safeTALK is a half-day hour alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. Location:         Gracetown Community Hall, Salter Street, Gracetown Date:                 Thursday 23rd February 2023 Time:                10.30am to 2.30pm Hosted by:       Cowaramup Bay Boardriders Cost:                 FREE For information and registration contact Mick Scott 0428 928 219.

How eating disorders develop, the early warning signs and how people can help support our children and young people. Date:      Wednesday, 1 March 2023 Time:      7.00pm Venue:    Margaret River HEART For more information and to register for this event follow this link.  

Hear from: Paediatrician Dr Harvey Graham about: ADHD assessment and management processes Requirements for co-prescribing stimulant medications The Bunbury Regional Hospital and Child Development Team about: Paediatric referral pathways and changes to paediatric services in Bunbury and the South West Have your questions on referrals answered. Date:     Wednesday, 22 March 2023 Time:     6.00pm to 8.30pm Venue:  Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury For more information and to register for this event follow this link.  

National Advance Care Planning Week  20 – 26 March, 2023 Sometimes it doesn’t feel like there’s a right time to talk about advanced care planning, until there’s suddenly a need.  Whether it’s for yourself, a family member, a patient or a client, National Advance Care Planning Week is a great time to start the conversation. Why not come to a an information session? When:                           Tuesday – 21st March, 2023 Where:                          Geographe Bay Centre – 5 Craig Street,…

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. WA Rural Health Excellence Awards Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 11 March 2023  |  6.30pm - midnight  |  Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Cost: $160 per person (complimentary for award finalists and a guest) Dress: Cocktail Congratulations…

Long Service Awards are presented to general practitioners and medical specialists who have served rural and regional Western Australia for over 20 years.  These awards recognise the extensive commitment to providing health services, often to many generations of the same family and their continued involvement in the community. Nominations are not required for this category. The recipients of Long Service Awards are identified through the Rural Health West database and will be notified personally. Awards for 20, 30 and 40 years of service will be presented on Friday 10 March 2023 at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function. WA…