Presented by TRACS WA in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance This training helps us understand why we need a trauma-informed approach for our patients to feel safe. From first contact, when they arrive at our doorstep, when they are in our rooms, how we can show them that we care and that we understand. This interactive session is based on research evidence and has been developed in consultation with Dr Ann O’Neill, founder of angelhands Inc. It will include strategies to support your daily interactions with clients who are affected by past/current emotional traumas.   When: Thursday 8 September 2022…

Thursday 22 September 2022 12:30-1:30pm Management of Cardiovascular Conditions - Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters: Cheryl Liddiard Clinical Nurse Specialist Rheumatic Heart Disease Control Program—Population Health REGISTER HERE. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

The Communicable Disease Control Directorate (CDCD) has partnered with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to bring you an update on Monkeypox. Date: Tuesday 6 September 2022 Time: 7pm to 8pm AWST Topic This webinar will focus on key updates relating to monkeypox infection in the primary healthcare setting, and will cover: • Epidemiology update, public health case and contact management, vaccine update Dr Jelena Maticevic, Senior Medical Advisor, WA Department of Health • Specimen collection, testing and infection prevention and control Dr David Speers, Clinical Microbiologist, PathWest Laboratory Medicine • Clinical presentations and case management Dr Belinda…

Tuesday 6 September 2022 6:00pm – 7:00 PM (WST) Speaker: Dr Hooi Ee, Gastroenterologist & Head of Department, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth Host: Dr Eleanora Feletto Register here. Encouragement and support by GPs and practice nurses, can have significant impact on improving participation in bowel cancer screening; evidence shows that a recommendation by a trusted health professional is a key motivator to participate. General practice health professionals have several important roles in the NBCSP, including encouraging and supporting participation, managing participants who have a positive FOBT, providing information about referrals to the NBCSP, and managing individuals who, by way…

6 September 2022 9:00 am – 10:00 am FREE Incontinence in older adults can be a significant risk factor to falls, as problems with bowel and bladder control can impact on an older person’s ability to stay active, healthy, and independent. Incontinence, urinary frequency, and assisted toileting have been identified as falls risk factors for residents in residential aged care facilities. Injury Matters are holding an educational webinar for health professionals as part of their Stay On Your Feet® program to explore the link between incontinence and falls with guest presenter Laura Snowball from Silverchain, looking at management strategies and screening…

Registrations for the annual South West Health Professionals Network Health Forum are now open!   The South West Health Professionals Network together with St John of God Bunbury Hospital 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. Sunday 16 October 2022 | 8:30am-5:00pm Forum 8:30am-3:30pm Registrations open from 8:00am Networking drinks 3:30pm-5:00pm Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, 42 Bunker Bay Road, Naturaliste Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/swhpn161022e to register and…

South West General Practitioners are invited to a free South West Health Professionals Network endocrinology education session presented by Dr Fong James Wong, sponsored by St John of God Bunbury Hospital. Date: Thursday 1 September 2022 Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Venue: Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey Street, Bunbury Light refreshments and canapes provided. Registrations are essential; please visit: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/swhpn010922e/swhpn-networkdinner/Site/Register?  

Thursday 18 August 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm VC attendance only Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters from the Heart Foundation: Glen Wiesner, Health Data Insights Lead Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Register here.

Registration for the two Rural Health West CPD workshops: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP+), being held in Busselton on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September 2022, are now open! Workshop details Rural Health West are delivering two Extended Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP+) courses in the South West.  The course is combined training for medical practitioners, GP obstetricians and midwives.  The workshop provides obstetric teams with the necessary skills to effectively manage problems which may occur during delivery and post-natal care. Interactive sessions; Discussing the physiology of transition and the NRP algorithm, Discussing the initial steps in assessment and management of the newborn, methods of ventilation,…

26 AUGUST 2022 @ 9.00AM – 5.00PM ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST: $95.00 | $75.00 FOR STUDENTS INCLUDES: FULL PROGRAM, LUNCH, REFRESHMENT BREAKS AND COMPLIMENTARY NETWORKING SUNDOWNER A local approach of targeted health research, collaboration and action facilitates better health outcomes for regional communities. This forum is an opportunity for health professionals, community members, consumers, community organisations, local government, researchers and early investigators with an interest in research and quality improvement activities to learn about and contribute to research projects being undertaken across the southern regions of Western Australia and for clinical researchers to showcase and share their work. Call for Posters…