Health

This relaxed workshop aims to provide basic yet essential information about the impact of autism on individual lives. When: Tuesday 10th March 2020, 11am – 1pm Where: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Lotteries House 42 Wilson St (cnr Wilson & McDonald St) Kalgoorlie 6433 Intended Participants: Those who currently support people with autism – families & community organisations.

This session provides information on how people with autism can access the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA. When: Tuesday 10th March 2020, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Where: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Lotteries House 42 Wilson St (cnr Wilson & McDonald St) Kalgoorlie 6433 Intended Participants: Families and community members interested in learning about the NDIS.

This workshop will discuss general topics about autism spectrum disorder, such as understanding autism, what ASD looks like for you and your family, early intervention and how you can make a difference. When: Wednesday 11th March 2020, 9.30am – 2.30pm Where: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Lotteries House 42 Wilson St (cnr Wilson & McDonald St) Kalgoorlie 6433 Intended Participants: Parents and relatives of children with autism aged 0-6yrs.

This relaxed workshop aims to provide basic yet essential information about the impact of autism on individual lives. When: Thursday 12th March 2020, 10.00am – 12.00noon Where: Esperance Lotteries House Board 3 Forrest St, Esperance WA 6450 Intended Participants: Those who currently support people with autism – families & community organisations.

This session provides information on how people with autism can access the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA. When: Thursday 12th March 2020, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Where: Esperance Lotteries House Board 3 Forrest St, Esperance WA 6450 Intended Participants: Families and community members interested in learning about the NDIS.

This workshop will discuss general topics about autism spectrum disorder, such as understanding autism, what ASD looks like for you and your family, early intervention and how you can make a difference. When: Friday 13th March 2020, 9.30am – 2.30pm Where: Esperance Lotteries House Board 3 Forrest St, Esperance WA 6450 Intended Participants: Parents and relatives of children with autism aged 0-6yrs.

General Practitioners stand on the front line in the fight against the COVID-19 global health emergency. Soon GPs will face the additional challenge of the Influenza season. This workshop delivers the latest evidence on both the COVID-19 and the influenza viruses. RACGP WA together with WA Health present this informative workshop, designed to help GPs manage these two viruses. Presented by Professor Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health Western Australia, this workshop will discuss the current status of COVID-19 in Australia, as well as what has changed in the last month. Paul will also...

The Rural Health West CPD REACT workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering cardiac arrest, major trauma in both adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills, REACT is a highly interactive workshop, with participants predominantly involved in practical skill stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility:  All medical practitioners are welcome to register with priority given to currently practising rural and remote medical practitioners. Length: Two days. 8.30am-5.00pm Cost: $2,200 (incl GST). The cost of this workshop...

The March session is on ‘Chronic Heart Failure’. Register online here.

ASHM has been closely monitoring and considering the potential impact of COVID-19 on our staff and stakeholders. We also appreciate the additional strain being felt by the healthcare sector at all levels and have been focused on how to support our colleagues in our event planning and with the information we provide. With that in mind, ASHM is pleased to invite you to a webinar briefing on COVID-19, being held jointly with AFAO and Hepatitis Australia. The briefing will be held on Thursday 19th March 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm AEDT via Zoom (3pm-4pm Perth time). The purpose of the briefing is...