Events

Tuesday 12 April 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm   This session will look at the many contributing factors that influence our weight, in addition to how we can improve our language around weight to reduce weight stigma and shame. Strategies and approaches to weight management will be discussed in addition to action planning and goal setting.   Register for this session here.

Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022 Time: 1.00-2.00pm WST Presenter: Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist This webinar will cover: Components of a quality assurance program Recommended training of personnel performing spirometry Biological quality control Calibration verification REGISTER HERE. For more information, contact Rael Rivers on rael.rivers@asthmawa.org.au

Wednesday 20 April 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm   Our educator will discuss what is coeliac disease, who is at risk and how to manage it. This session will also look at how coeliac disease may impact diabetes management.   Register for this session here.

21 April 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenter: Anne-Marie Dunnet Facilitator: Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Heart Foundation Click here to register. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Thursday 21 April 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm WST Management of Cardiovascular Conditions - Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenter: Anne-Marie Dunnet Facilitator: Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Heart Foundation REGISTER HERE. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Tuesday 26 April 2022 12:00pm-12:45pm Delivering group therapy online This session is part of a series on Delivering Clinical Care Remotely, where clinicians from a range of disciplines will be providing information on their experiences with delivering assessment and treatment remotely. This session on Delivering group therapy online will be presented by Deidre Burnell and Rachel Bridle (SP, OPH) Click here to join the meeting  

Tuesday 26 April 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm   This session will discuss the ADEA sick day management plans for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Strategies for managing blood glucose levels will be discussed, with a focus on potential effects of hyper and hypoglycaemia during illness.   Register for this session here

26 April 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm An online webinar training on key risk factors to foot health and falls; the link to diabetes and the latest research on peripheral neuropathy and falls in older adults. This training aims to: Increase knowledge of the link between foot health and falls prevention Increase awareness of diabetes as a risk factor for foot health and symptoms to look out for in older adults Increase skills in identifying peripheral neuropathy as a risk factor for falls in older adults and strategies to overcome them Increase awareness of appropriate resources to support foot...

27 April 2022 10:00 am - 12:30 pm An online interactive workshop training for health professionals to learn more about elder abuse and recognition along with response strategies in care settings. Join Injury Matters, with guest facilitator Shawnee Van Poeteren from Advocare for the ‘Elder abuse recognition and response in older adult clients’ online workshop, where we will explore: Elder abuse and its impact on older adults How to recognise and respond to elder abuse Options for clients experiencing elder abuse The Elder Abuse Protocol and 5-step approach for action against elder abuse Elder abuse policy and procedure for organisations...

Thursday 28 April, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm   For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes.   Register for this session here.