Date: Wednesday 4 May 2022 Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon AWST Location: Online via Zoom Cost: Free but registration is compulsory as spots are limited   Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, with unique demographics of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in WA adding to the complexity of the contributing factors which can increase the risk of injury within multicultural communities. The three leading injury areas affecting people from CaLD communities in WA are drowning, intentional self-harm, and violence. With a number of health programs out there already tackling these prevalent issues, how do we better engage with multicultural…

Thursday 17 March 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm WST Telehealth Professional Education Program for country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenter: Luke Hays, National Stroke Foundation, State Manager Western and South Australia Click here to register. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Thursday 31 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm In this session, one of our credentialled diabetes educators, will help you learn how to support those with diabetes to decode food labels and increase their confidence to make healthy food choices. Register here.

Thursday 24 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm This session will cover target ranges for blood glucose levels, Meaningful monitoring, risk management and problem solving using blood glucose monitoring. Register here.

Thursday 17 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm People with diabetes have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality if they get COVID-19. Does everyone with diabetes have the same level of risk? What are the conversations that health professionals can be having with people who have diabetes to help them reduce their risk and to manage their diabetes if they do get COVID-19? Register here.

Thursday 10 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm With COVID-19 numbers in WA increasing, people with diabetes are being encouraged to make sure they have a sick day plan so they know what to do if they become unwell. This session will explore what a sick day plan is and the particular considerations for people with type 1 diabetes using insulin injections and those using an insulin pump. Register here.

Thursday 3 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm With COVID-19 numbers increasing, people with diabetes are being encouraged to make sure they have a sick day plan so they know what to do if they become unwell. This session will explore what a sick day plan is and the particular considerations for people with type 2 diabetes on medications and/or using insulin. Register here.

Date: Thursday 3 March 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Speakers will include: Mike Rowe, Director General, Department of Communities Louise Giolitto, CEO, WACOSS Rachel Siewert, WACOSS Communities’ COVID-19 Incident Management Team (COMIT) Topics will include provision of PPE to the community sector, arrangements for cleaning after a positive case or outbreak, and support for a surge workforce. The session will include a moderated question and answer session for sector organisations. Register here.

Date: Friday 18 March 2022 Time: 1.00pm-2.00pm This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on “Paediatric Cough: Is it asthma?" presented by Paediatric Respiratory Specialist, Dr Stephen Oo. This webinar will cover: • Understanding the presenting patient • Indicators for Paediatric Asthma • When to refer to a specialist Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo, Paediatric Respiratory Consultant, Asthma WA’s Paediatric Respiratory Hub, Perth Children's Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital. Register here.

2 December 2022 Busselton PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles. Internationally, the introduction…