Events

National Advance Care Planning Week  20 – 26 March, 2023 Sometimes it doesn’t feel like there’s a right time to talk about advanced care planning, until there’s suddenly a need.  Whether it’s for yourself, a family member, a patient or a client, National Advance Care Planning Week is a great time to start the conversation. Why not come to a an information session? When:                           Tuesday – 21st March, 2023 Where:                          Geographe Bay Centre – 5 Craig Street,...

Telehealth Clinical Skills Program Designed by doctors for doctors, the ACRRM Telehealth Clinical Skills Program aims to provide education and coaching on how best to conduct telehealth consultations in a variety of clinical settings. The program offers an online education module of 4.5 hours CPD which you can do in your own time. It includes practical tips and guidance on how telehealth consultations should be introduced and managed in your practice. Importantly, the module covers the clinical skills required to assess, diagnose and manage your patients using phone or video consultations across a variety of different platforms. The program also...

Hear from: Paediatrician Dr Harvey Graham about: ADHD assessment and management processes Requirements for co-prescribing stimulant medications The Bunbury Regional Hospital and Child Development Team about: Paediatric referral pathways and changes to paediatric services in Bunbury and the South West Have your questions on referrals answered. Date:     Wednesday, 22 March 2023 Time:     6.00pm to 8.30pm Venue:  Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury For more information and to register for this event follow this link.  

Immunotherapy: Supporting patients in their cancer treatment GPs have an important role in supporting patients receiving immunotherapy. Immunotherapy can cause various side effects which can occur at any time and can affect individuals differently. When problems occur, it is important to identify which ones constitute an emergency requiring referral back to the treating specialist or a hospital admission, and which can be initially managed at home. Good supportive care can minimise side effects, leading to better quality of life for the patient and less distress for them and their family. At this webinar, Dr Piyush Grover will discuss strategies to...

SWHPN member Francesco Di Mattia is a Physiotherapist with a strong interest in persistent pain working in the Bunbury-Geographe region. He has recently received a scholarship from Pain Revolution as part of a nation-wide initiative to increase community awareness around persistent pain in rural and remote Australia. Pain Revolution is a non-profit organisation, led by Professor Lorimer Moseley, (AO), a leading world expert in the Pain Science arena. The initiative The scholarship funds the establishment of a community-based, interdisciplinary Local Pain Collective (LPC) of health professionals in the region. The LPC will provide peer support and structured learning exchanges in...

Education Series: Respiratory South West health professionals are invited to come along to an educational evening with Dr Christian de Chaneet. Dr de Chaneet is a sleep and respiratory physician who will share his knowledge and expertise on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. General practitioners, nursing and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend. 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:      Wednesday, 29 March 2023...

Communicating, interacting and supporting a person living with dementia can be challenging particularly when the person is ill and is interacting outside of a familiar environment. In this session we will spend time discovering the experience of living with dementia and ideas about personhood and identity. We will also explore person-centred approaches to care and practice some techniques for positive interaction. We will also consider the impact of dementia on informal caregivers and their role when the person living with dementia is ill. In this session we will: Review dementia types and characteristics as a life-limiting condition Explore what it...

Service providers, would you like to find out more about the Carer Gateway program and what supports are available to carers? Service providers are invited to attend an information forum to gain a better understanding of the Carer Gateway program, the services and supports that carers can access, and how to refer carers to join the program. Where: Margaret River Community Centre, 33 Tunbridge Street Margaret River, WA 6285 Who: For service providers that engage with carers Cost: Free | Registration essential Secure your place by ordering a free ticket, or for more information email cyfs@helpingminds.org.au or call 1800 811 747.

Join us online for this thought-provoking symposium into the research gaps that inform clinical practice for pain neuroscience, sports injury rehabilitation and performance. Brought to you by SMA’s WA State Council and supported by Rural Health West, the webinar explores the research gaps that inform clinical practice for pain neuroscience, sports injury rehabilitation and performance. Sex and gender biases within research remain a dominant issue and have significant real-world consequences, ranging from sub-optimal patient care to shaping helpful societal narratives around the fragility of female athletes. This event will challenge your cognitive bias and provide practical suggestions for change. The...

Updates in Prostate and Lung Screening Information Session Speakers: Dr Paul Crow, Urological Surgeon SJOGBH and Prof. Fraser Brims - Respiratory Physician Date: 27 April 2023 Time: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Venue: Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey St Bunbury Registrations are essential by following this link.