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Register for ACRRM’s online Mental Health course, starting 7 November 19 The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s (ACRRM) provide a four-week online Mental Health course, with a specialised focus on rural and remote Australia by addressing issues such as isolation and drought. To enrol in this course or for more information, register on the ACRRM website. Prefer to talk to someone? Contact the ACRRM courses team on 1800 223 226 or email courses@acrrm.org.au

Description This two-day professional development workshop is specifically designed for all local government people and other stakeholders who may be involved in emergency recovery. Incorporating best-practice, the training promotes a community led approach, adheres to the National Principles of Disaster Recovery and is augmented by a desktop discussion exercise. With a focus across short, medium and long term recovery the training explores the physical and psychological challenges which affected communities may face after a disaster. Full of activities and discussion opportunities, the training will provide you an opportunity to consider practical aspects of community recovery whilst networking with fellow recovery...

Join Injury Matters for the "Active Ageing and Reducing Falls in your Community for Local Governments" webinar to hear about case studies from local governments who have successfully developed projects which combat falls in older adults. This Stay on Your Feet® webinar aims to: Increase understanding of the prevalence of falls in the community. Increase understanding of the risk factors for falls. Increase knowledge of strategies implemented by Local Government to promote falls prevention and encourage active ageing (community engagement with older adults, promoting active ageing, eliminating barriers to improve health and reduce risk of falls). Increase knowledge of strategies...

Brought to you by the National Asthma Council Australia as part of the Asthma Best Practice for Health Professionals Program. The Spirometry Training Course provides comprehensive training in the application, measurement and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice. The interactive workshop includes hands-on components to allow participants to apply their new knowledge in a practical setting. This complimentary course is open to GPs and practice nurses. Participants will be required to complete pre-reading. There are limited places available for this course so register early. Final registrations by 31st October 2019. For further information please contact Goldfields Team at WA...

Free informal info session for participants, carers and providers in Kalgoorlie. About this Event NDSP and 360 Health + Community will share knowledge around accessing NDIS, participants options and how to understand the 3 key buckets of funds in the NDIS plan. TOPICS COVERED: What is NDIS and how can I access? What is support coordination? Difference between support coordination and plan management Fund management options Understanding my NDIS plan Due to limited capacity, please book your ticket via Eventbrite. Please advise of any accessibility requirements by calling 0404624973 For more information about the event - email: tanya@ndsp.com.au or call...

The Doctors' Health Advisory Service (DHAS) of Western Australia (WA) has great pleasure in inviting you to join us at the 2019 Australasian Doctors Health Conference (ADHC) in Perth on 22 and 23 November 2019. These conferences have been held biennially in Australia and New Zealand for nearly 20 years, with 2019 being the first time the event will take place in WA. The theme is the important topic of “Creating a Healthy Workplace”. This will be relevant to doctors at all stages of their career, from medical students, to doctors in training, to doctors established in their chosen career. A...

The Women and Newborn Health Service proudly presents this one day symposium on the importance of the antenatal sector in responding to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV). The day will explore the impacts of FDV on mother and baby, the complexities of FDV in the antenatal space, research and innovation and what’s happening in the regions.  This event aligns with the ‘16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women’ campaign. Target audience: Health sector front line staff including nurses, midwives, doctors, social workers, psychologists, Aboriginal liaison officers, Aboriginal health workers and students. Workers from other government and non-government departments...