Events

The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high • Undertaking a detailed risk assessment • Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Accreditation: • 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) • 3 Education Activity PRPD (ACRRM) Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs Topics covered: • The Suicidal Crisis • Acute Management • After the Attempt • Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Register here

Curing Hepatitis C In Primary Care Webinar Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever. This course aims to provide general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other prescribing practitioners the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage, and treat HCV in primary care. Increasing  Hepatitis C treatment in primary care is crucial to achieving hepatitis C elimination in Australia by 2030. Date:  Saturday 13 May 2023, 10:00am – 1:00pm (AWST) Target Audience: General Practitioners, Nurses Practitioners, and other practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings Course Components: Completion of the pre-course survey...

General practitioners (GPs) have an essential role in the diagnosis and ongoing care of patients with acute, chronic, and progressive haematological conditions. Full blood count and blood chemistry are some of the most common pathology tests ordered in general practice. When combined with history-taking and examination, these investigations are vital to identifying underlying blood disorders. At this webinar, Dr Tony Calogero will discuss how to interpret full blood count (FBC) results, recognise abnormal findings, and determine the appropriate course of action - whether it be referral to a haematologist or ongoing monitoring in primary care On the morning of Tuesday...

Following the recent launch of WA Primary Health Alliance’s SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person centred weight Education) website and Conversations About Weight online training, WA Primary Health Alliance, in partnership with local healthcare professionals and lived experience voices, is pleased to present a six part masterclass webinar series on supporting patients with weight concerns to improve their health and wellbeing. These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals, including GPs, practice nurses, allied health practitioners, and hospital based medical practitioners. The first session will provide attendees with an understanding of: Weight bias and weight stigma, including: -The impact of weight...

Manjimup Health Professionals Sundowner The South West Health Professionals Network invites our Manjimup health professionals to our sundowner event. Light refreshments and canapés provided. Places are limited. This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network – Visit swhpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au Date:      Thursday, 25 May 2023 Time:     5.00pm to 7.30pm Venue:   Tall Timbers Manjimup, 88 Giblett Street Manjimup WA To register follow please follow the link.

This Rural Health West CPD workshop is a one-day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. It will give delegates real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment. The workshop content includes: Hands-on simulation – practise common scenarios and structured care Short presentations by experienced paediatric emergency physicians Comprehensive handbook of lecture materials and practical skills ‘Resuscitation reminders’ card for your ID badge clip Eligibility: GP Obstetricians, ED doctors and nurses and GPs. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Registration: Follow this link to register for the workshop. Length: One Day...

If you are an adult living with Type 1 diabetes, come and join your tribe for a coffee and a chat about all things Type 1... or whatever else happens to come up! If diabetes if pushing your buttons, if you've had a win, or if you just like meeting new people with something in common, we'd love for you to join us. Partners and support people are very welcome to come along. When:    Saturday, 27 May 2023 Time:      10.00 am Where:  Shelter Brewing Co, 11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton No RSVP's required, just turn up.    

Register now to attend this upcoming professional development webinar on Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 5:15pm (WA time). Attend to learn more about the concept of decolonisation in mental health and the importance of incorporating cultural considerations into practice. Panellists will discuss: • The meaning of decolonising mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. • Strategies and resources that support the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families at an individual, family, and community level. To register visit the website.

This Education Day is open to Practice Nurses/GP’s. Date:    Friday 9th June 2023 Time:    9.30am – 3.00pm Venue: The Conference Room, Lotteries House, 99 Victoria Street, Bunbury Presented by GP Down South, Silverchain and Asthma WA • 9.00am Registration and introductions • 9.30am Chronic Heart Failure Care & Resources • 10.15am Morning Tea • 10.45am Diabetic Foot Conditions • 11.30am Asthma WA Asthma Education • 12.15pm – 1.00pm Lunch • 1.00 pm Asthma WA COPD Education • 2.00pm The Flinders Process • 2.45pm CLOSE RSVP: leew@gpdownsouth.com.au, including any dietary requirements by Friday 2nd June 2023 Limited places available....

The WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) and Rural Health West are delighted to be collaborating to deliver this education through the Peel GP Incentive Fund Initiative – Education and Training Support Project. The one-day forum is aimed to meet the learning and health needs of the individual GP and the Peel community they serve. The forum will include lectures, interactive discussion and sessions delivered by experienced specialists. Following the forum will be an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Topics will include the following and more: Mental health including preventing burnout. Women’s health including pelvic organ prolapse. Palliative care including...