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Inflicted Injury and Child Sexual Abuse - VC available on request All Goldfields  Health Professionals Invited to attend. An overview of common child protection concerns and an approach to the management of suspected child abuse. Presented by Dr Scarlette Tung (Paediatric Consultant) Renee Burns (Senior Social Worker) Child Protection Unit, Perth Childrens’ Hospital RSVP to Leanne Blazely, email: Leanne.blazely@health.wa.gov.au or phone: (08) 9080 5870    

Earbus Visiting Leonora District High School.  

All welcome. Please contact Kathy Beaton for more information, 0407 330 345.

Would you like to learn more about the NDIS? Want to meet service providers in your area? Come along to our FREE community event and learn about all things NDIS, and speak with local providers about the types of services available in your area. There will be information sessions held throughout the day. 9.30am Doors Open 10am Acknowledgement of Country 10.30am Let’s Talk about Carers - Carers WA 11am NDIS General Information - NDIA 12pm Lunch 12.30pm Planning & the NDIS - NDIA 1.15pm Self Managing your Plan - NDIA 2.15pm Panel Discussion 3.00pm Activities 6pm Close To register for...

This update will focus on case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment of hepatitis C infection in primary care settings. Learning Objectives: • Identify priority populations for hepatitis C testing • Interpret test results and diagnose hepatitis C appropriately • Assess for liver fibrosis and other comorbidities • Communicate information confidently to actively engage individuals in decisions about their treatment and care • Initiate treatment, monitor and follow-up according to the recommended guidelines Collaborating Partner: This Presentation will be delivered by: Dr Heather Lyttle Public Health Physician This course is FREE. Dinner will be provided. This session will also be...

Earbus Visiting Kuurrawang CAPS School

Earbus Visiting South Kalgoorlie Primary School.  

The WA Regional Training Hubs and the Rural Doctors Association of Western Australia would like to invite you to an informal discussion over dinner to discuss your career pathway and potential opportunities to work in rural locations. Experienced rural doctors will be on hand to answer any questions and help support and mentor you through your career journey. For more information or to RSVP contact Kayla Rameka, Rural Clinical School - HUBS Program Officer. Email: kayla.rameka@gohnp.com.au   

Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA invites GPs and Health Professionals to a clinical update on Inflammatory Arthritis presented by Prof Johannes Nossent, Consultant Rheumatologist. Learning Outcomes: 1. Outline the prevalence of inflammatory arthritis (IA) and recognise its impact at an individual and societal level. 2. Identify appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tools for IA and determine when rheumatology specialist opinion is required. 3. Identify the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with IA. 4. Differentiate the categories of medications used in the treatment of IA. 5. Describe common side effects, and evaluate the efficacy and safety of various treatments, including corticosteroids, DMARDs...

Come and grab a warm cupper and listen to guest speaker Rachel Jolly from the Cancer Council 'Community support services'. RSVP to Sandy Vlatko, Mc Grath Nurse 0407 384936