No Images? Click here What's happeningROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE FUNDRAISERBefore the Royal Flying Doctor Service Help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and the WA Medical Museum and hear from the diaries of Dr Joe Holland and his mission to save Kimberley Stockman, James (Jimmy) Darcy. The fundraiser will be held at Perth Modern School and hosted by Max Kamien and Rural Health West. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE (RFDS) AND WA MEDICAL MUSEUM Outreach visit datesService providers are kindly reminded to enter scheduled visit dates on to the Outreach Management System as soon as possible. If any visits are to be cancelled, please notify the team via email. Healthy Ears - Better Hearing, Better ListeningNew services 1 January 2019 - 30 June 2019 Rural Health West is in the process of reviewing service proposals and will also engage with host facilities, local general practitioners and Aboriginal health services to discuss currently funded HEBHBL services. Feedback regarding the delivery of service, including service providers' engagement with staff, patient referrals and follow up will be discussed. Services that align with the Service Delivery Standards and regional needs will be put forward for endorsement by their respective Regional Working Group and the Australian Government Advisory Forum. Final approval will be sought from the Australian Government Department of Health. Notification of the outcome of applications is likely to be received in December 2018. Approved services will commence 1 January 2019. If you have any queries regarding HEBHBL, please contact a member of the team via email or phone 08 6389 4500. ONLY 15 PLACES REMAININGRural Health West will be hosting a two day education forum for GP anaesthetists. This will include lectures, small problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend facilitated by experienced specialists. It will also be an opportunity to catch up and develop networks with fellow GP anaesthetists and colleagues. In addition to upskilling and education activities/resources, the registration fee will include lunch and refreshments, a sundowner event and accreditation for RACGP and ACRRM CPD points. Travel grants may be available for GP anaesthetists living and working in rural Western Australia. Further information on the Forum or to register, please click here. Outreach opportunitiesDerbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) Earbus Foundation of WA (EFWA) EFWA is seeking an ear, nose and throat surgeon to provide visits to the Pilbara and Goldfields across the financial year. If you would like more information, please contact Lara Shur, Director Clinical Services EFWA via email or phone 08 9388 7485. Extraordinary doctors to be recognised at 2019 WA Country Doctors' AwardsRural doctors will be recognised for their outstanding dedication to rural communities at the 2019 WA Country Doctors’ Awards. The Awards will be held on Saturday 23 March 2019, hosted by WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West. 2019 WA Country Doctors' Award categories As in previous years, nominators can submit an online nomination or can download a copy of the nomination from the Rural Health West website. The categories include:
Visit our website for the complete category criteria and nomination terms Rural Health West welcomes our latest membersJoin us in welcoming our new members
We invite health professionals and organisations with an interest in rural health to become members of Rural Health West. Our members act as a sounding board for new initiatives, provide support for our advocacy work and act as our eyes and ears on the ground in rural communities. Visit our website for application information. Medical Coordinator VacanciesDerby, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Kununurra and Narrogin Applications are invited from medical practitioners for appointment from the beginning of 2019 as a Medical Coordinator with the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia. The Medical Coordinators' (MCs) main responsibility is to assist with organising and teaching of RCSWA students. MCs can also be supported to develop in other academic areas (research, service, further clinical skills) depending on their interests. Both generalists and specialists are encouraged to apply. For further information and a copy the selection criteria, please contact Rhonda Worthington at rhonda.worthington@rcswa.edu.au The Outreach programs are delivered by Rural Health West on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health. |