Events

The WA Rural Health Conference 2025 will be taking place at the Pan Pacific Perth on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2025. Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with passionate health professionals from a variety of disciplines, all committed to delivering essential healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together dedicated experts under one roof, the conference aims to spark meaningful connections, exchange valuable insights, and drive innovations – all with the goal of strengthening healthcare in our rural communities. The 2025 theme, “Strengthening rural WA: One connection at a time,” highlights the importance of fostering relationships that empower...

The WA Rural Health Excellence Awards honour those who have made significant contributions to rural health, improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare for people living in remote and regional areas. This prestigious event shines a spotlight on the dedication and commitment of healthcare professionals whose work has a profound impact on the lives of rural residents. Since 2008, Rural Health West has proudly hosted these annual awards, formerly known as the WA Country Doctors Awards. In 2017, we partnered with the WA Country Health Service to co-host this remarkable event, further strengthening our commitment to recognising excellence in rural...

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a peer-led education series that will kick off your day in the right way! Our presenters are highly passionate about the topics they are presenting on with the lived experience of delivering health outcomes in the Kimberley region. Whether or not you need a little upskilling or just interested in the topic, these free sessions are a great way to learn and connect with your fellow Health Professionals. February topic Concussion - Chronic Kidney Disease & Renal Replacement Therapy in the Kimberley Presented by - Dr Dean McKitrick Dr Dean...

What is Health eMinds ECHO? * a virtual network to share knowledge and experience related to mental health care and services * a series of free interactive, case-based education sessions delivered online, bringing together specialist and primary care services * a community of practice which helps decrease professional isolation and fosters a supportive network across northern Australia * free for any healthcare workers, including allied, community and mental health services (clinical and non-clinical). Benefits of Health eMinds ECHO * A virtual network to share mental health care knowledge & experiences * An opportunity to connect with mental health specialists *...

Head First: A Community Talk on Concussion and Brain Health THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2025 | 5.00pm–6.00pm Broome Surf Life Saving Club – Cable Beach, Broome REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL REGISTER HERE Presented by Dr Nathan Luies Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Nathan Luies is Australia’s first Indigenous Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, with a background in physiotherapy and a medical degree from The University of Western Australia. He currently provides specialist sports medicine care in his Broome community. Dr Luies consults to the AFL on Indigenous health policy, delivers sports cultural safety training, and works with the West Coast Eagles...

What is Telehealth Skills ECHO? A virtual network to share telehealth knowledge and experiences – increasing knowledge, capacity and quality health care A series of free, interactive, case-based virtual mentoring sessions to support telehealth in a range of healthcare settings Sessions are open to anyone working in healthcare in Northern Australia who are using or considering using telehealth services A peer network that decreases professional isolation – improving health outcomes for patients and families Monthly development sessions include: 10 minute presentation by telehealth experts Case study tell us about your telehealth challenge Q+A of the presentation and case study –...

What is Health eMinds ECHO? * a virtual network to share knowledge and experience related to mental health care and services * a series of free interactive, case-based education sessions delivered online, bringing together specialist and primary care services * a community of practice which helps decrease professional isolation and fosters a supportive network across northern Australia * free for any healthcare workers, including allied, community and mental health services (clinical and non-clinical). Benefits of Health eMinds ECHO * A virtual network to share mental health care knowledge & experiences * An opportunity to connect with mental health specialists *...

What is Telehealth Skills ECHO? A virtual network to share telehealth knowledge and experiences – increasing knowledge, capacity and quality health care A series of free, interactive, case-based virtual mentoring sessions to support telehealth in a range of healthcare settings Sessions are open to anyone working in healthcare in Northern Australia who are using or considering using telehealth services A peer network that decreases professional isolation – improving health outcomes for patients and families Monthly development sessions include: 10 minute presentation by telehealth experts Case study tell us about your telehealth challenge Q+A of the presentation and case study –...