Events

All ears: The vestibular system and its link with dizziness and falls Join Injury Matters, with guest presenter Dr. Barbara Heinze from the Ear Science Institute WA, as we discuss the link between the vestibular system and falls among older adults. This webinar will explore vestibular-related risk factors for falls, and diagnostic assessments and screening tools for health professionals working with older adults. Date:               Wednesday 30 August 2023 Time:              9:00am-10:00am Location:       Online via Microsoft Teams Cost:               FREE To register please click...

Basics in ICU training The next Basic in ICU course in Bunbury will be on 8 and 9 September 2023. The Basic ICU course is run across 50 different countries and covers ICU related topics in the form of didactic lectures and skill station over 2 days. This course is recommended for all junior medical officers (RMO and registrars) pursuing a career in acute care medicine such as ICU, ED, Trauma, Anaesthesia, general medicine, GP anaesthesia, Retrieval medicine etc. The aim of the course is to provide basic skill and knowledge in the management of critically ill patients and has been...

Launch of the WA Falls Report 2023 Falls and falls-related injuries remain a significant public health issue in Western Australia (WA), representing the leading cause of injury fatalities in 2020 and injury hospitalisations in 2021. Highlighting the incidence of falls-related fatalities, hospitalisations, and emergency department attendances throughout WA and the need to implement effective falls prevention initiatives, Injury Matters will soon be releasing the WA Falls Report 2023. Join Injury Matters for the Launch of the WA Falls Report 2023 webinar and be the first to hear the key report findings as well as a panel discussion on the Falls...

The South West Health Professionals Network is pleased to host a unique, one-day health forum for health professionals in the South West. Featuring professional development workshops and networking drinks, this event will provide health professionals in the South West with a locally-delivered education and social opportunity. To become a member of the South West Health Professionals Network – Visit swhpn.com.au/network (membership is free). For more information, please email SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au  To view the preliminary program and to register for this event visit the website.

The Swan Centre South West & MenAble present… a FREE information evening for community members and health professionals seeking to gain insights and understanding into the nature, experience and treatment of eating disorders.  The evening will include - A conversation with Gabby Lubieniecki (Lived Experience Clinician) and Shannon Calvert (Lived Experience Educator & Advisor), Q&A panel with eating disorder professionals, including dietitians, clinical psychologists and lived experience. Eating Disorder flyer

Delivered by Injury Matters, this workshop will bring together a diverse range of community-based healthcare professionals to explore challenges and solutions in providing collaborative care throughout the community pathway of falls prevention and integrating coordinated multidisciplinary care within their work. Time:         1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Perth (venue TBC) Cost:          $80 To register please click on the link.    

The Children's Asthma Hub provides a coordinated and centralised service with a paediatric asthma care team to facilitate a comprehensive assessment at each visit. We are currently the only service to offer a peadiatric-specific lung function service in the community. All services are bulk-billed with no out of pocket expenses charged to the patient. Details for the Bunbury Children's Asthma Hub:  November 27th - 28th, 2023  8:30am - 4:30pm  SJOG Specialist Centre - 114 Spencer Street, Bunbury In each appointment, patients can expect: Respiratory health education with a Respiratory Health Nurse; Lung function testing; and Analysis by a respiratory specialist...