Events

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...

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...