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SUMMARY:2026 Clinical Update for Healthcare Professionals: Kids\, JIA and Everyday Allied Health Support
DESCRIPTION:HP Clinical Update: Kids\, JIA and Getting Through the Day: The Fundamentals of Allied Health Support\nDate: Monday 23rd November 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Online via Microsoft Teams\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request. \n\nMeet the Presenters\nNicole Pates – Paediatric Physiotherapist\n \nNicole is a Titled APA Paediatric Physiotherapist\, Chair of the APA National Paediatric Committee\, and founder of Western Kids Health. She serves on the Healthy Digital Child Expert Advisory Panel\, The Autism Health Road Map\, and the Ehlers-Danlos Society International Consortium Allied Health Working Group. Nicole works with children and their families and has extensive experience in paediatric musculoskeletal conditions\, pain\, movement\, and physical development. She regularly provides professional development for allied health professionals\, nurses\, and doctors and presents at conferences and community events. \nEmily Bruining – Occupational Therapist \nEmily is a Senior Occupational Therapist with experience supporting children and young people with connective tissue disorders\, chronic pain\, and functional neurological disorders. She has also worked across early intervention\, disability services\, and aged care. Emily uses a supportive approach to help children participate in the activities that are important to them and is passionate about increasing awareness and understanding of invisible conditions. She has presented for organisations including Ehlers-Danlos Australia\, ECIA\, Playgroup WA\, the Catholic Schools Association\, and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry. \n\nEvent Overview\nThis presentation will explore the common challenges experienced by children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and their families. It will outline the roles of allied health professionals and highlight evidence-based interventions and best-practice approaches to support participation in everyday activities during and following disease flares. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common challenges experienced by children and young people with JIA and their families.\nDescribe the roles of allied health professional in supporting children and young people with JIA.\nRecognise best-practice interventions to support participation in everyday activities during and after a flare.\nIdentify practical strategies to promote independence\, manage daily routines and support engagement in meaningful activities.\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for GP’s and allied health professionals working with children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)\, including occupational therapists\, physiotherapists and other professional supporting participation in everyday activities\, function and wellbeing. \n\nSession Schedule\n\n5:30 PM | 1-hour presentation and Q&A discussion\n6:30 PM | Session close\n\n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by 5pm Thursday 19th November 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-clinical-update-for-healthcare-professionals-kids-jia-and-everyday-allied-health-support/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
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: Nutrition Strategies for Arthritis Management
DESCRIPTION:Regional HP Clinical Update: From Plate to Joint – Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies for Arthritis Management\nDate: Thursday 10th December 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (1 hour presentation\, 30min Q&A and optional networking with light refreshments)Location: Dog Rock Motel (Convention Centre)\, 33 Middleton Rd\, Mount Clarence WA 6330\nCost: Free\nCME/CPD Points: Certificates of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development purposes on request. \n\nMeet the Presenter\nAna Orozco (APD)\n \nAna is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years of experience supporting people living with chronic health conditions. Holding a Master of Human Nutrition with a focus on chronic disease management\, Ana is passionate about helping people improve their health through practical\, evidence-based nutrition. \nShe has a particular interest in the role of nutrition in chronic conditions\, and in how everyday food choices can support health\, mobility\, and quality of life. Ana is a strong advocate of Mediterranean-style eating patterns and enjoys helping people move away from restrictive diets towards sustainable\, enjoyable ways of eating. \nThrough motivational interviewing\, intuitive eating principles\, and a compassionate\, person-centred approach\, Ana empowers individuals to develop realistic strategies for self-management and lasting behaviour change which allows her to provide tailored nutrition advice that meets people where they are and supports their long-term wellbeing. \nAna also has a special interest in eating disorder management\, gut health and the complex relationship between nutrition\, physical health and overall wellbeing. \n\nEvent Overview\nExplore the role of nutrition in arthritis management\, with a focus on evidence-based dietary strategies that may help support joint health\, manage symptoms and improve patient wellbeing. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the current evidence on nutrition and its role in arthritis management.\nIdentify dietary strategies that may help support joint health and manage arthritis symptoms.\nApply evidence-based nutrition recommendations to support patient wellbeing.\nIncorporate practical nutrition advice into a holistic approach to arthritis care.\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis regional clinical update is suited to healthcare professionals involved in the care and management of people living with arthritis\, including general practitioners\, rheumatology clinicians\, allied health professionals\, dietitians\, nurses and other healthcare providers interested in evidence-based nutrition strategies to support joint health and patient wellbeing. \n\nSession Schedule\n\n5:30 PM | 1-hour presentation\n6:30 PM | Q&A discussion and networking\n7:00 PM | session close\n\n\nThis event is free\, but places are limited. Please register by 5pm Monday 7th December 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-nutrition-strategies-for-arthritis-management/
LOCATION:Dog Rock Motel (Convention Centre)\, 33 Middleton Road\, Mount Clarence\, WA\, 6330\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health Professional Education,Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA":MAILTO:general@arthritiswa.org.au
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