Events

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!

The Radiance Network South West Inc proudly hosts the South West Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium. Nourish: supply with what is necessary for life, health and growth. We are welcoming a wide range of high calibre speakers for the 2023 Symposium, including: Dr Julia Stone AM Carla Anderson Professor Megan Galbally Richard Pascal (PhD Student, Health Sciences - Curtin University) Dr Becky White Minderoo Foundation Julia Jones and more Check out the full program! The event is suitable for healthcare professionals who deal with expecting and new mothers and infants as well as people with a passion and interest...

safeTALK is a half-day hour alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. Location:         Gracetown Community Hall, Salter Street, Gracetown Date:                 Thursday 23rd February 2023 Time:                10.30am to 2.30pm Hosted by:       Cowaramup Bay Boardriders Cost:                 FREE For information and registration contact Mick Scott 0428 928 219.

High school students! Discover some amazing health careers at the inaugural Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Careers Expo on Thursday 23 February 2023 from 4pm to 7pm. Hosted by Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, the expo is a rare opportunity to talk to a variety of doctors who treat bones and muscles, teeth, eyes, hearts, babies and children. Students can also meet specialists working in emergency medicine, nursing, mental and community health, and find out what it takes. Parents and teachers are very welcome. Food and refreshments provided. If you would like further info on the Expo, contact Rural Clinical School...

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) has recently launched the SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person-centred weight Education) website and Conversations About Weight online training to support health professionals play a more central role in supporting patients with weight concerns. Conversations About Weight, developed by Diabetes WA, is RACGP CPD approved and focuses on different aspects of weight management. Each module provides insight into the complexity of this topic, to empower health professionals to support patients and guide these sensitive, yet important conversations. Come along to our event and hear about how SHAPE and Conversations About Weight can support you in your...

How eating disorders develop, the early warning signs and how people can help support our children and young people. Date:      Wednesday, 1 March 2023 Time:      7.00pm Venue:    Margaret River HEART For more information and to register for this event follow this link.  

Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This live webinar will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. Accreditation: CPD is pending approval for 2023-2025 triennium Suitable for: Allied Health; Counsellors; GP Registrars; GPs Learning Objectives: • Identify reliable online...

With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks. Suitable for: Counsellors, Counsellor - School, Psychologists, Youth...