Events

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...

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.