RCS Training Hub

Beyond saying ‘Just Exercise’: Why Standard Advice Falls Short Focusing on patients with significant weight loss goals, the role weight loss drugs in addition to exercise prescription can result in long term health gains.   Presenter – Sherylyn Fimmel – Exercise Physiologist Date:- Thursday 26 February Where:- Rural Clinical School Training Hub, 1/46 Dampier Tce (near the Kennedy Hill Lookout) Time:- 7am – 8am (please arrive from 6.45am) A light breakfast is included!   Book HERE

Broome | Wednesday 25 February 2026, 6.30pm-8.30pm Complex mental health cases? Let’s talk—over dinner Join Dr Gabby Touyz and Dr Des Taverner, along with your local colleagues for a case-based dinner meeting focused on managing patient depression and suicidality in primary care. Places are limited to ensure the dinner meeting remains intimate and supports in-depth and confidential discussion. This evening will provide: In-person Q&A with a psychiatrist Practical strategies for complex presentations Greater confidence in assessment & prescribing Updates on local referral pathways Build your local GP mental health network Register HERE to secure you place at the table

Thursday 27 November | 7.00am - 8.00am ADHD Prescribing in 2025: A Stimulating Discussion! Presented by Dr Andrew Savery Senior Regional Paediatrician, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) – Kimberley   Book HERE

Rebecca Johnston is a Clinical Counsellor and Sex Therapist with advanced training in couples therapy. Passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and their relationships, and improve the quality of their lives, she draws on professional expertise, lived experience, and somatic, creative, and nature-inspired approaches to guide others toward balance, thriving, and sustainable self-care in life and work. Session Info Everyday Restoration introduces service providers to practical, bite-sized self-care strategies to prevent burnout and sustain wellbeing. The session includes a short theoretical overview and demonstrations of mini-exercises that support reconnecting with themselves, strengthening resilience, and maintaining wellbeing in work and...

Get up to date information on Peri-menopause and menopause symptoms and on the latest advancements in Menopause Hormone Treatment, referral pathways and guidelines on what treatment avenues and medications are appropriate for the different symptom presentations in different women. Presenter -Dr Elizabeth Gannon, specialist obstetrician & gynaecologist.   Date:- Thursday 28/08/2025 Where:- Rural Clinical School Training Hub, 1/46 Dampier Tce (near the Kennedy Hill Lookout) Time:- 7am – 8am (please arrive from 6.45am) A light breakfast is included! Register HERE OR email sara.hennessy@ruralhw.com.au for a link to join online

This presentation look at all aspects of chronic pain and the various avenues to manage chronic pain conditions.  The second part of the presentation delves into the use of medicinal Cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. Speaker -Dr Joe Kosterich MBBS - Doctor, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry consultant Dr Joe is a contributor to various medical and popular publications. He is a sought-after expert in medico-legal cases and frequently provides opinions on radio and television. Additionally, he serves as the clinical editor for Medical Forum Magazine and holds teaching roles as an adjunct professor at...

Come and join us for a social sundowner and enjoy the company of fellow health workers over a few cold drinks and tasty finger food.  Following the sundowner we have a special presentation by the Arthritis association representative Dr Joe Kosterich on all aspects of Chronic pain management. This presentation look at all aspects of chronic pain and the various avenues to manage chronic pain conditions.  The second part of the presentation delves into the use of medicinal Cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. Speaker -Dr Joe Kosterich MBBS - Doctor, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry...

This session will be an opportunity for clinicians to deepen their understanding of syphilis in the Kimberley, including an overview of the outbreak, clinical practice points, and resources available to clinicians. This session is applicable to all health professionals in the region, with skills and knowledge that will be relevant to practice elsewhere as syphilis resurges globally. Other emerging STI issues will also be covered. Presenters -Dr Pippa May - Public health physician & Katie Wood - Clinical Nurse Specialist   Date:- Thursday 31/07/2025 Where:- Rural Clinical School Training Hub, 1/46 Dampier Tce (near the Kennedy Hill Lookout) Time:- 7am...