• Using evidence to guide the assessment and management of people with dementia

    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...

  • St Aidan Wines – Introduction to Cheesemaking

    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

  • RACGP webinar: Paediatric dermatology – Birthmarks

    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.

  • ACHSM webinar: Implementing the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, before, during and after COVID-19

    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.

  • TRACS WA – Management of Cardiovascular Conditions – Nutrition for Heart Health

    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

  • Aquarium by Night Dinners – Dolphin Discovery Centre

    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.

  • Bunbury Rural Emergency Assessment and Clinical Training (REACT) workshop

    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...

  • Balingup Medieval Carnivale 2020

    Balingup Community Grounds Balingup Community Grounds, WA, 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.

  • Webinar: Sexual Health Update for Primary Care: Clinical and public health management of syphilis in WA

    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.