WA Branch

FestEVAL - Celebrating Evaluation

Presented by Australian Evaluation Society and designed by AES members, FestEVAL builds on the success and energy of the recent evaluation engagement sessions. FestEVAL is a week of online activities to celebrate evaluation­­­­­­­­­­­­. Inclusive of the evaluation community, and coinciding with the AES Annual General Meeting, a range of sessions have been developed. Guest speakers include Michael Quinn-Patton, Simon Kuestenmacher, Nicole Tujague, and Eleanor Williams.

As part of the registration process you can choose as many, or as few, sessions as you wish, including the Annual General Meeting. Session descriptions are on the FestEVAL Program page.

Registration is free. 

Each session will have a unique Zoom address and details for each session will be sent before the session. NOTE: All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Find out more and register here!

State of the Youth Sector Forum

Each year, YACWA invites youth workers, advocates and young people themselves to workshop the big issues affecting our sector. This year, in light of the upheaval form COVID-19 lockdown and in the lead-up to WA’s state election, we have an opportunity to fundamentally rethink the way our systems serve young people. Building on YACWA’s recently published Recovery Framework, we’re asking you to help us envision ideas to rebuild a more equitable and prosperous WA for our state’s young people. The ideas we generate as a collective here will help shape YACWA’s pre-budget submission, our state election platform and our future advocacy for the young people and the youth sector. For those living outside of Perth or otherwise unable to attend the physical event – we’ll be hosting an online companion event on 2 October. Registrations are open now via Zoom.

For more information: https://www.yacwa.org.au/major-events/state-of-the-youth-sector-forum-2020/

Community Sector Recovery Webinar Series: Working in Partnerships; lessons learnt through COVID-19

Join a number of the community sector partners to discuss what worked well in working in partnership within the community services sector and across other sectors during the emergency response to COVID-19. This webinar will showcase some specific case studies, including the WA Peaks Forum and the response to charity and food relief. What lessons were learnt, and how do we continue to engage the spirit of cooperation into recovery and regeneration? This session will also explore how we use these lessons to plan for future emergencies, whether it be a resurgence of COVID-19, or something else in future.

For more information: https://wacoss.org.au/event/working-in-partnership-lessons-learnt-through-covid-19/

The Australian Public Health Conference 2020, convened by the Public Health Association of Australia, will be held online as a virtual Conference from Monday 19 to Friday 30 October 2020.

The Australian Public Health Conference (formally the PHAA Annual Conference) is a national conference held by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) which presents a national and multi-disciplinary perspective on public health issues. PHAA members and non-members can contribute to discussions on the broad range of public health issues and exchange ideas, knowledge and information on the latest developments in public health.

Through development of public health policies, advocacy, research and training, PHAA seeks better health outcomes for Australians. The Conference acts as a pathway for public health professionals to connect and share new and innovative ideas that can be applied to local settings and systems to help create and improve health systems for local communities.

Price: $145.00 - $475.00

For more information: https://www.phaa.net.au/events/event/australian-public-health-conference-2020

'The pressure cooker environment - preventing the next pandemic'

The One Health SIG within PHAA has brought together global leaders in One Health to discuss the emergence of SARS coronavirus and association with changing climates and biodiversity. Six out of every ten known emerging infectious diseases originate in animals. Increasing trade and travel due to globalisation enable rapid worldwide spread of these diseases as we are experiencing with COVID-19. Climate change acts as both a facilitator and driver of disease emergence by disruption of wild ecosystems, evidenced by changes in distribution of pathogens and their vectors. Disease spill-over events from animals are happening with greater frequency making effective One Health frameworks urgently required to prevent the next pandemic.

This webinar is being held as a satellite event to the 2020 Australian Public Health Conference, however all PHAA members and non-members are invited to attend.

For more information: https://www.phaa.net.au/events/event/one-health-sig-webinar

Climate Change and Injury Prevention webinar

Climate change, including extreme weather events, is a priority area for injury prevention in Australia. Reducing the impact of extreme weather events offers great potential for long-term reduction of the burden of injury in Australia.

Join Injury Matters for the “Climate Change and Injury Prevention webinar”. A presentation will be provided by Dr Liz Hanna, Chair of the Environmental Health Working Group, World Federation of Public Health Associations and Affiliate: Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University. This webinar will provide a broad overview of climate change and injury prevention, and actions that practitioners can take to reduce the burden of injury from climate change in their communities.

For more information and to register: https://knowinjury.org.au/events-and-training/know-injury/

Cancer Council presents "What’s so different about cancer survivorship when you’re a young adult?”

Panel: Megan Thomas, Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly and Gabrielle Asprey

Young adult survivors, (25-40 years), continue to experience complex issues beyond the immediate treatment phase. Workplace conversations, body image issues, gaps in peer support and long-term effects from the treatment, can make it difficult to fully articulate how treatment has impacted your life. The developmental milestones that are either delayed, shadowed or challenged by cancer treatment are often not seen or understood by those around the survivor. In this webinar, we will discuss these issues and bring to light resources and strategies that can help young adult survivors to feel less isolated. We hope to normalise the conversation around struggles and successes. 

For more information: https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/7d97c8.html 

WA Health Promoting Schools Association (Inc.) - Networking Breakfast

Our FREE end of year breakfast networking event is a great way to hear engaging speakers, meet new contacts, and catch up with old friends.

For more information and to register: https://wahpsa.org.au/meetings/

Reducing drug-related harms and improving mental health among people released from incarceration: a case for continuity of care. 

Presented by Dr Jesse Young, a NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow in the Justice Health Unit at The University of Melbourne specialising in psychiatric epidemiology with leading expertise in data linkage methodology

Despite an urgent call to action by the World Health Organization over a decade ago, mental illness and substance use disorders remain highly prevalent among people in prison, and this prevalence is increasing rapidly in some jurisdictions. Although improving the health of people with mental disorders who experience incarceration is increasingly recognised as a key component of public health, substantial gaps in evidence remain and hinder the capacity of community-based mental healthcare and alcohol and other drug service providers to develop targeted, evidence-informed responses to the health needs of people released from prison. Therefore, true ‘throughcare’ is at best aspirational in most jurisdictions and contact with the criminal justice system remains a public health opportunity missed. This seminar will present findings on service use patterns and health outcomes for people with mental health and substance use disorders released from prison generated from several of the largest cohort studies to link routinely collected administrative health and justice data, globally. Implications for policy and practice will be discussed.

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/talking-point-wednesday-18th-november-presented-by-dr-jesse-young-tickets-122200205103?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch 

This year's theme is "Respect Starts With You". To hear that one in five Western Australian women have reported experiencing partner violence since the age of 15 (2019 Women’s Report Card), is devastating. In an aim to reduce The 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women aims to raise awareness, increase positive actions and highlight organisations, agencies, communities and individuals working to end violence against women.
From 25 November to 10 December, individuals and communities throughout the State have an opportunity to show their support for ending violence against women, including family, domestic and sexual violence. Breaking the cycle of family and domestic violence starts with respect.
You can get involved by:

• Hosting or participating in an event to raise awareness
• Sharing the campaign messages on social media
• Wearing something orange throughout the duration of the campaign
• Talking to your children and other young people in your life about respectful relationships.

Visit www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/ for more information or activities you can participate in over the 16 days. Stopping violence against women is about promoting equality and respectful relationships, creating violence-free spaces and safer communities. Take action, show your support, Respect starts with you.

Anglicare WA hosts training events with leading practitioners and experts in their field to deliver specialised workshops: https://www.anglicarewa.org.au/training/training-calendar

After a challenging and unpredictable year, it is more important than ever that we practice self-care and look after our wellbeing.  Incorporating self-care strategies into your everyday life can benefit your health in both personal and professional settings.  Professionally, self-care can help you focus, increase productivity, and makes you more resilient to the stressors around you.

Join Injury Matters for the ‘Looking after yourself: Self-care the key to reducing professional burnout workshop’.  The self-care workshop is for the health and community services workforce and provides a pro-active approach to equip you with the tools you need to ensure your own mental health and wellbeing. The workshop will be facilitated by Clare Robbins and Adriana Evans from Injury Matters, Road Trauma Support WA.

The SHBBVP Quarterly Forum team would love to hear any suggestions you may have for presentations at the forum. It is a great opportunity to present research, innovative programs and ideas, new resources, evaluations, emerging trends or other presentations. I encourage you to send any and all suggestions now and throughout the year to highlight the great work occurring in our sector.

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Join the WAHPSA Executive Committee, members and friends at the next week's first General Meeting via Zoom.

Share an update on what 2021 looks like for your organisation. We encourage you to bring the answers to three simple questions:

1. What is your organisations key focus for 2021?
2. What are you excited about achieving in school health?
3. By December 2021 we hope to have............
 

Date: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Zoom: a href="https://wahpsa.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25f1327819f65983c54dfadfd&id=a16961982d&e=998851a0df" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82214023431?pwd=cFZkcXpnb2VIS29tQXlRTGNKbGFrQT09

Meeting ID: 822 1402 3431
Passcode: j2xE06
 
Visit the a href="https://wahpsa.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25f1327819f65983c54dfadfd&id=b9dad467d5&e=998851a0df" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="WAHPSA website for meeting agendas, minutes and details of future meetings.

Looking to upskill and network with industry professionals?

We are looking for passionate, organised and innovative students with a strong desire to gain committee experience. If this is you then nominate for the WA Branch Student Committee for 2021.

The student committee provides support and advice to the WA Branch Committee on behalf of students. The WA Branch Committee works to advocate and support the health promotion workforce, particularly early career practitioners. A range of skills, roles and projects are available for the student committee to be involved with.

If you would like to seize this opportunity, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating in 100 words or less why you would like to become a member of the AHPA WA Branch Student Committee.

Looking to connect with others in 2021?

Become a mentor for graduate health promotion pracitioners and share your professional knowledge to inspire and support this years AHPA scholarship winners. Partnerships will be for the duration of the scholarships (6 mths) and will commence in March 2021. 

We are looking for people willing to share their experiences with:

• adolescent health
• project management
• grant writing
• rural health
• mental and sexual health

If you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity and help build a confident and strong workforce then please register your interest with Myra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-borne Viruses Quarterly Forum

Date &Time: 03 March 2021, 9:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Theatrette, Department of Health
189 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004

Cost: Free
Contact details

Name: Megan Elias
Phone Number: (08) 9222 2182
Email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RSVP is not required

Theme: New year, new ideas: recent projects, resources and more
The agenda is available at:
https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/STI-and-BBV-quarterly-forums
Morning tea will be provided.
Video conferencing is available via MS Teams. For more information contact Megan Elias
or visit:
https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/STI-and-BBV-quarterly-forums

To enrol and secure a place on the course please register and pay here by March 1, 2021  http://news.curtin.edu.au/events/evaluating-health-promotion-interventions-12-weeks-online/

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.

There are 8 flexible learning modules to be completed in 12 weeks:

• Module 1: An introduction to health promotion
• Module 2: Australia’s health
• Module 3: A social determinants of health approach
• Module 4: Understanding health and behaviour: theory for health promotion
• Module 5: Planning: the foundation for a successful program
• Module 6: Strategies: delivering health promotion interventions
• Module 7: Evaluation: measuring success
• Module 8: Sustaining actions  
• Module 9: Adaptive Health Promotion Planning