Events

Tuesday 9 February 7.00 pm - 8.15 pm Presented by the RACGP WA in partnership with the WA Department of Health, this webinar will provide GPs with crucial information on the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, the availability of doses, the process of selection to deliver and will address vaccine safety concerns. It will also cover the influenza vaccination schedule for 2021 the importance of vaccinations despite the lower incidences of influenza last year and how the timing of administration will be influenced by the COVID vaccine. Delivered by Professor Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health...

11 February 2021 12.00PM - 1.00PM AEDT The Honourable Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians is the February presenter for the 2021 ACHSM national live webcast series. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Australia’s first indigenous frontbencher, Minister Wyatt has also had a lengthy leadership career encompassing education and health prior to entering Federal Parliament. Minister Wyatt is the first Aboriginal person ever to lead the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The event will be hosted by ACHSM National President Dr Neale Fong. Following the main presentation will be a live Q&A session, so get your questions...

Monday 15 February 2021 2:00pm – 3:00pm Presented by Narelle Lampard, CDE and Dietitian, Diabetes WA (Via Scopia) Narelle will discuss what is coeliac disease, who is at risk and how to manage it. This session will also look at how coeliac disease may impact diabetes management. Diabetes WA LIVE - Health Professionals is a series of educational webinars for health professionals, run by Diabetes WA Credentialled Diabetes Educators. They offer support and training to health professionals who would like the latest diabetes management advice.  Each interactive webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes, with extra time for questions. REGISTER HERE.

Mon, 15 February 2021 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM AWST The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released consultation papers about making some changes to: Start using independent assessments to help with access to the NDIS Change the way NDIS plans and funding work Change some things to improve the way we support young children and families.   We want to talk to the rural and remote community before we make any changes and are hosting a series of online sessions: Peel, South West and Great Southern: Monday 15 February 2021, 2:30pm – 4:30pm: Have your say on changes to...

17 February 2021 You will learn the key concepts central to dietary patterns for early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, how to talk about diet-related health, and identify the key features of healthy diets. The East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle funded by the Health Networks Unit has developed three-week 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...

Thursday 18th February 12:30pm–1:30pm VC attendance only Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Chronic Heart Conditions: Person-Centred Programs and Pathways *Panel to be confirmed* Registration: please click here to register The recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

South West GP’s are invited to a FREE GP Breakfast Education series supported by St John of God Bunbury Hospital and the South West Health Professionals Network. Friday 19 February 2021 7.00am-8.30am St John of God Bunbury Hospital Conference rooms 1 and 2 BREAKFAST PROVIDED The topic for this month is Cardiology and the guest presenters are Dr Allison Morton, Dr Rachel Orme and Dr Kishore Sieunarine. Registrations are essential! Visit the website to register or email sally.beer@swhpn.com.au for more information.

Saturday 20 February 2021 Undalup Room, City of Busselton Supporting the emotional wellbeing of parents with their journey into parenthood. In 2021, Radiance are proud to present our keynote speaker Dr Oscar Serrallach from The Postnatal Depletion Cure. Join us! Early Bird tickets available for $100 until 31/12/2020 Regular tickets $120, closing date 15/2/2021 Tickets include morning tea, lunch, a sundowner welcome drink and grazing table. All health practitioners and interested community members are invited. Purchase your tickets today through www.radiancesouthwest.com.au

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Forum details Date: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2021 Venue:Rendezvous – Scarborough To download the preliminary program please click here Eligibility Emergency Doctors/Nurses FACEMs Medical Practitioners   Registration Fees (inclusive of GST) Category Fee (inc. GST) WA delegate $1700 Interstate delegate $1800 Registration fee...