South West Health Professionals Network

ACRRM webinar | ePrescribing Q&A
2020-08-27 17:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | WA, Australia
Thursday 27 August 2020
5:00pm (WST)
What do you know about ePrescriptions? Register now for the the ACRRM ePrescribing webinar to hear from members about their experiences with trialling electronic prescriptions in their communities.
Hosted by FACRRM Dr Andrew Jamieson, this interactive webinar will provide an overview of how ePrescribing works, followed by a discussion with panel members: ACRRM President Dr Ewen McPhee, FACRRM Dr John Kelly and pharmacists from the Australian Digital Health Agency, who will answer your questions.
Register here.

Obstetric Emergency Training for all Maternity Care Staff
2020-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday 27 August 2020
Busselton Hospital
PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) will continue to be delivered to several WACHS sites in 2020.
PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles.
Who should apply?
All Maternity Care practitioners working in a maternity hospital – Midwives, Obstetricians, GPA’s, GPO’s and those who are required to respond to maternity emergencies including ward nurses, after hours managers and theatre staff.
Obstetric Emergency Training is required every 3 years for GPO’s/Obstetricians and Midwives.
Please contact your local Maternity Manager / Nurse Manager to register your interest.
(Non-WACHS staff are welcome to attend if places are available.)
Cost: This training is delivered FREE of charge to WACHS staff and is eligible for earning CPD points.

2020 CinefestOZ Film Festival
2020-08-26 08:00 - 2020-08-30 23:30 | WA, Australia
The 2020 CinefestOZ Film Festival will take place from August 26 – August 30. With Australian and international cinema, sidebar events and spectacular galas, the festival is a must-attend event.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Western Australia’s iconic South West region. Film lovers, filmmakers and stars are drawn to the Margaret River region, from Busselton through to Augusta, to share in five days of immersive film experiences at the region’s cinemas, wineries, boutique breweries, small bars and galleries.
Key dates to be announced closer to the event.
Visit cinefestoz.com to subscribe for event updates.
Ticketing available to purchase from the Busselton, Dunsborough, and Margaret River Visitor Centres.

RACGP Rural online meet-up
2020-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Please join in on the next RACGP Rural meet-up with this upcoming session featuring two WA GPs sharing their stories about locuming.
RACGP Rural’s online meet-ups provide the opportunity to connect with your rural and remote colleagues and share your experiences.
During each meet-up they’ll share a real rural GP story from around Australia and create a forum for discussion.
In this session, join the conversation on the benefits and challenges of rural locuming with local host Dr Ganesan Sakaparani and guest speaker Dr Nalini Rao, also from WA.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and for those that want to get involved, share your stories as well.
When: Tuesday 25 August 2020, 7.00–8.00 pm
Register: https://racgp.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldO-pqT8rHd2l1pt7-EtOB3ZPZzc7D_JK
If you have any questions, please reach out to the team at wa.events@racgp.org.au or phone 08 9489 9555.

Webinar: Sexual Health Update for Primary Care and Public Health Management of Syphilis in WA
2020-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 | WA, Australia
25 August 2020
6:30pm – 8:30pm AWST
Presented by Donna Mak this webinar will provide Western Australian health professionals with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The update will use clinical vignettes to illustrate the implications of the infectious syphilis outbreak in WA on health professionals’ practice.
This course is for: WA Health Professionals
This course has been allocated 3 RACGP CPD Activity points or 2 core ACRRM PDP points.
Register here.

Webinar: Hepatitis B Prescriber Case Discussion
2020-08-25 17:30 - 19:00 | WA, Australia
25 August 2020
7:30pm – 9:00pm AEST

Presented by Dr Ken Liu, participants will discuss newly developed cases covering topics requested by GP prescribers, including HBsAG seroconversion.
This course is for: Hepatitis B s100 Prescribers. Other interested clinicians may be eligible to attend; please contact Molly on 0478 020 174 or at Molly.Stannard@ashm.org.au to enquire about attendance.
HBV s100 Prescribers will be allocated 1 HBV CPD point.
Allocated 3 Category 2 points (activity number 190829) in the RACGP QI&CPD Program for the 2020-2022 triennium.
Allocated 2 core PDP Points (activity ID 20619) in the ACCRM program for the 2020-2022 Triennium.
REGISTER HERE.

Webinar: Sexual Health Update for Primary Care: Clinical and public health management of syphilis in WA
2020-08-25 16:30 - 18:00 | WA, Australia
25 August 2020
6:30pm – 8:00pm AWST
Presented by Professor Donna Mak this webinar will provide Western Australian health professionals with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The update will use clinical vignettes to illustrate the implications of the infectious syphilis outbreak in WA on health professionals’ practice.
This course is for: ALL Western Australia health professionals
This course has been allocated 3 RACGP CPD Activity points or 2 core ACRRM PDP points.
REGISTER HERE.

Balingup Medieval Carnivale 2020
2020-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Balingup Community Grounds, Balingup Community Grounds, WA, 6253, Australia
23 August 2020
Balingup Community Grounds
The Balingup Medieval Carnivale is on again in 2020. Put the date in your diary, more information to follow.
For further information visit the website.

Bunbury Rural Emergency Assessment and Clinical Training (REACT) workshop
2020-08-22 08:00 - 2020-08-23 17:00 | WA, Australia
Registrations for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Rural Emergency Assessment and Clinical Training (REACT) being held in Bunbury on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2020 are now open!

Workshop details
The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT course includes major trauma and cardiac arrest in both children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios.
Formal assessment of basic airway management, basic life support (including shock advisory defibrillation), application of the advanced life support algorithm and primary survey of the trauma patient will also occur.

Please note: results of these assessments will be provided to relevant WACHS Regional Medical Director if required for Emergency Credentialing purposes.
Eligibility
Open to all Medical Practitioners. Priority of places will be offered to WA rural placed GP VMP’s and locums.

REGISTER HERE
Online registration: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2020/08/22/default-calendar/rural-emergency-assessment-clinical-training-(react)—bunbury

All confirmed participants will receive written confirmation via email of their place in this workshop approximately 6-4 weeks prior to the workshop with information and materials posted once confirmed a place.

Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the Rural Health West Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.

Aquarium by Night Dinners - Dolphin Discovery Centre
2020-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Every Friday night from 6 pm.
Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury
Dine among the fishes in the Dolphin Discovery Centre Aquarium room. Let the kids roam and play while you enjoy a beautiful evening with friends and family.
Three Course menu is $60 for adults and $15 for children (click here for the menu).
Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment. Book Online or phone 9791 3088 between 8:00am and 2:00pm.

TRACS WA - Management of Cardiovascular Conditions - Nutrition for Heart Health
2020-08-20 12:30 - 13:30 | WA, Australia
Thursday 20 August 2020
12.30pm–1.30pm
VC attendance only
Speaker: Sandy Duxbury, Coordinator Heart Health WA (Nutrition and Equity), Heart Foundation
VC Dial in details will be sent to registrants within a week prior to event.
The VC 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

ACHSM webinar: Implementing the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, before, during and after COVID-19
2020-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WA, Australia
Wednesday 12 August 2020
12.00PM – 1.00PM (AEST)
Guest speaker: Margaret Banks, National Standards Program Director, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
During this live webcast presentation Margaret will discuss the impact of the NSQHS Standards on outcomes of care and services and accreditation now and into the future.
Following the main presentation will be a live Q&A session, so get your questions ready! Click here to read full speaker bio.
FREE to attend for ACHSM members, registration essential. Register here.

RACGP webinar: Paediatric dermatology – Birthmarks
2020-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 11 August
7.00–8.00 pm AWST
This webinar explores how to distinguish high-risk birthmark features correctly. This webinar provides a classification framework to assist in accurate differentiation and diagnosis, current treatment recommendations and ongoing management and monitoring requirements.
Register here.

International Film Festival – Winter Sundays 2020 @ BREC
2020-08-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BREC, with the generous support of Southern Ports, is proud to return with the BREC International Film Festival: Winter Sundays from the 12th July until 9th August.

For more information, visit the website.

St Aidan Wines - Introduction to Cheesemaking
2020-08-06 18:00 - 21:30 | WA, Australia
6pm-9:30pm
Come along and enjoy an evening of fun by the fire in St Aidan Wines Function Room as multi award winning cheesemaker Robert St Duke shares with us his passion for creating the finest cheese. Guests will learn how to make their own Haloumi and Ricotta and discover a variety of fantastic recipes to then take home and enjoy.
To book contact the cellar door direct 9728 3007 or events@staidan.com.au

Using evidence to guide the assessment and management of people with dementia
2020-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday, 6 August 2020
6.15pm-7.45pm
Stay Margaret River, 78 Wallcliffe Road
Free to attend
Professor Flicker will discuss the diagnosis of dementia based on clinical criteria and imaging, is it giving the whole picture.
How effective are pharmacological strategies for the management of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The presence of delusions and hallucinations and coexistent depression and anxiety are very common in people with dementia. For these problems there are many nonpharmacological strategies yet to be adopted into routine clinical practice which offer important benefits for people with dementia and their carers.
CPD: This session will include elements that will accrue continuous professional development points.
Refreshments and drinks will be served on arrival.
Register your attendance now as numbers are limited.
To register email david.keefe@alzheimerswa.org.au or call 1300 66 77 88.

ConvaTec Wound Hygiene Webinar series - Implementing the Concepts into Practice
2020-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
6 August 2020
6pm – 7pm (AEST)
Register here.

2020 Vestrum Women’s Fun Run & Walk
2020-08-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Pat Usher Memorial Promenade, Bunbury WA 6230, Pat Usher Memorial Promenade, Bunbury, WA, 6230, Australia
2 August 2020
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pat Usher Memorial Promenade, Bunbury WA 6230
The event is celebrating its 14th year highlighting the continued success with participation from females in the Bunbury area, South West and beyond. The course will be one (5km – run or walk) or two (10km – run) laps of the inlet starting at the Pat Usher Promenade. The ‘princess run’ has been really well received by those under 8 years of age and it will be held again this year. Log onto the website below for more details.
For further information visit: https://www.bunburyrunnersclub.org.au/events/womens-fun-run/

Webinar: Using digital health technology in allied health care
2020-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday, 30 July 2020
6:00-7:00pm AWST (8:00-9:00pm AEST)
The Australian Digital Health Agency in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance and Allied Health Professions Australia is pleased to be hosting a webinar for allied healthcare professionals.
This webinar has been tailored specifically for allied healthcare professionals and will include a panel discussion with representatives sharing their experiences with using digital health technology. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered in this session will include:

Using technology to enhance business and improve levels of care
Integrate telehealth, My Health Record and secure messaging into normal practice
Improve patient access and outcomes with health technology
Understand how digital health tools can increase referrer engagement and service demand

Please click here to register.

webinar: The power of stories: navigating the journey of kidney disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
2020-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday 30 July 2020
11:00am (WST)
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is hosting a webinar on Thursday 30 July 2020 with guest presenters Kelli Owen from the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce (NIKTT), and Dr Janet Kelly and Kate Schwartzkopff from the University of Adelaide. The webinar will be followed by an open Q & A session. The webinar will run for approximately 40 minutes and is free to attend.
The power of stories: navigating the journey of kidney disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will provide an overview of kidney health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The webinar will be led by Gemma West, Research Officer at the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. It will include an introduction by Neil Drew, Director of the HealthInfoNet. Guest presenter Kelli Owen will share her journey of kidney disease from diagnosis to transplant, and her continued work in this field. Dr Janet Kelly and Kate Schwartzkopff will discuss collaborations, trends and timelines for kidney health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
For more information and to register, click here.

RACGP's new standards for general practice residential aged care
2020-07-30 10:30 - 11:30 | WA, Australia
30 July 2020
12.30pm-1.15pm AEST (10.30am – 11.15am)
Hear from the Chair of the Standards expert committee, Dr Louise Acland.
RACGP members receive a 25% discount. Register here.

RACGP WA Webinar: Atrial fibrillation in general practice
2020-07-28 19:00 - 20:30 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
7.00–8.30 pm (AWST)
Cost: Free for members

This webinar provides an update on the recommendations in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia presentation in general practice. Therefore, the ability to correctly diagnose, treat and manage not only atrial fibrillation, but the related comorbid conditions contributing to this disease is vital.
This webinar explores investigating and detecting atrial fibrillation, thromboembolic risk, pharmacologic management, procedural therapies and lifestyle modifications for the patient.
This webinar is presented by Associate Professor Chris Judkins, General and Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology.
This activity is accredited for 2 RACGP CPD Activity points for the 2020-22 triennium.

Register now

Webinar: Find and Treat Hepatitis C in Your Practice
2020-07-28 17:00 - 18:30 | WA, Australia
28 July 2020
7:00pm – 8:30pm AEST
Presented by Dr Nada Andric, this training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting. A RACGP partnered session which will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment.
This course is for: General Practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings.
This activity is pending approval by the RACGP.
Register here.

Webinar: Chronic disease and allied health utilisation
2020-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
2pm (AEST)
Chronic disease and allied health utilisation – findings from the SARRAH Crossroads-II study.
Rural communities are distinctly different from urban communities, and from each other. Health services need to be tailored to each community. ‘One size fits all’ solutions are unlikely to be effective. On Tuesday 28 July 2pm (AEST), SARRAH will be hosting a free webinar presented by Dr Kristen Glenister.
Data from studies like Crossroads-II can be used to advocate for additional allied health services to meet the needs of rural communities. Findings from Crossroads-I were used to advocate for increased numbers of allied health professionals from one at a particular rural hospital to 11 at the time of Crossroads-II.
Registration for this webinar can be found here.

Webinar: Dual pandemics – what will COVID-19 mean for hepatitis C elimination
2020-07-28 10:30 - 12:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AWST
A collaboration between AIVL, Hepatitis Australia, APSAD, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and the Kirby Institute.
Facilitated by health reporter Dr Norman Swan, this event brings together affected communities, doctors, scientists, health and community workers, researchers and the public to discuss the immense challenges COVID-19 brings to hepatitis C elimination and the health of people who use drugs, and to discuss strategies to ensure Australia stays on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C.
Register here.

St Aidan Wines - Yoga for Wine Lovers with Gyani
2020-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Join Gyani for a fun one hour session at St Aidan Wines as you watch the sun go down, followed by wine tasting and a glass to enjoy with our locally sourced cheese board.
What a perfect way to unwind after a busy week, or to prepare for the weekend ahead. Tickets are $40pp (Plus BF) limited to 20 spaces only. Book direct via the cellar door 9725 5007 or StickyTickets

Pop Up Cellar Door with Mazza Wines
2020-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | WA, Australia
24 July 2020
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Mojo’s Kitchen, Bar and Bottleshop – Bunbury
As part of our commitment to highlighting our local Geographe Wine Region, our popular pop up cellar door events are back. Join us at Mojos for an intimate Free Tasting with the Mazza Wine Team!!Their wines are sold on the night at their Cellar Door Pricing.Grab your Crew & also make a booking for Dinner, so you can enjoy our great food w great wine!
Click here for more information.

ConvaTec Wound Hygiene Webinar series: Proactive Wound Dressing Management
2020-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
23 July 2020
6pm – 7pm (AEST)
Register here.
