Health

The GOHPN is excited to announce our new Allied Health Breakfast Series, launching this month. The purpose of this event is to bring together local allied health professionals and foster a stronger and more cohesive community. To start the series, we have the pleasure of hosting Silpa Dasariraju, a local physiotherapist who specialises in women's physiotherapy. Silpa has extensive experience in this field and will be sharing her expertise and insights with us. Women's physiotherapy is a vital and often underrepresented area of allied health, and we are fortunate to have someone like Silpa who can share her knowledge with...

This webinar will provide you with an overview of diabetes and physical activity. 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: what the difference is between physical activity and exercise why physical activity is important for people living with diabetes the benefits and types of physical activity and exercise current recommendations, risks, and considerations for physical activity the support and resources available through the NDSS for people...

You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Managing COPD presented by our very own Kate Hipwell - Clinical Nurse Specialist at Asthma WA. Date: Thursday December 7th, 2023 Time: 1300-1400 WST Presenter: Kate Hipwell - Clinical Nurse Specialist at Asthma WA. Session topics: • Latest updates for managing COPD from the Australian COPDx and European GOLD guidelines; • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with COPD; and • Steps towards managing breathlessness. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details