Personal Choice and Community Safety Committee anti-health and anti-common sense

The WA Parliamentary Inquiry on Personal Choice and Community Safety (PCCS) established last week is not only a waste of time and money but could have a negative impact on perceptions of  community safety and health.

“This Parliamentary Inquiry will attract anti-health supporters, including those who for a range of reasons – including ignorance – believe that individuals have no responsibility for their community,” AMA (WA) President Dr Omar Khorshid said.

“The absurdity of some of the speeches given by MLCs was embarrassing and reflect poorly on them as elected representatives of the people of WA.

To continue reading, visit the AMA (WA) website. 

AMA Financial Services – Solutions for Vehicle or Asset Finance

AMA Financial Services has teamed up with Nexus Partners to provide members with direct access to experienced lenders across a number of banks.

Clients will gain direct access to a financial expert from the bank who can assist with all aspects of home loans, business loans and asset finance. More importantly, they can advise of any specific Health Package benefits potentially available to you.

AMA Financial Services can now assist you with a personal introduction to one of the following banks for your lending needs:

• Bank of Queensland Specialist  
• Medfin
• ANZ
• Westpac
• Bankwest
• Macquarie
• St George
• NAB (including NAB Health)
• Suncorp
• Several other non-bank and online lenders

For further information, visit AMA Financial Services website. 
 

Celebrating 25 years of the AMA (WA) Charity Golf Day

Tickets are still available for the 25th AMA (WA) Charity Golf Day, being held Friday 26 October 2018 at the Royal Perth Golf Club.

There will be some amazing items up for auction and as usual, proceeds will go to the AMA (WA)’s Dr YES program.

The Ambrose tournament allows players of varying degrees of golfing prowess to get involved, so the novice will have just as much fun as the more experienced player.

The day on the course is followed by an evening of catching up with friends and colleagues over some fabulous wine and food.
 

For more information and to register, please click here

Do you have a passion for contributing to the health and safety of challenging, at-risk youth?

The Department of Communities is seeking the provision of a part-time, qualified medical practitioner at the Kath French Secure Care Centre in Stoneville, WA.

How to Apply?

The Request for Quote can be downloaded from the TendersWA website at www.tenders.wa.gov.au, reference number: DCP201835
Submissions must be received by no later than 2:30pm, Friday 14 September 2018, Western Australia.

Should you have any queries, please contact Ms Jenna Burgess, A/Senior Procurement Specialist, via email.

New course launched: Diploma of Health Administration

The Diploma of Health Administration has been exclusively developed by the AMA to cater for the needs of middle managers in the health, aged care and community sectors.

The Diploma addresses the unique mix of responsibilities that face our modern healthcare managers, from infection control, ethical leadership, health funding, team management, customer service and report writing skills.

An ideal qualification for current or aspiring Facility Managers, Regional Managers, Nurse Unit Managers and Allied Health Managers, the Diploma is delivered via AMA Training Service’s unique and engaging Assisted Study Program.

For further information or to register, visit the AMA Training website or call 1800 248 292.

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