Events

Monday 22 November 2021 4.30pm-5.30pm WST Chronic Kidney Disease and Anaemia Join Kidney Health Australia with nephrology nurse practitioner, Dr Leanne Brown, as she discusses the pathophysiology of anaemia in CKD, investigations for CKD anaemia and management planning in primary care. This activity is pending 2 CPD point approval with the RACGP (activity no. 307049). Register here:  CKD & Anaemia webinar

Thursday 25 November 2021 12:30pm-1:30pm Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing 'Cardiac Medications and Exercise Prescriptions' Presenter: Katrina Brogden, Senior Pharmacist FSH REGISTER HERE. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

The South West Health Professionals Network would like to invite our young professional members to an end-of-year networking sundowner at Brooklyn32 Rooftop Bar. Friday 26 November 2021 5:30pm-7:30pm Brooklyn32 Rooftop Bar Connect and catch up before the year is out over some drinks and small bites. REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Register here: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/.../bun/Site/Register For more information, please contact SWHPN program officer Sally Beer at contact@swhpn.com.au

The South West Health Professionals Network would like to invite our members and their families to an end-of-year networking sundowner at Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton. Friday 3 December 2021 5:30pm - 7:30pm Shelter Brewing, Busselton Connect and catch up before the year is out over some drinks and small bites. REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Register here: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/.../bus/Site/Register For more information, please contact Sally Beer, the SWHPN Program Officer at contact@swhpn.com.au

Bunbury Doctors in Training Society invites all Bunbury Hospital & SJGBH staff, South West GP’s and partners to join us for a sensational evening of sumptuous food, drinks and good vibes. Saturday 4 December 2021 6:30pm – late Bayview bar, upstairs @ 15 Bonnefoi blvd, Bunbury Tickets $70 each and can be purchased here.

Date: Wednesday 8th December Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm Title: Let’s Look the Enemy in the Eye - What COVID looks like for WA GPs in 2022 - Lessons from the battlefield and expectations from behind the lines   With the release of the WA Government’s roadmap to reopen the State’s border, managing the transition with minimal impact to our health system will be key. Join the ABC’s Norman Swan to discuss the countdown to, and pathway out, of COVID-19 for WA. Victorian and NSW GPs will also discuss the impact of the Delta outbreak in their states, and what they...

Thursday 9 December 2021 10:00am - 11:30am REGISTER HERE. We know there are groups of people across the community with very  low vaccination rates where historical mistrust of, and trauma associated with, our medical system and government must be acknowledged. The community care services sector is right on the frontline with many of the groups that remain hesitant because we provide services to them every single day. Because of this, frontline community care services workers are well positioned to have conversations about the importance of getting vaccinated. The Department Health and WACOSS will be offering two webinars in early December to frontline workers in...

Monday 13 December 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm Presented by Marina Mickleson, KEMH This session will look at the different aspects of managing pregnancy for women with type 1 diabetes. Register for this session here.

Thursday 15 December 2021 10:00am - 11:30am REGISTER HERE. We know there are groups of people across the community with very  low vaccination rates where historical mistrust of, and trauma associated with, our medical system and government must be acknowledged. The community care services sector is right on the frontline with many of the groups that remain hesitant because we provide services to them every single day. Because of this, frontline community care services workers are well positioned to have conversations about the importance of getting vaccinated. The Department Health and WACOSS will be offering two webinars in early December to frontline workers in...

Learn all about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program aimed at children aged 5 to 11, set to start from 10 January 2022. This month, Australia will be launching the COVID-19 vaccination program for young children. Join Prof Chris Blyth for an update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children. Using the latest evidence, this webinar covers: - an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children - effectiveness of the vaccines for children (including different variants) - intervals and dosing - co-administration with influenza and other child vaccines - tips around managing needle phobia and parent hesitancy We'll conclude with a...