Events

A free session for expectant mothers, supporting family, friends and significant others and community members who are interested. RSVP is required by contacting WACHS on (08) 9851 2661 or EMAIL Tracy.Waddell@health.wa.gov.au

With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. To Register click HERE

The PROMPT program is delivered in Australia under license from the PROMPT Maternity Foundation UK PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated...

The course includes : Mechanism of Injury, Assessment and Management of Adult & Paediatric Trauma, Burns, Airway an Thoracic trauma skills and more.. TO REGISTER CONTACT WATTEU on (08) 6457 3699 or email WATTEU@health.wa.gov.au

The WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference has been hosted by WACHS since the event’s inauguration at Northam in 1992 and 2023 marks the 30th year for the conference The Conference title for 2023 is Looking Beyond I People, Resilience and Innovation. To register CLICK HERE 

Nurses & Allied Health Professionals are asked to come and join the Great Southern Palliative Care Team for this interactive face to face session utilising group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within the area you work in. Topics covered: • Pain assessment/medications • Management nausea/vomiting • Terminal Restlessness and Management of Dyspnoea • Case studies • Debriefing • Resources/supports • Grief loss/Spirituality • Family meetings Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please email PEPA to register at pepa@cancerwa.asn.au

World Kindness Day was first launched in 1998 by The World Kindness Movement, an organisation formed at a 1997 Tokyo conference of like-minded kindness organisations from around the world. There are currently over 28 nations involved in The World Kindness Movement which is not affiliated with any religion or political movement. The mission of the World Kindness Movement and World Kindness Day is to create a kinder world by inspiring individuals and nations towards greater kindness. For more information click HERE 

Following the 2021 and 2022 WA Ear and Hearing Health Forums, health professionals are invited to join us at this two-day event to: Hear from local planning forums and providers about successful collaborations. Identify intersectoral partnerships and initiatives in improving ear and hearing health outcomes. Learn from leading WA researchers supporting ear and hearing health. Participate in hands-on interactive upskilling and education on current guidelines and protocols. Engage and network with other health professionals and providers working to reduce the burden of ear disease. To register click HERE