Events

Date: Thursday 3 March 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Speakers will include: Mike Rowe, Director General, Department of Communities Louise Giolitto, CEO, WACOSS Rachel Siewert, WACOSS Communities’ COVID-19 Incident Management Team (COMIT) Topics will include provision of PPE to the community sector, arrangements for cleaning after a positive case or outbreak, and support for a surge workforce. The session will include a moderated question and answer session for sector organisations. Register here.

Thursday 3 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm With COVID-19 numbers increasing, people with diabetes are being encouraged to make sure they have a sick day plan so they know what to do if they become unwell. This session will explore what a sick day plan is and the particular considerations for people with type 2 diabetes on medications and/or using insulin. Register here.

8 March 2022 9:00am-12:00pm (AEST) Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family, relationships and wellbeing. This online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. REGISTER HERE.

Thursday 10 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm With COVID-19 numbers in WA increasing, people with diabetes are being encouraged to make sure they have a sick day plan so they know what to do if they become unwell. This session will explore what a sick day plan is and the particular considerations for people with type 1 diabetes using insulin injections and those using an insulin pump. Register here.

Monday 14 March 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm This webinar will discuss how mental health conditions can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will help health professionals to identify who needs to be screened and what can be done to help reduce the risk. This session will also discuss how mental health issues may impact on the management of diabetes. Register for this session here.

17 March 2022 9:00am-12:00pm (AEST) Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family, relationships and wellbeing. This online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. REGISTER HERE.

Thursday 17 March 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm WST Telehealth Professional Education Program for country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenter: Luke Hays, National Stroke Foundation, State Manager Western and South Australia 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 17 March 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 that health professionals can be having with people who have diabetes to help them reduce their risk and to manage their diabetes if they do get COVID-19? Register here.

Date: Friday 18 March 2022 Time: 1.00pm-2.00pm This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on “Paediatric Cough: Is it asthma?" presented by Paediatric Respiratory Specialist, Dr Stephen Oo. This webinar will cover: • Understanding the presenting patient • Indicators for Paediatric Asthma • When to refer to a specialist Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo, Paediatric Respiratory Consultant, Asthma WA’s Paediatric Respiratory Hub, Perth Children's Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital. Register here.