Health

Dress in red attire or fancy dress and walk (or run) to support Australians affected by kidney disease. Walks are held across Australia and you can even Host Your Own! Visit www.kidney.org.au for more information and to become involved.

Amity Health and Mental Health professional Network Present a FREE webinar About the speaker: Dr Tracy Westerman AM is a proud Nyamal woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology). She is a recognised world leader in Aboriginal mental health, cultural competency and suicide prevention achieving national and international recognition for her work. About the session:  This session will cover the following: • How cultural difference translates with counselling & engagement of Aboriginal clients. • Understanding barriers to communication. •...

Words like ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’ are often misused and mis-understood. Understanding and talking about mental health in general can be a minefield for many of us too. That’s where we can help, our presentation has been developed by experts to give you the knowledge to: • Identify the features of clinical depression • Understand the types of mental illness • Recognise the symptoms of depression and anxiety • Know when it’s time to get professional help • Understand the range of treatment options available • Spot and monitor the warning signs (in yourself and others) Click here to Register

Free event 45 stalls, demos info, activity and more! Assertive technology and equipment demonstrations. Come down to the Ability festival an all inclusive day of activities! For more information contact philippa.davey@nds.org.au

Presented by South Metro Health Service, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Diabetes WA in partnership with WA Primary Health AllianceAn empathetic approach to clinical assessment of a patient with obesity Topics include : • Assessing the foot in patients with diabetes, knowledge of neuropathy, vascular disease, and assessing foot ulceration • Requesting pathology tests to investigate thyroid, calcium and other endocrine/hormonal conditions • Common endocrine tests and imaging for endocrine diseases • Practical use and interpretation of continuous and flash glucose monitoring • HealthPathways and primary care resources To register click here

After a 10 year battle with an eating disorder in her 20’s and ongoing depression well into her 40’s, Amanda was no stranger to the therapist’s couch. But after years of talk therapy and even 15 years of meditation practice, the internal dialogue of ‘never good enough’ and the constant drive for approval and perfection was relentless. Amanda will share her story of recovery including why mindfulness and talk therapy was not enough for her, and how somatic mindfulness helped Amanda and others find freedom from an eating disorder. The presentation will include 30 minutes of Q&A’s with Amanda and...

At this webinar, Associate Professor Jennifer Stone will discuss the significance of breast density, its occurrence, how to discuss the implications of increased breast density with patients, and the way forward. Learning outcomes 1. Discuss the implications of increased breast density with patients 2. Describe how breast density influences breast cancer risk and mammographic sensitivity 3. State the supplemental screening recommendations indicated for patients with increased breast density 4. Recall the ongoing breast density research in Australia Click here to register

Do you work with patients that require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients that require AOD support? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives, to manage chronic pain? Dr Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss bets practice and questions are welcome. Click here to Register

The NDIA would like to invite parents and carers of children under 7 as well as health professionals and education professionals to attend a virtual information session about the NDIS Early Connections. Early Connections is part of our nationally consistent early childhood approach, to support children younger than 7, their families and carers. Early Connections is funded by the NDIS and available when a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s development, or if they believe their child has a disability. Where: Virtual Information Sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams Dates & Times: Monday, 31 October 2022 12.00 pm –...

These workshops translate neuroscience and the impact of stress into practical strategies to aid the healthy development of your child. Learn about: Co-regulation and co-escalation How our mental state affects those in our care How to reframe challenging behaviour and work towards a positive response Why self-care is a critical part of self-regulation Tips about how to find a sense of calm when we’re under stress Suitable for all carers, parents or anyone who has a child in their lives. The workshops are free. Click here to register