WA Primary Health Alliance - WAPHA

The 2025 winter season is approaching. Join us to hear from Prof. Paul Effler and Prof. Christopher Blyth about the new immunisation schedules and vaccines available. In light of the recent measles outbreak, Prof. Effler will also discuss measles and the state funded vaccination program. 📅 Thursday 10 April 🕑 5-6pm ➡️ Register: https://lnkd.in/gvs7MR4U Prof. Paul Effler will also be presenting at the RACGP's annual influenza update. Tuesday 29 April, online at 7pm: https://lnkd.in/gBbG2jbP

Congratulations to team WAPHA and all riders who cycled over 700km in the Hawaiian Ride for Youth last week, visiting schools and raising vital funds for youth mental health! #RideForYouth #HRFY25 #mentalhealth Youth Focus

We were proud to sponsor the Community Health Professional of the Year award at the 2025 Rural Health West Excellence Awards. This award recognises the remarkable dedication and impact of rural and remote health professionals across the state. Congratulations to Debra Collins from Morawa Perenjori Health Service and Alexandra Naylor from Goldfields Family Dental. Bernie Kenny, our CEO, had the honour of presenting this prestigious award. Debra and Alexandra’s unwavering commitment to their communities and their exceptional contributions to rural health are truly inspiring. Bernadette Kenny FCHSM CHE Rural Health West #WARHEA25 #WARuralHealthExcellenceAwards #healthcareheroes

From taking WA Primary Health Alliance from “three people and a couple of boxes”, to being the largest, and, arguably, most innovative Primary Health Network operator in Australia, Learne Durrington has been a trailblazing CEO with an unwavering commitment to health equity.    As she prepares to embark on a new chapter of her life, with a focus on garden design, cycling and simply enjoying and being grateful for every single day, Learne took the time to sum up just some of her achievements and challenges of the last 10 years. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gd37BrNk Ruth Callaghan #healthequity #WAPHA

Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few health professionals know how to introduce these tools to their patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This interactive online workshop will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and recommend those that are proven to work. 📅 Monday, 7 Apr 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkd3SZ6w To find out more visit: https://lnkd.in/eStDCWMh Black Dog Institute #mentalhealth

Mental health affects us all, and it's crucial we talk about it openly and safely. We are proud to have signed the Life in Mind National Communications Charter, an essential guide for safe and consistent communication across sectors. By signing, we commit to seven guiding principles aimed at reducing stigma, minimising harm, and promoting help-seeking and help-giving. FIONA CLARK Daniel Rock #mentalhealth

While the Australian health care system is one of the best in the world, it can be difficult to access for a variety of reasons. As the operator of Western Australia’s three Primary Health Networks, we have a responsibility to improve access to affordable, quality health care for people and communities most at risk of poor health outcomes. Hear from Chris Kane, our Executive General Manager - Strategy and Engagement, as she discusses WAPHA's priorities for the year ahead: https://lnkd.in/gJyWKbzZ

The 2025 winter season is approaching. Join us to hear from Prof. Paul V. Effler Senior Medical Advisor at the Communicable Disease Control Directorate at Department of Health (WA Health), and Prof. Christopher Blyth, Head of the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The University of Western Australia and Infectious Diseases Physician at Perth Children's Hospital. Learn about the new immunisation schedules and vaccines available for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, pneumococcal, and COVID-19. 📅 Thursday 10 April 🕑 5-6pm ➡️ Register: https://lnkd.in/gvs7MR4U #vaccines #immunisation #RSV #influenza #pneumococcal #COVID19 #event Jodie Robins The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

While it is common for lifestyle measures to be mentioned in guidelines as a general part of holistic diabetes care, weight management has historically not been given as much visibility as pharmacotherapy and other aspects of diabetes management. Read more in the latest GP Connect clinical feature by Dr Greg Ong, Principal Endocrinologist – Diabetes Connect at Diabetes WA: https://lnkd.in/gpUaBtVP You can also read our March GP Connect newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g7MEk9sP #diabetescare #GPConnect

The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool helps to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. It is designed to be used by GPs and other clinicians alongside a comprehensive, holistic mental health assessment to gather information and guide referrals. It can also assist service providers, intake teams and PHNs responsible for undertaking initial assessments which may involve making recommendations on the level of care required. See upcoming workshop dates below: 📅 27 March 2025: https://lnkd.in/gRKGyzD4 📅 3 April 2025: https://lnkd.in/gizsXtNk Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/gNkiJ3Sf