Events

This year’s theme is Grow your knowledge, and is all about supporting women to make informed decisions about their health with information that is easy to understand. Learn something new about women’s health in September through the many events, celebrations and discussions happening online and in-person. For more information on events and ways to get involved CLICK HERE

Applications are now open for Stay On Your Feet® Move Your Body grants for the delivery of community-based falls prevention projects in WA throughout March to May 2024. The Move Your Body campaign and grants focus on important information for older adults to build their strength and balance to prevent falls and promote healthy ageing. Grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) are available and will fund projects running between 1 March and 31 May 2024. Grant applications close 5pm Friday 27th October 2023. Download your Move Your Body grant application TODAY!

You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Asthma and Pregnancy presented by Asthma WA Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Hipwell. Register for our webinar to learn more: Management of asthma pre, during and post pregnancy Identify goals and steps to effectively manage asthma in pregnancy Understand the maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy Register HERE 

Today is Are U Ok Day . R U OK? focuses on building the motivation, confidence, and skills of the help-giver, especially in quickly recognizing suicidal ideations. The organization contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their relationships and build an informal support network — friends, family, and colleagues. It is more about developing one’s skills as a helper than it is asking for help when you need it. Are You Okay Day also tries to remove the stigma of mental illnesses. For more information on what activities you can do or to read...

The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. To register click HERE

This panel will delve into recent research findings on treatment adherence, particularly regarding how to increase adherence to medication whilst also applying a lens of what is helpful from a clinical perspective when working with patients and clients.  We will be joined on the panel by the powerful voice of lived experience as to what helps and hinders adherence to treatment. Register HERE 

Health professionals, do you know how to adjust kidney cleared medications for an individual with CKD to minimize potential adverse effects? Find out how by joining Kidney Health Australia and Senior Pharmacist, Carla Scuderi. Using a case study example of an individual with diabetes, this activity outlines the steps required to confirm a CKD diagnosis as well as guidance on what medicines slow the progression of CKD while reducing the risk of CVD. Practical tips on how to utilise the eGFR to adjust medication dosing will also be discussed. To register click HERE

The Great Southern Health Professionals Network would like to invite GPs, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to join the Headspace Albany team for an educational evening to discuss how Headspace Albany manages eating disorders in the primary health setting. This presentation will discuss typical and atypical eating disorders and attendees will benefit from collaboration around complex health presentations, based on the model of the 0020 resources. There will also be a Q&A session at the end where the team will endeavour to answer any questions relating to the topic. Light refreshments will be provided, places are limited Register HERE...