Events

So...what is surf therapy? Surf therapy is an exciting area of therapeutic intervention that has a growing body of evidence for its effectiveness with mental health difficulties. It is also a great way to maintain good mental health. Flowstate's 4 week Youth Wellness Surf Program for Young people 12-17. These programs are designed for Young People who want to learn to surf or improve their surfing, while also leaning skills for their mental and emotional wellbeing in a fun and social environment. These programs are FREE as they are funded by the AMR Shire and delivered by two mental health therapists...

Registrations for The Simulation Continuum presented by Edith Cowan University (ECU) are now open! When:  31 January & 1 February 2023 Where:  Edith Cowan University, Bunbury Time:     8.00am to 12.00pm Cost:       $346.00 Follow this link to register. For more information e-mail snmshortcourses@ecu.edu.au

Registrations for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) being held in Perth on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 February 2023 and Thursday 9 and Friday 10 March 2023 are now open! Workshop details The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants...

Do you feel confident managing your type 2 diabetes? There is a lot to consider when you have diabetes, so if you ever feel unsure, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The DESMOND program recognises that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to diabetes management. It is intended to provide you with a welcoming and non-judgmental space where you can plan how you would like to manage your diabetes. The DESMOND program covers: Healthy food choices Physical activity Blood glucose monitoring Medication management Personal goal setting. DESMOND is built around group activities, with participants sharing experiences and talking about...

Come and meet South West HPN Regional Program Officer Jolijn Thompson and learn more about the South West Health Professionals Network and how we provide education and networking events in the South West. Where:   St John of God Bunbury Hospital Café, 700 Robertson Drive, College Grove When:    Wednesday 8 February 2023 Time:      9.30am to 1.00pm Please contact jolijn.thompson@swhpn.com.au if you would like more information. We look forward to seeing you there.

We have a new acronym... Sharing the Challenges & Appreciation of Rural Practice (SCARP)! Working as a rural and remote doctor can be a steep slope of learning. Join the South West medical community for relaxed and interactive sessions exploring unique case presentations and experiences from local hospital doctors and GPs. Medical students welcome. See SCARPsouthwest.eventbrite.com for up-coming events and to register.

The Paperbark Wellness Project will be hosting an event foscussing on Depression in Busselton on Wednesday, 8 February 2023. Come along, listen to our experts, and bring your stories or questions with you. The panellists for the evening will be Heather Lowndes (psychologist), Victoria Martin (naturopath), Dr Sarah Moore (GP) and Dr Katerina Zoetelief (chiropractor). More on the panellists can be found below. The MC for the evening will be Genevieve Morrissey (counsellor & PWP Coordinator). This is a ticketed event with limited numbers. Tickets cost $22 + B/F (light nibbles inc). Date: Wednesday 8th February 2023 Time: 6.30pm for...

Learn how to provide mental health first aid to people aged 65+ The two day Older Person Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult, particularly those who work with, live with or care for older people, including families and carers. The course is based on guidelines developed through expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental health issues covered: depression and anxiety, confusion and dementia, pychosis. Mental health crises covered: suicidal thoughts and behaviours, panic attacks, delirium, and unsafe and challenging behaviours due to confusion. Note this course is not a therapy or...

This Expert Insights session will focus on men's mental health and the rise in international male suicide rates. Dr Zac Seidler will share his research on men's mental health which has looked at shifting how we understand, approach, respond to, and treat men's distress by creating mental health services and therapeutic approaches that specifically take masculinity into account. Our conversation will explore the perspective and insights from the voice of lived experience as well as of those of a clinician who works closely with men. Join us for a conversation about ways to better understand and respond to men's distress so that...

The South West Health Professionals Network invites our young health professionals to our welcome to 2023 networking drinks at Bunbury Sunset Bar located at the Dolphin Discovery Centre on Friday, 17 February 2023. 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). Registrations are essential, so follow the link below to secure your spot at our event: Young Professionals Welcome to 2023 - Registration - SWHPN Young Professionals Welcome to 2023 (eventsair.com) We look forward to seeing you there!