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Balingup Medieval Carnivale 2021

27 August - 28 August 2021 Balingup Medieval Carnivale is held in the tiny town of Balingup over the fourth weekend of August. It's the largest and oldest medieval carnivale in Western Australia. This quirky event features market stalls, musical entertainers and attendants draped in medieval finery. For further information please visit the event website.

Sally MuellerAugust 5, 2021

CinefestOZ Film Festival

BUSSELTON, BUNBURY & MARGARET RIVER 25 August - 29 August 2021 Experience CinefestOZ, Australia’s premier destination film festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Western Australia’s iconic South West region. Film lovers, filmmakers and stars are drawn to Busselton, Bunbury and Margaret River to share in five days of immersive film experiences at the region’s cinemas, wineries, boutique breweries, small bars and galleries. Visit the website to view the program and buy tickets.

Sally MuellerAugust 5, 2021

White Ribbon evening event – Busselton

The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement, working to end male violence and abuse against women and girls. Join this community event which is an opportunity for parents and teens to show leadership and demonstrate the positive role they can play. Monday 16 August 5:30pm-7:30pm Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (open to all public over 15+) Understand how violence affects women and children Learn about Coercive Control Hear a ‘Lived Experience’ account of transgenerational abuse and violence Find out how we can make a difference! INTRODUCING Katherine (Kat) Houareau, Keynote Speaker & Founder/CEO of Changing Lives Australia, Radio Host for…

Sally MuellerJuly 26, 2021

Infectious syphilis in Western Australia

Infectious syphilis in Western Australia - Using the RISE Framework to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia. Date: Wednesday 18 August 2021 Time: 12.00-12.45pm Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenters: Yvette Roe and Sue Kildea, Charles Darwin University Videoconference Information: The session will be provided via videoconference and recorded. The recording will be made available on the WA Syphilis Outbreak…

Site AdminJuly 26, 2021

The Hormone Health Hike for Women’s Health week

Please join local South West health professionals in a group hike around Yallingup discussing all things hormonal. This is a registered Women's Health Week with event ticket sales donated to the Jean Hailes organisations raising money this year for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) research. The hour long hike will be followed by a 1 hour panel discussion and lunch lead by GP Sarah Moore, Physiotherapist Issy Downie, Naturopath Tess Doig and Psychologist Tricia Woods on how you can support your hormones from endometriosis to PCOS and menstruating years to menopause. Friday, 10 September 2021 Yallingup, WA Click here to purchase tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/32xek

Sally MuellerJuly 22, 2021

Radiance Network South West – First 1000 Days Project

Please join the Radiance Network South West as they celebrate the launch of the First 1000 Days Project in partnership with Playgroup WA and with funding from the Mental Health Commission. Friday 13 August 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm Morning tea provided Busselton Tennis Club at 3 Carey Street, Busselton During morning tea, the Mother-Baby-Nurture Story will be launched, a documentary featuring the raw stories of eight West Australian mothers and their early parenting experience. Please RSVP by Friday 6 August 2021 via email to admin@radiancesouthwest.com.au. Radiance Network South West Inc supports the emotional wellbeing of parents with their journey into parenthood.

Sally MuellerJuly 22, 2021

2021 CRANAplus Virtual Symposium ‘Connect Across an Isolated Landscape’

This year CRANAplus is inviting health professionals to Connect Across an Isolated Landscape at the 2021 CRANAplus Virtual Symposium on the 17th September. This one day celebration of ideas continues CRANAplus' 37 year strong annual conference tradition in an online environment. Presentations from keynote and VIP line-up will empower attendees to improve health outcomes, start important conversations and apply new lessons within the communities they serve. Hear from: Helen Zahos, Humanitarian and Disaster Nurse Adjunct Prof. Shelley Nowlan, Deputy Rural Health Commissioner Prof. Yvonne Cadet-James, Academic at James Cook University Prof. Roianne West, CEO of CATSINaM Speakers will discuss topics including ear…

Sally MuellerJuly 21, 2021

TRACSWA Telehealth education program: Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease: ‘What you need to know’

Wednesday 18 August 12:30pm-1:30pm Management of Cardiolovascular conditions: An overview of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease: ‘What you need to know’ For country WA Health Professionals: Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters: CHeryl Liddiard, Clinical Nurse Specialist Dr James Marangou, Cardiologist and PhD Fellow Click here to register. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Sally MuellerJuly 21, 2021

Bunbury Doctors in Training – junior doctor education dinner

South West junior doctors are invited to a local education event hosted by the Bunbury Doctors in Training Society, Monserrat Day Hospitals and Rural Doctors Association of Australia. Tuesday 27 July 2021 The Parade Hotel, 1 Austral parade, Bunbury Presenters: Dr. Jacinta Cover - General Surgeon Topic: Evaluation and management of Pancreatitis. Dr. Shruthi Kamath - Neurologist Topic: Acute Stroke recognition and management. Program Details: 6:00pm - Registration 6:15pm - Sponsor address 6:30pm - First Speaker 7:30pm - Interlude 7:45pm - Second Speaker 8:45pm - Endnote & Networking Dinner is provided! Registrations are essential - please register here. For any…

Sally MuellerJuly 19, 2021

CHANGE OF DATE Harvey – Wellington district service planning workshop

** CHANGE OF DATE ** Harvey - Wellington district service planning workshop *This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday 18 August 2021* Communities from Harvey and the surrounding areas are invited to join WA Country Health Service - South West as they undertake regional service planning, as part of the Bunbury Hospital Redevelopment. Wednesday 18 August 2021, 10:00am-1:00pm Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre, “The Boundary” Function Room Tom Latch Drive, Harvey 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.…

Sally MuellerJuly 19, 2021