Events

This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Length: One day – 8.00am-4.30pm Cost: $50 The cost of this workshop is...

SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024 | 3.30pm–6.00pm POOLSIDE AT KUNUNURRA COUNTRY CLUB, 47 COOLIBAH DRIVE, KUNUNURRA Complimentary drinks and nibbles, BYO towel and bathers for a swim. Places are limited. RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn190524n-kun/registration Take a few hours to catch up and network with other East Kimberley health professionals before the tourist season kicks into full swing and life gets ... well, busy! 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...

THURSDAY 23 MAY 2024 | 4.30pm–6.30pm MARY ISLAND FISHING CLUB, ELDER STREET, DERBY Light refreshments and drinks provided. PLACES ARE LIMITED. RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn230524n-der/registration or scan the QR code with your mobile phone. It’s been a while between events for the KHPN in Derby so please join us to re-connect and enjoy a social evening while the sun goes down. 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...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2024, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures, and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.

FRIDAY 24 MAY 2024 | 7.45am-3.00pm Derby Hospital – 67-71 Clarendon Street, Derby DERBY WORKSHOP Wound care STATEWIDE STAKEHOLDERS LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE This event is open to 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. Presenters Donna Larsen, Wound Management Nurse Practitioner and Beth Sperring, Clinical Nurse Consultant Plastic Surgery Telehealth, both from Royal Perth Hospital. Topics for the study day will include wound healing and assessment, identification of acute and chronic wound infection and treatment, biofilm...