Events

Wednesday 15 September 2021 4:00pm-5:30pm WST The RANZCP Section of Youth Mental Health is running a webinar to assist members with their educational and CPD requirements.  The session will examine the assessment, management, and treatment of depressive symptoms and presentations in young people. It will attempt to clarify some of the confusion and controversies regarding the relative roles and mechanisms of action of psychological and pharmacological approaches to treatment. This webinar is suitable for psychiatrists, trainees, and general practitioners, particularly those with an interest in youth mental health. The webinar will include a 45-minute presentation by Dr Iain Macmillan followed...

Local GPs and medical practitioners are invited to join regional and addiction psychiatrist Dr Mat Coleman at an interactive education session. Wednesday 15 September 2021 Front lounge, Bridgetown Hotel, Bridgetown 5:30pm-8:00pm Dinner provided (cash bar available for drinks) Registration: please email sally.beer@swhpn.com.au to register your attendance and provide any dietary requirements.

This year CRANAplus is inviting health professionals to Connect Across an Isolated Landscape at the 2021 CRANAplus Virtual Symposium on the 17th September. This one day celebration of ideas continues CRANAplus' 37 year strong annual conference tradition in an online environment. Presentations from keynote and VIP line-up will empower attendees to improve health outcomes, start important conversations and apply new lessons within the communities they serve. Hear from: Helen Zahos, Humanitarian and Disaster Nurse Adjunct Prof. Shelley Nowlan, Deputy Rural Health Commissioner Prof. Yvonne Cadet-James, Academic at James Cook University Prof. Roianne West, CEO of CATSINaM Speakers will discuss topics including ear...

Thursday 23 September 2021, 12:30pm-1:30pm Management of Cardiovascular Conditions for country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters: Professor Tom Briffa, Cardiac Health Researcher Dr Nicole Gordon, Exercise Physiologist Helen McLean, Clinical Engagement Coordinator WA VC attendance only. Click here to register. E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Thursday 23 September 2021 12:30pm-1:30pm Management of Cardiovascular Conditions - Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters: Professor Tom Briffa, Cardiac Health Researcher Dr Nicole Gordon, Exercise Physiologist Helen McLean, Clinical Engagement Coordinator WA CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

This World Heart Day, the Heart Foundation is partnering with the World Heart Federation and the High Blood Pressure Council of Australia to bring to you another health professional webinar. Along with Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor and Interim CEO of the Heart Foundation, our global expert panel will explore the latest clinical controversies in blood pressure management, including targets, resistant hypertension, and new digital technology for blood pressure monitoring. General practitioner CPD accreditation will be applied for this educational activity.   WEBINAR DETAILS: Title Pressure rising: clinical controversies and updates in hypertension When & where  World Heart Day, 29th September,...

Local health professionals are welcome to attend this event which will provide a platform for collaboration & discussion on workforce attraction, recruitment & retention for the care and support sector. The Regional Workforce Advisory Group will provide an ongoing platform to escalate identified challenges and gaps being experienced within the region with a focus on potential solutions and strategies utilising existing strengths, partnerships and opportunities to maximise regional participation to support the growth and delivery of services within the region. Date: 30 September 2021 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Venue: Busselton Community Resource Centre Room 1 Register your attendance here.

Thursday 14 October 2021 12:30pm-1:30pm Presenter: Sandy Duxbury, Coordinator Heart Health WA (Nutrition and Equity) Heart Foundation Telehealth Professional Education Program. For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing REGISTER HERE.

Friday 22 October 2021 12.30pm-1.00pm Registration, light lunch and networking 1.00pm-3.30pm Workshop Let’s work together to improve cardiac rehabilitation services and discuss the journey towards accreditation for cardiac rehabilitation programs. Workshop discussions include: Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality Indicators, SOLVE-CHD and sharing your education tips. Where: University of WA Nedlands Campus, School of Population and Global Health Ground Floor Seminar Rooms 3 & 4 Clifton Street Building M431 Cost: ACRA-WA members free, $50 to non-members (waived if joining ACRA at this event) http://www.acra.net.au/membership/ RSVP: 17/10/20 Nikki Strahan nstrahan@iinet.net.au