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Information Session - Kalgoorlie Mental Health Step-Up Step-Down Service From early 2021, Neami National will be delivering a new Step-Up Step-Down service in Kalgoorlie to support people experiencing mental health challenges in a residential setting. Would you like to find out more about the service? Meet the Service Manager, as well as Neami National WA State Manager Nicole Jolly, and Clinical Services Regional Manager Naomi Beare, and find out more about the service and employment opportunities. Includes morning tea. Wednesday 9 December. Drop in anytime from 10am -12pm De Bernales Bar & Bistro, 193 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie For for more...

Please join the Goldfields Health Professionals Network and fellow members for a End of Year Celebration! Thursday, 10th December 2020 6:00pm to 7:30pm Kalgoorlie Hotel Balcony The Goldfields West Health Professionals Network aims to provide local health, nursing and medical practitioners with a central hub to access education events and resources, local news and an opportunity to socialise and network with other health professionals in the Goldfields. Includes food and beverages Too RSVP, please click here  For more information, contact Hayley Selleck hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au 0417 631 321

Look at how illness can affect blood glucose levels and why it is important to be prepared with a sick day plan. What to consider in preparing a sick day plan. Look at resources available to help people manage at times when they are unwell Register here.

For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes. This session will discuss causes and treatment of hypos, but most importantly, how to prevent it Register Here      

Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention of blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They have invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, group discussion and online learning this two-part online workshop will provide attendees with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Online Workshop 1: Thursday 21st January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Online Workshop 2: Thursday 28th January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Please note that you will need to attend both workshops in order to receive accreditation. This free course is for: WA Nurses,...

Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention of blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They have invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, group discussion and online learning this two-part online workshop will provide attendees with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Online Workshop 1: Thursday 21st January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Online Workshop 2: Thursday 28th January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Please note that you will need to attend both workshops in order to receive accreditation. This free course is for: WA Nurses,...

The Preparing for  COVID 19 Immunisation webinar is a panel discussion which aims to provide GPs and providers information about the rollout strategy at both a state and national level. Topics will include: the role general practices will play, operational considerations, vaccine safety and efficacy, the state rollout plan and the expression of interest process. Thursday 28 January 2021 7:00pm WST Host: Geraldine Mellet Panel members: Dr Richard Choong, Board Chair WA Primary Health Alliance & GP practice principal – Operational considerations for general practice and GPs A/Professor Christopher Blyth, Co-chair Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation – Vaccine safety and efficacy Professor Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health – State roll...

Diabetes WA - Health Professional Upskilling. A summary of the different pumps and CGMs that are available and the different features. What are the pros and cons of using the technology. Do they really make a difference. Register Here