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Our next 2024 Silver Learnings session will cover in home respiratory services.

Each session provides a comprehensive presentation on the topic, information on referral pathways, case studies to workshop with experienced Silverchain staff and industry experts, and discussions to answer any of your questions.



Breathe easy: Managing chronic respiratory disease

  • Date and time: Tuesday 29 October 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm (doors open from 6:15pm)
  • Location: Global Streaming Centre - The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, Bentley

Join our health care experts to learn about evidence-based therapies for primary care patients with respiratory conditions. Our presentation will focus on bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), home services available, potential access barriers and how to address them, and referral pathways. 

This free accredited session provides you with 1.5 CPD hours (1 hour educational activity, 0.5 hours for reviewing performance) and includes a buffet dinner and refreshments.

Register today to secure your spot.

Learning outcomes covered include:

  • Implement evidence based therapies to optimise outcomes for patients with bronchiectasis and COPD.
  • Summarise community services and resources available for patients with bronchiectasis and COPD.
  • Identify the eligibility criteria and referral pathway to access respiratory care in the community (eg Silverchain COPD Support Program and Home Oxygen services) and recognise potential barriers to patients accessing these services.

Our expert presenters will share their knowledge and support you to work through different case studies during the session.

Event places are limited so please register quickly to secure your seat before 21 October.

Our presenters

Dr Francesco Piccolo

Silverchain Respiratory Consultant, St John of God Midland Private and Public Hospital Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Specialist
Francesco has a medical science degree with first class honours in biochemistry and an MBBS, both at Sydney University. He completed his training in respiratory and sleep medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the Western Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute in 2012.

Dr Erin O'Donnell-Taylor

Silverchain GP Liaison
Erin is a General Practitioner with a special interest in the areas of women's and children's health. She is a passionate advocate for the role of primary care, quality general practice training, the welfare of trainees, and system improvement and reform. In addition to her role as a GP Liaison, she sits on a number of committees and advisory groups.

Louise Papps

Silverchain Clinical Nurse Manager
Louise has over 20 years’ experience working in a variety of specialist respiratory services across primary and secondary care, with a strong interest in COPD. She delivers respiratory education on behalf of various health networks and was a member of the advisory group for the National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions in 2018.