Wheatbelt health news 

Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network Northam networking event

Local health professionals, students and visiting medical specialists met at the Farmer's Home Hotel in Northam on 26 July 2023 for a networking event hosted by the Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network. Thank you to those who attended and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

Diabetes and Healthy Eating Webinar 

Tuesday 15 August I 4.00pm - 5.00pm

This webinar will provide you with an overview on healthy eating and diabetes. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about the general management of diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see.
In this 60-minute program, we will cover:
-    why healthy eating important in diabetes management
-    the role of carbohydrate food
-    the Glycemic Index (GI)
-    the nutrition recommendations for people living with diabetes referencing the Australian Dietary guidelines
-    the support and resources available through the NDSS for people living with diabetes
There will also be time at the end of the webinar for questions.
This webinar is facilitated by ADEA and delivered by a Credentialled Diabetes Educator.

Register HERE. 

Registrations are OPEN! 

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, hear their stories and reflect on how we can move through the challenges faced by so many, and find a way forward together. 

The conference program will have five streams:

• Caring for Elders
• Social and emotional wellbeing
• Culturally competent care
• Sexual health
• Health across the life course

Don't miss out on this amazing event., click HERE to register.

Dowerin Machinery Field Days unites our state’s agriculture industry, showcasing in a trade environment the products and services that support the operations of farmers and primary producers. Dowerin brings together the decision makers across the full supply chain, from agribusiness, to machinery, equipment, livestock, professional services, and providers of technologies.

And as well as bringing together a wealth of professional and industry connections, Dowerin Machinery Field Days also brings together people and families.

To get your tickets click HERE 

Did you know our Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network events calendar is a one-stop-shop for health-related training and events happening in the region?

We do our best to ensure our calendar features relevant upskilling, training, webinars and social networking events that are coming to your town or your tablet. Make sure you visit the calendar to check out the education and activities delivered in the Wheatbelt.

Do you have something you would like published on the WBHPN events calendar and promoted via our socials? Email Program Officer Sally Beer to get in touch.

Practice support

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:

If you require assistance, please contact Practice Assist on 1800 227 7478 or email. For more information visit the Practice Assist website. 

Practice assist is a joint initiative of Rural Health West and WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA).

The Wheatbelt Health Professionals Network is brought to you by the following stakeholder partnership:

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