Events

WA Aboriginal Eye Health Forum - Save the date! Rural Health West is delighted to be hosting the inaugural WA Aboriginal Eye Health Forum on 18 June 2024. This one-day, pilot education and upskilling event will provide health professionals working in WA Aboriginal eye health and associated fields, with the opportunity to connect with peers and learn about current initiatives and service delivery models working to improve Aboriginal eye health outcomes across the nation and state. Who should attend:  Aboriginal health workers and practitioners Nurses Optometrists Medical specialists Administrators and coordinators Researchers This Forum has been developed in partnership with the WA...

Join us for a unique bush medicine and cultural immersion experience – Neem campground in the Dampier Peninsula. The days will be a mix of educational components and relaxation. Enjoy stolen walk on country tours, fishing, crabbing, swimming, yarning circles and weaving classes. Develop your practical skills and professional abilities during the bush medicine workshops. At night, socialise with dinner under the stars with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to have an off the beaten track experience that is not to be missed. About the event The weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about bush medicine and...

We are pleased to invite you to our Coloplast Professional educational webinar Date: Wednesday 17th July 2024 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT Click HERE to Register With an aging population and rising incidence of diabetes, the huge burden of lower limb wounds on patient quality of life and health-care systems continues to grow.1,2 What can clinicians do to help reduce the burden of common lower leg wounds, such as venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers? How can you gain confidence in the identification and treatment of the common causes of lower leg wounds? You are invited to...

Join Dr James Marangou, cardiology consultant based at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital for a presentation on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Q&A opportunities and networking throughout the evening. This event is FREE for members of the Kimberley Health Professionals Network – visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email KHPN Regional Program Officer Sara Hennessy at contact@khpn.com.au   Register HERE

WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2024 | LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Kununurra District Hospital (Training room) 96 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra SUTURING 11.00am–1.00pm PLASTERING 1.30pm–3.30pm Registration is essential, Register HERE Cost: $40 for one workshop or $70 for two workshops (Light lunch provided). RSVP no later than Monday 5 August. This event is facilitated by HANDOC the hand injury management experts and a division of the Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre. This event is open to members and non-members of the Kimberley Health Professionals Network – Visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email KHPN Regional Program...

Building on the success of previous WA Ear and Hearing Health Forums, we invite health professionals to join us for this two-day event to: Hear insights from local planning forums and providers on effective collaborations. Explore intersectoral partnerships and initiatives aimed at enhancing ear and hearing health outcomes. Learn from leading WA researchers driving advancements in ear and hearing health. Participate in hands-on interactive sessions to enhance your skills and stay updated on current guidelines and protocols. Connect and network with fellow health professionals and providers dedicated to mitigating the impact of ear diseases. Join us for this education and...