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This is a two-part training workshop on Alcohol & Other Drugs run by HOPE- Kalgoorlie. Part one: Wednesday 11/09/2019 1pm to 4pm Part two: Thursday 12/09/2019 9am to 12pm Content will cover what you need to know about: Types of drugs Patterns of drug use Short and long term effects of use Harms related to methods of use Poly drug use Tolerance and dependence Withdrawal Ways to reduce harm and where to go for information and support. Registrations: gcadsreceptionkal@hopecs.org.au or phone: 90213069 RSVP before 30/08/2019 (places are limited)

Do you live with a disability and face mental health distress? About this Event We need your help and value your views in a focus group format to understand: what good mental health / wellbeing means to you the barriers you face in maintaining good mental health / wellbeing what supports have worked well what could work better to support you and your mental health? Join us for this paid opportunity to have your say. Lunch provided! To RSVP click here.

Hear from State Government agencies about how to access upcoming opportunities in the Goldfields-Esperance region. The WA Industry Link Regional Communications Forum in Kalgoorlie, will bring together state government representatives, policy makers and local businesses in the Goldfields-Esperance region to learn more about ways to access government contracts. The Communication Forums are also a chance for regional stakeholders to provide input to government. Attendees will learn about policies that support local businesses including an update on the Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS). Hear from state government agencies about how to access upcoming projects and initiatives throughout the Goldfields-Esperance region...

Join us for a free satellite GP session on syphilis and gonorrhoea This session will be delivered by: Dr Nick Medland, Consultant Sexual Health Physician Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health Dr Sallie Forrest, Public Health Physician Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control, Perth Dr Sally Murray, Sexual Health Physician Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Light catering and refreshments will be provided. You do not need to be registered for the ASHM conference in order to attend this event. RSVP: Please email your attendance to shbbvp@health.wa.gov.au by Wednesday 12th September, 2019 Enquiries: 08 9222 2355

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one day Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2019, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently over the day and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.

Join Know Injury for the “Homelessness and Injury” webinar as John Berger, CEO St Bartholomew's House and committee member of the WA Alliance to End Homelessness and Lisa Wood, Associate Professor, School of Population and Global Health UWA discuss the WA Strategy to End Homelessness. The webinar will provide an overview of homelessness in Perth, and information on: Homelessness in Perth and the WA strategy to End Homelessness (10 year commitment, 2018-2028). How prevention and early intervention of homelessness links to injury prevention. Data, research and targets of homelessness which link to injury prevention and safe communities. Strategies which will...

Diabetes and incontinence Presented by Mary King, CNC, Continence Clinic, SCGH Diabetes can increase the risk of incontinence. Mary will discuss the etiology, signs, symptoms and management of incontinence.

Join us for the second of our regional webinar series. Each session will address topics requested in our regional education needs survey which was circulated in April 2019. This session will provide an update on Breast and Ovarian cancers, including: The importance of taking a detailed family history The selection of imaging modality The role of Ca125 Referral pathways for regional patients

Need help to gain the confidence to manage a possible conflict? This training is designed to help others and yourself identify and reduce conflict and risk and influence a safe and positive outcome in a difficult situations.