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MEMBERS UPDATE MARCH 2023
Karratha and Hedland wound care workshops
Our Pilbara health professionals were provided the opportunity to attend a wound care workshop held over two days in both Karratha and Hedland. Thank you to our presenters Beth Sperring (clinical nurse consultant), Donna Larsen (nurse practitioner) from Royal Perth Bentley Group; Xenia and Angeli, 3M Health Care for an in-depth and hands on education event demonstrating how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds.
Hedland Welcome to 2023 networking event
On Friday 10 February our health professionals from Port Hedland and surrounds caught up at the Hedland Hotel for the Welcome to 2023 networking event. It was a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues that we haven't seen for a while and welcome all the new health professionals that have moved to the region, including our new the Rural Clinical School of WA medical students.
2023 Rural Health Excellence Awards
A massive congratulations to our Pilbara health professionals nominees and winners at the recent 2023 Rural Health West awards in Perth on Saturday 11 March 2023.
The Pilbara winning recipients left to right: Building Healthy Country Communities and Chairman's Award - Pilbara Palliative Care service, Rural Nurse/Midwife of the Year winner - Chantelle Pears, from WA Country Health Service - Pilbara.
It’s not too late to join the Alcohol and Other Drug Network – A Project ECHO Initiative!
Do you wish to know how to plan a conversation about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) for a pregnant woman, or a woman planning pregnancy? Want to know the relevant discussions to have with a woman about AOD and pregnancy? AOD experts Shani Maccaulay, GP Medical Educator, RACGP; and Lauren Traianou, Clinical Nurse Midwife Consultant, WANDAS, will provide their advice on any questions or queries you may have. Click on the above image to register.
Monday 24 April 2023 | 5.30pm-7.30pm
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to our Karratha paediatrics education event presented by Professor Guan Koh and Dr Jessica Chee.
Venue: Karratha International Hotel (Goldfinch conference room), Cnr Hillview and Millstream Rd Karratha.
Schedule:
5.30pm-6.15pm Registration and networking drinks
6.15pm-6.30pm Food served (light dinner provided)
6.30pm-7.30pm Presentation and Q&A
Click on the above image to register.
Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend | Karijini
The Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment with limitation in equipment, personnel and resources.
The weekend is facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians and general practitioners who have worked in rural and remote regions.
For more information, including details of our Family Program, please visit the website here. If you have any questions, please contact the events team via email or 6389 4500.
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | 5.30pm-7.30pm
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite our members and their families to our Onslow social sundowner event at Onslow Beach Resort in Onslow. This event is FREE for members of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network – Click HERE to join as a member (membership is free).
- Venue: Onslow Beach Resort (Lawn area) corner Second Avenue and Third Street, Onlsow.
- Canapes and drinks provided.
For more information about this event, please email PHPN Regional Program Officer Alisha Small at contact@phpn or click on the image above to register.
Applications now open!
The Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) provides professional development support to health professionals in rural and remote Australia to help retain and enhance their skills, capacity and scope of practice.
What is the basic eligibility? You could be eligible for a grant if you meet the following criteria:
- Working in the field of medicine, nursing, midwifery, dental, pharmacy or allied health (including Aboriginal health practitioners)
- Providing primary care in private practice, non-government or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) sector - those employed solely by the state government are ineligible for funding.
- Employed by an organisation providing services in an MMM 3-7 location (or ACCHS in a MMM 1-7 location).
Activities supported by the HWSP
- Postgraduate studies – postgraduate certificate, diploma, Masters or PhD
- Conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars and short courses
Full Program Guidelines and eligibility criteria can be found on the Rural Health West website.
Applications close 29 March 2023.
Brittany Tavo
This month's PHPN member profile features Brittany Tavo.
Brittany is a Physiotherapist born and bred in our Pilbara's mining town of Hedland.
When asked if Brittany always wanted to be a Physiotherapist, she tells us "I didn't really know I wanted to do it until I was in year 10 or so, when I saw a Physiotherapist for a netball injury. After that I thought, 'I could probably do that for a living', and here I am!"
Click here to read more of Brittany's profile and find out more about her.
The Eclipse 2023 Festival of Events | Onslow
On 20 April 2023, in an event lasting close to three hours, the sun, the moon and the earth will align to create a total solar eclipse. Lying just outside of the path of totality, areas north of Ningaloo along the Pilbara coastline offer a partial eclipse viewing opportunity, including a deep partial eclipse at coastal areas around Onslow.
At Onslow, the Eclipse 2023 Festival of Events promises a week-long celebration, including a street party along the Onslow foreshore on the day of the eclipse. Other events include a dark sky viewing and stargazing, using large telescopes to see the glorious night skies, a concert with headliners The Waifs, family fun day and a special Fervor Dark Sky dining event with a menu focusing on locally sourced and specifically native Australian ingredients. Find out more about the Onslow Eclipse 2023 Festival of Events here.
The PHPN is active on Facebook, members can keep up to date with local educational and social events being held in their region.
PHPN members are encouraged to utilise the platform themselves to promote their organisations events and news to keep our community connected and share information!
Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for general practice teams, but all health professionals across Western Australia.
The Practice Assist team can help enhance the efficiency, capacity and sustainability of your practice with a comprehensive suite of practice management resources and support services:
- A toll-free help desk between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Email the helpful team for advice regarding practice management queries.
- Assistance with Quality Improvement in your practice from Quality Improvement Coaches.
- Visit the dedicated wesbite for the latest news, information, resources, COVID-19 information and more.
- Receive support and information about digital health technologies.
- Educational webinars, networking events and regional workshops.
- Stay up to date by subscribing to Practice Connect, our fortnightly newsletter.
- Contact the Practice Assist team to connect with Primary Care Navigators and Quality Improvement Coaches.
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