Events

Part 1: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) Part 2: Tuesday 22 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) Nurses and midwives can draw on invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and online learning module, this two-part online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Learning Outcomes: Describe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV Explain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBVs Demonstrate confidence in offering...

22 February 2022 8:00pm-9:00pm (AEST) This webinar discusses safety planning which is a brief, customisable intervention for the prevention of suicide, delivered digitally. REGISTER HERE.

Wednesday 23 February 2022 6:00pm - 7:00PM (AEDT) Managing suicidal risk in adolescents presents unique challenges for clinicians. Building and maintaining trust with young people is crucial to providing effective care yet it needs to be balanced with keeping the patient safe which may need to include disclosure to caregivers. Join Black Dog Institute's first Expert Insights of the year as they explore the challenges, strategies, and research findings in managing suicidal risk in adolescents. Panellists: • Dr Michelle Tye - Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute • Dr Nicola Holmes – GP at Headspace and Training Facilitator...

23 February 2022 3:00pm-4:00pm (WST) Immunisation Coalition invites Healthcare Professionals to attend this free webinar on Meningococcal Disease. This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding meningococcal epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates. Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the clinical relevance of meningococcal disease to various population groups, including children under 5, adolescents and persons with chronic diseases. 2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, and gaps in disease protection. 3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact on vaccine...

Date: 23 February 2022 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cost: FREE Register here. This webinar will provide participants with knowledge of common neurological conditions which increase falls risk as well as strategies for reducing falls risk. Presented by Anita Rattray, Physiotherapist and Lisa Barry, Occupational Therapist at Parkinson’s Clinic, Osborne Park Hospital. This webinar aims to: Increase knowledge and understanding of common neurological conditions and their impact on falls risk. Increase knowledge of strategies for preventing falls in people with neurological conditions. Increase understanding of referral pathways for relevant services. Increase knowledge of available resources to support clinical practice.

25 February 2022 Engaging Men in Mental Wellbeing Training. An online workshop to provide a set of health promotion skills and strategies created with men in mind. Contact Men's Health Services to register (cost $130).

Friday 25 February 2022 WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) invites all WA primary health care providers and staff (GPs, allied health providers, practice nurses, practice managers, receptionists, PHN staff and others) to register as our guest for the 2022 Practice Coach Summit, which will take place via webinar on Friday 25 February 2022. This is an online, one day summit which will support your practice to maintain excellence, improve sustainability, and build profitability. If you work in primary health care in the WA, you are invited to attend as a guest of WAPHA (usually $275 per person). Sessions include: Using advanced data...

Monday 28 February 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm This session will explore the factors involved in considering safe strategies for managing fasting during Ramadan for people living with diabetes. Register for this session here.

1 March 2022 Men's Healthy Ageing Training. An online workshop to provide information and strategies for working more effectively with older men. Contact Men's Health Services to register (cost $130).

Starts: 2 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your knowledge of the role of nutrition communication in chronic disease early intervention and management, this course is for you. You will learn:  the key concepts central to dietary patterns for early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular...