Events

Learn all about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program aimed at children aged 5 to 11, set to start from 10 January 2022. This month, Australia will be launching the COVID-19 vaccination program for young children. Join Prof Chris Blyth for an update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children. Using the latest evidence, this webinar covers: - an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children - effectiveness of the vaccines for children (including different variants) - intervals and dosing - co-administration with influenza and other child vaccines - tips around managing needle phobia and parent hesitancy We'll conclude with a...

Topics include: Telehealth – MBS Billing Embedding digital aids into practice Patient communication options Thursday 17 February - register here Tuesday 22 February  - register here

Identifying and contacting eligible patients: 2nd/3rd dose Workflow planning and practice for workforce Vaccination aftercare Monday 24 January - register here Thursday 3 February - register here

The webinar will provide General Practitioners with an overview of the West Australian COVID-19 Model of Care and key information regarding COVID-19 Management in Primary Care. The session will cover: The role of GPs managing COVID positive patients. Escalation & referral pathways for COVID positive patients. The WA Department of Health Virtual Home Monitoring Service - Calvary Medibank COVID Care at Home.  Criteria and access to disease modifying treatments for patients with COVID-19. Click here to register

The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia. Presenter: Matthew Bacon & Rudie Marshall-Lang, SHBBVP (WA Department of Health) Microsoft Teams Link: Click here to join the meeting  

VAD Update: Reflections on the first 6 months is being held on 10th February 2022 from 8.45am - 12.00pm. The forum will be an opportunity to hear about the first 6 months of the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Western Australia, and will include presentations from: Voluntary Assisted Dying Board WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service WA VAD Statewide Pharmacy Service WA VAD Community of Practice A program will be provided shortly. Attendance may either be in person at Fiona Stanley Hospital or online. Masks will be required for attendance at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Attendees who register for online...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Topics include Crisis resource management Uptake in Stroke Care The Covid Intubation Emergency Medicine Brain CT Snake Bites Burn Management Airway Management Pediatrics Fascial Open wound care To register click here

Nurses and midwives can draw on invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and online learning module, this two-part online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. This course will be presented in two 1.5 hour Webinars via Zoom. Part 1: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) Part 2: Tuesday 22 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) To register click here