Webinar: Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions

Webinar: Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions

Date: 23 February 2022 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cost: FREE Register here. This webinar will provide participants with knowledge of common neurological conditions which increase falls risk as well as strategies for reducing falls risk. Presented by Anita Rattray, Physiotherapist and Lisa Barry, Occupational Therapist at Parkinson’s Clinic, Osborne Park Hospital. This webinar aims to: Increase knowledge and understanding of common neurological conditions and their impact on falls risk. Increase knowledge of strategies for preventing falls in people with neurological conditions. Increase understanding of referral pathways for relevant services. Increase knowledge of available resources to support clinical practice.
Sally Beer
February 2, 2022
Free online course: Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Applying the Skills

Free online course: Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Applying the Skills

Starts: 21 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here. East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. This course builds on the Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key concepts course and has a strong focus on developing and applying skills in brief nutrition-related communication of key messages to support early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You will learn:  key concepts related to effective brief communication…
Sally Beer
February 2, 2022
Free online course: Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key Concepts

Free online course: Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key Concepts

Starts: 2 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your knowledge of the role of nutrition communication in chronic disease early intervention and management, this course is for you. You will learn:  the key concepts central to dietary patterns for early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular…
Sally Beer
February 2, 2022
WACOSS COMMUNITY SECTOR WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS WEBINAR

WACOSS COMMUNITY SECTOR WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS WEBINAR

DATE: Friday 4 February 2022 TIME: 13:00 to 14:30pm As case numbers grow in the WA community, it is essential that the community services sector is prepared for outbreaks that could impact our workforce and our ability to deliver quality, essential services to our clients. We know there are a number of issues and concerns around the provision of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning services to the community services sector. Speakers will include WACOSS, the Department of Communities, The WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) and other community services sector representatives. REGISTER HERE.  
Sally Beer
February 1, 2022
Diabetes WA Upskilling webinar – Diabetes & Mental Health

Diabetes WA Upskilling webinar – Diabetes & Mental Health

Monday 14 March 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm This webinar will discuss how mental health conditions can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will help health professionals to identify who needs to be screened and what can be done to help reduce the risk. This session will also discuss how mental health issues may impact on the management of diabetes. Register for this session here.
Sally Beer
January 28, 2022