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Resources
RSV infant immunisation
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant hospitalisation in Australia. In 2023, 993 infants were hospitalised with laboratory-confirmed RSV infection in WA; because RSV testing is not always performed, this figure is likely an undercount.
You’re encouraged to use this email banner in your email signature to raise awareness of the 2024 RSV Infant Immunisation Program, it can be linked here. You are also welcome to refer to the RSV immunisation campaign (health.wa.gov.au) online, this will continue to be updated with more promotional materials.
To stay up to date on important news and updates about immunisation programs and vaccines in WA, please subscribe to Vaccine Updates e-newsletters on: Immunisation provider information and resources (health.wa.gov.au).
Vaccine Update
Read the latest Vaccine Update from Western Australia's Department of Health.
Get earlier Vaccine Updates here.
Suicide prevention workshop
Wesley LifeForce, in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and PHN, is delivering in-person suicide prevention support training for Practice Managers, and any other team member in a practice that works with patients.
With a 20-year history of suicide prevention support to the Australian community, Wesley LifeForce offers training that is developed from evidence based expertise in the Australian community and with input from Australian general practitioners (GP's), general practice nurses and Practice Managers.
Skills training for general practice staff
Their specialised programs are designed to equip you with leading methodologies and strategies in suicide prevention.
The workshops are two hours in duration and designed to build awareness of suicidality, how to respond and the nuances of the practice setting. The training is being offered at the following locations. Click on the session times to register.
Networking
View upcoming networking events in Western Australia.