Events

Thursday 12 May, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm   People with diabetes have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality if they get COVID-19. Does everyone with diabetes have the same level of risk? What are the conversations around COVID-19 that health professionals can be having with people who have diabetes.   Register for this session here

Monday 16 May 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm   Presented by Dr Hussam Tayeb - Cardiologist This session will explore the link between macrovascular disease and diabetes, with a focus on blood glucose levels, hypertension and dyslipidaemia and how they impact on heart health.   Register for this session here.

Monday 16 May 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm AWST During May and June, the WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will be hosting a series of online information sessions covering topics related to voluntary assisted dying in WA. The webinars will provide information for consumers, health professionals and service providers. This session will include: What the process might look like for someone being supported by a GP Important information for GPs and primary care providers Click here to register

Thursday 19 May 2022 12:00pm-1:00pm AWST During May and June, the WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will be hosting a series of online information sessions covering topics related to voluntary assisted dying in WA. The webinars will provide information for consumers, health professionals and service providers. This session will include: What the process might look like for someone in a residential aged care facility Important information for geriatricians and aged care providers Register here.

Thursday 19 May 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm Presenter: Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Heart Foundation Telehealth Professional Education Program for country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Register here. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Thursday 19 May 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm   All people with diabetes are recommended to have a sick day plan, but what are the special considerations for a woman with Gestational Diabetes if she becomes unwell? An individualised sick day plan for a woman with gestational diabetes will help to keep both her and the baby safe and this session will look at what needs to be considered.   Register for this session here.

24 May 2022 1:00pm - 4:00pm WST This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support their management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals. This training aims to increase participants’ skills and confidence to: 1.   Understand the relationship between traumatic events and the development of mental health conditions 2.   Identify...

25 May 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $15 An online interactive workshop training to build the capacity of professionals to use Co-design principles and translating theory to action. The online workshop training aims to: Increased knowledge of Co-design principles and when they should be used Increased awareness of barriers to good Co-design and strategies to overcome these barriers Increased skills in applying Co-design principles in program development Increased confidence to use Co-design in program development and to engage Stakeholders and partners. Who can attend? This training is suitable for health professionals working in local government, not-for-profit/community sector, mental health,...

Wed 25th May 2022 1:00pm-4:00pm Come and join us during National palliative care week for an interactive webinar, utilising case studies and presented by Palliative Care Specialists in WA. This webinar will provide Health Professionals from all health care settings with a greater understanding of the palliative appraoch and how it can be implemented within their workplace. Topics: Understanding the palliative approach, Communication within palliative care, Identifying the terminal phase TARGET GROUP: All Health Care Professionals: Doctors, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Aged Care Staff, Disability Staff, Patient Care Assistants PRESENTERS:  Ed Gaudoin, Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant Dr...

This Expert Insights session will address the efficacy of exposure therapy in children with anxiety disorders and the barriers to implementation in everyday clinical practice. Moreover, the panel will also introduce strategies for effective delivery of this gold standard treatment to children, families, and schools.  . Panelists Anna McKinnon - Registered Clinical Psychologist Dr Gemma Sicouri - Senior Research Associate and Clinical Psychologist Facilitator Dr Carol Newall - Clinical Psychologist Online, 25 May 6pm - 7pm Register Now >