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Upcoming Medical Education Conferences and Workshops

Workshop
01 Sep
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26 Nov

Rural Ultrasound Training for ED (RUSTED) I Perth

This Rural Health West workshop is designed to support Western Australian Medical Practitioners in maintaining and enhancing their ultrasound skills and meeting credentialing requirements for WA Country Health Service.
Emergency Medicine
Metropolitan
$3300
Presentation/Discussion
04 Nov
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30 Jun

Managing Depression and Suicidality: GP Peer Group Learning | Various Locations

Expression of Interest - now open. Building on the success of previous workshops and online modules you are invited to strengthen your skills, confidence, and care in managing your patient’s depression and suicidality. Join peers and facilitators (Psychiatrist and local GP with special interest in mental health care) for a two-hour interactive, case-based discussion.
Mental Health
Goldfields / Great Southern / Kimberley / Metropolitan / Midwest / Pilbara / South West / Wheatbelt
$50
Workshop
15 Nov
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16 Nov

Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Perth

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.
Emergency Medicine
Metropolitan
$2500
Workshop
21 Nov
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21 Nov

Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) I Geraldton

Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) is created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators and 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 is recommended for a multidisciplinary audience.
Neonatal
Midwest
$200-350
Social/Networking
28 Nov
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28 Nov

Care Crew Wind Down: End of year Celebration | Geraldton

The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network and The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia invite health professionals in the Midwest and their families to celebrate the end-of-year with a sundowner.
Other
Midwest
Free
Workshop
06 Feb
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06 Feb

Paediatric Emergencies and Clinical Healthcare Scenarios (PEaCHS) | Denmark

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 clip
Emergency Medicine / Paediatrics
Great Southern
$350-440
Social/Networking
07 Feb
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07 Feb

Great Southern Health Professionals Network Social Networking Sundowner | Albany

The Great Southern Health Professionals Network invites you to come and join us for 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 again and will have face painting, glitter artists and games for the children.
Other
Great Southern
Free
Social/Networking
13 Feb
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13 Feb

WA Rural Health Long Service Awards 2026

The WA Rural Health Long Service Awards are run in partnership with the WA Country Health Service, the WA Rural Health Long Service Awards honour the remarkable dedication of general practitioners and medical specialists who have served the rural communities of Western Australia for over 20 years.
Metropolitan
$TBC
Workshop
21 Feb
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22 Feb

Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Perth

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.
Emergency Medicine
Metropolitan
$2500
Workshop
27 Feb
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27 Feb

Wound Care (WC) | Dalyellup

Join us for a wound care workshop presented by Jenny Prentice (PhD, RN, Stomal Therapy Nurse, Cert., Palliative Care, Dip Project Management, Journal Editor World Council Enterostomal Therapists (Australia)) who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. Dr Jenny Prentice has over 40 years’ experience in nursing, stomal therapy and wound management in acute, community, private and aged care sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
Wound Care
South West
$70
Conference/Forum
14 Mar
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15 Mar

WA Rural Health Conference 2026

The WA Rural Health Conference 2026 will take place at the Crown Convention Centre Perth on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2026.
Metropolitan
$350 - $850
Social/Networking
14 Mar
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14 Mar

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2026

The Awards are a highlight of the WA Rural Health Weekend, bringing together finalists, winners, their families, friends, and colleagues for a night of celebration and recognition. It's an opportunity to applaud the remarkable efforts of those who ensure that rural communities receive the high-quality healthcare they deserve.
Goldfields / Great Southern / Kimberley / Metropolitan / Midwest / Pilbara / South West / Wheatbelt
$TBC