Events

When: Thursday 20 March | 2.00pm - 3.00pm AWST Designed for: Health Students, Nurse Assistants, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Nurse Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Facility Managers. Overview: There is an increasing emphasis from government agencies and healthcare providers to improve the completion rates of Advance Care Planning (ACP) documents. This webinar will highlight the challenges of balancing community expectations with the right of individuals to make autonomous decisions regarding their health and personal care. This education will clarify the role of staff in embedding ACP into practice, ensuring it benefits both residents and...

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

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...

The WA Rural Health Excellence Awards honour those who have made significant contributions to rural health, improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare for people living in remote and regional areas. This prestigious event shines a spotlight on the dedication and commitment of healthcare professionals whose work has a profound impact on the lives of rural residents. Since 2008, Rural Health West has proudly hosted these annual awards, formerly known as the WA Country Doctors Awards. In 2017, we partnered with the WA Country Health Service to co-host this remarkable event, further strengthening our commitment to recognising excellence in rural...

Presented by RACGP WA 26 March 2025 (7.00pm to 8.30pm AWST) Join RACGP WA for an overview of the Firearms Act and the reforms that are taking place, including the practical considerations and the role of GPs in terms of the mandatory Firearms Health Assessment (FAHA) process. We will cover: How the FAHA will be rolled out across Western Australia The practicalities of the health assessment and how it’s submitted IT requirements, safeguards and security in practices What role the FAHA plays in the wider firearms licensing process Who is eligible to perform the FAHA – and can GPs refuse to conduct...

WA Council of Social Service in partnership with The Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas are pleased to present this free online workshop for Pilbara community members and the social services sector. Join us online via teams on Thursday 27 March to learn about how data can support us to make meaningful change in our Pilbara communities! The Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas is a unique data platform that offers comprehensive mapping of data and information on children and young people aged 0 to 24 across Australian communities. The free online resource represents a significant advancement for the health...

When: Thursday 27 March | 2.00pm - 3.00pm AWST Designed for: Health Students, Paid Carers, Nurse Assistants, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Nurse Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Facility Managers. Overview: A palliative approach benefits residents with a life-limiting illness, their care team, families, and the residential aged care home. This approach helps to prevent resident suffering through means of early identification, assessment, and effective treatment of pain, as well as physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care. Palliative care focuses on a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring all staff are well prepared to provide care. This webinar aims...

People with complex mental health needs rarely move seamlessly between primary care, hospital and community settings, and often benefit from a range of clinical, practical and psychosocial support. The associated challenges can negatively impact the provision of integrated and effective multidisciplinary care. Monday 31 March 4.00pm – 5.15pm (WA) Register for this webinar to see four esteemed practitioners respond in-situ to hypothetical scenarios about people living with diverse, changing and complex needs. With no advance briefings about each scenario, the panel will respond "on the spot”, demonstrating the strategies they’d employ to overcome challenges and work together to provide support,...