Events

A one day primer course focused on the first ten minutes of emergency paediatric care. The Paediatric Life Support Course covers the basics of emergency paediatric management, using the structured approach as taught on the three days APLS Course. Consistent with the latest clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand, information is presented in lectures, workshops, practical sessions and hands on emergency scenarios over a single day. All PLS instructors are leading practitioners in the field of paediatric care. Candidates also receive a comprehensive manual, and are tested on key components. http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/fileadmin/sections/postgraduate_medical_education/Flyers/PLS__Narrogin_13_October_2021.pdf

Date: Tuesday 19 October 2021 Time: 5.30pm to 9.00pm Venue: HillTop Café, Narrogin Senior High School – Gray Street, Narrogin WA 6312 Join us for a workshop hosted by palliative care physician Associate Professor Kirsten Auret. This is an opportunity for local health professionals to further develop an understanding of palliative care through group discussion and case studies followed by a sit down dinner. Numbers are strictly limited. Register here.

The premium networking event for rural and remote doctors Hosted by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) conference attracts a diverse and collaborative community of junior doctors, students, educators, academics, and medical practitioners who are passionate about generalist medicine in rural and remote communities. Date: 20-23 October 2021 Location: Crown Resort Perth Click here to Register

Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021 Time: 5.00pm to 8.30pm Venue: Wild Poppy Cafe, 88 Barrack Street, Merredin Following the launch we have an antenatal workshop featuring shared care guidelines, fetal anomaly screening, syphilis screening and Wheatbelt maternity services update. Presented by Dr Susan Downes (GP Obstetrician), Karen Coyle (Clinical Midwife Specialist) and Dianne Rifici (Public Health Nurse). Register here.

Our Medical Oncologist for Wheatbelt, Dr Azim Khan will be presenting on; - Overview of immunotherapy in multiple cancers. - Management of immune related effect from GP perspective. Where: Farmers Hotel (Dome),  112 Fitzgerald Street, Northam,  (Parking at rear) When: Tuesday, 9 November, 2021 6:00pm Registration & Dinner 6:30pm Presentation 8:00pm Q&A 8:30pm Meeting Close To register contact: Tracie Pankiw T: (08) 9690 1349 | E: tracie.pankiw@health.wa.gov.au

Detailed information on new MBS items for RACFs, falls prevention in older adults, relevant Health Pathways and primary care resources. Date : Tuesday, 16 Nov, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00pm Location: Online (Zoom) Cost: Free Register here! For further information contact: Training.CoP@wapha.org.au

Join us for a Christmas Sundowner and Movie Night in Narrogin on Sunday 28 November 2021 for a family friendly evening with authentic Chinese buffet and outdoor cinema. Date: Sunday 28 November 2021 Time: 4.30pm to 8.30pm Venue: Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre, John Higgins Community Centre, 50 Clayton Road, Narrogin WA 6312 Food and drinks provided. Registrations are essential please. Click here to register now!

Learn all about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program aimed at children aged 5 to 11, set to start from 10 January 2022. This month, Australia will be launching the COVID-19 vaccination program for young children. Join Prof Chris Blyth for an update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children. Using the latest evidence, this webinar covers: - an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children - effectiveness of the vaccines for children (including different variants) - intervals and dosing - co-administration with influenza and other child vaccines - tips around managing needle phobia and parent hesitancy We'll conclude with a...

This webinar hosted by WA Primary Health Alliance will cover: Identifying and contacting eligible patients: 2nd/3rd dose Workflow planning and practice for workforce Vaccination aftercare Register here.