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WACHS employees Pitch Your Pilot! LearningNetworkNews

WACHS employees Pitch Your Pilot!

Pitch Your Pilot is back for 2022! Your ideas could make a difference WA Country Health Service (WACHS) employees are invited to submit ideas to improve the way we work or create more positive outcomes for country communities in the third 'Pitch Your Pilot' program. Whilst the program is open to WACHS staff, collaborative ideas engaging in partnerships are encouraged. Trial of virtual reality goggles for pain diversion in paediatric patients when undergoing a medical procedure in an emergency department. The BACKUP service is a pilot program that uses WACHS Command Centre technology for senior nurses to provide support and…
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February 3, 2022
Palliative Care Week EventsLearningNetworkNews

Palliative Care Week

In 2021, National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) will be held from Sunday 23 May – Saturday 29 May, with the theme “Palliative Care It’s more than you think.” During NPCW 2021 we hope to spark important conversations in the community about the benefits of quality palliative care and celebrate the amazing dedication of all those working and volunteering in palliative care across Australia. Visit the website for more information and resources.
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May 17, 2021
Scholarships Open EventsLearningNetworkNews

Scholarships Open

The National Centre for Farmer Health will provide a limited number of scholarships to financially assist students who would like to undertake further study in area of Agricultural Health and Medicine. Scholarships are open twice yearly to applicants who enrol in core units HMF701 (Agricultural Health and Medicine) and or HMF702 (Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities) either as part of their Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health and Medicine, or as an elective at Deakin University or other university post-graduate course. Applications close on the 31 May 2021.  Visit the website for more information or to register.
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May 10, 2021
Win a $100 gift voucher NetworkNews

Win a $100 gift voucher

Calling all nursing, midwifery, dental and allied health professionals practicing in rural Western Australia The Rural Health West Health Professional Survey is now open. You play a crucial role in the health of WA rural communities and we are asking for your help.  If you haven't already, please complete our survey using the link below.  Help us understand your needs and experiences so we can better support you and your community.  Help us help you. Click here to take the survey! Respondents with surveys returned by the due date will be entered into a draw to win one of five…
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December 16, 2020
WA Rural Health Awards | Nominations now open EventsNetworkNews

WA Rural Health Awards | Nominations now open

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN The WA Rural Health Awards celebrate the achievements of clinicians who have enhanced the range and quality of medical care available in rural locations. These awards are an opportunity to shine the spotlight on health professionals who have contributed to rural health in Western Australia. When news of the COVID-19 pandemic broke, the world hit unchartered waters and health professionals rose to the challenge. Never has there been a better time to acknowledge these heroes. Nominations are now open for the 2021 awards in the following categories: • Building Healthy Country Communities • Clinical Leadership • GP…
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October 22, 2020
National Webinar: COVID-19 and digital technology EventsNetworkNews

National Webinar: COVID-19 and digital technology

Tomorrow Tuesday 24 March | 6-7.30pm AEDT (3-4:30pm Perth time) COVID-19 and digital technology: The roles, relevance and risks of using telehealth in a crisis Register here Panel chair: Dr Norman Swan (physician and journalist) Panellists: – Professor Trish Greenhalgh (Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, UK) – Dr Amandeep Hansra (GP, Bondi Doctors, NSW, Australia) – Dr Neale Fong (WA Country Health Service Board Chair, WA, Australia, and medical practitioner) – Karrie Long (School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University and Director, Nursing Research Hub, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia) – Dr Daniel Stefanski (Staff Specialist…
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March 23, 2020
Respiratory Health Network Executive Advisory Group NetworkNews

Respiratory Health Network Executive Advisory Group

Calling for expressions of interest - Respiratory Health Network Executive Advisory Group The Respiratory Health Network (RHN) is looking for people who are passionate about system change, with established networks across the health sector, and who have skills in influence, leadership, and continuous improvement to join our Executive Advisory Group (EAG). The priority areas the RHN will be focused on in 2020 are: • Improving health partnerships with primary health care • Care transitions from paediatrics to adult respiratory care services • Improving access to services for people with chronic respiratory conditions • Innovative approaches to improve care in the…
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February 5, 2020
Heart Failure Workshop for South West Clinicians EventsNetworkNews

Heart Failure Workshop for South West Clinicians

5 March @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | St John of God Conference Room An interactive practical day for SW staff (acute and primary care) involved in the care of patients with heart failure (eg Practice nurses, ward Nurses, AHWs, allied health, GP’s Speakers include: Dr Allison Morton (Cardiologist) Dr Lokesh Garg (Gen Med Physician) Dr Andrew Maiorana (Exercise Physiologist) Visit the events calendar for more information.
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February 5, 2020