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A summary of the different pumps and CGMs that are available and the different features. What are the pros and cons of using the technology? Do they really make a difference? https://members.diabeteswa.com.au/event/sessions?id=Online_Health_Professional_Diabetes_Upskilling3313739791 Diabetes WA helps build diabetes management capacity in WA by providing regular updates for health professionals through the channel of telehealth. Join us for free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home*. These sessions will be recorded. Please register for the event/s you are interested in - this is how you will receive the link to join the upskilling event and the link to...

Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented where they work Topics covered palliative approach communication skills advance care planning end of life care loss, grief and healing https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/articles/calendar-health-professional-training-seminars-and/pepa-palliative-approach-to-care-for-aboriginal-he-2/

Working together to explore ways to work together to explore the role of telehealth along the ear health pathway. Health professionals and providers are invited to join us on Friday 11 June 2021 for this one-day event to: Explore the role of telehealth across the patient’s ear health journey and lifespan. Identify statewide telehealth capabilities, where telehealth systems are working well and where improvements can be adopted. Share knowledge and skills to improve health care delivery in Aboriginal communities through innovative telehealth solutions. Participate in hands-on interactive upskilling and education. Learn practical applications including use of technology and culturally inclusive...

Session One: Thursday 13 May, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST) Location: Zoom (Online) For: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare workers. Learning Objectives • Increase understanding of the challenges and barriers experienced by people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are living with CHB. • Outline the importance of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed health care, including working with interpreters. • Contrast the trajectories of Hepatitis B disease in people from CALD backgrounds compared to people born in Australia. • Describe the different biopsychosocial considerations faced by people from CALD communities living with CHB across their life span....

Life with an invisible illness can sometimes be an isolating experience. Certain chronic conditions, like ADHD, multiple sclerosis, depression, and COPD, can't be seen, so it's hard for others to know what it's like to live with such challenges We are conquerors, we are survivors, but we are also sufferers. It is commonly misunderstood that a person cannot be both, but we wake up and go through each day understanding the reality of our health circumstances, which includes being honest with ourselves and those around us. Discussing personal limits and honoring the body’s boundaries should not be taboo topics.” Living with an invisible illness is challenging,...

Geraldine Georgeou is an accredited practising dietitian who runs a private practice, with particular expertise and interest in skin health. In addition to running her practice, Geraldine recently released her book, The Australian Healthy Skin Diet Geraldine is also an experienced media commentator, with frequent contributions to TV, including as founder of the Kickstart Diet on Channel 7 and chief dietitian for SBS's The Food Investigators. https://members.diabeteswa.com.au/event/sessions?id=Online_Health_Professional_Diabetes_Upskilling3080882501 Diabetes WA helps build diabetes management capacity in WA by providing regular updates for health professionals through the channel of telehealth. Join us for free professional development, in the comfort of your own...

A sneak peak into brain development in the early years. Topics covered included: The world through your child’s eyes What is happening when your child ‘flips their lid’? Why young children find it difficult to share How tuning into your child’s emotions can improve behaviour and lay the foundations for emotional intelligence Where: Training Room, Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) When: 9.30 to 10.30am, Thursday 20 May 2021 Cost: Free Crèche: Provided (bookings essential) For more information:  Contact Margot Morgan on 0448 137 192 or email mmorgan@wanslea.asn.au

Join this important community event to help reduce the harm. From 4.30pm onwards Guest speakers Community performance Free sausage sizzle

Join medical, nursing and allied health professionals and their families at the launch of the Great Southern Health Professionals Network. DENMARK – FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT Thursday 20 May 2021 5.30pm-8.00pm Boston Brewery Co. 678 South Coast Highway, Denmark To register, click here The Great Southern Health Professionals Network provides a central hub offering support and opportunities to network, upskill, share information and collaborate in a local, supportive  community environment. For further information regarding these events, email us at contact@gshpn.com.au

Session Two: Thursday 20 May, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST) Location: Zoom (Online) For: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare workers. Learning Objectives • Increase understanding of the challenges and barriers experienced by people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are living with CHB. • Outline the importance of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed health care, including working with interpreters. • Contrast the trajectories of Hepatitis B disease in people from CALD backgrounds compared to people born in Australia. • Describe the different biopsychosocial considerations faced by people from CALD communities living with CHB across their life span....