Western Australia
2021 Webinar Series
Webinar dates for 2021 are as follows:
- Wednesday 17 February, Migraines and the workplace, presented by Prof Peter Silbert.
- Wednesday 17 March, New approach in assessment of cardiovascular risks, presented by Prof David Playford
- Wednesday 14 April, Mental issues in the workplace, presented by a panel of occupational psychologists
- Wednesday 12 May, Diabetes and the impact on fitness for work, presented by Dr Ricky Arenson
- Wednesday 16 June, Pregnancy and work, presenter TBA
- Wednesday 14 July, Hernias with an occupational perspective of risks, presented by a panel of surgeons.
- Wednesday 18 August, Bariatric surgery and the impact on work, presenter TBA
- Wednesday 15 September, Illumination in the workplace, presenter TBA
- Wednesday 17 November, Occupational health professionals as experts in the court, presenter TBA
For more information about WA Branch meetings, contact Miguel Kabilio on anzsom.wa@gmail.com
WA Branch Council Members
Chairperson: Dr Miguel Kabilio
Secretary: Dr Thea Leman
Treasurer: Dr Andrew Thomson
Nurse Representative: Ms Lara Brydon
AFOEM Trainee Representative: Dr Jessica Johnson
Events Coordinator: Danielle Kabilio
Branch AGM documents
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
Migraines and workplace
Prof Peter Silbert
Date: Wednesday 17 February, 6.00pm (Perth local time)
Cost: Complimentary for members; Non-members $25
Register: Click here for ANZSOM/AFOEM members
Click here for non-members
Learning objectives: TBC
Presenter
Prof Peter Silbert completed his undergraduate medical degree, graduating with honours, at the University of Western Australia in 1984. He undertook his residency and postgraduate medical training at Royal Perth Hospital and completed his neurology training through the Western Australian State Neurology training program.
His post graduate fellowships were undertaken at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota USA, where Peter specialised in clinical neurology and neurophysiology. Returning to Perth in 1994, Peter has worked as a neurologist, neurophysiologist and epileptologist in the private and public health system, moving fully to the community and private sector in 2012.
Peter’s private practice focuses on pain and neurophysiology, working closely with spinal and orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons, managing patients with spinal and limb musculoskeletal and related neurological problems. Peter has an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, Teleheath and community neurology. He also holds regular education sessions for the Neurocare team.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
WA 2020 AGM & Dinner
In conjunction with ASM2020 and the AGM, WA Branch held a local conference dinner on Saturday 22 November.
Previous webinars:
Assessing work in hot environments. Including the role of pre-employment medicals and contraindications | Presenters: Dr Ross Di Corleto & Lee Cherry, Occupational Hygienists
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)
Workplace knee injuries: Who will return better and stronger than before? | Presenter: Dr Dror Maor
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)
An introduction to occupational hygiene | Presented by Dr Julia Norris
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)
Shoulder conditions | Presented by Dr Matthew Lawson-Smith
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)
Hearing implants to rehabilitate hearing | Presented by Professor Peter Friedland
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)
Drug and alcohol testing | Presented by Dr Charles Appleton
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)
Work and vision | Presented by Professor Bruno Piccoli
Recording now available - click here (member-only access)