WA Primary Health Alliance

04/06/2026

More than 70 local GPs, health professionals and service providers recently came together for an event focused on strengthening mental health and wellbeing across the Goldfields.

The event featured a practical presentation from Professor Nick Titov about the “Big 5” - five simple, research-backed areas that support good mental health: meaningful activities, healthy thinking, goals and plans, healthy routines and social connections.

The interactive format encouraged participants to reflect on both their own wellbeing and how these insights could be applied in clinical practice. The Big 5 framework stood out for its simplicity and practicality, offering an approach that can be readily integrated into routine care, health promotion and patient self-management.

The evening highlighted how small, consistent actions can make a significant difference. Through collaboration and shared learning, Goldfields providers are strengthening their ability to support not only their patients, but also each other and the wider community.

, Goldfields Health Professionals Network, MindSpot Clinic

03/06/2026

Our Depression Starts Small website recently won the Best of Year digital category award at the 2026 Campaign Brief WA Creative Awards ⭐ The campaign was created to raise awareness of the early symptoms of depression, reduce stigma and encourage people to reach out and seek help: https://depressionstartssmall.org.au/

A big congratulations to our creative agency Rare, our team and everyone involved in bringing this campaign to life. Read more: https://campaignbrief.com/rare-takes-home-4-best-of-year-awards-at-the-campaign-brief-wa-creative-awards-the-brand-agency-and-wildlings-win-2-each/

02/06/2026

Clinician Assist WA is a clinical support tool providing clear, local guidance to help you assess, manage and refer patients across Western Australia.

Whether you’re an experienced GP or clinician, new to practice, or new to WA, Clinician Assist WA helps you confidently navigate the WA health care system - especially when local practice and referral pathways are unfamiliar.

👉 Watch the video and see how Clinician Assist WA can support your clinical practice: https://youtu.be/4Cb1HaFh8Q8?si=pwfurinn2knppU6K

WA Department of Health, Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

01/06/2026

Register for Talking About Su***de in Practice, an online workshop that will help increase health professionals skills and confidence in recognising presentations where su***de risk is high, undertaking a detailed risk assessment, and management planning using a collaborative, team-based approach.

📅 20 June 2026: https://www.wapha.org.au/event/talking-about-su***de-prevention-in-practice-webinar/

➡️ Find out more: https://www.wapha.org.au/about-us/our-priorities/mental-health/su***de-prevention/

Black Dog Institute

The Talking About Su***de Prevention in Practice workshop aims to increase Health Professionals skill and confidence in: recognising presentations where Increasing health professionals' skill and confidence in recognising presentations where su***de risk is high.

29/05/2026

GPs and other primary health care clinicians are invited to join us for the second webinar in this series with Kidney Health Australia.

Hear from Dr Ashley Irish as we take a deep dive into managing chronic kidney disease including key management strategies, best practice pharmacological therapies and plans to avoid acute kidney injury.

📅 Thursday 25 June
🕑 6.30-7.30pm
➡️ Register: https://www.wapha.org.au/event/managing-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-in-primary-care/
✅ This webinar is accredited for 1 RACGP and ACRRM EA CPD hour.

This activity is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the PHN Program.

28/05/2026

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continues to be the most common neurodevelopmental diagnosis affecting children in WA. Our latest GP Connect clinical feature by Dr Rona Kelly and Dr Sapna Jessy provides GPs with an awareness of the growth faltering risk in children treated for ADHD and outlines a stepwise approach in management and care coordination.

Read more: https://news.wapha.org.au/growth-monitoring-in-children-with-adhd/

27/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week is a time for us all to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on how we can contribute to reconciliation in our everyday work and lives.

This year’s theme ‘All In’ is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. Learn more about how WAPHA’s Executive team are all in for reconciliation as they share their own personal insights and reflections.

To find out more and get involved, visit Reconciliation Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

26/05/2026

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has launched a public awareness campaign to increase understanding of perimenopause and menopause. It covers symptoms, management and treatment options, and encourages those needing further support or treatment advice to speak with their GP.

Information and resources developed for health professionals to share with patients can be accessed here: https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause/for-health-professionals

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26/05/2026

As the operator of WA’s three Primary Health Networks, WA Primary Health Alliance is responsible for planning, guiding, and directing investment towards important primary health care services on behalf of the Australian Government.

Achieving health equity means more than just funding health services. It’s about ensuring the services we commission reach the right people and are delivered in a way that meets their needs.

We encourage providers interested in working with us to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions for under-served communities to view our open tenders and register to receive notifications of upcoming tender opportunities:

View WA Primary Health Alliance tenders, access the Aspire portal and register for notifications about upcoming procurement opportunities.

24/05/2026

Are you looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? In collaboration with eMHPrac, register for free face-to-face workshops coming up in Kununurra and Broome.

📅 Kununurra, Thursday 4 June: https://events.humanitix.com/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-in-kununurra
📅 Broome, Tuesday 9 June: https://events.humanitix.com/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-in-broome

These workshops can be claimed for Educational Activities CPD by self reporting to RACGP or ACCRM.

This activity is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the PHN Program.

WellMob

eMHPrac is bringing practical, evidence-based digital mental health training to Western Australia, in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance.