Events

27 and 28 March 2021 PCEC (Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre) This Rural Health West conference will concentrate on learnings and effects from the recent disasters that have impacted both Australia and the world and how we can prepare for future adversities. Particular emphasis will be on dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and of course COVID-19. In 2021, Rural Health West are pleased to formally welcome rural and remote nurses and midwives to the conference and will include relevant sessions and travel support. For more information and t0 register, visit the event website.

Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 27 March 2021  I  6.00pm - midnight  I  The Ritz-Carlton Perth The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. This ceremony will be extra special as we congratulate our 2020 finalists too. Purchase tickets here.

3 April 2021 Master Builders Bunbury 19 Clifford Street Davenport 6231 9:00am - 1:00pm These interactive four-hour workshops by Clinical Design Solutions have been designed to enhance your capacity to assess and treat complex wounds in the hospital & primary care setting. The workshops utilise a sustainability framework devised to enhance clinical outcomes, whilst minimising the economic, social and environmental impacts of care.  Wound dressings, when discussed, are done so in the context of Wound Bed Preparation and presented generically to enable you to get the best of of the products you currently have available in the workplace. As a...

Event Dates: Thursday 15 April, 2021 to Thursday 20 May, 2021 Time: 5.00pm-6.30pm Venue: Online Cost: $95 (inc GST) Target Audience: Doctors, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Chaplains, Allied Health Professionals, Assistants in Nursing, Patient Care Assistants Registration information: Registration is essential as places are limited. Register online at https://mindfulness-15-apr-2021.eventbrite.com.au Contact Details: Phone Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) on 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au Overview Health professionals routinely give compassionate care to patients but can struggle to receive compassion or offer it to self or colleagues. Research suggests health professionals can increase wellbeing when practicing self-compassion, and therefore increase capacity...

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Date: 30th April 2021 Length: One day Cost: $30.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service through the Better Medical Care Initiative Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours and is approved for the Rural Procedural Grants Program, Obstetrics...

Friday 30 April 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm This full day workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives from King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide regional GP obstetricians and midwives the opportunity to gain confidence, practice techniques on obstetric models, and discuss cases and network. Eligibility: Open to all medical practitioners and nurses/midwives. Priority will be given to those within the region. REGISTER HERE: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2021/04/30/default-calendar/obstetric-emergencies-(obs)---bridgetown Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the Rural Health West Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.

Thursday 6 May 2021 6.15pm – 8.45pm (6.45pm start) Koombana Room, Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey Street, Bunbury CPD Points: You will receive 4 (Cat 2) points as endorsed by the RACGP Speakers & Topics: Dr Jacinta Cover, General Surgeon • Perineal Conditions Dr Oliver Duncan, Gastroenterologist • Update in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Dr Nick Newman, General Surgeon • The new Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard and item numbers • Reasons GP’s should be referring patients for colonoscopy Dr Marcus Ong, General Surgeon • Breast implants and BI-ALCL – an update for GP’s Please register by Thursday, 29 April 2021 to nkavanagh@montserrat.com.au...

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This workshop covers neurological emergencies presenting outside the tertiary setting including assessment and management of altered consciousness, seizures, headache, dizziness and weakness. The workshop aims to improve skills and confidence by applying a structured approach including tailored neurological examinations relevant to the assessment of patients presenting with acute neurological problems. Eligibility: GPs, ED Doctors and Nurses and Nursing Practitioners. Priority will given to Western Australian GPs, GP Visiting Medical Practitioners and locums on rural placements. Date: 7th May 2021 Length: One day. 8.00am - 5.00pm       Cost: $550 (including GST) The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA...