Events

This webinar will provide a clinical update on diagnosing, treating and managing monkeypox (MPX), as well as current vaccine strategies and public health impacts. The webinar will feature a presentation by Dr Vincent Cornelisse and Q&A panel discussion with Dr Sam Elliott and Heath Paynter (AFAO Deputy CEO). Learning objectives: -   Assess clinical presentation of MPX and make a diagnosis -   Understand how to treat and manage MPX, including possible complications -   Identify the public health impacts of MPX -   Identify current vaccine strategies and effectiveness Date: Thursday 27th of October Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm AWST (WA) Available on demand: By registering,...

27th October 2022 6:00pm - 7:30pm Free Online (Zoom) event Do you work with patients who require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients who require AOD support? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives, to manage patients chronic pain? Join us for Session 9 of the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome! Register via the link below: https://www.wapha.org.au/event/project-echo-session-9/

The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and opportunities....

The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and opportunities....

Expecting a baby? Do you have questions about breastfeeding? The Australian Breastfeeding Association will be holding a breastfeeding education class this Saturday, 12 November 2022 from 1pm to 5pm. More information can be found by following this link.

The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. We know that providing quality supports early in a child’s life can improve their long term outcomes and opportunities....

Invitation to South West Balint information evening ‘A cuppa, collegiality and companionship’ Are you feeling professionally isolated? Would you like some support from colleagues in the same boat? Come and join a like-minded group of South-West GPs to learn what’s involved in a Balint Group, no strings attached. Balint groups are named after the Hungarian Psychiatrist, Michael Balint, who worked with GPs in London in the 1950s. They are a forum for GPs to meet regularly and, through a facilitated discussion, explore the complexities of the doctor-patient relationship as well as other challenges that arise during our work. You are...

Registrations for the Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) being held in Perth on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 November 2022 are now open! Workshop details The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated...

South West general practitioners are invited to an approach to renal syndromes education evening presented by Dr Mohd Azlan Mohd Hashim (Dr Azlan). Dr Azlan is an adult nephrologist and general medicine specialist. Having graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Dr Azlan has completed training across Victoria, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. With a focus on patient-centred care, Dr Azlan’s areas of interest include acute kidney injury, management of chronic kidney disease, pre-dialysis workup and post renal transplant. This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network. Visit swhpn.com.au/network to join as a member -...

Registration for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) being held in Perth on Friday 18 November 2022 are now open! Workshop details This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). Improve ability to decide...