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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals: Managing Chronic Pain - Including Medicinal Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:HP Regional Clinical Update: Managing Chronic Pain – Including Medicinal Cannabis\nDate: Tuesday\, 25th August 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Karratha International Hotel\, Millstream Rd\, Bulgarra WA 6714\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request. \n\nMeet the Presenter\nDr Joe Kosterich\nDoctor\, speaker\, author\, media presenter and health industry consultant\n \nDr. Joe Kosterich is a highly regarded General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical practice and health education. With a strong focus on chronic disease management\, he has worked across various healthcare sectors\, gaining deep expertise in arthritis care. \nJoe is WA State Medical Director for IPN\, Clinical Editor of Medical Forum Magazine\, Medical Advisor to Medicinal Cannabis company Little Green Pharma and Vice Chairman of Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA. \nHe is often called to give opinions in medico-legal cases\, has taught students at UWA and Curtin Medical schools and has been involved in post graduate education for over 20 years. \n\nEvent Overview\nChronic pain is one of the most common and complex conditions encountered in healthcare. As treatment options continue to evolve\, healthcare professionals need access to up-to-date information to help guide patient care. Join us for a clinical update on managing chronic pain\, including the role of medicinal cannabis in patient care. \nThis session will provide healthcare professionals with an overview of current approaches to chronic pain management\, the latest evidence surrounding medicinal cannabis and considerations for its use in clinical practice. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand current approaches to assessing and managing chronic pain\nExplain where medicinal cannabis may be considered as part of a treatment plan\nSummarise the current evidence on effectiveness and safety\nIdentify factors that may help determine patient suitability\nRecognise important prescribing\, monitoring\, and follow-up considerations\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals working with people living with chronic pain. \n\nAllied Health Professionals\nPhysiotherapists\nOccupational Therapists\nPractice Nurses\nGeneral Practitioners\nRheumatologists\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n5:30 PM | 45-minute presentation\n6:15 PM | 15-minute Q&A discussion\n7:00 PM | Session close\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by 5pm Monday 17th August to secure your place.  \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call 1800 011 041.
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/2026-regional-clinical-update-for-healthcare-professionals-managing-chronic-pain-including-medicinal-cannabis/
LOCATION:Karratha International Hotel\, Corner of Hillview and Millstream Roads\, Karratha\, WA\, 6714
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Regional Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals - Nutritional Strategies and Weight Management: Current Evidence in Osteoarthritis and Joint Replacement
DESCRIPTION:Nutritional Strategies and Weight Management: Current Evidence in Osteoarthritis and Joint Replacement\nDate: Monday 18th May 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVenue: Online via Teams\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided upon request for continuing professional development purposes. \nPlease Note: A link to the webinar will be sent 1 week before the event. Please check your junk folder and email education@arthritiswa.org.au if you have not received the link by Wednesday 13/5/2026.  \n\nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Emily Calton\n\nDr Emily Calton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian\, Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Dietitian with a PhD in Public Health. Emily is a senior lecturer and researcher at Curtin University and coordinates nutrition-related research at Fiona Stanley Hospital\, Fremantle Hospital and Cockburn Health. She teaches the latest advances in nutrition including evaluation of emerging diet trends such as intermittent fasting.  Her research interests include investigating the impact of diet on inflammation\, metabolism\, body composition\, and surgical outcomes. Through her telehealth practice The Nutrition Doctor\, she supports clients around Australia to make changes to their diets to improve their diet and manage health conditions such as arthritis\, osteoporosis\, weight-loss\, type 2 diabetes\, high blood pressure\, high cholesterol\, and fatty liver.  Emily has been an invited presenter to deliver workshops and seminars to health professional bodies\, not for profit organisations and WA Government Departments. Supporting the many health education activities of AOWA\, she has written magazine articles on the role of diet\, presented to young adults living with arthritis at The Arthritis Getaway\, presented at the National Consumer Conference\, and delivered education for GPs\, exercise physiologists\, physiotherapists and nurses on the role of diet for osteoarthritis. \n\nEvent Overview\nThis regional clinical update will provide evidence-based insights on nutritional strategies and weight management for patients with osteoarthritis and those undergoing joint replacement. Nutrition and maintaining a healthy body weight are increasingly recognised as key components of improving pain\, function\, and surgical outcomes. \nDr. Calton will address the relationship between diet\, body weight\, and joint health\, highlighting both mechanical and metabolic pathways that influence disease progression and recovery. The session emphasises practical\, actionable strategies that health professionals can integrate into clinical practice\, with attention to patient-centered approaches that promote sustainable lifestyle changes and enhanced outcomes. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\nApply current evidence on weight management to support care for patients with OA\nImplement perioperative nutrition strategies for hip and knee arthroplasty patients\nExplain the use\, benefits\, and risks of weight loss medications in clinical practice\nIdentify and assess sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity using appropriate diagnostic methods\nImplement appropriate referral pathways to dietitians within multidisciplinary care\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with osteoarthritis and those undergoing joint replacement\, including: \n\nExercise Physiologists\nPhysiotherapists\nOccupational Therapists\nPractice Nurses\nGeneral Practitioners\nPsychologists\nOther Allied Health Professionals\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM | 60-minute presentation\n7:00 PM | 30-minute Q&A discussion\n7:30 PM | Session close\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by 8 PM Thursday 14th May to secure your place. \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call (08) 9388 2199. \nYou will be sent a link the week prior to this event.
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/clinical-update-for-healthcare-professionals-nutrition-and-weight-management-current-evidence-in-osteoarthritis-and-joint-replacement/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education,Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA":MAILTO:general@arthritiswa.org.au
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SUMMARY:Kalgoorlie Health Professional Clinical Update 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kalgoorlie Health Professional Clinical Update For Rheumatoid Arthritis\, Gout & Osteoporosis\nDate: Thursday\, 23 April 2026\nTime: 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM\nVenue: Rydges Kalgoorlie\, Golden Eagle Room\, 21 Davidson Street\, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 \nCost: Free (includes two-course plated dinner)\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request. \n\nEvent Overview\nArthritis & Osteoporosis WA invites health professionals to a FREE educational evening in Kalgoorlie. \nLed by local rheumatologists\, this session will explore key clinical updates and practical management for rheumatoid arthritis\, gout and osteoporosis. \nThis interactive session includes a live Q&A and will be delivered over a plated two-course dinner in a relaxed environment. \n\nMeet the Presenters\nDr Ai Tran: Rheumatoid Arthritis – Rheumatologist with clinical and research experience\, trained at major WA tertiary hospitals. Focuses on inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune conditions\, with a strong interest in applying research to patient care. \nDr. Tafere Berhane: Osteoporosis – Senior rheumatologist with extensive experience in inflammatory disease and dermatology. Former consultant at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital\, now practising in the private sector. \nDr. Chanakya Sharma: Gout – Perth-trained rheumatologist with a focus on holistic care. Active in professional leadership and education\, with experience across major tertiary centres. \n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is open to all health professionals\, however may be specific to: \n\nGeneral Practitioners\nRheumatologists\nPain Specialists\nAllied Health Professionals\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n\n\n6:45 PM | Arrival & sign-in\n7:00 PM | Education session begins\n8:15 PM | Q&A\, discussion & networking\n9:00 PM | Session close\n\n\n\nNote: Dinner will be served quietly during the session to allow for uninterrupted presentations. \n\nRegistrations close 5pm 15th April. \nNote: A current AHPRA number is required with registration. If you are a health professional registered with an alternate agency\, please contact AOWA for instructions. \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call 1800 011 041. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event.
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/kalgoorlie-health-professional-clinical-update-2026/
LOCATION:Rydges Kalgoorlie (Golden Eagle Room)\, 21 Davidson St\, Kalgoorlie\, WA\, 6430
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education,Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA":MAILTO:general@arthritiswa.org.au
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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals: Innovations in Osteoarthritis Management
DESCRIPTION:HP Regional Clinical Update: Innovations in Osteoarthritis Management \nDate: Tuesday\, 17th March 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM WST / 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTLocation: Online via Microsoft Teams\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request. \nJOIN EVENT  \n\nMeet the Presenter\nProfessor David Hunter\nMBBS (Hons)\, MSc (Clin Epi)\, M SpMed\, PhD\, FRACP (Rheum) \nProfessor Hunter is a rheumatologist clinician-researcher whose primary research focus is clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is ranked as the leading expert in the world on osteoarthritis on expertscape.com\, is the section editor for UpToDate osteoarthritis\, the co-Editor in Chief for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage\, and has over 700 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He leads the osteoarthritis team at the Kolling Institute who are dedicated to improving our understanding of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for those who suffer from this prevalent disabling disease. \n\nEvent Overview\nOsteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 600 million people worldwide and remains a leading cause of pain\, disability\, and joint replacement. Despite its prevalence\, many patients continue to receive fragmented or low-value care\, while proven\, evidence-based interventions remain underutilised. \nThis online education session\, presented by Professor David Hunter\, will provide an up-to-date clinical overview of osteoarthritis management. The session will focus on optimising core treatments such as education\, exercise therapy\, weight management\, and psychologically informed care\, while also exploring emerging innovations shaping the future of OA treatment. These include repurposed pharmacological agents\, digital and AI-enabled self-management platforms\, and advances in stem cell and precision medicine research. \nThe session will support health professionals to integrate evidence-based foundations with innovative approaches to deliver patient-centred\, scalable\, and effective osteoarthritis care across clinical and health system settings. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\nApply evidence-based\, first-line interventions to optimise osteoarthritis management\nIdentify common gaps in current OA care and strategies to reduce low value or fragmented treatment\nIntergrate behavioural\, pharmacological\, and technological approaches to improve patient outcomes\nRecognise emerging therapies\, including repurposed medications\, digital therapeutics\, AI-enabled self-management tools\, and advances in stem cell research\nSupport patient-centred\, scalable OA care models across diverse clinical and health system contexts\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals working with people living with osteoarthritis. We welcome registrations from clinicians across both regional and metropolitan areas and encourage strong participation from regional practitioners to help ensure broad representation and shared perspectives. \n\nAllied Health Professionals\nPhysiotherapists\nOccupational Therapists\nPractice Nurses\nGeneral Practitioners\nRheumatologists\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM | 45-minute presentation\n5:45 PM | 15-minute Q&A discussion\n6:00 PM | Session close\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by Sunday 15th March to secure your place.  \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call (08) 9388 2199. \nYou will be sent a link the week prior to this event.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/clinical-update-for-healthcare-professionals-innovations-in-osteoarthritis-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals: Effective Weight Management in Osteoarthritis
DESCRIPTION:HP Clinical Update: Effective Weight Management in Osteoarthritis\nDate: Tuesday\, 10th June 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVenue: Board Room\, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA\, 17 Lemnos Street\, Shenton Park WA 6008\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance will be provided for continuing professional development purposes. \n\nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Emily Calton\nPhD\, Accredited Practising Dietitian\, Accredited Sports Dietitian\, Nutritionist \nDr. Calton is a senior lecturer and researcher at Curtin University\, coordinator of nutrition-related research at Fiona Stanley Hospital\, Fremantle Hospital and Cockburn Health\, and a private practice dietitian providing personalised nutrition advice through The Nutrition Doctor. \n\nEvent Overview\nThis clinical update will provide evidence-based approaches to effective weight management specifically for patients with osteoarthritis. Weight management is identified as a core treatment in clinical practice guidelines for OA\, with research demonstrating significant improvements in pain and function with appropriate interventions. \nDr. Calton will address the complex relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis\, exploring both mechanical and metabolic pathways. The session focuses on practical\, applicable strategies that health professionals can implement immediately in their practice\, with special attention to weight-inclusive approaches that avoid stigma and improve patient outcomes. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\nApply comprehensive assessment approaches beyond BMI when evaluating patients with obesity and osteoarthritis\nImplement weight-inclusive\, non-stigmatising care practices that improve engagement and outcomes\nSelect appropriate evidence-based dietary approaches based on individual needs and clinical presentation\nDevelop collaborative care strategies that integrate dietitians and other allied health professionals into OA management\nExplain the relationship between weight management and osteoarthritis\, including specific mechanisms for symptom improvement\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for healthcare professionals working with osteoarthritis patients\, including: \n\nExercise Physiologists\nPhysiotherapists\nOccupational Therapists\nPractice Nurses\nGeneral Practitioners\nPsychologists\nOther Allied Health Professionals\n\n\nSession Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 PM | Arrival & sign-in\, light refreshments\n6:00 PM | Education session begins\n7:00 PM | Q&A discussion\n7:30 PM | Professional networking (optional)\n8:00 PM | Session close\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by Friday\, 6 June 2025 to secure your place. \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call (08) 9388 2199. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/clinical-update-2025-weight-oa/
LOCATION:Wyllie Arthritis Centre\, 17 Lemnos Street\,\, Shenton Park\, WA\, 6008
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education
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SUMMARY:Kalgoorlie 2025 Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Early Recognition of Inflammatory Arthritis\, Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteritis: What to Make of a Positive Blood Test\nDate: Thursday\, 8 May 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMVenue: Rydges Kalgoorlie\, Golden Eagle Room\, 21 Davidson Street\, Kalgoorlie WA 6430Cost: Free (includes two-course plated dinner)\nCME/CPD Points: This educational activity may contribute towards CME/CPD requirements. You will receive a certificate of attendance (2 learning hours)\, which you may submit as supporting evidence of this self-directed activity. \n\nEvent Overview\nArthritis & Osteoporosis WA\, with the support of UCB as the event sponsor\, is pleased to offer this free education session for health professionals in Kalgoorlie. \nLed by local rheumatologists Dr Ai Tran\, Dr Tafere Berhane\, and Dr Chanakya Sharma\, this session will explore early recognition and management of inflammatory arthritis\, polymyalgia rheumatica\, and giant cell arteritis. It will also provide practical advice on interpreting positive blood test results in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. \nThis interactive session includes a live Q&A and will be delivered over a plated two-course dinner in a relaxed environment. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognise early clinical signs and symptoms of inflammatory arthritis\, PMR\, and GCA\nInterpret positive blood test results in suspected autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic disease\nApply evidence-based management strategies in chronic musculoskeletal care\nConsider how to address these conditions in regional and rural healthcare settings\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is open to all health professionals\, however may be specific to General Practitioners\, Rheumatologists\, Pain Specialists\, and Allied Health Professionals. \n\nSession Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 PM | Arrival & sign-in\n6:00 PM | Education session begins\n7:30 PM | Q&A\, discussion & networking\n8:00 PM | Session close\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Dinner will be served quietly during the session to allow for uninterrupted presentations. \n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by Thursday\, 1 May 2025 to secure your place. \nFor any questions\, please email education@arthritiswa.org.au or call (08) 9388 2199. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this event.
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/kalgoorlie-2025-clinical-update-hp/
LOCATION:Rydges Kalgoorlie (Golden Eagle Room)\, 21 Davidson St\, Kalgoorlie\, WA\, 6430
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education
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