Upcoming workshops and webinars

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
18 February (6pm to 8pm)

Join us for the first webinar in a six-part series about refugee health in primary care, presented in conjunction with WA Health.

The first webinar on Wednesday 18 February will provide an overview of refugee health and cover the following topics:

• The global and Australian context when working with refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people.
• The impact of adverse experiences and social determinants of health.
• The diversity that is present within refugee communities.
• The role of the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) provider and refugee health services in WA and how these intersect with primary care.

To find out more, view the flyer and register today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
23 February (6pm to 8pm)

A practical session designed to help GPs, practice nurses and relevant clinical staff identify and respond to honour-based violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Learn culturally safe, trauma-informed strategies and gain confidence in initiating sensitive conversations and making appropriate referrals.

Register now for this session.

Presented by APNA and supported by WA Primary Health Alliance
3 March to 12 March (various locations)

Mental health matters. One in five Australians experience mental health concerns each year, and primary health care nurses are often the first point of support.

Join APNA’s Mental Health Education Program—designed for nurses, by nurses—to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference.

• Expert-led sessions by APNA nurse & licensed MHFA instructor.
• Practical strategies for early intervention.

Format: approx. 7 hours of online learning (to be done first) + hard-copy workbook posted to you + 5hr face-to-face workshop

Locations: South Metro Perth, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Broome, North Metro Perth, Bunbury

Places are limited – view the flyer for more information.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance and MindSpot GP
19 and 31 March (12pm to 1pm)

What if supporting people’s mental health could be as straightforward as the advice we provide about diet and exercise?

WA Primary Health Alliance and MindSpot GP invite health professionals across WA to attend one of the upcoming webinars about The Big 5 evidence-based activities that are most strongly linked to better mental health.

To find out more, view the flyer and register for the regional webinar or the Perth webinar today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
27 March (9am to 3pm)

Join us for an engaging and informative in-person event designed to support WA general practices with navigating key changes, embracing innovation and strengthening quality improvement.

General practice is evolving rapidly, from accreditation reforms and privacy legislation updates to the integration of AI and digital tools.

The Practice Manager Forum will bring together primary care professionals to explore these changes, share insights and connect with support programs that enhance practice sustainability and patient care.

To find out more, view the flyer and register today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
2 April (11am to 12pm)

Join us at our second Practice Manager Virtual Networking Session, which will provide an opportunity for you to connect, discuss topics of interest, share information and raise questions with your WAPHA support team and other local general practices. These sessions will be held every two months.

 When you register for each virtual session, you can indicate which topics you would like to be discussed. Topics will be tailored to suit your needs, please indicate what you would like to hear about when you register using the free text box below. 

To make the most of these interactive virtual sessions, you will need to have access to a microphone and camera, if possible.

Register today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Ongoing e-learning training

These comprehensive eLearning modules are specifically designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of key emergency management principles and practices in Western Australia. Including modules that are specific to your role within general practice, from General Practitioners to Practice Managers. Through interactive, scenario-based learning, participants will explore:

• WA State Emergency Management Arrangements.
• Roles and responsibilities of Hazard Management Agencies.
• The 28 Prescribed Hazards.
• Command and Control structures in WA.
• The Australian Warning System (AWS).
• Core concepts of Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (PPRR).
• Emergency preparedness’ relevance to primary health care.

Incentives:

• The module is available to all practices and will offer RACGP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and other CPD options for other health professions.
• Get your practice prepared for disaster to minimise the impact it will have on the business during disaster and maintain business continuity.
• Meet RACGP standards for general practice, which will support you in your practice accreditation.

Find out more information and access the course here.

Managing menopause in general practice

Key areas:

• Menopausal symptoms.
• Consultation and diagnosis.
• Menopausal hormone therapy.
• Safe and effective menopause management

This activity is accredited by ACRRM and RACGP.

Understanding menopause – for nurses and midwives

Key areas:

• Perimenopause, menopause and post menopause
• Menopausal symptoms
• The role of nurses and midwives in menopause management

This activity is endorsed by the Australian Primary Care Nurses Association (APNA) and the Australian College of Midwives (ACM).
 
View the flyer here for more information and to register.