Health

Aim: This webinar aims to outline how decolonising mental health when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families can improve their social and emotional wellbeing. Learning Outcomes: Outline the meaning of decolonising mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Discuss the importance of decolonising mental health when working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Identify strategies and resources that support the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families at an individual, family, and community level. Our interdisciplinary panel of experts includes: Professor Pat Dudgeon (Psychologist, WA) Shirley...

You are invited to attend a free Health Professional Education webinar on ‘Childhood Asthma – Hot Topics’ Registration details are in the invitation below. With the recent changes to the PBS regarding commonly prescribed Flixotide Jnr it has led to more confusion around how to treat childhood asthma. Dr Oo will provide answers to the common questions we are being asked.  Can you diagnose asthma under 4 years •    What to do instead of Flixotide Junior Register for our webinar to learn more. Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician at...

Rural Health West in conjunction with Heart Foundation, WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association invite you to this interactive webinar to assist health professionals working in rural areas with Cardiothoracic Surgery. Hosted by: Helen McLean - Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Presented by: Nicole Skavik - Cardiac Rehabilitation CNS, Heart Health Support Service Webinar overview Cardiothoracic surgery Management Challenges Solutions for those in rural and remote areas

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...

Attend this webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the complex relationship between grief, loss, and mental health for bereaved parents. Our expert panel will share their insights on the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or when pregnancy ends for medical reasons. As a mental health practitioner, this session will equip you with valuable strategies to guide conversations and identify ways to provide support to bereaved parents during this challenging time. Panel • Bonnie Carter OAM (Peer Worker/Lived Experience, ACT) • Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner, NSW) •...