ISSUE 11
SPRING 2014
in this issue
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Methamphetamine Support Group
-pg 1
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Sexual Health Training -pg 1
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Staffing Changes - pg 2
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Dru Yoga by Video Conference- pg 2
GOLDFIELDS WOMENS
HEALTH CARE CENTRE
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Kalgoorlie WA 6430
T: 08 9021 8266
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W: www.gwhcc.org.au
HEDLAND WELL WOMENS
CENTRE
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South Hedland WA 6772
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Centre Rd
Tom Price WA 6751
T: 08 9188 1224
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SOUTH WEST WOMENS
HEALTH &
INFORMATION CENTRE
19 Fielder St
Bunbury WA 6230
T: 08 9791 3350 | 1800 673 350
E: [email protected]
W: www.swwhic.com.au
WOMENS HEALTH
& FAMILY SERVICES
227 Newcastle Street
Northbridge WA 6003
T: 08 6330 5400
E: [email protected]
W: www.ruralinreach.whfs.org.au
Rural in Reach Program
Methamphetamine Support Group Helps WA
Community
During July and August, the Rural
in Reach program in partnership
with Cyrenien House (Mental Health
& Drug & Alcohol support service)
presented a series of information
and support sessions for the
community of Jurien Bay. This was
a community request in response to
a common challenge experienced
by many communities in Australia,
the misuse of Methamphetamines.
Methamphetamine use in Australia
is double the rate of other developed
countries such as the United States
and the UK (Australian Medical
Association 2014).
The sessions involved general
information about the illicit substance
as well as provided support services
and contact numbers for people
seeking help discontinuing their use.
The facilitator Charl also highlighted
the importance of choice in stopping
and what to do to support yourself if a
family member or a friend is using the
drug.
Methamphetamines are commonly
known as ice or crystal meth. “Ice”
or “crystal” specifically refers to the
crystalline form of methamphetamine.
Ice is generally smoked or used
intravenously, leading to faster
absorption and slower metabolism by
the body. The impact of the use of
methamphetamines can range from
difficulty sleeping through to anxiety,
paranoia and violence. Ambulance call
outs to Methamphetamine users have
tripled in the last two years (Medical
Journal of Australia 2014).
The Rural in Reach program
endeavours to meet unique and
common community health and wellbeing concerns. Any communities that
would like to know more about running
sessions or support groups around
Methamphetamine use or other
health and well-being topics, please
contact [email protected] Sexual Health Training Becomes Available
Through Rural in Reach
Sexual and Reproductive Health Western Australia (formally known as Family Planning
Western Australia) has partnered with Rural in Reach to present a range of topics for
rural health professionals. The first workshop, ‘Clinical Management of Genital Herpes’
covers the trickier aspects of managing Herpes in General Practice, including: Clinical
presentation and diagnosis, management of clients and partners and common pitfalls in
General Practice. There is an opportunity to acquire an Allocated 3 Category 2 points in
the RACGP QI&CPD Program. Please register for a copy of this recording by calling Rural in
Reach on 1800 998 399, or email [email protected]
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what’s on
RinR Community Talks –
Spring 2014 Series
The schedule for the Spring 2014 series of RinR Community
Talks is now available from www.ruralinreach.whfs.org.au
Up to six CRCs can attend each ‘Community Talk’ via video conference . Places are
limited so register ASAP. Some talks are available by webcast as an alternative. We
are always looking for ideas about what talks to present - if you or your community
have suggestions for future topics/presenters, please contact the Rural in Reach
team.
To register your communities interest in attending a community talk at your CRC,
please call Rural in Reach on 1800 998 399.
We would also like to encourage the use of our large library of recordings online.
Topics include:
•Bullying in the home or in the workplace
•Mental health challenges for young people
•Prevention and detection of skin cancer
•Postnatal depression
•The impact of hearing loss on a child’s ability to learn
These are just a selection of the community education sessions available. For a full
list please go to ruralinreach.whfs.org.au/content/video-links
UPCOMING WESTLINK BROADCASTS
•’Hearing Difficulties and its Impact on
Working Life’ presented by Ear Science
Institute
•’Culture, Womens Health and Wellbeing’
presented by Womens Health and Family
Services
•’The Silly Season- How to balance
indulgence over the holiday period’
presented by the Rural in Reach team
(2013 repeat)
End of year staffing changes
Nicole Gale, Rural in Reach Coordinator
is taking a much deserved holiday to
Europe in the last few months of this
year (lucky duck). Sarah Broadhead,
Project Officer will stand in as acting
Coordinator until Nicole’s return. This shift
in staffing will have minimal impact on
the Rural in Reach program. We do ask
however that program related emails and
phone calls are now directed to Sarah at
[email protected] or 6330 5436.
Dru Yoga delivered via video conference around the South West
South West Women’s Health and Information Centre and Rural in Reach Wellbeing Coach Sarah Collin has now developed
an innovative program using video conferencing technology to deliver Dru Yoga classes around the South West and beyond.
This was initiated by a request from the August CRC.
Dru Yoga, one of the most effective antidotes to the stress of modern living, with its flowing style is designed for people
of all ages, abilities, fitness levels and body shapes. It’s graceful yet powerful sequences help you relax, re-energise, ease
back pain and feel great. Sarah has pre-recorded Dru Yoga sessions that communities can rotate through and are combined
with a quarterly community visit and class run in person. This is an opportunity to workshop any particular sequences,
have personal contact time to ask questions and enrich the program.
Running now for over a year, this model is also being utilised in Nannup and Yarloop with Bridgetown and Kalgoorlie
interested in accessing it as well. There are more recordings planned to be available by 2015 to increase the library of
classes available. Any queries regarding these classes or information on health and well-being support available in the
South West, please contact Sarah Collin who is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays on 9791 3350.
Want more information about the RinR Program?
Why not check out our website! www.ruralinreach.whfs.org.au You can also register your
email at [email protected] to receive the RinR quarterly newsletter to keep up to date
on RinR community activities and events!
To find out more about all the services and programs at Womens Health & Family Services go
to www.whfs.org.au
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