• The Esperance Wildflower Festival

    WA, Australia

    ​The Esperance Wildflower Festival will run from 22 - 26 September 2020 with the theme "Flowers & Feathers: Friends or Foes?"  The Festival will feature a display of over 500 individual specimens; art exhibitions from over 400 school students; cultural presentations by Nyungar Elders and Rangers; Keynote presentations from internationally renowned Australian botanists; displays from a range of local organisations, an interactive community sculpture project, and more. Entry by gold coin donation - School groups free Light lunches, morning and afternoon teas Find us on Facebook Identified Wildflowers Photograph Exhibition | Local Art | Market Stalls | Student Art | Local Music

  • Connect with Diabetes

    Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    Connect with Diabetes is a free diabetes information session for anyone who would like to know a bit more about the condition • find out if you or your family are at risk • better understand diabetes and the importance of self management • find out what you are entitled to receive under the NDSS • find out what local health services are available in your area • make small changes to live a healthier life with your family Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020 Time: 9:00am - 11:30am Venue: Goldfields Art Centre Function room, 35 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie RSVP: Monday,...

  • Diabetes Workshops – Living With Insulin

    Living with Insulin (type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes) Date: 24 September 2020 Time: 12.45pm - 4:00pm The Living with Insulin workshop for people living with type 2 diabetes provides you with key information to help you understand insulin, the different products and equipment available, and the importance of looking after your blood glucose levels. At the end of this session you will leave with practical tips and tools that will support you to feel more comfortable and confident in caring for your diabetes. During this 3 hour session, you will learn about: What insulin does in your body and why you need it Products,...

  • Social Networking Sundowner

    Kalgoorlie Golf Course Aslett Drive, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    An invitation to all Health Professionals in the Goldfields to attend a Networking Sundowner. Family Friendly, Partners and Children Welcome Friday 25th September 2020 5:30pm - 8.00pm Kalgoorlie Golf Course The Goldfields West Health Professionals Network aims to provide local health, nursing and medical practitioners with a central hub to access education events and resources, local news and an opportunity to socialise and network with other health professionals in the Goldfields. Includes food and beverages as well as entertainment for the kids RSVP to https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/goldfield-hpn-networking-sundowner/gohpn-sundowner/Site/Register For more information, contact Hayley Selleck hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au 0417 631 321

  • Maternal and Women’s Health in a Changing Climate

    WA Primary Health Alliance, in collaboration with RACGP Climate and Environmental Medicine Special Interest Group and Doctors for the Environment Australia, presents a series of environmental health webinars to support primary healthcare professionals address the impacts of climate change on patient health. The third in the series is Maternal and women's health in a changing climate. This session is presented by Dr Kristine Barnden, who will discuss the adverse effects of a warming climate and air pollution on pregnancy and explain why climate change matters to women. This session is scheduled for Tuesday the 29th of September at 12:45 pm-...

  • Health Professional Risk Reduction Webinar

    Health professional Risk reduction webinar to celebrate World Heart Day 29th Sept. Title: The future of CVD risk assessment When? Tuesday 29th September 8.30-9.30pm AEST Where? Live and recorded, free Zoom webinar Heart Foundation have teamed up with the World Heart Federation to host a global clinical debate on the future of CVD risk assessment. Facilitated by Prof Garry Jennings and include expert panellists: Prof Stephen Nicholls, Prof Gemma Figtree and one of the world’s most highly regarded experts in CVD prevention and epidemiology, Prof Donald Lloyd-Jones from Northwestern University, Chicago. Our speakers will provide a timely update on the...

  • Seminar: Assistive Technology for Community

    TBC

    Thursday, 1 October 2020 9.00am – 3.00pm Venue in Kalgoorlie to be confirmed An opportunity for all clinicians involved in prescribing assistive technology for community aged care and disability to join us at our seminar aimed at reviewing the clinical advantages of equipment range and choice to achieve Independent Living, Rehabilitation and Reablement goals. Facilitated by our clinical educator and trainer, Annette Terranova. This seminar will feature • Mobility management with a focus on wheelchairs and powered mobility and seating options • Appropriate bed and mattress selection to support positive aging • Safe transfers and manual handling equipment • Bathroom...

  • Dr Stephen Watson – Weight Loss Surgery

    Collins Street Surgery

    Dr Watson is coming to Kalgoorlie on 5 October 2020 Have you considered weight loss surgery, but haven’t taken the next steps to find out if it is right for you? Dr Stephen Watson will be in Kalgoorlie on October 5 for bulk-billed face-to-face consultations to discuss your options for weight loss surgery. Dr Watson has appointments available. During the consultation, you can discuss both your weight loss goals and obtain information on which surgery may be right for you. Dr Stephen Watson has been a general and laparoscopic surgeon for over 20 years with broad experience in Australia and...

  • Hepatitis C in Primary Care – Webinar

    WA, Australia

    Join us for this free webinar to increase your role in hepatitis C treatment and cure Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever. Primary care providers can play a critical role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. This 90 min webinar will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment. This webinar is targeted to general practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, primary care-based practitioners in WA. Presented by Dr Claire Italiano, Infectious Diseases Physician, Royal Perth Hospital Learning Outcomes - By the end...

  • Esperance Social Networking Sundowner

    Lucky Bay Brewery 63 Bandy Creek road, Esperance, WA, Australia

    Join us in Esperance lo Learn more about the Goldfields Health Professional Network Friday October 9th, 2020 5:30 - 7:30pm Lucky Bay Brewery Includes food and beverages RSVP to hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au