Join Dr Jacquie Garton-Smith and Dr Mariam Bahemia for an interactive discussion focusing on use of the updated Advance Health Directive (AHD) in WA. There is currently low uptake of AHDs across Australia, including WA. Increased uptake of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and completion of AHDs is expected to reduce the disparity between treatment preferences and delivered care. This session will explore the role of GPs in advance care planning, including supporting patients to prepare AHDs. We will also share a new mini-audit activity for ACP and AHD that can be used to review whether opportunities to introduce ACP or…

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.    

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…

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…

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 Anaesthetics Forum 2023, will include, small problem-based discussions, lectures and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. The forum has limited places.  Travel subsidies will apply for all eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA. Eligibility Open to all currently practicing GP Anaesthetists, Anaesthetics Specialists Registration Online Registration: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/raf2023  Accreditation This forum is pending accreditation with…

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 RACGP WA New Fellows Committee present the 2023 Early Career GP Conference. Join us as we take you through the first-five years post-Fellowship. We’ll explore the decisions and challenges you will face, and arm you with the knowledge and advice to prepare you for what's ahead.  This must-attend one-day conference explores: Control your money… or your money will control you – My Millennial Money podcast host Dr Dev Raga (via Zoom) Top tips for New Fellows – Dr Mary Wyatt The art of consulting – Dr Sean Stevens Bill like a pro + avoiding Medicare pitfalls – Dr Jags Krishnan Sole trader 101: BAS and…