Health

Hosted by diabetes Australia, this session looks at the many contributing factors that influence our weight, in addition to how we can improve our language around weight to reduce weight stigma and shame. Strategies and approaches to weight management will be discussed in addition to action planning and goal setting Click here to register

This session will discuss the NDSS sick day management plan for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Strategies for managing blood glucose levels will be discussed, with a focus on potential effects of hyper and hypoglycaemia during illness. Click here to register for Webinar

An online webinar training on key risk factors to foot health and falls; the link to diabetes and the latest research on peripheral neuropathy and falls in older adults. Read more and register here.

An online interactive workshop training for health professionals to learn more about elder abuse and recognition along with response strategies in care settings. Read more and register here.

For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of Hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes. This session will discuss causes and treatment of hypos, but most importantly, how to prevent it. Click here to register

Project ECHO Initiative Session 3: Who Can You Call? Services and Supports for primary care practitioners Overview of treatment and support services for patients Clinical support tools for primary care practitioners Knowing your local support options Facilitator: Dr Simon Slota-Kan Speaker: Dr Richard O’Regan Thursday 28 April, 6 – 7:30pm Register here

Masterclass #4 will explore strategies to assist therapists to differentiate gut health issues from eating disorder symptomatology. The webinar will be relevant to both Dietitians and Mental Health Professionals, and will also focus on the Gut-Brain-Microbiome relationship, and gastrointestinal issues commonly experienced by people with Eating Disorders. Click here to register

This session will explore the link between diabetes and sexual health, with a focus on erectile dysfunction. Prevention strategies, signs and symptoms, treatments and management options will be discussed. Click here to register

This online workshop training aims to build the capacity of health and community professionals to increase understanding of the impact of key cultural aspects in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in WA to cater their programs and services which focus on injury prevention and safety promotion. Read more and register here.

An online workshop training that will explore motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults, aiming to increase participant skills in applying a motivational interviewing approach within their own role. Read more and register here.