Events

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.  

Do you regularly look after a family member or friend who experiences a mental health challenge or substance dependency, has a long term health condition (including terminal or chronic illness), has a disability or is frail due to old age? Join us for a chat and find out how the Carer Gateway program can help you. In this information session, you will learn about the support available through Carer Gateway and how carers can register for the program. Where: The People Place, 19/21 Kent Street West Busselton WA 6280 Who: All adults who are caring for a friend or family member are welcome...

Health Professional Education Introduction to Spirometry - Webinar Education Session. This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. May is our Spirometry month – we have two webinars coming up this month. The first is an Introduction to Spirometry and later in the month, we will provide more information on interpreting spirometry results. Has it been a while since you have had a refresher on spirometry? Are you new to Spirometry or want to improve your confidence in Spirometry? This is the session for you and will include: Understand why spirometry is performed Define key...

Come and join us for an interactive session to provide South West Doctors and Nurses with the latest information about advance care planning, goals of care and palliative care. This FREE session is particularly relevant to health professionals that work in aged care, but all health professionals interested in learning more about the topic are welcome. PRESENTERS: Dr Emily Hill, Palliative Care Doctor, Dr Jonty Rothstein, Palliative Care Doctor, South West Palliative Care Team TARGET GROUP:  General Practitioners, Health Professionals working in Aged Care, Facility Managers Register by following the link.

GP Education Series: Vascular South West general practitioners are invited to an educational evening with Clinical Associate Professor Dr Carsten Ritter, Specialist Vascular Surgeon. With over 20 years’ experience, he manages all aspects of vascular disease, including venous and arterial pathologies. Dr Ritter’s specialty area includes varicose veins, pelvic congestion, diabetic foot and thoracic outlet. 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, 4 May 2023 Time:     5.30pm...