach to Care for Aboriginal Health Care Professionals Program Objective: Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide participants with greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented where they work. Topics covered: • What is the palliative approach • Communication skills • Advance care planning – concept and principles • End of life care • Loss, grief and healing Target Group: Aboriginal Liaison Officers, Aboriginal Health Workers, Health Practitioners, Interpreters,...

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover our care, lifestyle, health and finances, we work out what we want, as well as making things easier on those around us. This process is called Advance Care Planning. This free online workshop will cover information on what is involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk with your loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. It is a practical and interactive workshop where you will have the chance to get your questions answered....

This interactive session utilising group discussion and case studies will provide participants with greater understanding of palliative care About this event Palliative Approach Workshop Program Objective: Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within the facilities they work. Topics covered: palliative approach communication skills advance care planning end of life care Date: Friday 18June 2021 Time: Registration 10.45am, 11.00am-3.30pm Presenters: Kimberley Palliative Care Team For further information contact: pasce@cancerwa.asn.au or 9382 9300 Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/palliative-approach-workshop-broome-tickets-143014346761

Cancer Council WA, and WA Country Health Service are collaborating to present a cancer education event for health professionals in Broome. About this event Cancer Council WA Travel Grants for up to $1,000 are available to Health Professionals in the Kimberley region who require financial assistance to attend these events. Contact gp@cancerwa.asn.au for application details. Part 1 of 2. A regional spotlight on services, support, and screening for the prevention and early detection of cancer. Please note registration for Part 2 is separate. Please register for Part 2 using this link. 8.30am - Registration 9.00am - Welcome & introductions 9.15am -...

Cancer Council WA, WACOG & WACHS are collaborating to present a cancer education event for health professionals in Broome. About this event Cancer Council WA Travel Grants for up to $1,000 are available to Health Professionals in the Kimberley region who require financial assistance to attend these events. Contact gp@cancerwa.asn.au for application details. Part 2 of 2. Global Challenges, local impact- How the last 12 months have shaped cancer care in WA. Please note registration for Part 1 is separate. Please register for Part 1 using this link. Keynote address: Dr Michelle McMullen, Medical Oncologist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital • COVID-19...