South West Autism Network – Fundraising Concert
Join us for a night of live music from premier South West musicians Jason Pritchard, Matt Duane, Charlee Jones, Luke Skehan, Stefano Dagostino and Jack Resta. Dance the night away with a live DJ til close. Full bar and food options available, as well as raffle/prize giveaways. Get your friends together for a night not to be missed! All proceeds from the event will go directly to the South West Autism Network. SWAN is a not for profit organisation providing free and accessible support and advocacy for individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (diagnosed or not diagnosed). Together…
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Breastfeeding Education Class
Most babies breastfeed within an hour of being born. Breastfeeding is the natural and ideal way to feed your baby. However, sometimes it doesn’t come as easily as we would have hoped. Join us before your baby arrives to empower yourself with knowledge and prepare to begin your breastfeeding relationship with confidence. Our Breastfeeding Education Classes are delivered in a relaxed environment by trained Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) counsellors/educators. You will receive up-to-date, evidence based breastfeeding information as we explore what breastfeeding and parenting might look like for you and your family. We highly recommend that you bring along your…
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
LivingWorks ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Bunbury APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. Participants learn to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and respond in ways that help increase their immediate safety and link them to further help. ASIST aims to enhance a caregiver’s abilities to help a person at risk avoid suicide. It is intended that ASIST participants will be better prepared to: Reflect on how attitudes and beliefs about suicide affect their intervention role; Discuss suicide with a person at risk in a direct manner;…
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Standard Mental Health First Aid
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. Price $195 (ex GST) Sessions Dates & Times This course is scheduled to run Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November 2019 Hours are 9:00am - 4:30pm Participants must complete both days The venue will be in the Bunbury area and details will be confirmed closer to session date To register for this MHFA Course, please contact: Name: Michael Finn Email: mikefinn@bigpond.net.au Phone: 0449723034 Additional Information The course…
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Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop
This workshop aims to help people who are working with those at risk of suicide in a professional capacity to: Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide Identify suicide risk Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention Develop appropriate intervention skills Understand the limits to confidentiality Understand the importance of consultation Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviors Understand the importance of postvention Note: Participants need to be aware that the workshop is intense and demanding. They are encouraged to consider the potential emotional impact (on themselves)…
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HIV PrEP update for GPs and Practice Nurses
Learn how to prevent HIV by prescribing PrEP in primary care This course is FREE. Dinner will be provided. This training will provide GPs, Nurses, and Health Professionals working in primary care an update on strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission, focusing on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This training will also cover how to screen for PrEP eligibility, monitor patients on PrEP, and how to prescribe PrEP. This session will also include a STI update. Learning Objectives It is expected that after attending this session you will be able to: Describe HIV epidemiology in Australia and the different HIV…
Site AdminOctober 31, 2019
