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Member Update
November 2024
Welcome to your next jam-packed newsletter from your friendly Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network. If you haven't already, jump on and join our Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest information, and the ability for YOU to share with other members. Our website is chock full of information and resources including the MWGHPN events calendar, which includes education opportunities being delivered around Australia that are accessible online, face-to-face and are often FREE!
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UPCOMING MWGHPN EVENTS
Vicarious Trauma | Carnarvon
Wednesday 23 October, 6.00pm - 8.30pm | WA Centre for Rural Health
Join us for an insightful and educational evening with Chantal Bachere-Crinquand, a dedicated Mental Health Academic and mental health nurse with over 15 years of experience in the Midwest and Gascoyne regions.
Chantal has gained valuable insights into rural mental health issues within the local community. At the WA Centre for Rural Health, she focuses on developing and facilitating mental health education programmes and training for healthcare professionals and community groups. This includes enhancing workforce education and skills development in the welfare and education sectors.
Collaborative Approaches to Dementia Care | Geraldton
Friday 1 November, 5.00pm - 8.30pm | Geraldton Multipurpose Centre
The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network, in collaboration with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is thrilled to host an evening event for health professionals. This event will feature Professor Leon Flicker, Director of the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing. Professor Flicker has conducted extensive research on major health issues affecting older adults, particularly cognitive decline and dementia. His remarkable contributions to geriatric medicine and dementia prevention and care were recognised in 2017 when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.
LATEST HEALTH NEWS
ECHO for Northern Australia
Our ECHO programs offer free interactive online training bringing health professionals and primary care together to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering a friendly supportive environment. These monthly sessions run for an hour from 11am to 12pm (WA) and are open to all health care staff including nursing, Allied health, GP’s, Community health and Indigenous health workers.
Health eMindCultural Responsiveness - Trauma Informed Care
7 November 2024
Presenter - Dr Emma Carlin from the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (KAMS)
Register HERE
Palliative Care - Clinical pain management - Part 2, Psychosocial
19 November 2024
Presenter - Dr Odette Spruijt, Medical Director Tasmanian North SPCS
Register HERE
Telehealth Skills - Introduction to direct health
21 November 2024
Presenter - Dr Annie Banbury, Senior research fellow, Centre for Online Health
Register HERE
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Critical Conversations
CRANAplus Mental Health and Wellbeing Service offers a free online course, Critical Conversations, designed to build communication skills. It provides practical strategies for engaging with those who may need help, enhancing workers' confidence in knowing when and how to seek further support.
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Diabetes Connect Country WA
Diabetes Connect for Country WA provides comprehensive support for managing all types of diabetes, tailored specifically for General Practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in rural areas.
Consultant endocrinologists Dr. Greg Ong, Dr. Seng Khee Gan, and Dr. Gerard Chew lead the Diabetes Connect program, based at Diabetes WA in Subiaco.
Commencing 22 October 2024, endocrinologist sessions will be available part-time throughout the week. For specific session times, please visit the website.
To schedule a callback from one of our endocrinologists at a convenient time or to arrange a multidisciplinary case conference, visit our webpage and follow the link to bookings: Diabetes Connect Bookings (office365.com)
To speak with an Endocrinologist or arrange a multidisciplinary case conference via phone please call 9436 6270.
Live and Work in Rural WA Competition
We’re excited to launch the Live and Work in Rural WA competition, running from Monday 14 October to Monday 25 November 2024!
As a rural WA health professional, this is your chance to share your story, inspire others to pursue rural health, and win amazing prizes. Simply create a short video (90 seconds or less) highlighting your experiences—whether it's a glimpse of your daily work, weekend activities, or the impact you're making in your community.
Prizes:
- The top three videos will each win $400 and be featured on our social media.
- The video with the highest engagement will win an additional $600, for a total prize of $1,000!
View the guidelines or Express your interest in the program now, so you can be notified when submissions open, or contact the team at nmdah@ruralhw.com.au with any questions. We can't wait to see your submission!
Is your partner currently studying or pursuing training?
Partner Education Grants provide financial assistance to the PARTNERS of rural Western Australian medical and health professionals, helping to cover the costs of their education and training.
For more details, FAQs, and to apply online, visit: https://ruralhealthwest.com.au/financial-support/partners-of-health-professionals/
MEMBER PROFILE
Meet Emma Jones
Name: Emma Jones
Occupation: General practitioner
What are your professional interests/specialties?
I’m a general practitioner and I have done advanced skills training in emergency medicine. I also work for Regional Training Hubs and Rural Clinical School WA. My special interest is always changing.
Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be a general practitioner in the Midwest-Gascoyne region?
I am from Perth and escaped to the country in 2017 as an intern, after loving my Rural Clinical School placement in 2015 in Geraldton.
What do you love about the Midwest-Gascoyne?
I love working in Geraldton because I feel that we have quite a connected community of health professionals. It’s awesome to be able to call other reception teams, specialists and allied health professionals to collaborate to improve patient outcomes.
Did you always want to be a general practitioner? Why?
No, I loved rocks and chemistry in high school. But people are quite interesting too.
What are your passions?
I love trail running, cycling and attempting home renovations.
When you aren’t working, where will we find you?
Probably walking my crazy kelpie Miles, getting stuck into a project at home or drinking coffee.
Moving to a new region in WA?
Join your local Health Professionals Network!
Did you know that the Midwest-Gascoyne 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.
For more information and for links to each region's Health Professionals Network website, visit the Rural Health West website.
The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network is brought to you in partnership with the following stakeholder organisations.
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