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  • Spirometry in Practice: a practical demonstration

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on 'Spirometry in Practice: a practical demonstration' presented by Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist and Max Jenkins-Cooney, Respiratory Health Educator, Asthma WA. This webinar will cover: • Calibration verification with a calibrated 3 L syringe, • Measurement of height and weight, inputting patient details into spirometer, • Explaining and demonstrating forced manoeuvre, • Coaching patient to obtain quality results, • Assessing acceptability and reproducibility between tests, • Bronchodilator administration, • Technician comments, • Infection control Date: Wednesday...

  • New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive – Primary and Community Health

    Online WA, Australia

    WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences. Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are delivering 5 brief & accessible webinars. These sessions will...

  • A Trauma-Informed approach in relation to self-care.

    Online WA, Australia

    A Trauma-Informed approach in relation to self-care. Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance in collaboration with TRACS WA. This interactive training session explores the role of self-care for health clinicians experiencing stressful situations and will equip you with the tools and strategies to manage your individual response to patients/colleagues who are experiencing stress/trauma (including COVID related) or who have been affected by past traumas. Presented by Jessica Sharp – Development Facilitator at TRACS WA ‘This presentation is a blended style of information sharing and interactive workshop based, we do encourage interaction and discussion.’ Register Here 20220816-Flyer TIC session 3 For...

  • 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...

  • Women’s Wellness Event

    The Railway Motel Forrest Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    GIHO are facilitating a women’s wellness event with the aim to strengthen connections with the community. Improving our community’s wellbeing by creating a safe space for women to come together, as well as becoming familiar with support avenues by engaging with services providers. Please see the flyer below for more details. Women Wellness Flyer

  • 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...