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General Practitioners have an important role in supporting those impacted by the bushfires, both in the immediate and longer term. Most people recover from the impact of disasters, but most of those who do seek help, initially present to their GP. Phoenix Australia has developed these resources to support GPs working within bushfire-affected communities. Resources on bushfire and mental health are also available on the Beyond Blue website.

2022 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards - Nominations are closing soon! The 2022 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards recognise and acknowledge health professionals who have dedicated their careers to caring for rural communities, and celebrate the achievements of health professionals who have enhanced the range and quality of medical care available in Western Australian rural locations. Categories for the 2022 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards are: • General Practitioner (GP) of the Year • Clinical Leadership • Rural Researcher or Educator • Specialist of the Year (Non-GP) • Metropolitan-based Bush Champion • Rural Nurse/Midwife of the Year • Rural Allied…

The prize draw for the first of three $200 Visa gift cards for respondents to the Rural Health West GP Survey has been won by a GP in Kalgoorlie.   With two gift cards still to win, there's no better time to get your survey in.  Return your paper survey by post or complete it online here. All responses received by the due date will be included in the prize draw.  Please email the Rural Health West Data Team if you have any questions.

Exciting opportunity to shape the future of primary care and hospital collaboration in the South West. Representatives are invited from all practices in the greater Bunbury area to attend monthly meetings to share feedback, present ideas/suggestions, and receive information on the work underway at Bunbury Hospital. Partner with the Bunbury Hospital Redevelopment team Feedback on communication channels and referral pathways Monthly meetings (1 hour) for an initial 6 months Stipend available Expressions of Interest close 30 September 2021. If interested in participating, please contact: Dr Mark Monaghan – Director Medical Services Clinical Service Redevelopment Jo Moore - Director Strategy &…

Community members from Margaret River and the surrounding areas are invited to join WACHS-SW as they undertake regional service planning. Community members are welcome to join in discussions about the service planning and future opportunities that are resulting from the Bunbury Hospital Redevelopment. Wednesday 13 October 2021, 10:00am-1:00pm Margaret River HEART "The Studio Room" 43 Wallcliffe road, Margaret River Light lunch provided To register please email WACHS.

Early diagnosis of heart failure and effective management in primary care prolongs lives, keeps people out of hospital, and improves quality of life. Managing heart failure is complex. High rates of mortality and hospital readmission make this a challenging condition for patients and their GPs. But there are clear principles to support effective management in primary care. This educational visit supported by NPS Medicinewise and the Heart Foundation is part of a multifaceted program designed to: • support GPs in the early diagnosis and classification of heart failure • provide clinical guidance on initiation and ongoing management of medicines • empower…

BuDDS seeks to provide a structured mentoring program for doctors in the greater Bunbury region, promoting a positive, supportive culture within the medical community by linking doctors at various stages of training and beyond to share experiences and provide personal and professional guidance.   Would you like to be involved in BuDDS? Please contact kayla.mizzi@health.wa.gov.au to complete a Mentee/Mentor registration form.   Want more information before deciding? For more information including BuDDS structure, confidentiality and how it all works, send an email to kayla.mizzi@health.wa.gov.au.   A BuDDS Launch Event will be held on 15 July 2021 to meet your fellow…

Communities from the Bridgetown, Boyup Book and Nannup areas are invited to join WA Country Health Service - South West as they undertake regional service planning, as part of the Bunbury Hospital Redevelopment. Thursday 24 June, 11:00am-1:00pm St John Ambulance Sub Centre 17 Pioneer Street, Bridgetown Light lunch provided This is an exciting opportunity to have your say and contribute to the development of a strong network of hospitals that deliver care closer to home. For more information please contact WACHS-SW-BHServDev@health.wa.gov.au