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  • Australasian Diabetes Congress (ADC)

    The program organising committees of both societies have collaboratively developed an integrated program that will cover the latest breakthroughs in research, education and clinical care in diabetes. We have engaged outstanding speakers with whom you will be able to network to exchange opinions and discuss how to best care for the person living with diabetes. We are excited to provide you with opportunities to see old colleagues, meet new ones and connect again with our industry partners in the exhibition hall. This year’s Congress will be an in-person only event with no virtual attendance option. To register click HERE.

  • Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2024 I Perth

    This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series.  The two day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2024, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Click HERE for further information.

  • Talking About Suicide in General Practice

    The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high; Undertaking a detailed risk assessment; Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach By the completion of this program participants will be able to: undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively develop a collaborative safety plan provide effective management following a suicide attempt REGISTER HERE

  • Suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists

    Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends and whole communities. Pharmacists, due to their role and their accessibility in the community, have the potential to play a key role in recognising the signs and symptoms of suicide, restricting means and keeping the person safe until support is available. This suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists is an interactive, case-based workshop enabling peer discussion alongside the development of practical skills to implement. REGISTER HERE

  • Breast Awareness Month

    ​Breast Cancer affects 1 in 7 women in Australia and causes 3000 deaths annually. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Survival rates continue to improve in Australia with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis. Take the time this month to find out what you need to know about breast awareness and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues. For more information click here: https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/.../breast-cancer...

  • Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) I Perth

    Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Rediness (NeoSTARs) is a follow on course from NeoResus. This course, which is created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators, teaches current up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilisation. Course attendance will help you and your team to understand and master the basic skills required in the care of any sick newborn. As well as technical skills, a high-performance team with strong supportive skills is necessary to deliver care in a safe and timely manner. This course will have a strong focus on advanced skills in crew resource management (team resources), communication and...

  • Managing Menopause

    This course aims to help general practitioners provide well-informed, up-to-date advice and treatment in the care and management of women during menopause. Although the course has been designed for general practitioners, other health professionals are welcome to participate. Course cost: A$75   CPD information This activity is a RACGP CPD accredited activity. Activity ID: 383691 This activity is an ACRRM PDP accredited activity. Activity ID: 28144 4.5 hours – Educational activity 0.5 hour – Reviewing performance This activity may be eligible to be self-claimed towards RANZCOG CPD requirements. See the RANZCOG website for details. Learning outcomes At the end of this course, participants...

  • 2024 WA Addictions Symposium: Novel psychoactives and the new frontier in addiction

    Novel psychoactives and the new frontier in addiction Presented by the RANZCP WA Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry Topics Overview of the Emerging Drugs Network of Australia (EDNA) project Opioids: Something old, something new and something blue Gamma-hydroxybutyrate What do Queen Victoria and whippets (not Corgis) have in common? Phenylethylamines, dimethyltryptamine Cathinones Fake pharma frontier: Harm reduction in the era of counterfeit prescription meds and novel benzodiazepines From fentanyls to nitazenes: the evolution of designer opioids Register HERE

  • Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Albany

    Albany Albany, WA, Australia

    The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audio-visual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility: All medical practitioners are welcome to register, with priority given to currently practising rural and remote...

  • CPR for GPs

    This CPR course is run in conjunction with Medical Training Solutions and provides participants with topical emergency presentations and recent changes in emergency practice, tailored specifically for GPs. This workshop is presented in accordance with the current guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council and covers all aspects of resuscitation and basic life support. Completion of a CPR course is a requirement for the 2023-25 triennium. Venue: College House, 34 Harrogate Street, West Leederville. Cost: RACGP Members: $120 | Non-members: $150 CPD: 2 Hours EA Please note that an administration fee of $50.00 is deducted for cancellations less than 5 days prior to the...