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SUMMARY:Healthy Living with Arthritis - Karratha
DESCRIPTION:Living with arthritis can significantly impact everyday activities\, but the right guidance and support can make a real difference. The Healthy Living with Arthritis Seminar is designed for anyone looking for practical strategies to manage their condition\, connect with knowledgeable professionals\, and take an active role in managing their health. \nPresentations from professionals explore how healthy habits – such as proper nutrition\, regular exercise\, quality sleep\, and stress management – can reduce inflammation\, ease joint pain\, and improve life with arthritis\, along with guidance on estate planning and creating a will to protect your future and loved ones. \n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to:\n\nGain practical strategies to support long-term wellbeing and better day-to-day management of arthritis symptoms\nReceive guidance on estate planning and creating a will to help protect your future and loved ones\nTake part in a Q&A with guest speakers\nAccess information resources from Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA\nConnect with others in the community who are managing arthritis conditions\n\n\nKey Topics and Speakers:\n\nThe Impact of Healthy Living on Arthritis – Dr Joe Kosterich will discuss how healthy habits can ease arthritis symptoms.\n\nDoctor\, speaker\, author\, media presenter and health industry consultant\, Dr Joe Kosterich M.B.B.S (WA) wants you to be healthy and get the most out of life.\nDr Joe writes for numerous medical and mainstream publications and is also a regular on radio and television. He is often called to give opinions in medico legal cases\, an adjunct professor (teaching) at UWA and lectures at Curtin Medical School.\nHe is Medical Advisor to Medicinal Cannabis Company Little Green Pharma\, Chairman of Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association\, Clinical Editor of Medical Forum Magazine and an advisor to Reed Medical Conferences.\nThrough all this he continues to see patients as a General Practitioner each week. \n\nEstate Planning and the Importance of Having a Will – Solicitor Paul Trainor will discuss the importance of estate planning\, focusing on how having a will ensures a secure future.\n\nPaul is the Managing Partner of Trainor Legal\, a boutique West Perth law firm with extensive experience advising business owners\, farming families\, and professionals on business structures\, trusts\, estate planning\, succession planning\, and commercial matters. Holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment\, Paul is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Western Australia\, bringing both legal and financial expertise to practical\, real-world advice. Having worked in large and medium-sized firms throughout his career\, he understands the importance of straightforward guidance\, strong relationships\, and protecting family and business interests across generations. Outside of his legal practice\, Paul has remained actively involved in community organisations\, sporting clubs\, and charitable boards\, reflecting his long-standing commitment to supporting local communities and regional Australians. \n\nGuest Speaker Q&A\n\nFollowing each speaker\, the audience can participate in an open Q&A session with our experts. \n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Tuesday 25th August 2026\nTime: 2pm – 4pm\nLocation: Karratha International Hotel\nAddress: Corner of Hillview and Millstream Roads\, Karratha\, WA\, 6714 \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nReserve your FREE ticket today – registration is essential\nRSVP by 4pm Friday 21st August 2026 – Spaces are limited!\n \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to empower your health and safeguard your future. Reserve your place today! \nShould you have any questions\, please email ashwinit@arthritiswa.org.au or call 1800 011 041. 
URL:https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/healthy-living-with-arthritis-karratha/
LOCATION:Karratha International Hotel\, Corner of Hillview and Millstream Roads\, Karratha\, WA\, 6714
CATEGORIES:Public Seminars & Talks,Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashwini Tak":MAILTO:AshwiniT@arthritiswa.org.au
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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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