GP Education Evening: Vascular Overview

4 May 2023 | 5.30pm to 7.00pm | Bunbury

South West General Practitioners are invited to an educational evening with Dr Carsten Ritter, Specialist Vascular Surgeon. Dr Ritter's speciality area includes varicose veins, pelvic congestion, diabetic foot and thoracic outlet. Light refreshments and canapes provided.

Registrations are essential and places are limited! Please click on the following link to register. For more information, please contact SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au

Manjimup Networking Sundowner

25 May 2023 | 5.00pm to 7.30pm | Manjimup

The South West Health Professionals Network invites our Manjimup and surrounding area health professionals to our networking sundowner event at Tall Timbers Manjimup. This event is FREE for members of the South West Health Professionals Network – Visit swhpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free).

Registrations are essential and places are limited! Please click on the following link to register. For more information, please contact SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au

Save the date! Health Forum Busselton | Sunday 15 October 2023

The South West Health Professionals Network is pleased to host a unique one-day health forum for health professionals in the South West region. This is a locally-delivered education event followed by networking drinks. Registrations will open shortly.

For further information or to register your interest, please contact SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au

Healthy Weight Masterclass Webinar Series

Following the recent launch of WA Primary Health Alliance’s SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person centred weight Education) website and Conversations About Weight online training, WA Primary Health Alliance, in partnership with local healthcare professionals and lived experience voices, is pleased to present a six part masterclass webinar series on supporting patients with weight concerns to improve their health and wellbeing.

These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals. The first session will provide attendees with an understanding of:

Weight bias and weight stigma, including:
-The impact of weight stigma in the healthcare setting
-Patient experiences of weight stigma, including lived experience perspectives
-How to practice using an approach free from weight stigma
-The interplay of the multiple, complex factors contributing to weight and overall health.

Session One 17 May 2023 – registration & details here
Session Two 14 June 2023 – registration & details here

RCSWA Skills Training Week for South West Students

Some 40 penultimate year students from six Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA) sites gathered in Bunbury recently to develop their practical skills in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Urology.  

The students from Bunbury, Collie, Busselton, Bridgetown, Narrogin and Northam were put through their paces practicing suturing, plastering, cannulation, speculum examination and neonatal resus skills.  

Bunbury Academic Services Officer, Emma Cooper ensured all participants were well fed, while officers from the other sites assisted with logistics, facilitation, and energy levels to help the students get the most out of this annual hands-on learning event.
Special thanks to the Bunbury Urologists and Ophthalmologists who gave up their clinical time to provide valuable teaching to our students.

Carer Gateway Information Forum for Carers

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Busselton

Do you regularly look after a family member or friend who experiences a mental health challenge or substance dependency, has a long term health condition (including terminal or chronic illness), has a disability or is frail due to old age? Join us for a chat and find out how the Carer Gateway program can help you. In this information session, you will learn about the support available through Carer Gateway and how carers can register for the program.

Visit the website for more information.

Carer Gateway Information Forum for Service Providers

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | 2.00pm - 3.00pm | Busselton

Service providers are invited to attend an information forum to gain a better understanding of the Carer Gateway program, the services and supports that carers can access, and how to refer carers to join the program.

Visit the website for more information.

Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum - Registrations Now Open!

Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June 2023 | Aloft Hotel Perth

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. 

The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.
The forum has limited places.  Travel subsidies will apply for all eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA. 

Registration

More information and registration details are available from the Rural Health West website.

What's happening in your region

BUNBURY
Groovin the Moo
6 May 2023

The Groovin the Moo music festival is on again this year in Bunbury and features another fantastic line up. Visit the website for all the details and ticketing information.

BUSSELTON
Mother's Day Classic
14 May 2023

It’s almost time to lace your running shoes and dust off your tutus – the Mother’s Day Classic will be returning once again to a location near you! For our 26th running of the event, we’re inviting you to start your Mother’s Day with purpose by joining us at one of up to 70 events across Australia. Visit the website for all the details.

MARGARET RIVER
Edible Garden Festival
20 to 21 May 2023

One ticket gives you access to 12 open gardens over the weekend. Attend every one or pick and choose if you’re limited for time. Kids 16 and under are free. Each garden is carefully curated to include a wide variety of garden types and gardening techniques, from suburban home gardens, bush blocks, large rural properties, community gardens, edible school gardens and local producers. Tickets available from the website.

MARGARET RIVER
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2023
26 May 2023 | 8.00pm - 10.15pm

Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you! Tickets available from the Margaret River Heart website.