Upcoming Medical Education Conferences and Workshops
Presentation/Discussion
30 Mar
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30 Jun
Managing Patient Depression and Suicidality: GP Peer Group Learning | Various Locations
An ideal opportunity to have open, honest discussions with colleagues, a psychiatrist and local GP with a special interest in mental health care, about the management of patient depression and suicidality in primary care. 2 hour, case-based conversation over a shared meal.
The peer meetings extend previous workshops and GP Management of Patient Depression and Suicidality online modules, and offer:
Direct, in-person Q&A and discussion with an experienced psychiatrist
Practical strategies for managing complex mental health presentations, grounded in local clinical experiences
Greater confidence in assessment and prescribing decisions
Updated information on local referral pathways and service
Increased local, collegial support
Pilbara Health Professionals Network | Breakfast Education Series | Busy Brains: A rural-born innovation to manage paediatric waiting lists | Karratha and Online
Drawing on 18 years of Occupational Therapy experience across tertiary and rural practice, Aileen introduces Busy Brains - an innovative, child-led program developed alongside children in her community. The program provides early brain and body education while families await formal assessment or intervention. She will share the development of the program, key learnings from implementation in a rural setting, and how it supports children and families during extended wait times.
Pilbara Health Professionals Network | Breakfast Education Session | Busy Brains: A rural-born innovation to manage paediatric waiting lists | Karratha and Online
The impact of prolonged waiting periods on children’s confidence, emotional wellbeing, and participation at home and school
How building children’s understanding of their brain, emotions, and sensory systems can support behaviour and self-advocacy
Practical insights into providing meaningful interim support for families while awaiting assessment or intervention
How a child-led model can complement existing paediatric service
Great Southern Health Professionals Network | Cervical Cancer Prevention and Management | Katanning
The Great Southern Health Professionals Network (GSHPN), invites you to come along for an engaging education session on cervical cancer prevention and management, led by Noni Osland (WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program) to explore the National Cervical Screening Program, including strategies to improve participation - particularly among underscreened populations. Gain practical insights into using the National Cancer Screening Register, self-collection, culturally safe practice, and WA participation trends.
Great Southern Health Professionals Network | Cervical Cancer Prevention and Management | Mount Barker
The Great Southern Health Professionals Network (GSHPN), invites you to come along for an engaging education session on cervical cancer prevention and management, led by Noni Osland (WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program) alongside Dr Cliff Neppe and Dr Lauren Neppe from Women’s Health Great Southern.
Great Southern Health Professionals Network | Cervical Cancer Prevention and Management | Albany
The Great Southern Health Professionals Network (GSHPN), invites you to come along for an engaging education session on cervical cancer prevention and management, led by Noni Osland (WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program) alongside Dr Cliff Neppe and Dr Lauren Neppe from Women’s Health Great Southern.
Kimberley Health Professionals Network | Wound and Burn Care Training | Broome
This education workshop will cover burn assessment, management of minor and major burns, burn dressings, principles of plastic and reconstructive surgery (including grafts and flaps), wound assessment, selecting appropriate wound care products, factors influencing wound healing, debridement techniques, and negative pressure wound therapy.
Kimberley Health Professionals Network | Morning Minds | An Introduction to Orthodontics | Broome
This session will explore the role of orthodontic intervention as an important component of primary care, including the risks associated with untreated dental issues, impacts on speech, and appropriate referral pathways. Presented by Dr Gavin Brown, Specialist Orthodontic Practitioner with over 22 years working experience in specialist Oral and Maxillofacial departments in hospitals in the UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia. With extensive experience teaching at both undergraduate and post-graduate level, Dr Brown also specalises in treating patients with dental anxiety problems, medical problems and patients with special needs.
Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network | Distress and why Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter | Merredin
Presented by the Regional Men’s Health Initiative, this event will shine a light on the unique pressures faced by those working in healthcare and offer practical strategies for
recognising distress — in ourselves, our colleagues and our communities.
This session’s speaker is Michael Kaufman who will focus on situational distress, the dangers of distress, managing our distress and caring for ourselves and others. It explores the realities of distress, and the vital role mental health and wellbeing play in the lives of health professionals.
Let’s break the stigma, strengthen our support networks and prioritise mental wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.
Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) I Busselton
Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) is created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators and teaches current, up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilisation.
Course attendance will help you and your team to understand and master the basic skills required in the care of any sick newborn.
As well as technical skills, a high-performance team with strong supportive skills is necessary to deliver care in a safe and timely manner. This course will have a strong focus on advanced skills in crew resource management (team resources), communication and is recommended for a multidisciplinary audience.
A webinar detailing the firearm application process, including the self-assessment questionnaire and the Firearm Authority Health Assessment as well as a walkthrough of potential cases rural and remote GPs may face and how to navigate their difficulty.
Hear firsthand from inspiring rural and remote health professionals and enjoy a light dinner and refreshments while you network with a wide range of rural and metro employers from across WA.
