continuing education

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Sponsorship available for conferences!

CHNWA is offering current members (last 12 months) sponsorship to attend relevant conferences. Further information about the CHNWA support for professional development can be downloaded here. Please remember to submit your application at least 6 weeks before the conference to allow for CHNWA Executive to approve it.

Postnatal Depression DVD & video

Postnatal depression can have a traumatic impact on women and their families. Left untreated, the long-term effect on children includes a higher incidence of depression and cognitive and behavioural problems. The Rural Health Foundation Postnatal Depression program examines causes, risks, management and support systems for the women, their children, partners and families.

Program participants include Professor Philip Boyce, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sydney; Dr Nicole Highet, Psychologist and Deputy CEO, beyondblue; and Ms Lynore Geia, Indigenous Midwife and registered nurse. Click here for further information.

For information on other programs available for purchase from the Rural Health Education Foundation, go to our DVD & Video order page at www.rhef.com.au

Free online PD for school nurses

www.GenerationSunSmart.com.au

This educational resource has been designed for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, school health nurses and school students in Years 6 to 9 by the Cancer Council Western Australia.

Learn about:

  • skin cancer
  • being SunSmart, and
  • how to incorporate sun protection strategies into your day to day school activities.

Click here to work your way through fun and interactive sun protection modules.On completion, you can receive a FREE sun protection teaching resources for the classroom!

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