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MEMBERS UPDATE JANUARY 2023
Karratha Health Campus visit.
The Pilbara Health Professional Network hosted a pop-up stand at the Karratha Health Campus on 5 December 2022. Thanks to all the WACHS staff that came by and joined the network.
Clockwise from left: Leesa Thomas, General Manager Education and Engagement at Rural Health West; Cherelle Fitzclarence, Senior Medical Officer at Karratha Health Campus (also Chair of the Pilbara Health Profesional Network) and Alisha Small, Program Coordinator of the Pilbara Health Professionals Network.
If you would like the PHPN to host a pop-up stand at your workplace please get in touch with Alisha by sending an email to contact@phpn.com.au.
Friday 3 February 2023 | 5.30pm-7.3opm
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you and your family to our Karratha Welcome to 2023 event. Please come along and meet our health professionals who recently moved to the region and reconnect with colleagues you may not have seen for a while.
Date: Friday 3 February 2023
Venue: Hampton Harbour Boat & Sailing Club, Dampier - Grass area
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Drinks and canapes will be provided.
For any further enquiries please email contact@phpn.com.au and to register, please click on the image above.
- Karratha - Wednesday 8 February 2023 | 9.00am-4.00pm
- South Hedland - Friday 10 February 2023 | 9.00am-4.00pm
Join us for a wound care workshop presented by Beth Sperring (clinical nurse consultant) and Donna Larsen (nurse practitioner) from Royal Perth Bentley Group who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds.
We will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to ‘touch, feel and apply’ many of the dressing products currently in use. Please bring some of the dressings you currently use. Interaction is encouraged so come prepared to discuss and further develop skills in the management of wounds.
Karratha venue: Karratha Health Campus 62 Balmoral Rd, Karratha.
Hedland venue: Hedland Health Campus 2-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For any further enquiries please email contact@phpn.com.au and to register, please click on the images above to register for wound care workshops in Karratha or South Hedland.
Friday 10 February 2023 | 5.30pm-7.3opm
The Pilbara Health Professionals Network would like to invite you and your family to our Hedland Welcome to 2023 event. Please come along and meet our health professionals who recently moved to the region and reconnect with colleagues you may not have seen for a while.
Venue: Hedland Hotel - Terrace Area
Drinks and canapes will be provided between 5.30pm – 7.00pm.
For any further enquiries please email contact@phpn.com.au and to register, please click on the image above.
Supporting the disability workforce to grow, connect and thrive.
Launching in 2023, the Remote Ready Program will focus on those working with disability clients in remote communities and will involve:
- Participant networking mentorship
- Personal/professional development workshops
- Online modules
Disability professionals will be invited to join this program and can register their early interest by emailing info@karrathahealthcare.org.au.
11-12 March 2023 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The WA Rural Health Conference will be an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who all play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA.
We expect to attract over 300 delegates, including GPs, medical practitioners, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.
Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities are now available - Limited places, get in early to ensure you don't miss out!
Is your partner wanting to upskill in 2023 but needs financial support?
Click on the image above and discover a quick and simple process that provides rural partners with financial assistance for their own professional development.
Acknowledge and reflect on January 26 2023.
The City of Karratha in collaboration with Headspace Karratha invite you to join them to acknowledge and reflect on January 26 at the Youth Shed 23 Hillview Road, Pegs Creek.
Ages 11-25 welcome with juice bike, food, live music, group art project, face painting and much more. Click on the above image for further information.
The PHPN is active on Facebook, members can keep up to date with local educational and social events being held in their region.
PHPN members are encouraged to utilise the platform themselves to promote their organisations events and news to keep our community connected and share information!
Practice Assist is a free service that coordinates and delivers end-to-end practice support services for 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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