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Older adults are at a higher risk of foot related health problems that increase their risk of falling. Foot health can affect an older adults’ posture, stability, balance, and walking pattern, influencing the risk of falls. A diagnosis of diabetes is a big risk factor to foot health, with recent studies also linking peripheral neuropathy and falls. Join Injury Matters, in partnership with Podiatry WA, in an online webinar training as we explore key risk factors to foot health and falls; we will hear from Christine Morton from Diabetes WA on the risk of diabetes and falls in older adults,...

For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of Hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes. This session will discuss causes and treatment of hypos, but most importantly, how to prevent it.

Aboriginal Mental First Aid ADULT AMHFA 2-3 May 2022, 9am-4.30pm ADULT AMHFA 4-5 May 2022, 9am-4:30pm Presenter Danni Cameron, a Yuiberra woman from the Yuwi Country of the Birragubba Nation, is a master MHFA facilitator and will be facilitating the Adult focused course. Her passion for culture and mental health started early when she watched her family try to navigate the mental health system yet failed to get support. Her unique gift in providing this resource through storytelling and a trauma-informed approach fits perfectly within this community and will benefit all our efforts in reducing stigma around mental health, suicide...

Aboriginal Mental First Aid ADULT AMHFA 2-3 May 2022, 9am-4.30pm ADULT AMHFA 4-5 May 2022, 9am-4:30pm Presenter Danni Cameron, a Yuiberra woman from the Yuwi Country of the Birragubba Nation, is a master MHFA facilitator and will be facilitating the Adult focused course. Her passion for culture and mental health started early when she watched her family try to navigate the mental health system yet failed to get support. Her unique gift in providing this resource through storytelling and a trauma-informed approach fits perfectly within this community and will benefit all our efforts in reducing stigma around mental health, suicide...

WA has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, consisting of a variety of different Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities (CaLD), each with their own unique identity and experiences. The unique demographics of CaLD communities in WA add to the complexity of the contributing factors which can increase the risk of injury within multicultural communities. The three leading injury areas affecting people from CaLD communities in WA are drowning, intentional self-harm, and violence. With a number of health programs out there already tackling these prevalent issues, how do we better engage with multicultural communities to address these areas of concern? Join Injury...

How do we influence behaviour change in falls prevention practice? Motivational interviewing is a communication style for strengthening client personal motivation and commitment to change. Motivational interviewing is a valuable tool for health professionals working with older adult clients who are resistant about change and provides workers with strategies and skills to support clients to implement meaningful behaviour change. Join Injury Matters with guest facilitator Professor Moira Sim, from Edith Cowan University, for the Ready, willing, and able: Motivational interviewing in falls prevention practice online workshop. This training will explore motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention...

Violence is a growing issue in Western Australia, with 17,134 hospitalisations due to assault and people aged 25 – 44 having the highest incidence of hospitalisations due to assault. Join Injury Matters and a range of professionals while we explore topics such as family and domestic violence and elder abuse, while hearing about a smoking cessation and violence prevention pilot program trialled at Royal Perth Hospital. We will hear from: Lisa Jones from Lifeline WA on Family and Domestic Violence Louise Forster from Advocare on Elder Abuse Holly Scott and Rachel Wixon from East Metro Health Service on the Royal...

Thursday 19 May 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm Presenter: Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Heart Foundation Telehealth Professional Education Program for country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Register here.

All people with diabetes are recommended to have a sick day plan but what are the special considerations for a woman with Gestational Diabetes if she becomes unwell? An individualised sick day plan for a woman with gestational diabetes will help to keep both her and the baby safe and this session will look at what needs to be considered.