Kimberley Health Professional Network

Free webinar series - 2023 Changes to the NIP: 'A New Paediatric Solution'
2023-07-19 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
This webinar will be delivered to support the first changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) since 2020. With a new hexavalent vaccine listed on the NIP for paediatric patients it is clear we need to share awareness of the two different solutions that offer the protection needed in little ones in Australia, and provide clear direction on what is available to remove confusion in the market as early as possible. The new product has been made available on the NIP as of 1 July, and we hope that delivering these in webinars over the next month will hopefully be able to address early concerns that Immunisation Providers may have.
This webinar will share information about the specific changes to the NIP, this new product solution and its features, advice on managing multiple hexavalent options, and how this will impact you as Immunisation Practitioners in Australia. During this webinar, Benchmarque Group Trainer and Nurse Practitioner Nadine Henare will present on:

Changes in the NIP
Details on the new hexavalent vaccine
Indication and Administration
Safety & Co-administration
Key Product Features
Product Availability
Available educational materials.

The webinar will be available on three different dates, live and the with same content, to ensure that Immunisation providers across Australia can access information around this important change.

Diabetes - Viruses, vaccines and sick day management - Online
2023-07-18 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
This webinar will provide you with an overview of viruses, vaccines, and diabetes sick day management. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see.
In this 60-minute program, we will cover:
-the impact viruses can have on diabetes management and diagnosis
-the role of vaccines in diabetes management to minimise the risk of infection
-how to manage hyperglycaemia (sick days) associated with an illness or infection
-the range of resources that can support people living with diabetes
There will also be time at the end of the webinar for questions.
Warning: This event is not recorded and the slides will not be available after. Please bring a pen and notepad to take notes should you wish to.

Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT) | Derby
2023-06-30 08:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | Derby, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
The PROMPT program is delivered in Australia under license from the PROMPT Maternity Foundation UK PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment.
The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles.
Eligibility: All Maternity Care practitioners working in a maternity hospital – Midwives, Obstetricians, GPAs, GPOs and those who are required to respond to maternity emergencies including ward nurses, after hours managers and theatre staff. Obstetric Emergency Training is required every three years for GP’s/Obstetricians and Midwifes.
Cost: No cost for WACHS staff
Expression of Interest: To register your expression of interest application, click here. EOI applications close on the 14th April 2023. Successful candidates will receive a course offer via email shortly after EOI applications close.

Poisoning Prevention in WA: From Hazard to Safety
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
When: 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 23 June 2023
Where: Online via Teams OR in person at 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA

Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also:

Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection.
Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia.
Explain the role and services provided by the Poisons Information Centre in Western Australia, including how to access their services.
Identify best practices and effective strategies for preventing poisoning incidents, including storage and disposal of hazardous substances, safe medication use, and the promotion of poison prevention education.
Discuss the importance of collaboration between health professionals, community organisations, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective poisoning prevention programs in Western Australia.

This seminar training is suitable for alcohol and other drug health professionals, mental health workers, nurses, pharmacists, public health advocates, health promotion professionals, health services, and local government.

Register your interest on our website. Please feel free to share this training with your networks.

Broome - End of Financial year catch up!
2023-06-18 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Gantheaume Point, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
Register here NOW!!

The role of general practice in supporting people with weight concerns
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
Following the recent launch of WA Primary Health Alliance’s SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person centred weight Education) website and Conversations About Weight online training, WAPHA, in partnership with local healthcare professionals and lived experience voices, is pleased to present a six part masterclass webinar series on supporting patients with weight concerns to improve their health and wellbeing.
Register today
These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals, including GPs, practice nurses, allied health practitioners, and hospital based medical practitioners.
The second session will provide attendees with an understanding of:

The role of general practice in supporting patients with weight concerns.
How GPs, practice nurses (and other healthcare professionals) can overcome the risk of providing unsolicited advice when initiating conversations about weight.
How to incorporate a behaviour change and motivational approach to chronic disease care planning.

Presenters:

Dr Mark Mellor, General Practitioner, Connolly Drive Medical Centre
Sara Drew, Registered Nurse and APNA Programs Solutions Manager – Leadership, Education, Support

Presented by local WA healthcare professionals, and lived experience voices, the masterclasses aim to provide a deeper dive into each topic and will provide opportunity for interaction, Q&A, and practical application examples.

Decolonising mental health when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
Decolonising mental health when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families Webinar
Tuesday 6th June — 7.15pm – 8.15pm
Attend to learn more about the concept of decolonisation in mental health and the importance of incorporating cultural considerations into practice.
Panellists will discuss:
• The meaning of decolonising mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Strategies and resources that support the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families at an individual, family, and community level.
Click here to REGISTER

Telehealth Clinical Skills - Workshop 10
2023-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia
This workshop is designed for doctors who have high experience using telehealth.
A free accredited education and skills development program on how to deliver best practice telehealth services.
Free places are limited. You can contact the Digital Health Team if you are unable to secure a free place at ehealth@acrrm.org.au
The delivery of telemedicine has skyrocketed across the world during the pandemic, and experts say remote care is here to stay. Whether giving advice to a colleague or patient over the phone or conducting a video consultations, telehealth is something we all do every day.
Available from March to June 2023, the course will give you the opportunity to review your knowledge and clinical skills with the help and guidance of College Medical Educatgors, highly experienced in delivering remote care.
Featuring a live online workshop and an online course to complete in your own time, the course explores consultations with patients, remote GP supervision, assessing patients through nursing and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health staff, and family conferencing.
The course will take you through the history and examination of different body systems, showing you how to get the most out of each examination. It will also cover legalities and safety tips along the way, so you can be highly effective while also practising safe telemedicine.
Time Commitment
It is estimated that the total time to complete the program is 6 hours. This is broken into two mandatory components
4.5 hours: Self-paced activity in the online course
1.5 hours: Virtual live interactive workshop
The 2023 program is offering 10 workshops between March and June. The workshops will be limited to 20 participants to allow for good engagement.
Learning Objectives

Revise the fundamentals of a remote consultation and telehealth services based on best practice for both safety and quality;

Extend your General Practice competencies to support assessment, examination and management of patients through remote consultations;

Understand the practicalities for doctors and patients in providing and attending remote consultations, including communication with, and examinations using digital technologies;

Reflect on your current professional practices and processes which support patient care in a virtual care environment;

Understand and implement correct remote assessment and diagnostic techniques for individual clinical disciplines; and

Demonstrate and evaluate your capability to provide remote medical care in a live virtual workshop.

CPD
6 educational activity hours
REGISTER HERE

Telehealth Clinical Skills (high experience)- Workshop 9
2023-05-31 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia

Echo training for rural generalists
2023-05-27 08:00 - 2023-05-28 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | Broome CBD, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
Course Aims

To provide a theoretical and practical foundation for the acquisition and interpretation of bedside echocardiography tailored for the rural and remote clinicians.
To enable rural and remote clinicians to add basic echocardiography to their bedside clinical assessment of patients

Course Curriculum and learning outcomes

An approach to basic echocardiography

o The role of bedside echo in rural and remote practice
o Physics of echo – what you need to know
o Understanding your echo machine – Button-ology & hand-held scanners o Image acquisition and optimisation
o Common echo windows
o Different modes of echo
o Echo Artifacts
o Trouble shooting, common errors and limitations of echo

Cardiac anatomy and physiology as it relates to echocardiography

o Understanding normal cardiac anatomy and physiology
o What echo can and can’t demonstrate
o Assessment of ventricular structure and function, atrial structure and
associated anatomy including pericardium, aorta & vena-cava o Assessment of valvular structure and function

Common and relevant cardiac pathologies

o Left ventricular systolic dysfunction – regional vs global and severity
o Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
o Common valvular pathologies – identifying severe & clinically relevant
disease
o Spotlight on rheumatic heart disease – acute valvulitis, chronic valvular
dysfunction and screening of sub-clinical disease
o Assessment of the right heart and its relation to cardiac and non-cardiac
pathology
o Assessment of inferior vena-cava and fluid status
Accreditation: This workshop is pending accreditation with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for continuing professional development hours for the 2023-2025 triennium.
This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service through the Better Medical Care Initiative.
Expressions of interest here

Telehealth Clinical Skills (high experience)- Workshop 8
2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia

Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal Health Professionals
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-26 | KAMS, Broome
Application period extended to 12/5/23
Cancer education for Aboriginal Health Professionals. This 5-day accredited course delivered by Cancer Council WA and the Aboriginal Health Council of WA will increase participants knowledge in all areas of cancer and give them skills to implement cancer prevention and early detection education and promotions in their communiity and support individuals going through cancer.

Where: KAMS training centre Broome
When: Monday May 22- Friday May 26
More information: Michelle De La Haye 92271631
Registration forms available through via this LINK

The science of obesity and weight stigma
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
Following the recent launch of WA Primary Health Alliance’s SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person centred weight Education) website and Conversations About Weight online training, WA Primary Health Alliance, in partnership with local healthcare professionals and lived experience voices, is pleased to present a six part masterclass webinar series on supporting patients with weight concerns to improve their health and wellbeing.
Register today
These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals, including GPs, practice nurses, allied health practitioners, and hospital based medical practitioners.
The first session will provide attendees with an understanding of:

Weight bias and weight stigma, including:
– The impact of weight stigma in the healthcare setting
– Patient experiences of weight stigma, including lived experience perspectives
– How to practice using an approach free from weight stigma
The interplay of the multiple, complex factors contributing to weight and overall health.

Presenters:

Dr Blake Lawrence, Researcher and Lecturer
Anne Finch, Public Health Nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian
Jeni Maynard, Lived experience

Presented by local WA healthcare professionals, and lived experience voices, the masterclasses aim to provide a deeper dive into each topic and will provide opportunity for interaction, Q&A, and practical application examples.

Telehealth Clinical Skills- Workshop 7
2023-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia
A free accredited education and skills development program on how to deliver best practice telehealth services.
Free places are limited. You can contact the Digital Health Team if you are unable to secure a free place at ehealth@acrrm.org.au
The delivery of telemedicine has skyrocketed across the world during the pandemic, and experts say remote care is here to stay. Whether giving advice to a colleague or patient over the phone or conducting a video consultations, telehealth is something we all do every day.
Available from March to June 2023, the course will give you the opportunity to review your knowledge and clinical skills with the help and guidance of College Medical Educatgors, highly experienced in delivering remote care.
Featuring a live online workshop and an online course to complete in your own time, the course explores consultations with patients, remote GP supervision, assessing patients through nursing and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health staff, and family conferencing.
The course will take you through the history and examination of different body systems, showing you how to get the most out of each examination. It will also cover legalities and safety tips along the way, so you can be highly effective while also practising safe telemedicine.
Time Commitment
It is estimated that the total time to complete the program is 6 hours. This is broken into two mandatory components
4.5 hours: Self-paced activity in the online course
1.5 hours: Virtual live interactive workshop
The 2023 program is offering 10 workshops between March and June. The workshops will be limited to 20 participants to allow for good engagement.
Learning Objectives

Revise the fundamentals of a remote consultation and telehealth services based on best practice for both safety and quality;

Extend your General Practice competencies to support assessment, examination and management of patients through remote consultations;

Understand the practicalities for doctors and patients in providing and attending remote consultations, including communication with, and examinations using digital technologies;

Reflect on your current professional practices and processes which support patient care in a virtual care environment;

Understand and implement correct remote assessment and diagnostic techniques for individual clinical disciplines; and

Demonstrate and evaluate your capability to provide remote medical care in a live virtual workshop.

CPD
6 educational activity hours
REGISTER HERE

External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Talking About Suicide in General Practice
2023-05-05 07:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | WA, Australia
The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in:
• Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high
• Undertaking a detailed risk assessment
• Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach
Accreditation:
• 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP)
• 3 Education Activity PRPD (ACRRM)
Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs
Topics covered:
• The Suicidal Crisis
• Acute Management
• After the Attempt
• Bereaved by Suicide
Learning Objectives:
• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
• Develop a collaborative safety plan
• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Register here

Project ECHO session 12 - Cannabis
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
Do you wish to know how to plan a conversation about cannabis with patients? Want to know the relevant discussions to have with patients about cannabis?
It’s not too late to join the Alcohol and Other Drug Network – A Project ECHO Initiative!
Experts Dr Stephen Proud, Psychiatrist MB BS FRANZCP FAChAM Grad Dip Env Sc, The Geographe Clinic; Dr John Akers, Pain Specialist, Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Perth Hospital; and Dr Rupert Backhouse, General Practitioner, Peel Youth Medical Centre, will provide their advice on any questions or queries you may have.
Join us for Session 12 Thursday 27 April 2023 6 – 7:30pm
Register here – Register once to access all sessions

Telehealth Clinical Skills- Workshop 6
2023-04-27 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia

Getting to know the Active Script List- Webinar Education Session
2023-04-27 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
Active Script List is a token management solution that can support patients using electronic prescriptions. Join this session for an update on the Active Script List rollout across Australia and take the opportunity to ask any questions you have about how it can benefit your patients. This session is suitable for both pharmacy and general practice staff.

Register HERE

Digital Health in specialist practices- Webinar Education Session
2023-04-20 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
Join this webinar to learn about the core features of My Health Record and use your clinical software to view and upload clinical information. The sessions are designed to be interactive where participants are encouraged to ask questions. Following a live demonstration during this webinar, you will understand how to:
– save time by accessing overview summary documents including medicines, immunisations, pathology, and diagnostic imaging reports
– find documents relevant to your clinical practice e.g. Discharge Summaries
– view the available Medicare information.
– upload Specialist Letters.

Register HERE

Telehealth Clinical Skills- Workshop 5
2023-04-19 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia

Learn how to use My Health Record: for Pharmacists- Webinar Education Session
2023-04-18 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
This session is aimed at pharmacists and pharmacy staff interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to easily access the system and find clinical documents. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate available features of My Health Record, including how to:
Access a patient’s My Health Record View documents, immunisation history, Medicines and Medicare information
Upload documents to My Health Record Participants can raise questions directly with the instructor to discuss issues encountered in using My Health Record.
If you cannot find a session time that suits you, we can provide an out of schedule session to accommodate you and your staff. For more information on this or for follow up My Health Record support for your practice please contact education@digitalhealth.gov.au

Register HERE

Using My Health Record in Aged Care: case study and demonstration- Webinar Education Session
2023-04-17 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
My Health Record can provide access to accurate and relevant clinical information uploaded by a range of healthcare providers (GPs, hospitals, pharmacists), that may assist in improving quality of life, care coordination and reduce potential medication misadventures. This webinar will explore the benefits of using My Health Record through a case study to assist attendees’ understanding of how to use the clinical information in My Health Record and apply it to everyday workflow/practice or care

Register HERE

My Health Record for Hospital Clinicians- Webinar Education Session
2023-04-17 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | Online, WA, Australia
This half-hour session is for hospital clinicians interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to easily access the system and find clinical documents. This session will demonstrate how you can: Access a patient’s My Health Record View documents, immunisation history, Medicines and Medicare information Learn how to enter an access code in a locked or restricted record; and Appropriate use of the emergency access function. Access to health information contained in the My Health Record can help reduce the instance of adverse medication events (including hospital re-admissions), decrease duplicate diagnostic testing and improve continuity of care for patients across the primary and secondary care sectors.

Register HERE

Telehealth Clinical Skills (high experience)- Workshop 4
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia

Telehealth Clinical Skills - Workshop 3
2023-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia
What every doctor needs to know about telemedicine and telehealth.
A free accredited education and skills development program on how to deliver best practice telehealth services.
Free places are limited. You can contact the Digital Health Team if you are unable to secure a free place at ehealth@acrrm.org.au
The delivery of telemedicine has skyrocketed across the world during the pandemic, and experts say remote care is here to stay. Whether giving advice to a colleague or patient over the phone or conducting a video consultations, telehealth is something we all do every day.
Available from March to June 2023, the course will give you the opportunity to review your knowledge and clinical skills with the help and guidance of College Medical Educatgors, highly experienced in delivering remote care.
Featuring a live online workshop and an online course to complete in your own time, the course explores consultations with patients, remote GP supervision, assessing patients through nursing and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health staff, and family conferencing.
The course will take you through the history and examination of different body systems, showing you how to get the most out of each examination. It will also cover legalities and safety tips along the way, so you can be highly effective while also practising safe telemedicine.
Time Commitment
It is estimated that the total time to complete the program is 6 hours. This is broken into two mandatory components
4.5 hours: Self-paced activity in the online course
1.5 hours: Virtual live interactive workshop
The 2023 program is offering 10 workshops between March and June. The workshops will be limited to 20 participants to allow for good engagement.
Learning Objectives

Revise the fundamentals of a remote consultation and telehealth services based on best practice for both safety and quality;

Extend your General Practice competencies to support assessment, examination and management of patients through remote consultations;

Understand the practicalities for doctors and patients in providing and attending remote consultations, including communication with, and examinations using digital technologies;

Reflect on your current professional practices and processes which support patient care in a virtual care environment;

Understand and implement correct remote assessment and diagnostic techniques for individual clinical disciplines; and

Demonstrate and evaluate your capability to provide remote medical care in a live virtual workshop.

CPD
6 educational activity hours
REGISTER HERE

Telehealth Clinical Skills - Workshop 2
2023-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia

Webinar | Syphilis outbreaks in WA
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | WA, Australia
Join GPs Dr Grace Phua and Dr Daniel Hunt as well as Dr Alex Shivarev, Communicable Disease Control Directorate for an update on the syphilis outbreak in Western Australia.
This practical webinar will cover the basic epidemiology followed by an update on what GPs need to know. We’ll cover the priority populations, congenital syphilis and identify the opportunities to test in general practice.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the webinar. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration.
Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health.
Your panel:
Dr Grace Phua, Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control
Dr Daniel Hunt, Derbarl Yerrgian Health Service
Dr Alex Shivarev, Communicable Disease Control Directorate
Dr Ramya Raman, RACGP WA (Host)

Asthma Medications – Device Technique Explained
2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, WA, Australia
This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals.
Dear Health Professional
You are invited to attend a free Health Professional Education webinar on ‘Asthma Medications – Device Technique Explained.’ Registration details in the invitation below.
Health professionals can play a key role to ensure people use their asthma inhalers correctly. Up to 90% of people with asthma are incorrectly using their inhalers – this can have a significant impact on managing their asthma. Find out where people are going wrong and how you can correct and help improve their asthma control and quality of life.
Register for our webinar to learn more.

Discussing device technique with your patients or customers
Choosing the right inhaler device
Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
Identify common errors with each inhaler device
Spacer use and care

Date: Thursday 16 of March 2023
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Presenter: Shelley Harwood – Respiratory Heath Educator, Asthma WA
Register here Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, calendar entry including a weblink to join the webinar on the day
For more information, contact Shelley Harwood: shelley.harwood@asthmawa.org.au

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2023
2023-03-11 18:30 - 2023-03-12 00:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
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 to our finalists from the Kimberley:
Dr Jonathan Blundell, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services – finalist for Clinical Leadership award
Dr Joy Rowland, Department of Justice – finalist for Clinical Leadership award
Dr Jared Watts, WA Country Health Service – Kimberley – finalist for Specialist of the Year (non-GP)
Sarah Tomlinson, WA Country Health Service – Kununurra – finalist for Rural Allied Health Professional of the Year
Professor Donna Mak, The University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle – finalist for Metropolitan Based Bush Champion
Dr Lewis Marshall, South Metropolitan Health Service – Fremantle – finalist for Metropolitan Based Bush Champion
Dr Angela Park, WA Country Health Service – Broome – finalist for Intern of the Year
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Any queries please contact the Awards Coordinator awards@ruralhealthwest.com.au.

WA Rural Health Conference 2023
2023-03-11 08:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
11 March to 12 March 2023
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Register here
The WA Rural Health Conference 2023 is an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together all rural health professionals under one roof we seek to promote connection between these different perspectives, sharing insights and innovations in order to strengthen and enhance healthcare in rural WA.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | SUNDAY 12 MARCH 2023
SAMANTHA BLOOM: Author of Penguin Bloom
An accident in Thailand in 2013 left Sam Bloom with debilitating injuries and paralysed from the chest down. Sam’s novel Penguin Bloom, outlining her relationship with the injured magpie who helped her come to terms with her injuries, was a national best-seller and was brought to the screen in 2020.
Sam works with numerous spinal cord injury charities around the world to support the quest for a cure, and is a global ambassador for the RedBull Wings For Life World Run.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM NOW ONLINE!
The WA Rural Health Conference is a multidisciplinary education opportunity for clinicians and administrators working in rural health or delivering health to people from rural communities. Expert speakers will present on a range of topics covering many aspects of health from cradle to grave:

obstetric emergencies
Autism Spectrum Disorder
eating disorders in adolescents
mental health in gender diverse youth
drug harm reduction and addition medicine
preventing burnout
National Disability Insurance Scheme
women’s health
diabetes
Rheumatic Heart Disease
cardiovascular disease
falls management
frailty
palliative care
……………………………..AND MORE!

WHAT PAST DELEGATES HAVE TO SAY!
My first attendance at the conference and it was a fantastic opportunity to network and hear how other services were managing challenges. The keynote speakers’ addresses will remain with me for many, many years. Thankyou to all involved. I am super grateful that I had the opportunity to attend.
Excellent conference with great variety in topics!
Super informative. Definitely something I have brought back to my own work.
Inspirational!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE
You may be eligible for funding through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) to attend the WA Rural Health Conference 2023.
Funding available for medical, nursing/midwifery, dental, allied health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers providing primary health care services in the private, not-for-profit organisation or non-government health sector, in a rural or remote area of Western Australia.
Please check eligibility criteria before applying.
APPLY FOR A HEALTH WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
TRAVEL SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Travel support is available for currently practising health professionals who work and live in rural and remote Western Australia:

General / medical practitioners and medical officers
Medical registrars
Nurses and midwives
Allied health professionals and
Aboriginal health practitioners/workers

This travel support is for the health professional and one immediate family member (partner or child) who work and live in rural and remote Western Australia.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TRAVEL SUPPORT
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Our children’s program will help keep your little ones busy with fun-filled activities throughout the weekend.
Saturday 11 March 2023 | 8.30am-5.00pm

Virtual Reality, Coding and Robotics workshop and explore Elizabeth Quay (6 yrs+)
Perth Zoo (5 yrs+)
In-house care (0-4 yrs)

Sunday 12 March 2023 | 8.30am-1.30pm

Rickshaw and WA Museum Boola Bardip (5 yrs+)
In-house care (0-4 yrs)

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Register here
