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Asthma WA Services
Asthma WA are keen to do work that supports the ACCHS sector, and would love to discuss the following with interested services:
Asthma and COPD Clinical Support and Education:
Asthma WA has a multi-disciplinary team of Respiratory Health Educators who provide access to free, community-based education and support. We are inspired by best practice to be at the forefront of respiratory support, advice and education.
Lung Function Testing Clinics:
Accurate lung function testing, treatment and ongoing self-management support are essential elements in keeping respiratory consumers well in the community. We have 4 major satellite lung function testing sites plus a mobile LFT service.
Spirometry Training: Accredited and re-fresher courses
Asthma and COPD Management Training: Device technique and empowering patients to understand their condition
Health promotion activities
Please reach out to [email protected] or 0425306601 to discuss how Asthma WA could partner and help support your communities. They are open to other projects you believe could help as well, reach out if you want to learn more.
Palliative Care Videos
The Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (IPEPA) has just added five new videos to the IPEPA animated video series, featuring the voice of comedian Sean Choolburra, in a collection of videos that aim to provide information on palliative care from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. Find more here.
Sexual Health
Birds and BBVs February and March
The two day Birds and BBVs (STI and BBV) training delivered in partnership with HEPWA and WAAC will be delivered in South Hedland on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 February followed by a delivery in Perth on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March.
For more information please contact [email protected]. Registration forms can be found here.
SiRen Symposium
The WA Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network (SiREN) are offering scholarships as part of their Symposium for people in regional and remote areas of WA to attend the Symposium online.
You can download the scholarship application form here and send it in to the SiREN email by 24/03.
Please promote this with staff and colleagues and if interested in submitting an Abstract you can do so here.
Immunisation
Immunisation Across Life health promotion piece
AHCWA have developed a short animation promoting uptake of immunisations across life. Please feel free to use this video far and wide, and we’re happy to take on any feedback for future communications pieces in this space. You can watch the video here.
AHCWA Immunisation Course
AHCWA’s Immunisation Course equips Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Workers with the skills to immunise under the supervision of a GP. It teaches essential skills such as cold chain, practical skills about how to vaccinate, and the science behind vaccination.
If you are interested in organising this training for your clinic, fill out the expression of interest form here.