The First 2000 Days webinar series: Perinatal infant mental health
Angeline Landry is the clinical lead for the Mid North Coast Local Health District’s Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service. Angeline’s presentation on perinatal infant mental health is number 8 in The First 2000 Days webinar series. It will be held on 21 September from 10:00am – 11:30am. Click here to register. https://bluesky.org.au/events/the-first-2000-days-webinar-session-8/ Angeline’s presentation will
E-Learning on dementia care for people with intellectual disability
The Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN) at the University of NSW has launched a new course ‘Dementia Care for People with Intellectual Disability’ on its e-learning platform, ID Health Education. The course is appropriate for GPs and other health professionals and is an enjoyable and effective way to enhance knowledge and skills related to
Mental health campaigner, Mitch Wallis, to headline Back to Health Conference
We’re excited to announce that Mitch Wallis will deliver the Saturday evening keynote at the Healthy North Coast Back to Health conference in October. It’s difficult to find someone more passionate on the topic of mental health, and Mitch has an uncanny ability to cut through with audiences. He draws on his own lived experience and
Webinar examines complexities of alcohol and other drug use
Mental health professionals are invited to attend a free CPD webinar produced by the Mental Health Professionals’ Network. Attendees will learn about harm reduction, abstinence, stigma, and mental health challenges that people may face due to their current or past use of alcohol and other drugs. An interdisciplinary panel of experts will discuss the difference
‘The First 2000 Days’ webinar 7: child and family health services
The First 2000 Days webinar series has been designed to build the capacity of health professionals and service providers who support families and young children in the first 2000 days of life. This session is scheduled for Wednesday 31 August, 10:00am – 11:30am. It aims to: increase your knowledge of early childhood growth and development
Clinical societies to discuss eating disorders in September
Attend one of six regional clinical society events during September to learn more about eating disorders and the interventions that can significantly contribute to better outcomes. Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a national week of significance that shines a light on eating disorders. Affecting approximately 1 in 20 Australians, eating disorders can be
Cultural safety training and on-Country cultural experience
To begin our annual Back to Health conference on 21-23 October, Healthy North Coast is offering a unique, immersive and in-depth cultural safety training experience. It combines 2 online modules and a face-to-face component that includes an on-Country visit to Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout). Needless to say, it’s not to be missed. Register early as
Performing spirometry safely: videos for health care professionals
Asthma Australia has developed a two-part video summarising the new guidelines on performing spirometry safely in primary care settings. It aims to support health professionals to perform spirometry confidently and safely in their practice in the current pandemic context. The short videos provide practical and guideline-based information presented by Dr Kerry Hancock GP and Richard
Facts, fever and endocarditis: Q fever update for primary care
Join Dr Penny Hutchinson and Dr Robert Horvath online as they explore the changing epidemiology of Q fever in Australia and review the diagnosis and management of chronic Q fever. This webinar will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 and will run for 90 minutes. The epidemiology of the zoonotic infection Coxiella
Broaden your horizons with Australian General Practice Training Program
Here’s your chance to start on a varied and rewarding career path as a GP. Applications for the 2023 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program are open until 11:59‌pm AEST on Tuesday 30 August 2022. With GPs at the frontline of primary health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are more opportunities than ever for a rewarding
‘The First 2000 Days’ webinar 6: nutrition and feeding
The First 2000 Days webinar series has been designed to build the capacity of health professionals and non-government organisation service providers who support families and young children in the first 2000 days of life. This session is scheduled for 17 August, 10:00am–11:30am. It will focus on child nutrition and the importance of forming short- and
Consider the ELDAC toolkit for palliative patients
There are many benefits to providing palliative care for your patients in primary care. These include better continuity of care, reduced need for travel, and an improved chance of patients being able to die at home. The End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) specialist palliative care and advance care planning advisory service has
