Events

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 2 day course 20-21 October from 9am – 4pm Shire of Augusta Margaret River Morning tea provided, please BYO lunch Register here: https://mindfulmargaretriver.org.au/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-2/ Normally $250 per person, the Mental Health Commission is subsidising this training to $55 per person.

Rural Health West welcomes rural health professionals to the 2022 Rural Health Excellence Awards to celebrate the achievements of your friends and colleagues. Date: Saturday 22 October 2022 Location: Crown Perth, Grand Ballroom 1 Time: 6:30pm - Midnight Contact Rural Health West to express your interest in attending.

Presented by GP Down South and Silverchain. Education Day open to Practice Nurses/GP's. Program includes: 9:30am Registration, Welcome and Morning Tea 10:00am Cardiac failure, pathophysiology and resources 10:45am What's new in Diabetes Care? 11:30am Chronic Pain 12:15pm to 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm The role of the Exercise Physiologist and when to refer 2:00pm Close RSVP: leew@gpdownsouth.com.au including any dietary requirements by Wednesday 19th October 2022.

Breast density - what does it mean for GPs and their patients? Overview Mammographic breast density can be a challenge for general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. High mammographic breast density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening; thereby increasing the risk of an interval cancer between screening episodes, and moderately increases breast cancer risk. Breast Screen WA is the only Australian state screening program to notify women and their GP when a mammogram shows marked increased breast density (and have been doing so for over 10 years). Women are advised in writing to consult their GP to discuss the...

Tuning into Teens Register now for this free 6 week course! Every Wednesday starting the 26th October from 10.30am to 1pm Margaret River Community Centre Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tuning-in-to-teens-margaret-river-tickets-419332804707

Presented by GP Down South and Silverchain. Education Day open to Practice Nurses/GP's. Program includes: 9:30am Registration, Welcome and Morning Tea 10:00am Cardiac failure, pathophysiology and resources 10:45am What's new in Diabetes Care? 11:30am Chronic Pain 12:15pm to 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm The role of the Exercise Physiologist and when to refer 2:00pm Close RSVP: leew@gpdownsouth.com.au including any dietary requirements by Friday 21st October 2022.

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....