• Margaret River Ultra Marathon

    17 October 2020 The Margaret River Ultra Marathon boasts 80 kilometres of magnificent trail running through one of Australia’s most beautiful regions; Margaret River in south-west Western Australia. It will take runners on a journey through a diverse range of breathtaking landscapes, starting at Hamelin Bay in the south and finishing at the Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery at Wilyabrup in the north, on Saturday 9th May 2020. The 80km point to point course takes runners through huge Karri tree forests, along cliff top trails providing endless coastal views, over huge granite domes and rock slabs, along crisp white sandy...

  • Busselton Festival Of Triathlon

    17 October 2020  - 18 October 2020 The 2020 SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon, new date rescheduled to 17th October. In addition to the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3, which will remain the premier event of the festival, we will also host an SunSmart Kids Triathlon and the Funman Teams Triathlon. The expansion of the SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon allows for a more inclusive weekend of events that brings a new level of excitement to Busselton. Food vendors and entertainment will be provided onsite throughout the afternoon and evening, continuing until 7.30pm. There will be no entry fee to attend the celebrations. This event is...

  • GP Breakfast Education series Men’s health: prostate cancer

    Thursday 22 October 2020 7.00am for 7.30am-9.00am St John of God Bunbury Hospital Conference rooms 1 and 2 With the rising Australian population, increasing life expectancy and the expectation of continuing increases in prostate cancer incidence, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has estimated the number of prostate cancers diagnosed in Australia will reach over 25,000 new cases this year. The role of the GP in men’s prostate health, early detection and referral is essential. Join us over breakfast for an interactive session as Dr Paul Crow, Urologist presents on: Patient care beyond diagnosis Prostate cancer treatment and new technologies: Transperitoneal biopsy approach Pathology Radiography...

  • TRACSWA WA Stroke Care Virtual Symposium

    Thursday 22nd October 2020 Sign in - 11:45 am for 12:00 noon – 4.30 pm (WST) TRACS WA, WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West invite you to join us for this WA Stroke Care virtual symposium. Speakers include: • Sandra Lever, Coordinator of the Sexuality Clinic at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre in Sydney, to discuss sexuality and intimacy post stroke. • Dr Alicia Massarotto, Consultant Geriatrician from Fremantle Hospital to discuss assessment and management of mood disorders following stroke. • Associate Professor Erin Godecke, Senior Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University and Senior Speech Pathologist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital,...

  • ACHSM WA breakfast forum – Career Development Through Mentoring

    Friday 23 October 2020 7.15AM - 8.30AM Perth Children's Hospital, Level 5 Auditorium, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009   Join ACHSM WA for a breakfast forum with keynote speaker Robyn Sermon, Executive Director Innovation & Development, WA Country Health Service, who will share her insights on leadership and her transition to a health role. You will also have the opportunity to hear from other key leaders on their career journey, and spend time with a leader of your choice in a small group over a light breakfast. The event will be followed up with two self-organised sessions within small...

  • Mindful Margaret River mental health collaboration education event

    Wednesday 28 October 2020 5.00pm to 7.30pm Studio Theatre, Margaret River HEART Facilitated by Dr Louise Marsh Light snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments provided REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  WORKING TOGETHER: A collaboration in mental health services in the Augusta Margaret River community SESSION ONE | 5.30pm Collaborating with Regional Government Mental Health Services Panellists: Robert Kimmel | Coordinator for Mental Health Services, WA Country Health Service – lower South West Dr Lynettte Teo | Psychiatrist, South West Adult Mental Health Services Miet Vermeiren | Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Bunbury Hospital Representative | Child and Adolescent Mental Health...

  • South West Wellness Symposium

    South West Wellness Symposium 31st October 2020 ​Undalup Room, City of Busselton, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton (this event will also be held online) The theme for this year's Symposium is "Living in Balance Within Community. This full day event will feature four keynote speakers and panel discussions focusing on four themes: Living Mindfully, Men's Health & Wellbeing, Building Resilience in Kids & Teens and Holistic End of Life Care. The target audience will be health practitioners and community members who have a passion for wellness & community connection. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available from EventBrite - click here.

  • Good Day Sunshine Festival

    31 October 2020 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm UPDATE as of Monday 16 March: Event has now been rescheduled to Saturday 31 October, 2020. Contact the event organiser for more details, read full media release here. Knowing how special and momentous this night will be, the lovely people behind Good Day Sunshine have pulled out all the stops to create an event that Australian fans will remember for the rest of their lives. Joining the heavyweights of John Butler and Xavier Rudd will be a hand-picked selection of exceptional Australian artists – both established and brand new – who tap into...

  • Management of skin cancers and advances in radiation oncology with GenesisCare

    General Practitioners and Skin Cancer Nurses are invited to attend an educational dinner and meeting detailing a multidisciplinary approach to treating complex non-melanoma skin cancers and receive an update on new treatments in radiation oncology now available in Bunbury. When: Wednesday 4 November 2020 6.00 pm – 8.15 pm Where: Quality Hotel Lighthouse & Basalt Restaurant, Carey Street, Bunbury WA 6230 Enquiries: marisa.bellantoni@genesiscare.com, M: 0419 620 198 RSVP by no later than Monday 1 November 2020: https://nov4skinbunbury.eventbrite.com.au