Collie Networking Sundowner

20 July 2023 | 5.00pm to 7.30pm | Collie

The South West Health Professionals Network invites our Collie and surrounding area health professionals and their support staff to our networking sundowner event at Collie Ridge Motel. 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

Suturing and plastering workshop provides hands on experience for health professionals

Dr Rohan Page from Handoc delivered a suturing and plastering workshop to around 20 health professionals at the Busselton Health Campus earlier this month. This popular workshop provided hands on learning in suturing and plastering tips and techniques. Dr Page was supported by two local hand therapists who were on hand (pun intended 😊) to share their knowledge and skills with attendees.

Thank you to Handoc and our Statewide Stakeholder, WA Country Health Service at the Busselton Health Campus for providing the venue for our event.

Blue skies for Collie meet and greet road trip

It was a clear and crisp sunny day in Collie when the SWHPN Program Officer was out and about visiting local health professionals to introduce the network and promote upcoming events. A big thank you to the team at the Rural Clinical School in Collie for the warm welcome and tasty lunch. We look forward to hosting our networking sundowner event in Collie in July. Follow the link for all the details.

Manjimup networking sundowner event wrap up

On a cool and crisp evening in May, Manjimup health professionals came together for a networking sundowner event at Tall Timbers Brewery Manjimup. The intimate gathering provided an opportunity for locals to mingle and relax after work whilst enjoying some light refreshments and delicious canapes in front of a warm open fireplace. 

We look forward to seeing you at our next education or networking event. Visit our website for upcoming events.

Aboriginal Health Conference 2023 | Call for abstracts now open!

Rural Health West is seeking abstracts for the 2023 Aboriginal Health Conference to be held at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle on the 18 and 19 November 2023. The theme for the Aboriginal Health Conference 2023 is: Dedication: the Story of our Elders. The conference will bring together health professionals from across rural WA, and provide the opportunity to learn from those who came before us. We will hear their stories and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced by so many, and find a way forward together. Visit the website for all the details.

Rights do not diminish with age

Advocare is a leader in addressing the rights of older people and elder abuse. For more than 25 years, they have helped older Western Australians access the right supports, information and protections available to them. 

Advocare are a not-for-profit organisation, completely independent from aged care providers. Advocare provides confidential, unbiased and free support and services to older people receiving a Commonwealth-funded aged care package across the state.

In the South West, the local team is available to provide advocacy support, as well as the new care finder program.  From 1 July Advocare will extend their reach into the region through the delivery of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, delivering companionship and positive engagement to lonely and/or socially isolated older people.

To find out more about how Advocare can assist older people in the South West call (08) 9479 7566 or free call 1800 655 566, e-mail rights@advocare.org.au or visit the website for more resources.

GP Registrar Workforce Planning and Prioritisation Consultation | Bunbury

We invite you to be a part of the conversation about the workforce needs and training capacity for GP registrars in the Southwest. This event offers a networking opportunity and time for you to share your insights into the future of the GP registrar workforce. More information on the GP WPP Activity can be found here. Please note, this event is in relation to AGPT GP registrars only.

Date:    Monday 26 June 2023
Time:    5.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue:  Quality Lighthouse Hotel, 2 Marlston Dr, Bunbury WA 6230

WA Primary Health Alliance is the provider of the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) activity across Western Australia. A meal and beverage will be provided. Please note due to venue capacity limits, RSVP is essential by Monday 19 June 2023. Click on the link to register.

Basics in ICU training course | Bunbury

The next Basic in ICU course in Bunbury will be on 8 and 9 September 2023. The Basic ICU course is run across 50 different countries and covers ICU related topics in the form of didactic lectures and skill station over 2 days.

This course is recommended for all junior medical officers (RMO and registrars) pursuing a career in acute care medicine such as ICU, ED, trauma, anaesthesia, general medicine, GP anaesthesia, retrieval medicine etc. The aim of the course is to provide basic skill and knowledge in the management of critically ill patients and has been made as a mandatory course for CICM trainees registered post 2014.

Course fee: $300
 
This will include -:
•    Registration to the course
•    Access to Pre course material on BASIC app and a hard copy of the course material.

Send your expression of interest to wachsswbhicubasic@health.wa.gov.au with your full name, preferred email address and place of practise before 30 June. 

What's happening in your region

BUNBURY
The Bunbury Markets
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month (except August)

The Bunbury Markets is an artisan and fresh produce market that aims to provide a welcoming, vibrant, community space within the beautiful waterside location of Queens Gardens. Bringing together quality local growers, producers and artists to showcase their goods and services to market patrons; who are able to enjoy time perusing the stalls, relaxing with a coffee and rustic breakfast, supporting local fund raising projects and enjoying the sounds of our various buskers. More information is available from the website.

BUSSELTON
The Origin Markets - Laine Wolfe
22 April to 24 June 2023
5.00pm to 8.00pm

A seasoned vocalist, guitarist and percussionist, Laine has created her own feel-good brand of atmospheric, overdriven acoustic goodness, delivered to the beat of her trademark custom made suitcase drum. Bring the family down to the Origin Markets for an entertaining Saturday evening.

MARGARET RIVER
Multicultural Poetry Night at Margaret River Library
22 June 2023
6.00pm

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library will host a Multicultural Poetry night in celebration of the strong, diverse voices that are helping shape the Australian literary landscape. For more information on this free event visit the website.