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Member Update
July 2023
Hi SWHPN members,
Welcome to our new look Member Update.
In this edition you will find details of upcoming events in your area, latest health news in the region, school holiday activities in the South West and meet SWHPN member Dr Kelechi Ibeh.
Happy reading.
Kind regards,
Jolijn
MEMBER PROFILE
Meet Dr Kelechi Ibeh
SWHPN member Dr Kelechi Ibeh is a Medical Practitioner whose interest spans across General Practice, Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry which is why he chose the Rural Generalist pathway as it gives him an opportunity to do a bit of everything in medicine in a rural community.
Kelechi was born in Nigeria and migrated to Australia in 2013. Prior to this he worked in the Oil and Gas industry for 15 years. After completing his medical degree, he moved to South Australia for his internship, residency and later moved to Bunbury. "From the age of twelve I have always wanted to be a doctor". His desire for medicine was to help people in his community in a poor resourced health care system.
Kelechi and his family love the South West with its amazing beaches, caves, good food and friendly people. He loves the peace and tranquillity of the environment away from heavy traffic in the city. "It reminds me of the rural community I grew up in".
Kelechi is passionate about helping and building his community on the foundation of social justice and equality and has participated in various community and youth development projects.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Health Forum
SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2023, BUSSELTON
Registrations are now open!
The South West Health Professionals Network 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.
To become a member of the South West Health Professionals Network – Visit swhpn.com.au/network (membership is free). For more information, please email SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au
To view the preliminary program and to register for this event visit the website below.
Collie Health Professionals Sundowner
THURSDAY 20 JULY 2023, COLLIE RIDGE MOTEL
185-195 Throssell Street, Collie
Registrations are now open!
Light refreshments and canapés provided. Places are limited.
For further information or to register your interest, please contact SWHPN Program Officer Jolijn Thompson at contact@swhpn.com.au
LATEST HEALTH NEWS
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Practitioner Workshop
Friday 11 August 2023, Fiona Stanley Hospital
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2023 Aboriginal Health Conference
Friday, 18 November 2023 to Saturday, 19 November 2023, Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle
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Future Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Dr Stephen Proud, Psychiatrist in Busselton invites experienced psychotherapists, psychologists, medical practitioners with appropriate training in psychotherapy interested in being involved in future psychedelic assisted psychotherapy to contact him.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Paint and Sip a Starry Night inspired by Van Gogh
Sunday 30 July 2023, Origins Markets Busselton
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.
For more information and for links to each region's Health Professionals Network website, visit the Rural Health West website.
PRACTICE SUPPORT SERVICES
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.
The South West Health Professionals Network is brought to you in partnership with the following stakeholder organisations.
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