Distance is

no obstacle

Everyone, everywhere deserves access to quality healthcare. It’s why we work hard to support health professionals across rural WA.

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Our story

Rural Health West believes that everyone, everywhere is entitled to good health and access to quality healthcare. For more than 30 years, we’ve worked hard to improve access to healthcare in our rural communities by delivering programs to attract, recruit and support health professionals to regional, rural and remote Western Australia.

We offer a range of programs throughout Western Australia to attract and support rural and remote health professionals including doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and allied health professionals.

We support rural health professionals through a diverse range of programs and services including professional development such as conferences and workshops, financial support through grants and sponsorships, rural immersions, personal and family support, outreach programs, business support and advice to practices.

Our personalised recruitment service also helps fill roles such as rural medical, nursing, midwifery, dental and allied health jobs – where they’re needed most.

Ensuring rural health professionals can provide the best care for their community

Rural Health West offers a range of professional development opportunities throughout Western Australia, providing doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and allied health professionals with the ability to upskill closer to home.

Through events such as regional workshops and conferences, we can ensure rural health professionals are given the best tools and training to provide quality healthcare to their communities. Explore the range of upcoming events below.

Featured Event

Upcoming Events

10 Aug
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11
Conference/Forum

Aboriginal Health Conference 2024

Kaya!The Aboriginal Health Conference 2024 is returning to Walyalup (Fremantle) on the 10 and 11 August 2024.
Metropolitan
Aboriginal Health
$300-800
29 Jan
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16 Apr
Conference/Forum

Aboriginal Health Conference – Call for abstracts

Kaya! Call for Abstracts - now open! Rural Health West is seeking abstracts for the Aboriginal Health Conference to be held at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle on the 10 and 11 August 2024.
Metropolitan
Aboriginal Health / Chronic Disease / Mental Health
Free
17 May
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17
Workshop

Paediatric Emergencies and Clinical Healthcare Scenarios | Albany

This Rural Health West CPD workshop is a one day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. It will give delegates real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment.The workshop content will include: • Hands-on simulation: practise common scenarios and structured care • Short presentations by experienced paediatric emergency physicians • Comprehensive handbook of lecture materials and practical skills • 'Resuscitation reminders' card for your ID badge clipEligibility: GP Obstetricians, ED doctors and nurses and GPs. Priority is given to those working in the local region.Length: One Day 8.00am-5.00pmCost: $350-$440 (incl GST) The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health ServiceAccreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours and is approved for the Rural Procedural Grants Program, Emergency and Obstetrics Grant component. We do ask participants to contact their relevant college to ascertain your eligibility for the grant prior to attending.This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health ServicePayment Structure You will receive an email link for payment in an event confirmation email. Payment is required within 10 days of receiving the email. If full payment is not received within 10 days, your place will be offered to another delegate.Cancellation Policy Applicants who give notice of cancellation of four (4) weeks or more will receive a full refund of the course fee. Applicants who withdraw from the course 14 days prior will receive a 50% refund of the course fee. Applicants who fail to attend a course or who withdraw from the course less than 14 days of the course date will be considered on an individual case basis.Privacy Statement The Privacy Act 2014 provides that before your personal contact details can be published or made available to major sponsors, exhibitors and other parties directly related to this workshop, you must give your consent. If you do not consent to your contact details being provided to the abovementioned parties, please contact the CPD Team at [email protected] or 08 6389 4500Rural Health West values and respects your privacy and personal details. Personal information is collected in accordance with our Privacy Policy which can be viewed at www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/privacystatement
Great Southern
Emergency Medicine / Paediatrics
$440