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...

22 November 2022 3.00pm-6.00pm 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 the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support their management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals. Register now >

22 November 2022 9:30am-10.00am This webinar series aims to provide GPs and other health professionals with skills to ‘fill the gap’ in providing mental health care to their patients using a range of brief interventions. Each webinar will be a discussion about the specific intervention and tips on how to use it effectively with your patients. This webinar will focus on health professionals’ real experiences of helping patients with worry management in practice, usefulness of strategies, and any barriers/solutions for patients. Accredited for FPS CPD (GPs) Register now >  

Registrations for the WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum are now open. Hosted By Rural Health West, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Health Council of WA and the WA Child Ear Health Strategy, this one-day Forum will provide delegates with the opportunity to engage in education and upskilling sessions along the ear and hearing health pathway. Date: Friday 18 November 2022 Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm Location: Education Building ND36, corner Phillimore and Mouat streets, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle Who should attend: clinical practitioners, Aboriginal health workers and practitioners, audiologists, ear, nose and throat surgeons, ear health coordinators, primary health care service providers...

Bowel & Stoma Health WA is hosting a regional education session for health professionals at Narrogin Health Service. Thursday 17 November 2022 14:00-15:00                                                                                                              Topics covered include: Introduction to WA Ostomy Association/Bowel & Stoma Health WA Review of anatomy What is a stoma and the different types Introduction to appliances and accessories Demonstration of application and removal of appliance Skin disorders and other potential complications Diet Where to get help and Telehealth/Emergency Contact Tania Norman STN at WAOA for further information :stn@waostomy.org.au

WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available, including guides, brochures, webpages, informational videos and five webinars which will include a case study and discussions with sector experts. General Practice 10 November 2022 6.00pm-7.00pm REGISTER HERE. For enquiries contact the Palliative and Supportive Care Education team on 08 9382 9300 or pasce@cancerwa.asn.au.

Topic: Ortho emergencies and minor trauma Facilitated by emergency medicine specialists: Dr Anna Varone (Co-Clinical Lead) Dr Anand Senthi (Co-Clinical Lead) Dr David de Vos Dr Jonathan Agunwa Covering: Backpain Head & Neck Injuries Fracture Reduction Dislocation Reduction Compartment Syndrome Session Time: 17:45 to 21:30 Narrogin: Falcon Street Training Facility, 62 Falcon Street, Narrogin Date: Thursday 3 November 2022   No cost involved, light refreshments available from 17:30. Doctors, Nurses, Medical/Nursing Students & Ambulance Officers welcome. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please contact Sharon Mosaj via email to book: sharon.mosaj@health.wa.gov.au

Topic: Ortho emergencies and minor trauma Facilitated by emergency medicine specialists: Dr Anna Varone (Co-Clinical Lead) Dr Anand Senthi (Co-Clinical Lead) Dr David de Vos Dr Jonathan Agunwa Covering: Backpain Head & Neck Injuries Fracture Reduction Dislocation Reduction Compartment Syndrome Session Time: 17:45 to 21:30 Merredin: Merredin Hospital Date: Wednesday 2 November 2022   No cost involved, light refreshments available from 17:30. Doctors, Nurses, Medical/Nursing Students & Ambulance Officers welcome. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please contact Sharon Mosaj via email to book: sharon.mosaj@health.wa.gov.au

Topic: Ortho emergencies and minor trauma Facilitated by emergency medicine specialists: Dr Anna Varone (Co-Clinical Lead) Dr Anand Senthi (Co-Clinical Lead) Dr David de Vos Dr Jonathan Agunwa Covering: Backpain Head & Neck Injuries Fracture Reduction Dislocation Reduction Compartment Syndrome Session Time: 17:45 to 21:30 Northam: Northam Hospital Ambulatory Care Building Date: Tuesday 1 November 2022   No cost involved, light refreshments available from 17:30. Doctors, Nurses, Medical/Nursing Students & Ambulance Officers welcome. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please contact Sharon Mosaj via email to book: sharon.mosaj@health.wa.gov.au

Free networking event in Narrogin for health professionals! Catch up over nibbles and drinks with colleagues and friends at this Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network event in Narrogin. Date: Thursday 27 October 2022 Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm Venue: Hilltop Café at Narrogin Senior High School - Cnr Homer St & Gray Street, Narrogin. Registrations are essential; please register here. We look forward to seeing you there!