MWGHPN March Update
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Members Update March 2023
Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network (MWGHPN) Events Calendar
Do you know our events calendar is the one-stop-shop for all 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 Midwest-Gascoyne.
Do you have something you would like published on the MWGHPN events calendar and promoted via our socials? Contact us today by clicking here.
Save the date! MWGHPN Geraldton Health Forum
Saturday 27 May 2023
The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals network will be holding a full day Health Forum and Sundowner in Geraldton more information to follow including registration details.
Friday Morning Breakfast Meetings
We are seeking presentors for Friday Morning Breakfast meetings. Please advise Jacqui Dicks if you are interested. It can be a topic of your choice or an interesting case study which is GP focused. Meetings will be taking place at WACRH. Attendance at the breakfast meetings is free to all health professionals. Thanks to the Midwest GP Network and WACRH for making this possible.
Email: JDicks@360.org.au
Phone: 0447 875 241
Cancer Council WA - Immunotherapy: supporting patients in their cancer treatment
Thursday 23 March 2023
7.00pm - 8.00pm
At this webinar, Dr Piyush Grover will discuss strategies to support patients receiving immunotherapy including how to recognise and manage both acute and late side effects and how to determine when a specialised approach is required.
For more information and to register click here.
Toxicological Emergencies | Carnarvon
26 May 2023
This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies.
Register here.
GERALDTON
WACRH Student-Led Physiotherapy Clinic
Appointments are available in our student-led physiotherapy clinic at the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) in Geraldton.
People attending the clinic are seen by Physiotherapy students supervised by qualified Physiotherapists.
No doctor referral needed and anyone is eligible to attend. It is particularly suited to those who have difficulty accessing other physiotherapy services. There is no cost.
For an appointment phone WA Centre for Rural Health
Phone: 9956 0200
GERALDTON
Walking Group Geraldton
Wednesday 9.00am - 11.30am
(February 15 - March 1 - March 15 - March 29)
FREE Our Geraldton Walking Group provides a caring environment for individuals to come together for some gentle exercise and share their stories. Who should attend? Adults who are supporting a family member or a friend experiencing mental health challenges. Bring a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen
To register visit the website here via email: cyfs@helpingminds.org.au or call us on 9427 7100.
MEEKATHARRA
Youth Focus Mens Group
Every second Monday at 6.00pm
(6 March / 20 March / 3 April / 17 April)
We will put on a feed. Group for young men only. For More Information please speak to Uncle/Pop Junior PH: 0436336345
Youth Focus Womens Group
Every second Tuesday at 6.00pm
(7 March / 21 March / 4 April / 18 April)
A place for women to come together for yarning, beauty, movies, on country excursions. Food and drink provided. For more information contact Dee, Nicolah, Paulette and Holly at Youth Focus PH: 0499444626
Kalbarri Skywalk Sundowner and Stargazing Tour
Friday 28 April 2023
4.45pm - 8.45pm
Kalbarri Visitors Centre
Explore Kalbarri's newest attraction with D'Guy Charters and then have a light dinner provided by our local supplier with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
Get spoiled by the Milky Way and the stars scattered above our heads. We can spot some constellations, planets, satellites, or perhaps a glimpse of a meteor, aka shooting stars, with your naked eye. To top up the experience, we will share a couple of basic technic of astrophotography using your smartphone. Buy tickets here.
Flotsam and Jetsam Exhibition - Opening Night
Saturday 29 April 2023
6.00pm
Lattitude Jewellers - 169 Marine Terrace, Geraldton
With around 100 entries this is a truly unique exhibition that has a strong sustainability message and aims to drive awareness of our environmental responsibility to protect and preserve the Abrolhos Islands and our beautiful planet.
If you’re an art lover, don’t miss the opportunity to view all of the incredible pieces created.
The exhibition will run from 30th April - 27th May. For the duration of the exhibition, the public can vote for their favourite piece of artwork.
The People's Choice winner will be announced on Saturday 27th May at 4pm. This award is open to all entries.
The MWGHPN is active on Facebook, members can keep up to date with local educational and social events being held in their region.
MWGHPN members are encouraged to utilise the platform themselves to promote their organisation's events and news to keep our community connected and share information!
My Community Directory
My Community Directory is an online directory of hundreds of local health, social and community services across the State that WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) has
partnered with and invested in, to address inequity and access. These services provide high-quality treatment and support across the lifespan for both physical and mental health. Find out how they keep Western Australians well and out of the hospital and improve access to primary healthcare.
My Community Directory is free for service providers to:
- List your service and keep the listing up to date.
- Connect to other services for the benefit of your own professional networks and to support connections for service users.
- See what other services are within a search area.
Community-based groups, organisations and individuals offering free or low-cost services or activities to Midwest-Gascoyne residents can register on the directory and promote their services free of charge.
List your information via this link.
Link to WAPHA website: My Community Directory - WAPHA
The Readiness Program
Primary care’s readiness to address domestic and family violence.
Developed and delivered by the Safer Families Consortium, The Readiness Program is a national training program for primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond, refer and record domestic and family violence using a trauma and violence informed approach.
Visit the website here.
Check out the new Black Dog Institute resources.
Black Dog Institute has released a collection of helpful mental health resources, evidence-based tools and advice for healthcare workers that may be of benefit to rural health professionals.
They cover the following topics:
- Helping myself and my team
- Quick self-help techniques
- Managing your mental health
- Managing burnout and stress
- Looking after myself
- Looking after a team
Access the Black Dog Institute resources here.
Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for general practice teams and health professionals across WA.
The Practice Assist team can help enhance efficiency, capacity and sustainability of your practice with a comprehensive suite of practice management resources and support services:
- A toll-free help desk between 8.00am and 5.00pm, 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 website 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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