WA Branch

This is an exciting time to explore planning and evaluation in public health. Effective planning and evaluation gives programs and interventions the best opportunity to be successful. It means we better understand what works and why, helping us get the right information and strategies to the right people and judiciously using our limited resources. Complex issues abound in public health and traditional planning and evaluation methods may not always be adequate, so we will use a systems approach – a perspective that considers connections among different components, plans for the implications of their interaction, and requires interdisciplinary thinking. Using a systems thinking lens we will explore models, frameworks and theory to plan for priorities for public health action, to better understand the complexities of health behaviour, and to inform program design. Like systems thinking the course aims to be dynamic and engaging.

This flexible online course aims to provide you with the skills needed to plan, implement and evaluate a health promotion program. You will be introduced to relevant health behaviour theories and health promotion frameworks as well as approaches to evaluation.

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Description:  This webinar will provide information about 

• The nature of trauma (including post-traumatic stress disorder) and its effects
• The link between trauma and the use of alcohol and other drugs (including methamphetamine)
• Approaches to managing and treating trauma symptoms

For more information: https://cracksintheice.org.au/community-toolkit/webinars/upcoming-webinar-trauma-and-substance-use 

Location: Online

Price: Free

AGM

This year’s theme for the 12th Annual Ray James Memorial Lecture is Climate Change and Health. We are delighted to welcome our special guest speaker Tarun Weeramanthri, independent consultant in public health and adjunct professor from the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia.

Tarun is a specialist in both internal medicine and public health and was Chief Health Officer in Western Australia (WA) from 2008 to 2018, and in the Northern Territory (NT) from 2004 to 2007. He has particular interests in policy and regulation, emergency preparedness, chronic diseases, Aboriginal health and the application of new technologies to public health.

In 2014, Tarun was awarded the Sidney Sax Medal by the Public Health Association of Australia, for his contribution to public health in Australia. In 2018, he received the Minister for Health’s Award, the highest individual excellence award given by WA Health, for an outstanding commitment to a healthier Western Australia. Tarun is currently finalising an inquiry into the Impacts of Climate Change on Health in WA, on behalf of the WA Government.

Awards

To recognise individual and organisation achievements in Health Promotion within Western Australia, the AHPA WA Branch committee presents annual awards. The awards provide an opportunity for Health Promotion professionals and agencies to be recognised by colleagues and peers for their commitment and innovation in Health Promotion practice.

In 2020, the AHPA WA Branch committee will present four awards:

1. Leadership in Health Promotion (Individual)
2. Outstanding Mentor in Health Promotion (Individual)
3. Early Career Award (Individual) 
4. Excellence in Health Promotion Practice (Organisation or Team)

For more information on the awards and to nominate an individual or organisation, please refer to our nomination form. Nominations must be submitted before midday 15th April 2020. 

Registration for the event will close at 5pm on 1st May 2020. Details for the Webinar will be provided at a later date.

For more information and to register: https://ahpawaagmawards2020.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138773826 

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Description: Join Injury Matters for “Domestic and Family Violence Response Training Webinar” as we learn about Lifelines DV-alert Program and how to breach a conversation about domestic and family violence with someone you’re concerned about.

For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/domestic-and-family-violence-response-webinar-tickets-102228638610

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Description: Join Injury Matters as we learn about domestic and family violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. A presentation will be provided by Elizabeth Lang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Diversity Focus.

For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/domestic-family-violence-in-cald-communities-webinar-tickets-102635052204

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Description: Join Injury Matters for ‘Hospitalised sports injuries in Australia.  A presentation will be provided by Dr Sarah Harris, Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention, Edith Cowan University, who will discuss the findings from the Australian Institute Health and Welfare Report “Hospitalised Sports Injury in Australia, 2016-17’ with a focus on head injuries. 

For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hospitalised-sports-injuries-in-australia-webinar-tickets-102228207320

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Description:  Join Injury Matters as we learn how to support older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to reduce their risk of falls. A presentation will be delivered by Dr Elissa Burton, Senior Research Fellow at the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University.

For more information and to register: https://injurymatters.org.au/training-events/

Come and learn about Western Australia’s strategic response to food relief and join us to address the challenge of food insecurity.

For more information: https://events.humanitix.com/food-stress-index-webinar-series

Monash’s Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences proudly presents From the Frontline: Clinical Impacts of COVID-19. In this online event, we’ll explore the impact COVID-19 has had on healthcare and what the ‘new normal’ will look like post-pandemic. Hear from our panel of experts, who are leading clinician-researchers based on the frontline of our hospitals and research facilities. They’ll discuss their COVID-19 research, focus areas, and how these will impact our community.

Got a question? You’ll have the opportunity to ask our experts directly by taking part in the live Q&A session.

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/from-the-frontline-clinical-impacts-of-covid-19-tickets-113848859002?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

All are welcome to attend the Student Careers Night 2020, as we will have keynote speaker, and AHPA Member, Louise Baldwin present her ideas on what is next in the field of Health Promotion and Public Health. We will also hear from our own AHPA WA Branch Committee member Rebecca O’Donnell whom will share her own journey as a Department of Health graduate in a challenging time, and her insight into finding work. Lastly, we will have Scholarship Recipient Rachael Laing present on her regional work. As this event is held online, all are welcome to join!

To register: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/student-careers-night-2138794690?fbclid=IwAR1v-jj1-07RRG9Voq-JUUXm_P7DfUUCe1DDZtAnQvojP_4Fv6sMlWyRtK4

This flexible 12 week online course will provide you with an understanding of the role and importance of health promotion and the broader concept of health within a community and national setting. The course aims to provide you with the skills needed to plan, implement and evaluate a health promotion program. You will be introduced to relevant health behaviour theories and health promotion frameworks as well as approaches to evaluation.

You will plan a health promotion intervention of your choice. A range of learning strategies and learning activities are available for each module. An online networking forum will be available to communicate with other students and your course tutor. This course has been developed for those already working in the health sector, those wanting to move into this area and those wanting to incorporate health promotion principles into their roles, such as nurses, environmental health officers or teachers.

Cost per person: $1200 + gst

10% discount for AHPA and PHAA members

To enrol and secure your place on the course please register and pay here by August 10th http://news.curtin.edu.au/events/evaluating-health-promotion-interventions-12-weeks-online/

You've been told to get a Twitter account - but what on earth do you do with it? How do you avoid getting professionally cancelled? How do you make it worth the effort? 

Cancer Council WA and the Telethon Kids Institute invite you to hear about our latest research on kids exposure to junk food advertising in WA, the impact on health, and achievable policy options to keep our kids safe from junk food marketing.

We have invited three experts to present research they have undertaken through the Cancer Council WA and Telethon Kids Institute Rapid Obesity Policy Translation project that is funded by Healthway.

There will be an opportunity for panel discussion and questions at the end of the session.

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/webinar-protecting-kids-from-exposure-to-junk-food-ads-tickets-115824840215

To celebrate Women's Health Week - A free online lunchtime presentation on women’s health presented by Sharon Maxwell, Manager of Clinical Services .

Preventative health measures can be applied at all stages of your life cycle. "Are you up-to-date?" 

Research Education Program: Involving the Aboriginal Community in Research, presented by Glenn Pearson and A/Prof Sue Skull

This seminar provides an overview of important considerations for engaging Indigenous people in research, including understanding cultural differences, ethical considerations and the importance of community consultation.

For more information: https://rep20200918.eventbrite.com.au/?mc_cid=89e54e7027&mc_eid=30e15d7f06