Disability Education Videos

Considerations for End of Life Planning for People with Intellectual Disability – PART 2

Tuesday 11 October 2022

This webinar forms part two of a two-part webinar series: Considerations for End of Life Planning for People with Intellectual Disability

Our speakers will address how to apply an Ethical Decision Making Framework that includes conversations, consent and supported decision making to end of life planning in this population. Appropriate and timely referrals to palliative care will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe how to ensure appropriate consent and/or supported decision making about end of life planning in people with intellectual disability
• Outline how to apply an Ethical Decision Making Framework to end of life planning in people with intellectual disability
• Identify the role of appropriate, timely and effective referrals for palliative care in people with intellectual disability

Speakers:

Dr Seeta Durvasula | Clinical Director, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service

Catherine O’Hea | Clinical Nurse Consultant, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service

Sam Rodgers | Social Worker, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service

Considerations for End of Life Planning for People with Intellectual Disability – PART 1

Thursday 21 July 2022

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) and the Northern Sydney Intellectual Disability Health Service (NSIDHS) presents the first of a two-part webinar series: Considerations for  End of Life Planning for People with Intellectual Disability

This first webinar (Part 1) examines the mortality, complex morbidity in people with intellectual disability and how the notion of Quality of Life can influence end of life planning for this population.

A subsequent webinar to be held on the 23 August 2022 (Part 2) will address how to apply an Ethical  Decision Making Framework that includes conversations, consent and supported decision making to end of life planning in this population. Appropriate and timely referrals to palliative care will be discussed

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe how mortality, avoidable deaths and co-morbidities differ in people with intellectual disability, compared to others in the population
• Identify the main health and psychosocial factors to consider in end of life planning for people with intellectual disability
• Recognise the role that the concept and perceptions of Quality of Life influence end of life planning people with intellectual disability

Speakers:

Dr Seeta Durvasula | Clinical Director, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service

Seeta Durvasula is a medical practitioner who has been consulting in intellectual disability medicine for more than 25 years.  She is the Clinical Director of two specialised multidisciplinary health clinics in Sydney for children and adults with intellectual disability.

She is a Senior Lecturer in Developmental Disability Health, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney.  Seeta’s research interests are in mortality, ageing and frailty, and health outcomes in people with intellectual disability.

Ms Nicola Guy | Senior Social Worker, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service

Nicola has experience providing social work services across a range of health care and community settings including disability services, aged care, oncology and palliative care.

Ms Catherine O’Hea | Clinical Nurse Consultant, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service

Catherine has over 30 years’ experience in the disability sector and is passionate about supporting people with Intellectual Disability to be involved in their health management and decision making throughout their life including at the end of life stage. She is also enjoys assisting mainstream health/allied health staff to further develop the skills, confidence and experience in meeting the health needs of people with intellectual disability.

Resources:

PRESENTATION PDF – End of Life Planning with people with intellectual disabilities

NDIS: Participant/Patient and Carer Journey

Thursday 5 May 2022

This webinar is a collaboration with Your Side Australia and covers the NDIS eligibility requirements, what GP’s can do to assist in the application process, patient and carer resources, referral pathways, and Your Side NDIS and Carer Gateway services.

Your Side support people over the age of 18, living in the Greater Sydney region who have a range of disabilities. They assist with a number of services including personal care, community access, allied health and other activities of daily living.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe NDIS eligibility requirements
• Identify support available for patients and carers with applying for the NDIS
• Describe referral pathways and support available to patients and their carers
• Assess overlap between NDIS Participants and their carers and how GPs can support them on their journey

Speakers:

Brittany Jack | Director, Business Growth – Your Side Australia

Tori Jewkes | Disability Team Leader – Your Side Australia

Meg Raedler | Community Engagement Consultant – Your Side Australia

Resources:

NDIS and Carer Gateway Presentation for Health Professionals_Your Side Australia

Transition to adult care for adolescents with intellectual disability

Tuesday 15 March 2022

This webinar discusses the process of transition for people with Intellectial Disability from child/young adult to adult care. The webinar considers the completity of this transition process for the individual and their family, as well as models of collaborative care and ensuring participant awareness of the existing transition services

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognise the complexity of the transition process for an individual with intellectual disability and their family
• Consider models of collaborative care for transition to adult services
• Identify the role of key practitioners and services for a supported transition experience
• Increase awareness of existing transition services for young adults with intellectual disability in NSW

Speakers:

DR YVETTE VELLA | BAPPSC (OCC THERAPY) MBBS FRACP DCH MPH Developmental and General Paediatrician at the NSIDHS and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Child and Family Health within the Northern Sydney Local Health District. She has expertise in managing complex behaviours of concern in children and adolescents with ID and autism and works in collaboration with schools for specific purposes in the Local Health District. Dr Vella also has a special interest in working with children in out of home care.

LEAH BALLIN | BA (Psych & Ed), GradDipSci (Psych) MPsych (Ed & Dev), MAPS, FCEDP Educational and developmental psychologist at NSIDHS. Leah has experience providing psychology services across a range of settings having previously worked as a school psychologist, in private practice, as well as with NGOs as part of a multidisciplinary team. Leah also has particular experience in working with children who present with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy.

ANGIE MYLES | Registered Nurse & Registered Sick Children’s Nurse (UK) Angie has worked in Adolescent Health Services for 20years at Royal North Shore Hospital,  John Hunter Children’s Hospital and as ACI Transition Care Coordinator since 2011.

Resources:

Transition to adult services for for adolescents with Intellectual Disability Slides

Ageing and Dementia in People with Intellectual Disability

Wednesday 10 November 2021

This CPD Activity that aims to improve the capacity of general practitioners to provide health care to people with intellectual disability with complex health needs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe how ageing, frailty and dementia differ in people with intellectual disability, compared to others in the population.
• Identify the main health considerations in people with intellectual disability as they age.
• Explain the clinical presentation of dementia in people with intellectual disability
• Outline the process of assessment and diagnosis of dementia in people with intellectual disability
• Understand the principles of management of dementia in people with intellectual disability.
• Demonstrate how the concept of “ageing in place” can be applied to people with intellectual disability.

Speakers:

• Dr Seeta Durvasula – Clinical Director, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service. Seeta Durvasula is a medical practitioner who has been consulting in intellectual disability medicine for more than 25 years.  She is the Clinical Director of two specialised multidisciplinary health clinics in Sydney for children and adults with intellectual disability.  She is a Senior Lecturer in Developmental Disability Health, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney.  Seeta’s research interests are in mortality, ageing and frailty, and health outcomes in people with intellectual disability.

Management of Anxiety in Children and Young People with an Intellectual Disability

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) together with the Northern Sydney Intellectual Disability Service presents this webinar on management of anxiety in children and young people with an intellectual disability.

Speakers:

• Dr Yvette Vella, BAPPSC (OCC Therapy) MBBS FRACP DCH MPH. Developmental and General Paediatrician at the NSIDHS, and also works in private practice in Sydney. She has expertise in managing complex behaviours of concern in children and adolescents with ID and autism and works in collaboration with schools for specific purposes in the Local Health District. Dr Vella also has a special interest in working with children in out of home care.
• Leah Ballin, BA (Psych & Ed), GradDipSci (Psych) MPsych (Ed & Dev), MAPS, FCEDP. Educational and developmental psychologist at NSIDHS. Leah has experience providing psychology services across a range of settings having previously worked as a school psychologist, in private practice, as well as with NGOs as part of a multidisciplinary team. Leah also has particular experience in working with children who present with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy.
• Cathy Young, Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Resources:

Northern Sydney Intellectual Disability Health Service Presentation

Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Anxiety Presentation

Comprehensive Health Assessments, Capacity and Consent in People with Intellectual Disability

Tuesday 16 March 2021

Webinar aimed at increasing health practitioners’ knowledge and skills in managing patients with an intellectual disability.

Speakers:

• Dr Seeta Durvasula, Clinical Director, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Health Service.
• Melissa Tizzone, Social Worker, NSLHD Intellectual Disability Specialist Team.

Assessing Behaviours of Concern in Paediatric Patients with Intellectual Disability

Tuesday 27 October 2020

Aimed at increasing health practitioners’ knowledge and skills in managing patients with an intellectual disability.

Speakers:

• Dr Yvette Vella, BTHO, MBBS, RACP, MPH, Developmental and General Paediatrician at the NSIDHS, and also works in private practice in Sydney.
• Michelle Gray, Senior Clinician Intellectual Disability, NNSWLHD.
• Rebecca Stack, BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing, Clinical Nurse Consultant at the NSIDHS.

Recognising Complexity in Intellectual Disability

Tuesday 8 September 2020