Events

The Great Southern Health Professionals Network invites you to attend a family friendly event to start off the new year with some drinks, nibbles and local music for our hard working health network professionals and their families. This year we have changed locations and will have a kids corner, face painting and games. Registration is essential so don't miss out! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service. The Rural Health West CPD 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....

The Great Southern Health Professionals Network and the WA Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Care Navigator Service (SWCNS) are proud to deliver this education evening event with support of the Great Southern Palliative Care team and Albany Hospice, who will all be present on the night. This event will help all health professionals to understand Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) and how this can apply to your practice and the patients and families you care for. Gain insights into your legal responsibilities, patient communication, the role of multidisciplinary care and the lived experience of VAD in WA. OPEN TO ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ...

The RHW MHST is a purpose designed, interactive training workshop for General  (GPs) to enhance their skills, knowledge and approach to people presenting with high prevalence mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems to primary care. The workshop has been designed with input from consumers and carers to embed and incorporate their perspectives, experiences and needs when presenting to GPs in primary care. You will have the opportunity to learn important practical skills including; Identify and manage consumers who present with mental health issues experienced within the context of general practice Develop and review evidence-based General Practice Mental...

The WA Rural Health Conference 2025 will be taking place at the Pan Pacific Perth on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2025. Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with passionate health professionals from a variety of disciplines, all committed to delivering essential healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together dedicated experts under one roof, the conference aims to spark meaningful connections, exchange valuable insights, and drive innovations – all with the goal of strengthening healthcare in our rural communities. The 2025 theme, “Strengthening rural WA: One connection at a time,” highlights the importance of fostering relationships that empower...

This Rural Health West CPD workshop, led by a team of emergency medicine specialists, is tailored for medical practitioners working in rural and remote settings who wish to refresh and enhance their expertise in managing cardiac emergencies. The program combines engaging lectures, case study discussions, and hands-on simulation scenarios to strengthen participants’ knowledge, technical skills, and teamwork. These elements are designed to improve the identification and management of acute cardiac emergencies, ultimately leading to better patient care. Eligibility: Medical Practitioners, GP’s, ED Doctors and ED/Theatre Nurses. Priority will be given to currently practising medical practitioners within the region. Length: One day –...

The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2025, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures, and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. CLICK HERE FOR EOI

Save the Date! The Aboriginal Health Conference 2025 will be at the Pan Pacific Perth on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August 2025 More information to come shortly.  For any further enquiries please email the events team at ahc@ruralhealthwest.com.au 

The two day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2025, 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 EOI