GOHPN – Welcome to 2026 Networking | Kalgoorlie
Join us for the first webinar in a six-part series about refugee health in primary care, presented in conjunction with WA Health. The first webinar on Wednesday 18 February will provide an overview of refugee health and cover the following topics: The global and Australian context when working with refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people. The impact of adverse experiences and social determinants of health. The diversity that is present within refugee communities. The role of the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) provider and refugee health services in WA and how these intersect with primary care.
Managing patient depression and suicidality in primary care Kalgoorlie | Tuesday 24 February 2026, 6.30pm-8.30pm Complex mental health cases? Let’s talk—over dinner Join Dr Nicola Lauterwein and a small group of local GPs for a case-based dinner meeting focused on managing patient depression and suicidality in primary care. In-person Q&A with a psychiatrist Practical strategies for complex presentations Greater confidence in assessment & prescribing Updates on local referral pathways Build your local GP mental health network Register HERE to secure you place at the table Visit Rural Health West Events webpage for more event details including travel support available to...
What if supporting people’s mental health could be as straightforward as the advice we provide about diet and exercise? WA Primary Health Alliance and MindSpot GP invite health professionals in WA to attend our regional webinar about The Big 5 evidence-based activities that are most strongly linked to better mental health. This interactive session will cover the following: A summary of the research behind The Big 5, involving thousands of people across Australia and overseas. The Big 5 evidence-based activities that people can do for better mental health. Simple, practical strategies that people can use to integrate The Big 5 into their...
Musculoskeletal Chronic Condition Management26 March 2026 | Kalgoorlie | 7.00am – 8.15am*Online Streaming Available*This session explores practical approaches to managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions in primary care, with a focus on improving patient function, participation, and quality of life through evidence-based strategies.Presented by local physiotherapist Diane Lukasiewich Rural Clinical School, Kalgoorlie Hospital Grounds. Online attendance available Light Breakfast Supplied Ticketed event | Places are limited Free for GOHPN members Not a member? Join for free at www.gohpn.com.au/network Enquiries: hayley.selleck@ruralhw.com.au
Type 2 Diabetes Care: Latest Updates & Referral Pathways30 April 2026 | Kalgoorlie & Online | 7.00am – 8.15am Stay up to date with the latest in Type 2 Diabetes care, including current treatments and practical tips for everyday management. We’ll also cover referral pathways, making it easier to connect your patients with the right support—from allied health to specialist services—for better ongoing care and outcomes.Presented by Maryanne Pannewig, CDE RN Podiatrist. Rural Clinical School, Kalgoorlie Hospital Grounds. Online attendance available Light Breakfast Supplied Ticketed event | Places are limited Free for GOHPN members Not a member? Join for free at Enquiries: Email Hayley.Selleck@ruralhw.com.au
Adam Gregson, an experienced Hepatology Nurse Practitioner based at Royal Perth Hospital, is leading a new community-focussed Hepatitis B program working to empower and support community and primary care clinicians in WA. The service aims to help clinicians safely manage and care for people living with Hepatitis B within their communities, without the need for referral to a hospital. The event will outline this new service and seek to explore ways to make this service work best for clinicians in the Goldfields. Adam will also provide a clinical overview of Hepatitis B, its management and address common misconceptions. The Hep...
The Goldfields Health Professionals Network, in collaboration with West Australia Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) and Mindspot GP invite our Goldfields health professionals to attend this important mental health dinner. We all know how to care for our physical health - but what about our mental wellbeing? In this 60-minute interactive session, Professor Nick Titov shares insights from nearly 20 years of research, including studies with over 20,000 Australians. Discover the “Big 5” key areas for good mental health: meaningful activities, healthy thinking, goals and plans, healthy routines, and social connections. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies you can use every day to...