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Creative Arts Therapy as a Therapeutic Process achieving results 17 June 2024 Graylands Hospital is harnessing the healing power of creative expression to support patients. This psychotherapeutic approach utilises various creative modalities and is proving to make a real difference for consumers and offers another avenue for communication of feelings and emotions. Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy (CECAT) is making a difference. Art Therapist Barbara Watson said she regularly sees the great results arts therapy provides, and how it helps consumers express emotions that can be difficult to articulate in words. “Art therapists use visual arts, drama and movement, music, creative writing, sand play and clay therapy,” she said. With the guidance and support of an art therapist, therapeutic interventions focus on assisting consumers to discover new ways to express themselves, deepen their self-understanding and develop a positive outlet to express... -
New initiative to support children with rare condition 24 May 2024 A state-of-the-art diagnostic tool has arrived in Western Australia to help more children be tested for rare conditions, thanks to an initiative led by Genetic Health WA and Pathwest. -
2024 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards (WANMEA) 12 May 2024 North Metropolitan Health Service is extremely proud of its winners and finalists in the 2024 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards. (WANMEA) Congratulations to our winners, breast cancer nurse Tasmin Davis, and midwife Melissa Lynch, who both recognised for excellence in their fields. Highly-respected Respiratory Nurse Practitioner Sue Morey was added to the Lifetime Achievement Honour Roll for her incredible contribution to respiratory medicine to the community. North Metropolitan Health Service’s Nursing and Midwifery Services Director Annie Thompson said the commitment of our nurses and midwives to providing high-quality care to patients is exemplary. “Tamsin and Melissa are wonderful role models and so pleased to have them on our team at NMHS,” she said. “I am in awe of the dedication of Sue Morey for being inducted into the Lifetime Achievement Honou...
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Join us at the Cancer Network Forum 19 April 2024 The Cancer Network WA, in collaboration with the WA Clinical Oncology Group at Cancer Council WA, is excited to announce a one-day forum on 30 May. The Cancer Network Forum is an opportunity to reflect on and recognise the achievements and collective efforts of organisations contributing to the goals of WA State Cancer Plan 2020-2025 This exciting one-day forum presents a unique platform to share insights, foster collaboration, and celebrate advancements in cancer research and care. Attendees will have a chance to network with peers and participate in their topics of interest during the breakout sessions. Date: Thursday 30 May from 9am to 3pm Venue: The University Club of Western Australia, Banquet Hall Theme: Celebrating progress towards the WA Cancer Plan 2020-2025 To register for the event, RSVP by Friday 24 May on EventBrite (external site). Cancer Network Forum program (PDF) Forum ... -
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month 17 April 2024 April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and it is a timely reminder of how we can contribute to reducing sexual violence. Talking about consent and sexual assault matters, and it can help to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence. Staff at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) can provide support and help make a difference to survivors of sexual assault across WA. If you live with past trauma, it is recognised that healthcare appointments may be difficult. Your wellbeing is very important, and you can have a say in how you would like to be treated by a healthcare provider. SARC has developed a Sensitive Practice Request Form to help you have a say in things that will get you through your healthcare appointment. It also helps healthcare providers with making sure your needs are met in a safe and comfortable environment. You can print out the Sensitive Practice Request form or ...
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18/10/2023