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Members Update
August 2022
FREE SWHPN Endocrinology education event for South West GP's
South West General Practitioners are invited to a free South West Health Professionals Network endocrinology education session presented by Dr Fong James Wong, sponsored by St John of God Bunbury Hospital.
Date: Thursday 1 September 2022
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Venue: Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey Street, Bunbury
Light refreshments and canapes provided. Registrations are essential; please visit the website to register.
2022 South West Health Professionals Network Health Forum
Registrations for the 2022 South West Health Professionals Network Health Forum are now open!
The South West Health Professionals Network together with St John of God Bunbury Hospital is pleased to host a unique, one-day health forum for health professionals in the South West. Featuring professional development workshops and networking drinks, this event will provide health professionals in the South West with a locally-delivered education and social opportunity.
Sunday 16 October 2022 | 8:30am-5:00pm
Forum 8:30am-3:30pm (Registrations open from 8:00am)
Networking drinks 3:30pm-5:00pm
Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, 42 Bunker Bay Road, Naturaliste
Registrations are essential, please visit the event website to register and view the program. For more information, please contact us at contact@swhpn.com.au.
Long table lunch event - Bariatric surgery with Dr Senarath Werapitiya
General practitioner education and lunch event at St Aidan Wines.
The South West Health Professionals Network and St John of God Bunbury Hospital would like to invite South West general practitioners to attend an educational long table lunch in the Ferguson Valley.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at St Aidan Wines, in the heart of the Ferguson Valley, while listening to guest presenter Dr Senarath Werapitiya, a general surgeon specialising in bariatric surgery.
Sunday 18 September 2022 | 12:00pm-3:00pm
St Aidan Wines, 754 Ferguson Road, Ferguson Valley.
Limited places available. Tickets are $30 pp which includes complimentary bus transfer from central Bunbury.
Registrations are essential, please visit the event website to book. For more information, please email contact@swhpn.com.au.
Eagle Bay Brewing Co networking event
Members of the South West Health Professionals Network (SWHPN) braved the cold weather to catch up at Eagle Bay Brewing Co for a networking event on Sunday 24 July 2022. This was the first networking event for the year for the SWHPN, so it was fantastic to see some familiar faces and meet health professionals who have newly arrived to the region. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next SWHPN event.
Practice opportunity! Kondinin, Kulin and Hyden
An excellent business opportunity has arisen for someone wanting to manage and grow their own general practice at the long established and well managed medical practice servicing the Shires of Kondinin and Kulin.
The Shires are looking for someone to set up and run their own business independently, with the Shire providing the building and equipment at a peppercorn rental. Currently a solo GP practice, there is opportunity to expand services across the three towns, and as owner-operator would retain all profits generated by the general practice.
Further information is available on the website or contact recruit@ruralhealthwest.com.au
Image by Angie Roe Photography
New Black Dog Institute resources
Black Dog Institute have released a collection of helpful mental health resources, evidence-based tools and advice for healthcare workers that may be of benefit to rural health professionals.
They cover the following topics:
- Helping myself and my team
- Quick self-help techniques
- Managing your mental health
- Managing burnout and stress
- Looking after myself
- Looking after a team
What's happening in your region
BUNBURY and FERGUSON VALLEY
Lost & Found Festival
8 - 11 September 2022
Over four-days the bustling port city and its wine loving neighbours come alive, with special events made for lovers of great food, incredible wine, craft beer and live music. Taste back vintages in cellars after-hours, enjoy wine workshops and artistic performances by mind-blowing talents. Visit the website to learn more.
BUSSELTON
Good Day Sunshine Festival
Saturday 24 September 2022
Taking over the Busselton Foreshore, Good Day Sunshine returns for 2022 offering great times by the ocean, music that makes your soul sing, and the finest beverages and tastiest food the South West has to offer. Performances by Leon Bridges (USA), The Teskey Brothers, Thelma Plum, Josh Pyke, Abbe May, Little Quirks, Siobhan Cotchin and more. Get tickets here.
BUSSELTON
RACGP member meet up
2:30pm-5:30pm, Sunday 11 September 2022
Shelter Brewing Co
Come and meet RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements and RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman and spend the afternoon catching up with your colleagues face to face over drinks and nibbles. This event is open to RACGP members and families, medical students and rural health stakeholders. RACGP members please register online. Non members, medical students and stakeholders please email rural@racgp.org.au, including attendee names and dietary requirements.
MARGARET RIVER
Margaret River Region Open Studios
10 - 25 September 2022
From Anniebrook to Witchcliffe and Boallia to Eagle Bay, the Margaret River Region will be a sea of Open Studios signs welcoming in art lovers to the artist’s usually private world of paint, canvas, kilns, fabric, fire, timber, charcoal, chainsaws, pencils, found objects, welding tools, looms, printing presses, clay, metal and millinery. Visit the website to plan your trip.
Moving to a new region in WA? Join your local Health Professionals Network!
Did you know that the South West Health Professionals Network is one of seven networks operating across regional Western Australia? If you're relocating to another region in WA, reach out to your new region's network to build local connections and learn of upcoming education and networking opportunities.
Visit the Rural Health West website for more information and for links to each region's Health Professionals Network website.
Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for not only 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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