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Members Update
May 2023
Wheatbelt health news
Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network – Moora networking event
Health professionals from Moora and surrounds are invited to this midweek networking sundowner to connect and catch up with colleagues and friends.
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | 5.30pm–7.30pm
Jeanne d’Moore Café, 103 Gardiner Street, Moora
Canapés and refreshments provided.
This event is FREE for all members of the Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network – visit the website to join as a member (membership is free).
Registrations for this event are essential; please click here to register.
Please contact Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network Program Officer Sally Beer for more information.
Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network – Merredin networking and
self-care strategies for health professionals workshop
Together with Holyoake, the Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network invites health professionals from Merredin and surrounds to attend a networking and self-care strategies workshop. Mingle with colleagues and friends during this interactive session where we use assessment tools for well-being and address topics of burn out, compassion fatigue, sleep and tips to getting your work/life/you balance right.
Thursday 1 June 2023 | 5.30pm–7.30pm
Merredin Regional Community and Leisure Centre, Bates Street, Merredin
Canapés and soft drinks provided (guests are able to purchase alcoholic beverages if they wish).
This event is FREE for all members of the Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network – visit the website to join as a member (membership is free).
Registrations for this event are essential; please click here to register.
Please contact Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network Program Officer Sally Beer for more information.
Are you passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment for older adults?
Applications for Stay On Your Feet® Remove Hazards grants are now open! These grants aim to support community-based falls prevention projects that promote healthy ageing and prevent falls among older adults.
Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, community groups, health services and local governments are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 (plus GST) to fund projects running between 1 September and 30 November 2023.
Visit the website to see case studies of previously funded projects, and download your Remove Hazards grant application today. Grant applications close at 5.00pm Thursday 25 May 2023.
Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network events calendar
Did you know our Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network events calendar is a one-stop-shop for health-related training and events happening in the region?
We do our best to ensure our calendar features relevant upskilling, training, webinars and social networking events that are coming to your town or your tablet. Make sure you visit the calendar to check out the education and activities delivered in the Wheatbelt.
Do you have something you would like published on the WBHPN events calendar and promoted via our socials? Email Program Officer Sally Beer to get in touch.
Upcoming events
SHAPE - Supporting Holistic And Person-centred weight Education
Following the recent launch of WA Primary Health Alliance’s SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person centred weight Education) website and Conversations About Weight online training, WA Primary Health Alliance is pleased to present a six part masterclass webinar series on supporting patients with weight concerns to improve their health and wellbeing.
These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals, including GPs, practice nurses, allied health practitioners, and hospital based medical practitioners.
The first session will provide attendees with an understanding of:
- Weight bias and weight stigma, including:
– The impact of weight stigma in the healthcare setting
– Patient experiences of weight stigma, including lived experience perspectives
– How to practice using an approach free from weight stigma - The interplay of the multiple, complex factors contributing to weight and overall health.
Session One: The science of obesity and weight stigma
17 May 2023 | 6.00pm-7.30pm
Registration and details here.
Session Two: The role of General Practice in supporting people with weight concerns
14 June 2023 | 6.00pm-7.30 pm
Registration and details here.
Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) upskilling workshops
Topic: Respiratory emergencies
Facilitiated by emergency medicine specialists Dr Anand Senthi, Dr Anna Varone, Dr David de Vos and Dr Jonathan Agunwa.
Session Times: 5.45pm to 9.30pm
Northam - Northam Hospital, Ambulatory Care Building
Date: Tuesday 16 May 2023
Merredin - Merredin Hospital
Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023
Narrogin - Falcon Street Training Facility, 62 Falcon Street, Narrogin
Date: Thursday 18 May 2023
The sessions will cover:
- Assessment & Management of SOB Patients
- Respiratory Conditions
- Oxygenation & Ventilation Problems
- Blood Gas Interpretation in Respiratory
- Conditions
- Oxygenation Devices & Techniques
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
Light refreshments available from 5:30pm.
Bookings are essential and numbers are limited. RSVP to Sharon Mosaj at sharon.mosaj@health.wa.gov.au
Kidsafe WA Child Injury Prevention Symposium – Growing Up Safely on Farms
This one-day symposium will bring together injury prevention practitioners, regional health professionals, and farming families to share their experience and knowledge of raising children safely in farming environments. For more information, please visit www.kidsafewa.com.au/farmsymposium.
When: 9.30am – 3.30pm, Wednesday 9 August 2023.
Where: Northam Country Club, 15 Wood Drive, Ballardong Noongar Country.
Tickets: $30, morning tea and lunch included.
The Mental Illness Fellowship of WA (MIFWA) in partnership with Holyoake and the Wheatbelt Suicide Prevention Project are offering the following FREE mental health training for the public across the Wheatbelt. These training opportunities will give you the skills, knowledge, tools and confidence to support yourself and others who are experiencing mental health issues.
Dowerin safeTALK
Date: 23 May 2023
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Dowerin Community Club
Register here.
Northam Youth MHFA
Date: 31 May and 1 June 2023
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: Northam Recreation Centre – Meeting Room
Register here.
Moora Conversations about Suicide
Date: 7 June 2023
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Moora Recreation Centre – Bar and Carpet Area
Register here.
Moora Conversations about NSSI
Date: 8 June 2023
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Moora Recreation Centre – Bar and Carpet Area
Register here.
Merredin Conversations about Suicide
Date: 27 June 2023
Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm
Venue: Merredin CRC – Conference Room
Register here.
Merredin Conversations about NSSI
Date: 28 June 2023
Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm
Venue: Merredin CRC – Conference Room
Register here.
Practice support
Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for not only general practice teams, but all health professionals across Western Australia.
The Practice Assist team can help enhance the efficiency, capacity and sustainability of your practice with a comprehensive suite of practice management resources and support services:
- A toll-free help desk between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Email the helpful team for advice regarding practice management queries.
- Assistance with Quality Improvement in your practice from Quality Improvement Coaches.
- Visit the dedicated wesbite for the latest news, information, resources, COVID-19 information and more.
- Receive support and information about digital health technologies.
- Educational webinars, networking events and regional workshops.
- Stay up to date by subscribing to Practice Connect, our fortnightly newsletter.
- Contact the Practice Assist team to connect with Primary Care Navigators and Quality Improvement Coaches.
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