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Suicide prevention training Informed by the latest research in suicide prevention, Wesley LifeForce training equips participants with a variety of skills such as managing suicidal crisis, understanding risk and protective factors, as well as how to recognise potential warning signs. We offer both full-day workshops and half-day seminars. Our programs are aimed at training individuals from all walks of life, as well as organisational groups. The training Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training. Our Suicide Prevention Workshop is designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action...

Diabetes and driver's licence requirements Presented by Nyaree Lawler, RN CDE, Diabetes WA An update on the guidelines, ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive’ and what they mean for people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Light the Night is the Leukaemia Foundation’s beautiful evening lantern walk. It's where Australians come together to give hope to those impacted by blood cancer. The amazing community of Norseman is coming together and hosting a site for Light the Night, along with a Gold Coin donation BBQ. If you or community would like to host your own Light the Night click here.

Overview Prospective business owners sometimes wonder if they really need to write a business plan, particularly if they’re not seeking a bank loan. However, if you want to clarify your thinking, set a tone and direction for your business, and a deeper understanding of your market, the answer is certainly ‘yes you do’. Who it's for Anyone who is: - in the early stages of starting their business - needs to secure external funding - already has a business but wants to develop a plan to clarify their thinking and look for new opportunities. No previous business knowledge is required...

Chronic Pain Management Learning objectives At the completion of this webinar, general practitioners will be able to: Effectively explain the concepts underlying the experience of chronic pain to patients. Describe a safe approach to chronic pain management which involves non-pharmacological and pharmacological means. Identify on-line resources which are available to assist patients in managing chronic pain. Presenters: Professor Stephan Schug, Pain Specialist Professor Moira Sim For your convenience, the same webinar will be held via Zoom on 2 different dates as follows (please choose one): The Zoom links will appear on your email confirmation, select the link appropriate to your...

Learning objectives At the completion of this webinar, general practitioners will be able to: Effectively explain the concepts underlying the experience of chronic pain to patients. Describe a safe approach to chronic pain management which involves non-pharmacological and pharmacological means. Identify on-line resources which are available to assist patients in managing chronic pain. Presenters: Professor Stephan Schug, Pain Specialist Professor Moira Sim For your convenience, the same webinar will be held via Zoom on 2 different dates as follows (please choose one): The Zoom links will appear on your email confirmation, select the link appropriate to your registration. Evening session:...

Topics: • Ankle sprains and instability • Sports knee injury • Paediatric common conditions and fractures • Knee & Shoulder arthritis - The role of analgesia, physiotherapy and surgery Date: Thursday 24 October 2019 Venue: Rydges Kalgoorlie 21 Davidson St, Kalgoorlie Time: 6.00-7.00pm, Registration & Dinner 7.00pm - 9.00pm Interactive sessions RSVP: Please register at www.sjog.org.au/murdochgps If you have any queries, please email gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au more information click here. 

Diabetes in pregnancy Presented by Marina Mickleson, Midwife, CDE, NP at KEMH Marina provides a regional diabetes education telehealth service for women with Gestational Diabetes and pregnant women with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. This session will provide information on what needs to be considered for women with diabetes who are planning to become pregnant. It will cover the services that King Edward Memorial Hospital provide as well as look at the information that health providers can promote in women with diabetes who are of child bearing age.

Join Know Injury for the "Violence Prevention" webinar as we learn about preventing violence against women. Presentations will be provided by Daphne White and Monica Puccetti from Desert Blue Connect who will discuss their Community Respect and Equality Project, and also from Our Watch who will discuss the Changing the Picture: preventing violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women National Framework. The webinar aims to: Increase understanding of family violence in Australia Increase knowledge of the gendered drivers and reinforcing factors of violence against women Increase in awareness of community focused family violence prevention strategies Increase capacity to plan...

What you need to know to prevent preterm birth Including: When and how to use progesterone Update on the progress of the Western Australian and National programs Routine cervix length measurement Use of first trimester screening (FTS), non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)and carrier screening for all couples All healthcare professionals are welcome Please click here for more details.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia presents an Antimicrobial Stewardship Facilitated workshop Antimicrobial resistance is a one of the greatest threats to human health. Pharmacists, as medicines experts, have a role in antimicrobial stewardship in all areas of practice. There is also a critical responsibility of pharmacists to educate other health care professionals on the use of antimicrobials. This session aims to educate pharmacists on this issue and help them feel confident referring to guidelines and promoting antimicrobial stewardship strategies.