• Health Forum

    Abbey Beach Resort 595 Bussell Highway, Broadwater, WA, Australia

    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.

  • SharED: Understanding Eating Disorders.

    Esplanade Hotel Busselton Marine Parade, Busselton, WA, Australia

    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

  • SWHPN GP Education Series: Gynaecology | Bunbury

    Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey Street Bunbury WA, Australia

    The South West Health Professionals Network invites our general practitioners to an educational evening. Topics Endometriosis diagnosis and management Pelvic congestion, pain syndrome Menopause and hormone replacement therapy The role of allied health services in maternity care at St John of God Hospital Bunbury Update to improve gynaecology patient outcomes and minimise emergency department admissions Obstetric Q&A Speakers Dr Puvaneswary Raman | Gynaecologist, Obstetrician Dr Ben Cunningham | Obstetrician Chelsea Atherton | Occupational Therapist Bec Griffin | Physiotherapist Register HERE. This is a free event. To become a member of the South West Health Professionals Network (membership is free) click...

  • GP Education Series: General Surgery | Bunbury

    Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse 2 Marlston Drive, Bunbury, Australia

    South West general practitioners are invited to an educational evening on general surgery, including the following presentations and topics: Speakers: Dr Richard Benny (General surgeon) | Update on current management of groin hernias Fiona Basham (Continence nurse/ Stomal therapist) | Stoma management Dr Senarath Werapitiya (General surgeon) | Surgery for GORD and colonic polyp follow up When: Thursday 23 November 2023 Time: 6.30pm-9.00pm Where: Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse, 2 Marlston Drive, Bunbury Light refreshments and canapes provided. Places are limited. Registrations are essential! Regiter HERE. This is a free event. To become a member of the South West Health Professionals Network...

  • Joining forces: Strengthening the collaborative approach to community-based falls prevention

    WA, Australia

    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.    

  • Children’s Asthma Hub | Bunbury

    St John of God Specialist Centre 114 Spencer Street, Bunbury, Australia

    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...

  • SWHPN End-of-Year Social Sundowner event | Bunbury

    Waters Edge Cafe & Restaurant 42 Cobblestone Drive, Bunbury, WA, Australia

    The South West Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to our end-of-year social sundowner event to celebrate the year that was 2023. When: Sunday 3 December 2023 Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm Where: Waters Edge Cafe & Restaurant - 42 Cobblestone Drive, Bunbury. Light refreshments provided. Places are limited. Registrations are essential, click HERE to register!  This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network – Click HERE to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email SWHPN Program Officer June Foulds at contact@swhpn.com.au.

  • Managing COPD – Essential information for healthcare professionals | Online webinar

    Online Webinar

    You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Managing COPD presented by our very own Kate Hipwell - Clinical Nurse Specialist at Asthma WA. Date: Thursday 7 December 2023 Time: 1.00pm-2.00pm WST Presenter: Kate Hipwell - Clinical Nurse Specialist at Asthma WA. Session topics: Latest updates for managing COPD from the Australian COPDx and European GOLD guidelines; Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with COPD; and Steps towards managing breathlessness. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details.  Register HERE. For more information, contact Asthma WA via education@asthmawa.org.au

  • Primary health strategies for working with children who present with ADHD concerns | Webinar

    Online Webinar

    When: Monday 11 December 2023 What time: 4:15 PM-5:30 PM (WST) Where: Online – join via your computer Cost: Free Aim: This webinar aims to support participants to develop a holistic understanding of ADHD and highlight primary health strategies that support effectively working with children who exhibit ADHD behaviours. Learning Outcomes: Apply a whole child framework to understand a child's presentation of ADHD symptoms. Discuss how to best collaborate with schools and other services to assist children with ADHD behaviours. Outline primary health strategies that can support families with their child's behaviour, attention and relational needs. Our interdisciplinary panel of experts includes: Amanda Peters...

  • Workshop: Capacity Building for Child Safe Organisations | Northcliffe

    Northcliffe Family and Community Centre 58 Zamia St, Northcliffe, WA, Australia

    Workshop: Capacity Building for Child-Safe Organisations Please Note that the content in the workshop discusses child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some participants. This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations. The training covers the National principles and delves deeper into what it truly means to be a child-safe organisation. Participants will gain valuable insights and knowledge to create a safe and protective environment for children under their care. The training addresses the importance of adopting a ‘child safe culture’. Furthermore, the training is designed to equip attendees with a thorough understanding of the...