• Diabetes and Healthy Eating – Health Professional/Worker Webinar

    WA, Australia

    This webinar will provide you with an overview on healthy eating and diabetes. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about the general management of diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see. In this 60-minute program, we will cover: -    why healthy eating important in diabetes management -    the role of carbohydrate food -    the Glycemic Index (GI) -    the nutrition recommendations for people living with diabetes referencing the Australian Dietary guidelines -    the support and resources available through the NDSS for people living with...

  • Voluntary Assisted Dying Participating Practitioner Workshop

    WA, Australia

    A VAD Practitioner workshop has been organised for Friday, the 11th of August at Fiona Stanley Hospital facilitated by the VAD Coordinator for SMHS, John Robinson and supported the SWCNS,  Care Navigator, Kim, with the opportunity for a further workshop later in the year if demand is high. Lunch and morning tea are provided, please provide any dietary restrictions. To register send an email to smhs.vadprogrammanager@health.wa.gov.au

  • Paediatric Health Program for General Practitioners.

    WA, Australia

    This is a multifaceted education program designed for General Practitioners and includes: monthly live interactive webinars (recordings available), an online chat forum, resources, and feedback to support your practice in paediatric health care. Cost: $250 + GST to access all course materials from 16th February 2023 until 16th February 2024. Click here for more information and registration

  • Immunisation Back to Basics – Webinar

    WA, Australia

    This webinar is aimed at practice nurses to help them navigate the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Michele Cusack will discuss: Accessing PRODA Accessing AIR Completing overseas vaccinations on AIR – with real time examples REGISTER here

  • Hand Injury assessment and commonly missed injuries

    WA, Australia

    Great Southern health professionals are invited to join Dr Mark Hanikeri MBBS, FRACS (PLAST) from Handoc for this exclusive evening event.. Light refreshments provided and places are limited. To find our more and register click HERE

  • FREE Poisoning Prevention Webinar

    WA, Australia

    Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

  • Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2023

    WA, Australia

    The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. The forum has limited places.  Travel subsidies will apply for all eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA. Optional pre forum workshops Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP) Friday 16 June 2023 Cost: $330.00 NeoResus Friday 16 June 2023 Cost: $360.00 Eligibility Open to all currently practicing GP Obstetricians, Obstetric and Gynaecology Specialists and GP Registrars with...

  • The role of General Practice in supporting people with weight concerns

    WA, Australia

    The second session will provide attendees with an understanding of: The role of general practice in supporting patients with weight concerns. How GPs, practice nurses (and other healthcare professionals) can overcome the risk of providing unsolicited advice when initiating conversations about weight. How to incorporate a behaviour change and motivational approach to chronic disease care planning. Presenters: Dr Mark Mellor, General Practitioner, Connolly Drive Medical Centre Sara Drew, Registered Nurse and APNA Programs Solutions Manager – Leadership, Education, Support Click HERE to register

  • End of life Care Program Collaborative Forum

    WA, Australia

    The End of Life Care Program invites you to attend the Collaborative Forum – A dignified end of life: Progress and Possibilities on 13 June 2023. This half-day collaborative workshop is an opportunity for the WA end of life care sector to reflect and share achievements since 2018 and identify the priorities for 2023—2028 under the WA End-of-Life and Palliative Care Strategy. Location: River View Rooms at Optus Stadium333 Victoria Park Drive Burswood, WA 6100 Date and time: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM AWST Register HERE