Upcoming workshops and webinars

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance and WA Health
13 October (6pm to 7pm)

Join us for the fifth webinar in this series about refugee health in primary care, presented in conjunction with WA Health.

This webinar will provide an insight into the health of children from refugee-like backgrounds, the ongoing impact of their experience and the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to improve outcomes.

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

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance
Ongoing eLearning 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 roles 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

Benefits:

• 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
• Gain information and insights to support your practice in meeting the RACGP standards for National General Practice Accreditation

Find out more information and access the course here.

Presented by Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Ongoing live workshop

The IAR Guidance (IAR) and Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) are designed to establish a national, standardised approach to conducting initial mental health assessments and support general practitioners and other health professionals to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. The IAR and the IAR-DST are an Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing initiative bringing together information from various sources, including Australian and international evidence and advice from leading experts.

There are two options to complete the training.

1. Online live workshop:

The first component covers:

• The IAR, supporting guidance and stepped care in Australia
• The domains, levels of care and IAR-DST

The second component is a practical activity covering:

• Applying the IAR-DST to a consumer scenario
• Clinical judgement and supported decision-making

2. eLearning Module

The self-paced eLearning module is for health professionals experienced in mental health assessment or treatment, as well as intake interviewers, care navigators and non-clinical staff. It can be completed at a convenient time and place.

Find out more and access the course here.

Presented by Rural Health West
5 November and 6 November

Rural Health West on behalf of their partners the Aboriginal Health Council of WA and the WA Child Ear Health Strategy invite you to attend the WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum 2026.

The Forum will be hosted at Parmelia Hilton Perth on Thursday 5 & Friday 6 November 2026. The two-day Forum will feature a plenary program showcasing community led ear health (and related) programs, research initiatives and innovative approaches to delivering culturally safe ear and hearing health care to children.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills and help drive collaboration in ear and hearing health across WA!  Registrations close Friday 23 October.

Find out more and register today.