Events

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...

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...

GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community. Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family/relationships, and wellbeing. This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as...

Wednesday 23 November 2022, 6 - 7PM (AEDT) Ways to recognise, prevent, and manage burnout have been on the minds of many health professionals, particularly over the past few years. Black Dog Institute has developed a free, evidence-based resource called The Essential Network (TEN) in response to research on burnout in health care workers to address this issue. Our November Expert Insights session will explore the findings of Black Dog Institute's research on burnout and the TEN service, the potential benefits of TEN, and we will also hear first-hand perspectives on burnout from a supervisor of health professionals and from another health...

Rheumatic heart disease is preventable and manageable. RHDAustralia staff will discuss the critical elements for preventing acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, with a focus on care that is clinically sound and culturally safe. A young person living with rheumatic heart disease will share his experience.

Asthma WA invites you to our next health professional education webinar on 'COPD Pharmacotherapy'. This webinar will cover: Treatment goals for patients with COPD Demonstration of correct device technique Pharmacotherapy options for patients with COPD Date: Wednesday 7th December 2022 Time: 1pm – 2pm ​ There will be opportunities to ask questions at the conclusion of the event.

Palliative Approach for All Health Professionals Date: Thursday 8th December 2022 Time: 8:30am-1.30pm Venue: Esperance Bay Yacht Club, The Esplanade Program Objective: Come and join us for an interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within the facilities they work. Topics covered: • palliative approach • communication skills • advance care planning • symptom recognition and understanding • end of life care Target Group: Health Professionals working in aged care facilities; Patient Care Assistants, Nurses, Facility Managers, Allied Health Professionals etc. Presenter: Simone...