High school students! Discover some amazing health careers at the inaugural Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Careers Expo on Thursday 23 February 2023 from 4pm to 7pm. Hosted by Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, the expo is a rare opportunity to talk to a variety of doctors who treat bones and muscles, teeth, eyes, hearts, babies and children. Students can also meet specialists working in emergency medicine, nursing, mental and community health, and find out what it takes. Parents and teachers are very welcome. Food and refreshments provided. If you would like further info on the Expo, contact Rural Clinical School…

This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Module 3: Case Discussion Group Accreditation: 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) 4…

With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks. Suitable for: Counsellors, Counsellor - School, Psychologists, Youth…

The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high • Undertaking a detailed risk assessment • Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Accreditation: • 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) • 3 Education Activity PRPD (ACRRM) Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs Topics covered: • The Suicidal Crisis • Acute Management • After the Attempt • Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Register here

Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This live webinar will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. Accreditation: CPD is pending approval for 2023-2025 triennium Suitable for: Allied Health; Counsellors; GP Registrars; GPs Learning Objectives: • Identify reliable online…

This Expert Insights session will focus on men's mental health and the rise in international male suicide rates. Dr Zac Seidler will share his research on men's mental health which has looked at shifting how we understand, approach, respond to, and treat men's distress by creating mental health services and therapeutic approaches that specifically take masculinity into account. Our conversation will explore the perspective and insights from the voice of lived experience as well as of those of a clinician who works closely with men. Join us for a conversation about ways to better understand and respond to men's distress so that…

The Paperbark Wellness Project will be hosting an event foscussing on Depression in Busselton on Wednesday, 8 February 2023. Come along, listen to our experts, and bring your stories or questions with you. The panellists for the evening will be Heather Lowndes (psychologist), Victoria Martin (naturopath), Dr Sarah Moore (GP) and Dr Katerina Zoetelief (chiropractor). More on the panellists can be found below. The MC for the evening will be Genevieve Morrissey (counsellor & PWP Coordinator). This is a ticketed event with limited numbers. Tickets cost $22 + B/F (light nibbles inc). Date: Wednesday 8th February 2023 Time: 6.30pm for…