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30 November 2023

Welcome to this edition of Practice Connect, a fortnightly update for practice managers, nurses and practice administration staff on relevant issues, upcoming events and education.


Acknowledgement of Country 

WA Primary Health Alliance acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders of this country and recognises the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values and beliefs and how these contribute to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community.

Throughout this newsletter, the term 'Aboriginal' is used to refer to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, unless stated otherwise.

 

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Feature - Seasonal Health Awareness

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Heatwaves  



Prepare your practice for the effects of heat waves in your communities.  

Extreme heat is one of the deadliest natural forces in Australia – over half of heatwave-related deaths in Australia occur in disadvantaged areas. With rising temperatures and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, heatwaves have become an increasingly prevalent threat in Australia. Western Australia can expect a hot and dry summer bringing higher risk to patients in your communities, particularly severe in disadvantaged areas, where residents often lack access to adequate cooling infrastructure and face additional health risks due to socioeconomic factors.  

General Practice can contribute to preparing patients for the effects of heatwaves and can help to reduce the impact to communities.  

Prevention: 

  1. Stay informed about weather forecasts and heatwave warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. 
  2. Implement measures to reduce heat exposure within the practice premises, such as installing insulation, air conditioning or fans and ensure regular maintenance of cooling systems to prevent breakdowns during heatwaves. 
  3. Educate staff on the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and provide education on how to prevent and manage it.  

Preparedness: 

  1. Develop a business continuity plan that includes specific strategies for heatwave scenarios. 
  2. Stock up on essential supplies, such as bottled water, electrolytes, and cooling packs.  
  3. Create an offline contact list of emergency services, local hospitals, and nearby places recommended to cool down. 

Response: 

  1. Monitor the temperature within the practice and implement measures to keep it within a safe range. 
  2. Encourage staff to stay hydrated and take regular breaks in cooler areas. 
  3. Modify working hours to avoid peak heat periods, if feasible. 

Recovery: 

  1. Review the effectiveness of the business continuity plan and identify areas for improvement. 
  2. Provide support and resources to staff members who may have been affected by heat-related illnesses. 
  3. Conduct a debriefing session to gather feedback and lessons learned from the heatwave event. 

How can general practice assist patients? 

Encourage patients at most risk to prepare and plan. They should:  
  • Recommend patients organise a reliable cooler location to go to in the event of extreme heat.  
  • Have sufficient medications on hand. 
  • Be Informed about the signs of heat-induced illness and, 
  • Be directed to the most appropriate source of information. 

Who is at risk?  

  • Children, older people, pregnant women, people experiencing homelessness and those living with a disability.  
  • Patients living with chronic conditions and/or on multiple medications.   
  • Patients that are unable to adapt due to dementia, disability, substance abuse, pregnancy, breastfeeding or other factors.  
  • Those impacted by environmental factors e.g., outdoor workers.  
  • ​Aboriginal population living in remote areas.  

Planning for the role of primary care in heatwaves will ensure: 

  • Primary care will be better prepared for the impacts of heatwaves. 
  • Primary care will have an increased capacity to maintain continuity of care in a heatwave and improved health outcomes for the community. 
  • A reduced risk of trauma to staff, primary health, and community. 

Key resources that can be shared with patients:  

 

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Bushfires



Prepare your practice for the effects of bushfires in your communities.  

Western Australia can expect a hot and dry summer bringing higher risk to patients in your communities this bushfire season. 

Bushfires can be started by natural causes, such as lightning strikes, or by people (accidentally or deliberately) and can bring about dangerous conditions, reduced air quality and significant impact to community safety.  

General Practice can contribute to preparing patients for the effects of Bushfires and can help to reduce the impact to your communities. Education is crucial in ensuring patients are equipped with the knowledge and resources to protect themselves during bushfires. 

How can general practice assist? 

Encourage patients at most risk to prepare and plan:  

  • Ensure they establish a reliable location to go to in the event of evacuation,   
  • Have sufficient medications on hand,  
  • Review care plans for patients with asthma or respiratory conditions, 
  • Direct patients to the most appropriate source of information. 

Who is at risk?  

  • Patients with asthma or respiratory illnesses. 
  • Children, older people, pregnant women, people experiencing homelessness and those living with a disability.  
  • Patients living with chronic conditions and/or on multiple medications.   
  • Patients that are unable to respond due to dementia, disability, or other factors.  
  • Those impacted by environmental factors e.g., outdoor workers.  
  • Aboriginal population living in remote areas.  

Key resources that can be shared with patients:  

 

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Cyclones and Thunderstorms

Prepare your practice for the effects of Cyclones and Thunderstorms in your communities. 

About Cyclones
Tropical cyclones are violent, spiralling wind and rain systems that threaten lives and property at sea and on land. Australia's most cyclone-prone area is the north-west coast between Broome and Exmouth. Tropical cyclones cross this coast more often than anywhere else around the continent.

 About Storms and Thunderstorms
A thunderstorm is essentially a cloud that produces lightening.
The lightening is a gigantic spark created when an enormous imbalance of positive and negative charge occurs. It greatly heats the surrounding air to many thousands of degrees, causing the air to expand violently, resulting in the crashing sound that we know as thunder.

Cyclones and thunderstorms can cause interruption to access to care needed by patients by causing damage and service interruptions. Thunderstorms increase asthma risks in the community and can severely impact on a patient’s health if unprepared.  

General Practice can contribute to preparing patients for the effects of cyclones and thunderstorms and can help to reduce the impact to communities. Education is crucial in ensuring patients are equipped with the knowledge and resources to protect themselves during cyclones. 


 

How can general practice assist? 

Encourage patients at most risk to prepare and plan:  

  • Ensure they establish a reliable location to go to in the event of evacuation,   
  • Have sufficient medications on hand in the event of supply chain interruption,  
  • Review management plans for patients with asthma or respiratory illness during this season and, 
  • Direct patients to the most appropriate sources of information. 

Who is at risk?  

  • Children, older people, pregnant women, people experiencing homelessness and those living with a disability.  
  • Patients with asthma or respiratory illness.  
  • Patients living with chronic conditions and/or on multiple medications.   
  • Patients that are unable to respond due to dementia, disability, or other factors.  
  • Aboriginal population living in remote areas.  

Key resources that can be shared with patients:  

 

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Updated RACGP resource: Summer Planning Toolkit



The RACGP’s Summer Planning Toolkit, which has recently been updated, helps your practice consider summer preparedness activities that can be implemented for the health and safety of your patients and practice team.

The Summer Planning Toolkit uses a modular structure and is your ‘go-to’ resource for up-to-date information on summer readiness, including information on emergency preparedness, epidemics and chronic disease, mental health and more.

If you have any questions about the toolkit or would like to provide feedback, contact standards@racgp.org.au
 

 

Immunisation & Cancer Screening

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Encourage your patients to get vaccinated before travelling these holidays



The end of the year is fast approaching, which means a lot of Australians will be travelling overseas. While we have high levels of vaccination coverage, we can still get exposed to serious diseases while visiting other countries.

Before heading overseas these holidays, we are asking Australians to add vaccinations to their travel checklist. This means:

  • checking their vaccination status online through MyGov or the Express Plus Medicare mobile app
  • checking Smartraveller if they need any vaccines for their destination, and
  • booking a vaccination appointment before they leave.

By vaccinating we can protect ourselves, children and the community from serious diseases that are not common in Australia.

The National Immunisation Program also provides free vaccinations for children from birth to age 4. Making sure our children are up-to-date and getting vaccinated according to the schedule means they are protected from viruses and diseases that are present in other countries.

As health professionals, you can encourage your patients ahead of travelling to get vaccinated and recommend vaccines for their overseas destinations. You can use the Smartraveller website to guide your advice and help your patients stay safe this holiday period.

For more information visit the Department of Health and Aged Care Immunisation for travel webpage.
 

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Principles of safe vaccine storage management

As per the National Strive for 5 guidelines, all immunisation service providers must: 

  • Store vaccines in a purpose-built vaccine refrigerator. Domestic refrigerators are not suitable for vaccine storage.
  • Educate all people responsible for handling vaccines so that they understand the importance of effective vaccine management.
  • Nominate a staff member to be responsible for vaccine management, and a back-up staff member to take responsibility in their absence.
  • Ensure that policies, procedures and protocols are in place, up to date and readily available for vaccine management in all facilities within the practice or organisation.
  • Ensure that all people involved in vaccine transport, storage and administration are trained in vaccine management to ensure that the vaccines remain effective and potent.
  • Perform vaccine storage self-audits at least every 12 months – this is now a mandatory requirement in WA. The Department of Health will send out an online survey to each practice.
  • Monitor the temperature of vaccine refrigerators twice daily, or more if required, ensuring to reset the data logger each time to gain accurate readings.
  • Ensure that plans are in place for responses to cold chain breaches and power failures in all facilities within the practice or organisation.
  • Report temperatures below +2°C for any amount of time or above +8°C (excluding short fluctuations up to 12°C for less than 15 minutes) to your state or territory health department. Do not use or discard vaccines until advice is received.
  • Follow the guidelines for using ice packs/gel packs and monitoring vaccines in coolers.

More information on Cold Chain can be found on our HealthPathways website and also on our Practice Assist website.
 

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Resources to support the NIP shingles vaccination schedule change

In the wake of the recent change to the shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), a range of shingles resources have been created or updated to support the rollout of Shingrix®.

NCIRS shingles webinar videos now available

Recordings of the recent NCIRS webinar ‘New shingles vaccine on the NIP’ (Tuesday 7 November) are now available. 
The panel of domestic and international experts gave presentations on topics relating to shingles and Shingrix® – including eligibility for NIP-funded vaccination – and answered questions from an engaged audience of health professionals. 

Watch the webinar here.

New NCIRS shingles resource: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

NCIRS has published a new herpes zoster (shingles) FAQs digital resource that answers common questions about shingles and Shingrix®.

See the FAQ’s here.

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care shingles resources 

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released several new resources to support health professionals in having conversations about shingles vaccination with eligible patients. 
  
General shingles vaccine information, clinical advice, a health professionals’ kit and patient resources can be found here. 

Shingles resources for First Nations people can be found here.
 

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Reduced Shingrix ordering limits

The Therapeutic Good and Administration (TGA) is experiencing delays with the delivery and clearance of Shingrix brand vaccine. As you may be aware, vaccine delivery dates to states and territories are subject to the standard clearances from the TGA and appropriate quality inspection processes. This has resulted in the December order for all states and territories, including WA, being reduced.  
 
To ensure that Onelink can continue to supply Shingrix to all vaccine providers in WA, please note the following: 

  • Ordering limits for Shingrix have been reduced to 15 doses per fortnight.  These limits are anticipated to continue until end of January. These limits will be reviewed as soon as regular supply is re-established.  Please keep this in mind if you are scheduling clinics. 
  • Please inform your patients that this is an ongoing program and that there is no urgency to receive the vaccine. 
  • Please be advised that vaccine ordering is reverting to the standard two orders per month. 
  • Current data from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) indicates that more than half of the distributed doses of Shingrix vaccine are not yet administered and remain with providers. With this in mind, Onelink urge providers to manage vaccine stock appropriately.

As always, if there is an increased need for a specific vaccine, or an additional order on top of the standard delivery frequency permitted, please add a comment into the order or email customerservice@onelink.com.au
 

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National strategy to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia released

The Department of Health and Aged Care has launched the National Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, which sets the target of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem in Australia by 2035.

The strategy, which was unveiled to coincide with the World Health Organisation’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, will be supported by $48.2 million in federal funding and has the goal of making Australia the first country in the world to successfully eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

Cervical cancer is a vaccine preventable disease that is nonetheless one of the most common cancers among women globally.
 
Learn more about the strategy


 

COVID Updates

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COVID-19 Immunisation Recall and Reminder Grant for General Practice - Closing 8 December

The COVID-19 Immunisation Recall and Reminder grant activity is nearing completion. 

To be eligible for the grant payment we require two data sets – one at the beginning of the activity and one later at the end of the activity. 

The timeframe for the first data set has now closed. 

The activity will close on December 8. This is the last date you will be able to submit your second data set after the activity time. 

Please complete the survey via the link sent in the grant program approval notification email.  The final data set can be completed at any time until COB 8 December 2023. 

We have the below resources to assist you with completing your data set.

Resources 

If you have any questions or require further assistance please contact Practice Assist on 1800 2 ASSIST (1800 2 277 478 or 08 6278 7900) or email practiceassist@wapha.org.au

 

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ATAGI recommendations on use of Moderna and Pfizer monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccines

On 20 November 2023, the Minister for Health and Aged Care accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) that XBB 1.5 COVID-19 vaccines be incorporated into the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program in line with the current eligibility criteria. 

  • The Pfizer (XBB.1.5) 5-11 years (Light Blue) vaccine is registered for use in people aged 5 years and older.
  • The Pfizer (XBB.1.5) 12 Years + (Grey) vaccine is registered for use in people aged 12 years and older.
  • The Moderna (XBB.1.5) 12 Years + (PFS) vaccine is currently registered for use in people aged 12 years and older.

ATAGI advise that all currently available COVID-19 vaccines are anticipated to provide benefit to eligible people, however the monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines are preferred over other vaccines for use in children aged 5 years or older and adults who are currently recommended primary or additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine according to the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
 
For those who have already received the recommended 2023 dose/s of COVID-19 vaccine, ATAGI is not recommending further doses or re-vaccination with an XBB.1.5 vaccine at this time.
 
The Australian Government will include the Monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program from 11 December 2023.

All sites currently participating in the Program will be onboarded for the vaccines and will receive an email in CVAS.

An onboarding letter outlining ordering dates and other information will be forwarded separately.
 
For general information about COVID-19 immunisation including education requirements, see the WA Department of Health website for providers.
 

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COVID-19 vaccine ordering and delivery

WA Department of Health has received several enquires on how providers can access additional COVID-19 vaccine stock and/or bring forward existing vaccine orders to meet the recent increase in demand.

The Australian Government is responsible for providing COVID-19 vaccines to approved immunisation providers.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Administration System (CVAS) remains the only way COVID-19 vaccines can be ordered. If you are running low on stock and require additional doses, you can request an ‘Additional Order’ through your site’s CVAS account.

Additional Orders for XBB vaccines can be placed after 2 December 2023.

To expediate an existing order please contact the Vaccine Operations Centre (VOC) on 1800 318 208 between Monday to Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM AWST (9:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST).
 

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Mask wearing in WA public hospitals

WA’s Chief Health Officer has confirmed that from Monday 20 November, Western Australian public hospitals are strengthening mask requirements in high-risk clinical areas in response to an increase in COVID-19 infections.

At this stage, there is no direction for general practices. Considering these developments, general practices may wish to review their infection prevention and control measures and precautions, including mask wearing. We will keep practices informed of any changes to the current situation through our communication channels.

Read more


 

Practice Updates

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4 Ways to Make your Practice More Inclusive



Trans, gender diverse and non-binary people often experience social stigma and discrimination. The impact of this extends to the healthcare system, creating a barrier to accessing health services and contributing to adverse outcomes (e.g., misgendering, not feeling comfortable accessing general medical care, and delays in accessing gender-affirming care). Providing a safe and welcoming clinical environment is essential to ensure patients not only seek care, but also return for follow-up.
 
Here are 4 ways you can make your practice a more affirming space:

  1. Display validating public health information, such as educational materials and posters.
  2. Provide regular training for all patient-facing staff.
  3. Ask patients their preferred name and pronouns and use these when communicating.
  4. If a patient's name does not match their records, ask for the name on their documents (e.g., Medicare card) rather than for their ‘real’ name.

For more information on creating affirming practices and for downloadable resources, see the Trans Hub website.
 
HealthPathways WA have a Transgender Health and Gender Diversity clinical pathway, as well as the Transgender Specialised Advice and the Transgender Specialised Assessment pages which outline relevant referral pathways.  
 
For any queries or to gain access to HealthPathways, email the team at healthpathways@wapha.org.au, or to provide feedback use the “Send Feedback” button at the bottom of each page on the site.


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Our year in review

By Learne Durrington

WA Primary Health Alliance CEO

I am delighted to share WA Primary Health Alliance’s achievements over the past year, as we continued to focus on our strategic priorities and vision of a more connected primary health care system for WA.

Our work this year has been supported by our extensive network of dedicated stakeholders and I am excited to see what we can accomplish together over the coming year.

Read more in our Year in Review.



 

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Head to Health adult mental health centre opens in Armadale

A Head to Health adult mental health centre has opened in Armadale, offering free advice, support and, if needed, assessment and treatment for people with stress, anxiety and other mental health issues.
 
Head to Health makes it easier for GPs and other health professionals to support the mental health of the people they look after, and those who support them, through improving access to, and coordination of, mental health services in their local community.
 
Read more


WA Primary Health Alliance Executive General Manager, Commissioned Services Mark Cockayne, St John of God Health Care Chief Mission Integration Officer Tara Peters, the Hon Emma McBride MP, the Hon Matt Keogh MP, St John of God Social Outreach Chief Executive Officer Susan Cantwell and WA Primary Health Alliance Board Member Rod Astbury.
 

 

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Culturally adapted resources to help reduce the risk of stillbirth

According to the Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth (Stillbirth CRE), six babies are stillborn  each day in Australia. Unfortunately, the risk of stillbirth is higher for Aboriginal women as well as migrant and refugee women from some communities.
 
To help reduce the inequity in stillbirth rates, the Stillbirth CRE has co-designed a range of culturally adapted resources that health professionals can access and share with:

The Stillbirth CRE also has resources translated into 25 languages and downloadable resources for health professionals.
 
WA Primary Health Alliance uses the term Aboriginal in preference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, in recognition that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Western Australia.

      

 

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New guide launched for interviewing older people at risk of harm

As part of WA Seniors Week, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Don Punch announced a new guide for interviewing older people at risk of harm, on 16 November 2023.
 
The 'Best Practice Guidelines for Interviewing Older People at Risk of Harm' (the Guide) will give service providers the tools to have effective and meaningful conversations with older people who have experienced abuse.
 
The Guide was developed by the Social Ageing (SAGE) Futures Lab at Edith Cowan University – with support from an advisory reference group – on behalf of the Older People's Rights Service at Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre.
 

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New gplearning course: Reducing your risk of Medicare non-compliance

The RACGP has developed a new CPD activity available through gplearning which is designed to improve your understanding of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and reduce your risk of incorrect billing and non-compliance. 

The activity utilises resources developed by the RACGP, Department of Health and Aged Care and Services Australia to help you better understand the basic principles of the MBS, problem item numbers and compliance processes. 
 
Login into your RACGP member account to access the course.


 

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SJGHC - new north / south model of private maternity care 

St John of God Health Care has unveiled a new north / south model of private maternity care across its Perth metropolitan private hospitals, providing parents-to-be with expanded world-class maternity services.
 
Under the new model, St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital maternity services will transfer to St John of God Subiaco Hospital to consolidate the group’s northern private services.  There will be no changes to either the private maternity services at St John of God Murdoch Hospital and the public maternity services at St John of God Midland Public Hospital.
 
Read the full media release

 

Health Promotion

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International Day of Disability

United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for, with and by persons with disabilities

International Day of Disabled Persons recognises visible and invisible disabilities, to promote the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace. This annual event is hosted by the United Nations encourages and aims people across the globe to value the unique contributions of disabled people and to promote an understanding of disability issues and support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

While a person with disability is likely to receive treatment from a range of specialists, their GP remains the key practitioner in their lives, and are often the first point of contact for a person to turn to for support with connecting to disability supports.

Below are a range of resources for Health Professionals to support inclusivity for persons with a disability, along with the Government of Western Australia Department of Communities Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2028 which can be found here. 

Quality Improvement Tips



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Building Nursing Capacity to Care for People with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism is Every Nurse’s Business



People with intellectual disability and/or autism have some of the worst health outcomes, when compared to the general population. Australian Registered Nurses learn very little about the health needs of people with intellectual disability and /or autism while undertaking their undergraduate education. In addition, there are few, if any, comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD) or post-graduate opportunities to increase knowledge and confidence in this vital area of practice.

Every Nurses’ Business is a free online CPD programme which aims to build registered nurses’ capacity to provide quality care for people with intellectual disability and/or autism.

It offers foundational, intermediate, and advanced levels of learning and opportunities to claim CPD hours throughout. It includes interactive content, videos, quizzes, and interviews with experts. Additionally, the advanced level offers synchronous learning sessions, and opportunities to become a champion of change within the workplace. Completion of the entire programme is equivalent to one unit of AQF Level 8 Postgraduate study and can be utilised to claim a micro credential that can be used to apply for advanced standing.

  • Watch Every Nurse’s Business promotional video here
  • Start your learning journey today here
  • Share Your Voice in final survey (CLOSING SOON):The Every Nurse’s Business research team is seeking registered nurses to take part in a short online survey about nursing education, professional roles, and experiences caring for people with intellectual disability (ID) and/or autism (ASD).
 

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16 Days in WA

The annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place from 25 November to 10 December. Find how your practice can create change during the campaign. Educate, motivate and advocate in your community, and stand up to stop violence against women. Find out more and download resources here.

 

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Education & Events

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Family & Domestic Abuse - Lunch & Learn Series

Presented by RACGP
15 December (9.00am to 10.00am AWST)

The RACGP’s Lunch & Learn Series is a new knowledge-sharing network created to help frontline primary care professionals develop skills and confidence in responding to family violence.

You’ll be learning alongside other primary care professionals keen to make a difference to women and children.

Held on the 3rd Friday of every month from 12pm-1pm (AEST), Lunch and Learn provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights and support in managing family violence.

This is a complex area of practice and it’s vital that we learn from one another’s lived experience of trying to support those affected. 

Register now

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Initial Assessment and Referral - Decision Support Tool Workshops 1 & 2

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
12 December (6.00pm to 8.00pm AWST)

The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is a national initiative from the Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings. Each PHN has an IAR Training and Support Officer to provide training to General Practitioners and clinicians in their catchment to learn about, use and embed the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) into clinical practice.

Guided by clinicians’ own assessment and clinical judgement, the IAR-DST provides a consistent framework to deliberate decisions when matching a person’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity, at the right time.

National widespread use of the IAR-DST aims to build a common language across the mental health sector about treatment needs based on the person-centred and evidence-based stepped care approach.

Register now​

 


Other Webinars, Events & Workshops

Webinar: Overseas Vaccinations and Catch ups
Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Thursday 30 November
2023 Awards and End of Year Celebration
Presented by RACGP
2 December
Skin cancer diagnosis workshop
Presented by RACGP
2 December
BreastScreen WA visit to Northam
Presented by BreastScreen WA
4 December to 9 February
BreastScreen WA visit to Norseman
Presented by BreastScreen WA
5 December to 7 December
Living Well with ADHD
Presented by Black Dog Institute
7 December
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Participating Practitioner Training Workshop
Presented by North Metro Health Service
8 December
AAPM Western Australia End of Year Breakfast Celebration
Presented by AAPM
8 December
BreastScreen WA visit to Esperance
Presented by BreastScreen WA
11 December to 18 March
Medical Costs Finder webinar for GPs
Presented by Department of Health and Aged Care
13 December
The 25th Annual Scientific Meeting
Presented by Immunisation Coalition
4 February to 5 February
WA Hepatitis B Prescriber Update
Presented by ASHM
13 February
WA HIV s100 Prescriber Course
Presented by ASHM
17 February & 18 February
National HIV s100 Peer Support and Case Discussion Session
Presented by ASHM
6 March


Practice Assist acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders of this country and recognises the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values and beliefs and how these contribute to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community.

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