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  • Improving Aboriginal Cultural Security during virtual appointments – EMHS Virtual Forum

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Key Themes Held during EMHS Virtual Care Awareness Month, this forum will explore the importance of creating a safe virtual space to facilitate outpatient video appointments with Aboriginal patients. Key themes include: The integral role of cultural security on the wellbeing of an Aboriginal person and community The benefits of tertiary care coordination with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) Clinical yarning and its application in a virtual space Perspectives and practical insights on virtual care Come listen to healthcare leaders and academics in WA in a panel discussion of Aboriginal Virtual Care case studies. Register Here

  • Goldfields Volatile Substance Use (VSU) Information/training workshop

    Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    Volatile Substance Use: Information, Issues and Responses An overview of VSU • Substances/methods used • Prevalence/patterns of use • Long and short term effects • Signs of intoxication, overdose and withdrawal • VSU-related harms/risks • Intoxication management • VSU-related legislation Preventing and managing VSU • Best practice approaches • Strategies to address VSU • The VSU Incident Reporting and Response System • Supporting resources Please RSVP by Friday 14th of October For registration, please complete the below form VSU Training Flyer 25.10.2022  

  • General Practice Cancer Education. Breast density – what does it mean for GPs and their patients?

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Overview Mammographic breast density can be a challenge for general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. High mammographic breast density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening; thereby increasing the risk of an interval cancer between screening episodes, and moderately increases breast cancer risk. Breast Screen WA is the only Australian state screening program to notify women and their GP when a mammogram shows marked increased breast density (and have been doing so for over 10 years). Women are advised in writing to consult their GP to discuss the significance of their breast density, to have a clinical examination and receive...

  • Monkeypox Clinical Update

    WA, Australia

    This webinar will provide a clinical update on diagnosing, treating and managing monkeypox (MPX), as well as current vaccine strategies and public health impacts. The webinar will feature a presentation by Dr Vincent Cornelisse and Q&A panel discussion with Dr Sam Elliott and Heath Paynter (AFAO Deputy CEO). Learning objectives: -   Assess clinical presentation of MPX and make a diagnosis -   Understand how to treat and manage MPX, including possible complications -   Identify the public health impacts of MPX -   Identify current vaccine strategies and effectiveness Date: Thursday 27th of October Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm AWST (WA) Available on demand: By registering,...

  • Alcohol & Other Drug Network A Project ECHO Initiative

    Online WA, Australia

    Do you work with patients who require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients who require AOD support? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives, to manage patients chronic pain? Join us for Session 9 of the Alcohol & Other Drug Network! Dr Simon Slota Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss best practice. All questions are welcome! For information and CPD point information - vistit this flyer 2022 10 11 - Alcohol and Other Drug Network Flyer Register...

  • What Do I Say? What Do I do?

    Unit 3, 58 Dugan Street U3 58 Dugan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA

    What Do I Say? What Do I do? Please join us for a free workshop Purpose: To increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills. Topics covered: • The StandBy Service Model • Crisis, trauma and grief • What makes suicide different from other sudden death • Support approaches and best practice • Self-Care Date 04 November 2022 Time 9:00am – 12pm Venue Unit 3, 58 Egan Street. Kalgoorlie WA. Facilitator Karri Ambler and Tim Ayam RSVP 28 October 2022 E tim.ayam@anglicarewa.org.au T 0407095070 For More Information Contact Name Tim Ayam StandBy Coordinator-Goldfields. M 0407095070 E tim.ayam@anglicarewa.org.au T...

  • Goldfields Respiratory Workshop

    Curtin Medical School

    Asthma WA will be running a FREE Goldfields Respiratory Workshop on Friday 11th November 2022. Details below. The workshop offers up-skilling session on a variety of respiratory topics including spirometry basics and practical demonstrations. See the attached timetable for more details. Goldfields Respiratory Workshop Date: Friday 11th November 2022 Time: 8.30am-3.00pm Venue: Rural Health Campus – Curtin University Kalgoorlie Building 701, training room 111 Morning tea provided. Please note: You can book in for one or two sessions or the whole day. The registration form will give you options. Registration: Click here to register. Registrations close: COB Wednesday 2nd November...

  • Decolonising Mental Health Systems

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Topic Decolonising Mental Health Systems: Global experiences of social and emotional wellbeing Description Indigenous peoples are custodians of knowledge systems vetted and refined by thousands of centuries of practice-based evidence. Prior to colonisation, these knowledge systems ensured the survival, health, and harmony of Indigenous peoples, communities, and ecosystems. Post-colonisation, the health and mental health gaps between non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples has widened at alarming rates. In this webinar, six global Indigenous leaders in mental health and wellbeing from four colonised countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States of America) will share their experiences of walking in two worlds...

  • The rural cancer patient: Enhancing access to specialist care

    The Railway Motel Forrest Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    The rural cancer patient: Enhancing access to specialist care Rapid access to specialist care for serious conditions, such as cancer, is paramount. You are invited to an educational dinner meeting focusing on the care of the oncological breast, prostate and skin patient. Bring along your questions and learn how Icon Cancer Centre is improving access to quality care. Program Welcome & enhancing access to affordable care Aileen Eiszele Newer diagnostics, prognostics and surgical options in breast cancer Dr Vineeta Singh Specialist Breast & General Surgeon Prostate cancer screening & treatment fundamentals Dr Chew Yip Urologist Radiation therapy 101 & survivorship...

  • Toxicological Emergencies (TOX)

    Rural Health West CPD workshop: Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) being held in Perth on Friday 18 November 2022 are now open! Workshop details: This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: • Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). • Improve ability to decide...