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  • Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention – Albany

    WA, Australia

    This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and provides practical tools for managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations. *Note that WA sessions are available on various dates in Northam, Geraldton, Esperance & Albany. This is eligible for one day of funding under the Emergency Medicine component of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (GPs) Accreditation • 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) • 4 Performance review, 4 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM) • Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC) • 1 MOPS point • 6 hours CPD (Psychologists) Topics Covered Topic 1 – Suicide...

  • GSHPN Networking Sundowner Katanning

    WA, Australia

    Anyone for a game of Croquet? A fun networking event to encourage all of our health professionals and their partners to come on down to the Katanning Croquet Club, learn the art of croquet with drinks and nibbles afterwards to mingle and network. Click here to register

  • GP Webinar Series – The Future of General Practice

    WA, Australia

    The webinar features a discussion between Dr Norman Swan of ABC’s Health Report and the Minister for Health Hon Mark Butler and focusses on the future of general practice in Australia. No doubt, many of the issues we have been discussing inside Rural Health West (DPA, Medicare rebates, College-led training etc) will be discussed. Click here to register

  • Red Sock Run – for Kidney Health

    WA, Australia

    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.

  • Cultural Awareness – Key Considerations in engagement with Aboriginal Clients – with Dr Tracey Westerman AM

    WA, Australia

    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. •...

  • Breaking Down Depression – Webinar

    WA, Australia

    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

  • Great Southern Ability Festival

    Albany Entertainment Centre 2 Toll Pl,, Albany, WA, Australia

    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

  • Annual Review of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes Webinar

    WA, Australia

    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

  • A Personal Story of Recovery from a 10 Year Battle with an Eating Disorder by Amanda Goodfellow

    WA, Australia

    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...

  • General Practice Cancer Education – Breast Density – what does it mean for GP’s and their patients

    WA, Australia

    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