AOWA HP Clinical Update – Kalgoorlie
2025-05-08 17:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Rydges Kalgoorlie, 21 Davidson Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia
Early Recognition of Inflammatory Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis: What to Make of a Positive Blood Test

Presented by Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA
Proudly supported by UCB (Event Sponsor)
Join us for a free clinical education session designed specifically for health professionals in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. This interactive session will provide up-to-date insights into the diagnosis and management of inflammatory arthritis and related autoimmune conditions.
Held at Rydges Kalgoorlie in the Golden Eagle Room, this event includes a complimentary two-course dinner served throughout the evening.
Session Overview
This education session will explore:

Early recognition of inflammatory arthritis, PMR, and GCA
How to interpret positive blood test results in inflammatory and autoimmune contexts
Best-practice treatment strategies to improve outcomes in musculoskeletal care
Application of clinical knowledge in regional and primary care settings

Expert rheumatologists Dr. Ai Tran, Dr. Tafere Berhane, and Dr. Chanakya Sharma will lead the session, supported by practical insights and interactive discussion.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025
Venue: Rydges Kalgoorlie (The Golden Eagle Room)
Address: 21 Davidson Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Cost: Free (includes two-course dinner)
CPD: This educational activity may contribute towards CPD requirements.
Evening Schedule

Time
Activity

5:30pm
Arrival and Sign-in

6:00pm
Session opens

6:15pm
Educational presentation

7:30pm
Q&A session

8:00pm
Session Close

Dinner will be served quietly during the session to allow for uninterrupted presentations.
Who Should Attend?

General Practitioners
Rheumatologists
Pain Specialists
Allied Health Professionals with an interest in the topic

Registration
This event is free, but places are limited. Please register by Thursday, 24 April 2025 to secure your place.
Register Now
For any questions, please contact us at education@arthritiswa.org.au or call (08) 9388 2199.
We look forward to welcoming you to another valuable education session.

Project Echo - Palliative Care | Symptom Management – multi-disciplinary care of mood disturbances (e.g., death anxiety) | Webinar
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
ECHO programs offer free interactive online training bringing health professionals and primary care together to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering a friendly supportive environment. These monthly sessions run for an hour from 11.00am to 12.00pm WA and are open to all health care staff including Nursing, Allied health, GP’s, Community health and Indigenous health workers.
Palliative Care ECHO is a series of interactive virtual mentoring sessions that addresses a range of palliative care topics. It aims to increase palliative care knowledge, skills and confidence in health professionals.
Each 1 hour session consists of:

A 10-minute presentation from a multidisciplinary specialist palliative care team
A case presentation by a primary care professional
Opportunities for Q&A and discussion

Palliative Care ECHO Benefits

A virtual network to share palliative care knowledge and experiences
Connect with multidisciplinary specialist teams
Improve palliative care knowledge and skills
Increase confidence to support someone with a life-limiting illness and their family
Increase job satisfaction and promote peer support between health services

Residential Aged Care Digital Tools Training Series | Webinar Series
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
Webinar 2 – My Health Record and Aged Care: Enhancing Clinical Care
Gain valuable insights into using My Health Record in aged care, including its clinical benefits, practical strategies, key documents and actionable approaches to improve care delivery.
Discussion topics:

Enhancing clinical care.
Digital tools in aged care: enhancing clinical practice (case study).
Nominating representatives.

Rural Obstetrics & Gynaecology Forum 2025 | Perth
2025-05-24 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | Western Australia
This forum is run in partnership with WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West.
The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2025, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures, and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.

When: Saturday 24 May 2025 – Sunday 25 May 2025

Cost: $1300

For further information and to register – CLICK HERE.

Goldfields Breakfast Education Series - Diabetes and Its Toll on Health – What to Look For
2025-05-29 07:00 - 08:30 | Rural Clinical School – Kalgoorlie, Rear of Kalgoorlie Hospital, Kalgoolrie, WA, 6430, Australia
Diabetes and Its Toll on Health – What to Look For
Diabetes can lead to serious foot complications, including nerve damage and poor circulation. Early detection and proactive care are essential to prevent severe outcomes.
Did you know that an estimated 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes, yet up to 50% don’t receive an annual foot screening?
Join local Goldfields Podiatrist Lucinda Wilson to learn how to recognize early warning signs and implement effective strategies to protect foot health.
While podiatrists play a vital role in diabetes foot care, they are not the only health professionals responsible for conducting foot screenings. GPs, nurses, diabetes educators; and allied health professionals all have a role to play in early detection and referral. Empowering a wider range of healthcare providers to perform routine screenings helps close the gap in care and improves outcomes for people living with diabetes.
This session will also be streamed online for remote participants
Date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: 7.00am – 8.15am
Location: Rural Clinical School
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!

GOHPN & AMA - Understanding Your Rights At Work | Kalgoorlie
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:30 | The Plaza Hotel, 45 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia

Injury Prevention Summit 2025 | Perth
2025-06-12 | PCEC Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Injury Prevention Summit is a one-day event held biennially by Injury Matters, via the Know Injury program, with funding from the Western Australian Department of Health.
The Injury Prevention Summit will connect injury prevention and safety promotion practitioners, policymakers, and representatives from Local Governments across WA to facilitate collaboration and exchange injury prevention knowledge, ideas, and information.
For more information and registration click here.

TeleHealth Skills Echo | Consumer perspectives of Telehealth | Webinar
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
What is Telehealth Skills ECHO?
A virtual network to share telehealth knowledge and experiences – increasing knowledge, capacity and quality health care
A series of free, interactive, case-based virtual mentoring sessions to support telehealth in a range of healthcare settings
Sessions are open to anyone working in healthcare in Northern Australia who are using or considering using telehealth services
A peer network that decreases professional isolation – improving health outcomes for patients and families
Monthly development sessions include:
10 minute
presentation by telehealth experts
Case study
tell us about your telehealth challenge
Q+A of the presentation and case study – open to all participants
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Project Echo - Palliative Care | Supporting Caregivers of people with a disability | Webinar
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia

Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence in Adults - CPD Training | Kalgoorlie
2025-06-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Rydges Kalgoorlie, 21 Davidson Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia
Are you a healthcare worker working in Australia who is exposed to victim/survivors of sexual violence? If so, this course is for you.
Responding to Sexual Violence in Adults focuses on a consultation with a patient who discloses that they have been subject to sexual violence. It will equip practitioners with an understanding of the challenges to disclosure; identification, assessment, and management of risk; informed consent and capacity to consent; privacy and confidentiality; medical care; forensic principles, documentation and reporting; and referrals.

Building Trust and Engaging Multicultural Communities in Injury Prevention Programs and Services | Webinar
2025-06-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Online, WA, Australia
Join Injury Matters on 18 June 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am (AWST), with guest speaker Henrietta Podgorska from Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services, for the “Building Trust and Engaging Multicultural Communities in Injury Prevention Programs and Services” webinar.
Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, made up of a variety of different communities, each with their own unique identity and experiences. WA has the largest proportion of residents born outside of Australia, where 38% of Western Australians were born overseas. Cultural, social and psychological impacts on health may increase the prevalence of injury among multicultural communities. That is why effective strategies are needed to prevent injury, ones that engage and build trust amongst the community.
This webinar will explore:
Overview of multicultural communities in WA
Injury risk factors, protective factors and, and social determinants that impact multicultural communities accessing injury prevention programs and health services
Importance of partnerships and a collaborative approach when engaging with multicultural communities
Engaging with the multicultural community and practical tips for effective communication and engagement
A case study of the development and implementation of a multicultural injury prevention program
Who should attend:
Local Government workers, Community Development workers, WA Metro and Country Health Services, Not-for-profits and Community services organisations, Healthcare and Allied Health professionals, Public Health and Health Promotion professionals
Cost: FREE

Responding to Sexual Violence in At-Risk Patients - CPD Training | Kalgoorlie
2025-06-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Rydges Kalgoorlie, 21 Davidson Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia
Are you a healthcare worker working in Australia who is exposed to victim/survivors of sexual violence? If so, this course is for you.
Responding to Sexual Violence in At-Risk Patients focuses on care for patients who are more at-risk of experiencing sexual violence because of individual or multiple factors such as mental and/or physical disabilities, sex-work, living in institutional or aged care, LGBTQI+ or cultural and linguistically diverse status. Many of these individuals also face barriers in seeking help. Health Practitioners need to be able to recognise and assess at-risk individuals and identify indicators of sexual violence.

Preventing Falls and Building Communities: A Local Government Approach | Webinar
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, WA, Australia
Local governments play a significant role in developing, coordinating and delivering injury prevention, safety policies and programs in their local area. Local governments’ responsibility for health can include encouraging: health promotion behaviours, opportunities for social connection and recreational participation to increase and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Falls are a significant public health issue in Western Australia. 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year. Falls can have a real impact on an individual’s life that can lead to a loss of independence and confidence, increased concerns of falling and difficulty doing daily tasks.
Falls are preventable, and there are many strategies that local governments can implement to prevent falls in older adult community members.
Join Injury Matters on Tuesday, 24 June 10:00 am (AWST) for the “Preventing Falls and Building Communities: A Local Government Approach” webinar, where we will explore:

What role local governments have in falls prevention.
Case studies of falls prevention programs that local governments have implemented in their community.
Advice and insights for other local governments looking to plan and deliver their own falls prevention program.
How local governments can align falls prevention programs to their Public Health Plans.

Who should attend?
Local Government workers, Health Promotion Officers, Community Development Officers, and Regional and Metropolitan Health Services.
Cost: FREE

YFD Workshop: Assessing and Supporting Youth Mental Health | Online
2025-06-24 17:45 - 21:30 | Online Event
Join the leading youth health workshop with Dr Yulia Furlong, Dr Pradeep Rao and Dr Raghu Dharmapuri for expert insights into the psychosocial wellbeing, and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people.
This CPD accredited workshop enhances your professional development and provides actionable strategies for harm reduction and health promotion in young patients.
Attendees will receive pre-workshop readings on the psychosocial wellbeing and mental health diagnosis and assessment of young people, to prepare for engaging and informed discussions.

Date and time: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM AWST

SCHEDULE
5:45 pm: Registration
6:00 pm: Case Study Discussion – Dr Pradeep Rao, Dr Raghu Dharmapuri
6:15 pm: Engaging, Assessing, Managing, Treating, and Referring Adolescents – Dr Pradeep Rao, Dr Raghu Dharmapuri
7:35 pm: Break
7:55 pm: Case Study Discussion – Dr Yulia Furlong
8:10 pm: Therapeutic Approaches to Mental Illness – Dr Yulia Furlong
8:50 pm: Complementary Strategies in Mental Health Care – Dr Yulia Furlong
9:30 pm: Conclusion
COST Online: $10
REGISTER HERE
Not an AMA (WA) Member? Join Now!
PRESENTERS

Dr Yulia Furlong
Dr Pradeep Rao
Dr Raghu Dharmapuri

WA Enhancing Syphilis Awareness: Engaging Communities and Healthcare Providers | Online via Teams
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Via Teams, WA, Australia
This 60 min panel shares insights from recent campaigns on raising syphilis awareness among the public and healthcare providers.
Target Audience
GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Homeless Healthcare workers, Community Based Practitioners, Primary Healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Workers, and those in the Sexual Health Workforce.
Speakers

Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health)
Dr. Simon Slota-Kan, Public health physician and GP, WA Country Health Service
Cameron Taylor, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Derbarl Yerrigan
Lorna Geraghty, Programs Manager, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia
Stephen Boccaletti, Senior Policy Officer, WA Health
Caroline McMahon, Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialist, Boorloo Public Health Unit

Learning Outcomes

Discuss the main challenges and opportunities in raising awareness about syphilis in the community and among healthcare providers
Analyse recent syphilis education campaigns and community programs
Identify ways to improve syphilis awareness, testing, and treatment in your own work or community

Click here to register
For further details or assistance contact:
ASHM Education
0431 320 429
education@ashm.org.au

Goldfields Breakfast Education Series - Managing low back pain: what actually helps?
2025-06-26 07:00 - 08:30 | Rural Clinical School – Kalgoorlie, Rear of Kalgoorlie Hospital, Kalgoolrie, WA, 6430, Australia
Managing low back pain: what actually helps?
Join local Chiropractor, Corey Williams at our latest Breakfast Series and learn strategies to support patients with one of the most common and challenging musculoskeletal issues, lower back pain.
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 7.00am – 8.15am
Location: Rural Clinical School
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!

Safe Assessment & Management of the Aggressive Patient (SAMAP) | Kalgoorlie
2025-07-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Kalgoorlie Health Campus – Brownhill House, 15 Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430, Australia
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Psychiatric Emergencies Assessment & Care (PEACe) | Kalgoorlie
2025-07-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Kalgoorlie Health Campus – Brownhill House, 15 Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430, Australia
FLYER_PEACEe Kalgoorlie 02072025

Syphilis in the NT | Online
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia.
Date: Wednesday July 2nd 2025
Time: 12:00-1:00PM (may conclude earlier)
Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below.
Presenters:
• Dr Kelly Hosking, Director of Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses Policy and Strategy, Northern Territory Department of Health
About this videoconference:
In response to the ongoing and escalating syphilis outbreak in the Northern Territory (NT), the NT Chief Health Officer has activated a dedicated Syphilis Outbreak Incident Management Team (IMT) to lead a coordinated public health response. This presentation will provide the latest update on the NT syphilis outbreak epidemiology, outline the structure and role of the IMT, and introduce the tactical and technical working groups driving action on the ground. Attendees will gain insights into the key objectives and recommendations of the IMT Incident Action Plan and the progress towards achieving these.
Videoconference Information:
The session will be provided via videoconference and recorded. The recording will be made available on the WA Syphilis Outbreak Response website after the event.
Contacts:
Laura Pendal
SHBBVP
Laura.pendal@health.wa.gov.au

Health eMinds ECHO | Perinatal Infant Mental Health e-PIMH | Webinar
2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
Health eMinds provides mental health education, peer connections and support for healthcare workers across Northern Australia. Building a collaborative and interactive online network, sharing knowledge and empowering participating health professionals to manage and support the delivery of mental health services in their communities, increasing capacity in the local health workforce through the sharing of specialist knowledge and peer experience.
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Adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a mid-winter illness season report card | RACGP Webinar
2025-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
Infectious disease expert Professor Paul Effler will present WA data on coverage and safety for adolescent and maternal immunisations, including the newly registered Abrysvo RSV vaccine. He will also provide a ‘mid-winter report card’ on how WA is tracking with respect to important respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration.
Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman.
This webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia.
Register here

TeleHealth Skills Echo | Reimagining services for telehealth - Clinical adaptations for virtual care delivery | Webinar
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia

Project Echo - Palliative Care | First Nations Care | Webinar
2025-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia

GOHPN - Understanding Motor Neurone Disease | Kalgoorlie
2025-07-17 06:00 - 20:30 | Kalgoorlie Health Campus – Conference Room

EMET Respiratory Workshop | Kalgoorlie
2025-07-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Kalgoorlie Health Campus – Brownhill House, 15 Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430, Australia
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EMET Respiratory Respiratory Simulation | Kalgoorlie
2025-07-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Kalgoorlie Health Campus – Brownhill House, 15 Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430, Australia

Health eMinds ECHO | Building trust and engagement – Culturally responsive communication | Webinar
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia

Aboriginal Health Conference 2025 | Perth
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10 | Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us at the Aboriginal Health Conference 2025 as we come together to celebrate the power of storytelling in shaping Aboriginal health.
📅 Date: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August 2025
📍 Venue: Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Boorloo
Under the theme “Writing the Narrative – Telling Our Stories”, this conference highlights how storytelling is more than just sharing experiences, it’s a tool for healing, advocacy, and self-determination. Through shared stories, we empower individuals, strengthen communities, and ensure Aboriginal-led health initiatives thrive.
🔹 Conference Streams:
✅ Building trust and collaborating with community
✅ Chronic disease: Prevention, management & community-led solutions
✅ Healing and wellbeing through storytelling
✅ Sexual health: Empowering communities with knowledge and access
✅ Supporting wellbeing from birth to eldership
This event welcomes Aboriginal health workers, medical practitioners, academics, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and stakeholders dedicated to improving Aboriginal health outcomes.
🚗 Travel Support Available – Rural Health West offers travel support for eligible delegates. Learn more on our travel page.
🎟️ Early Bird Discount – Register before Wednesday 14 May 2025 to secure a discounted rate. Registrations close 18 July 2025.
🔗 Register Now to join us at the Aboriginal Health Conference 2025: www.aboriginalhealthconference.com.au.

Project Echo - Palliative Care | Grief and Bereavement – Session 1 – Palliative Care at home | Webinar
2025-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia

TeleHealth Skills Echo | Virtual Care for older Australians (Telehealth and Aged Care) | Webinar
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar, WA, Australia
