Events

Thursday 10 February 2022 8:45 am – 12:00 pm AWST REGISTER HERE. VAD Update: Reflections on the first 6 months is being held on 10th February 2022 from 8.45am - 12.00pm. The forum will be an opportunity to hear about the first 6 months of the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Western Australia, and will include presentations from: Voluntary Assisted Dying Board WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service WA VAD Statewide Pharmacy Service WA VAD Community of Practice A program will be provided shortly. Attendance may either be in person at Fiona Stanley Hospital or online.

Registrations for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022, being held at Aloft Perth on Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 February 2022, are now open! Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  Travel support will apply for all practicing WA country doctors.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend.  It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and...

Become a Mental Health First Aider to support young people aged 12 to 18. About 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year. Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support an adolescent with a mental health problem. Date: 14-15 February 2022 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Cost: From $150-$225 Venue: The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Council, 41 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River Mindful Margaret River Members will be offered a discount - please email and details to follow. Learn practical first aid skills: • Recognise common mental health problems in young people •...

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...

Date: Wednesday 16th February 2022 Time: 1.00-2.00pm REGISTER HERE. Presenter: Charlotte Steed, Chronic Conditions Coordinator/Physiotherapist, Bunbury Health Campus This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. This webinar will cover: Review the criteria for prescribing home oxygen in the regions. Describe how to complete the referral form Understand the importance of continued care and contact with a patient  

Thursday 17 February 2022 9:00am-1:30 pm (registration 8:45am) Quality Lighthouse, Carey street, Bunbury This interactive session will utilise group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within the facilities they work. Topics covered: • palliative approach • communication skills • advance care planning • symptom recognition and understanding • end of life care TARGET GROUP: Health Professionals working in aged care facilities; Patient Care Assistants, Nurses, Facility Managers, Allied Health Professionals. PRESENTERS: Jan Stiberc, South West Palliative Care Coordinator and Sonia Swangler, Aged Care Palliative Care Nurse...

17th February 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm VC attendance only - register here. Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters: Gill Denny, SPO Clinical Telehealth Development WACHS Julie Prout, Cardiac Rehab CNS SCGH For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Thursday 17 February 2022 6:30pm-8:30pm Quality Lighthouse, Carey street, Bunbury Join this interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide GP's with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within their work. PRESENTER: Dr Sarah Dunlop, South West Palliative Care Consultant, South West Palliative Care Team TARGET GROUP: Hospital Medical Practitioners, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Medical Students REGISTER HERE or contact 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au

22 February 2022 1:00pm-2:00pm (AEST) This webinar discusses safety planning which is a brief, customisable intervention for the prevention of suicide, delivered digitally. REGISTER HERE.

22 February 2022 2:00pm-5:00pm (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.