Events

MONDAY 16 OCTOBER 2023 | 5.30pm–7.30pm KUNUNURRA COUNTRY CLUB RESORT, 47 COOLIBAH DRIVE, KUNUNURRA Dinner and limited drinks provided. Numbers are strictly limited and RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn161023ekun/registration or scan the QR code (right) with your mobile phone. Join Dr James Marangou, cardiology consultant based at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital over dinner for his presentation on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Q&A opportunities and networking throughout the evening

  Workshop details Join us for a wound care workshop presented by Jenny Prentice (PhD, RN, Stomal Therapy Nurse, Cert., Palliative Care, Dip Project Management, Journal Editor World Council Enterostomal Therapists (Australia)) who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. Dr Jenny Prentice has over 40 years’ experience in nursing, stomal therapy and wound management in acute, community, private and aged care sectors in Australia and New Zealand. You will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to 'touch, feel and apply' many of the...

We are excited to announce the upcoming WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2023, a significant event that brings together professionals, experts, and stakeholders from across the mental health landscape. We invite you to be a part of this exceptional event as a sponsor or exhibitor, contributing to the advancement of mental health care and support in rural and remote Western Australia. Event Details: Date: 31 October to 3 November 2023 Venue: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges Theme: Looking Beyond: People, Resilience, and Innovation Hosted by the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), the WA Rural and Remote Mental Health...

The Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Workshop is an interactive two-day program that focuses on developing the emergency management skills and knowledge of rural and remote clinicians. Facilitated by experienced emergency and critical care clinicians the workshop addresses both adult and paediatric emergency presentations in a rural and remote context, including: • Identification and management of critically ill patients • Approach and management of the agitated patient in a rural ED • Management of severe traumatic brain injury • Advanced airway management • Emergency procedural skills • Approach to Mass Casualty Events in the rural and remote setting including pre-...

An Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) accredited course, this two day program aims to teach the theory and practical skills to effectively manage cardio/respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations and special circumstances, and to prepare senior members of a multidisciplinary team to manage the patient until transfer to a critical care area if possible. The course focuses on achieving advanced resuscitation competencies and is also designed to develop leadership and team skills in managing such emergencies. Course Content: • Recognition, assessment and management of the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach • Treat cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, including manual defibrillation • Management...

The National Health Education and Training in Simulation (NHET-Sim) program is a nationwide training program for healthcare professionals and their educators aimed at improving clinical training capacity. This core module covers basic principles of simulation with a focus on educational design for simulation scenarios, briefing and debriefing practices. We consider what it means to be a simulation educator. By attending the workshop, this module facilitates formation of a local community of practice by bringing participants together to discuss and practice Simulation Based Education (SBE) and training techniques. Participants have access to the NHET Sim e-learning materials to support the workshop...

A one day primer course focused on the first ten minutes of emergency paediatric care. The Paediatric Life Support (PLS) Course covers the basics of emergency paediatric management, using the structured approach as taught on the three day Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course. Consistent with the latest clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand, information is presented in lectures, workshops, practical sessions and hands on emergency scenarios over a single day. All PLS instructors are leading practitioners in the field of paediatric care. Candidates also receive a comprehensive manual, and are tested on key components. Course Content: • Basic...

WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum Registrations for the 2023 WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum are now open. Hosted by Rural Health West, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Health Council of WA and the WA Child Ear Health Strategy, the two day Forum will focus on regional ear health initiatives, technologies and research in ear and hearing health through interactive discussions and practical upskilling.   Date: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 November 2023   Time: Thursday: 8.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.00am - 1:30pm   Venue: The Esplanade Hotel by Rydges, Fremantle Who should attend: clinical practitioners, Aboriginal health workers and practitioners, audiologists, ear, nose and...

Registrations have opened for the 2023 Aboriginal Health Conference taking place at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle on the 18 and 19 November 2023.   The theme for the Aboriginal Health Conference 2023 is: Dedication: the Story of our Elders. The conference will bring together health professionals from across rural WA, and provide the opportunity to learn from those who came before us. We will hear their stories and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced by so many, and find a way forward together.   The Aboriginal Health Conference is open to: Aboriginal...

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations Peoples This 1-hour webinar will explore how the SEWB framework is relevant to practice and how to use WellMob resources with First Nations patients. 23 Nov, 1PM  <Register here> 23 Nov, 8PM <Register here>