Orientation

Practices >> Orientation

An introduction to working in Australia.

A Rural Health West orientation is available for all GPs new to Western Australia who have a rural or remote Western Australian placement.

The orientation consists of two separate one hour sessions that are hosted online and free to attend. The sessions are aimed at providing clinical, cultural and family information which relates specifically to living and working in rural practice in Western Australia.

The orientation sessions include information on the following:

Our support services, including:

- CPD and Education opportunities provided by Rural Health West such as conferences and workshops

- Family Support Program

- Five Year Overseas Trained Doctors Scheme

- Health Workforce Scholarship Program

- Partner Grants

- Recruitment services

An introduction to cultural awareness with an emphasis on Aboriginal health
Information on the Australian Health Care System, professional practice and legislative requirements
Regional and local information
Settling into life and practice in rural Western Australia

To request an orientation session for yourself or a health practitioner you have recruited, please complete the form below. You can also phone (08) 6389 4500 for further information.

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Cultural Wealth Community Health

This publication is an introduction to cultural awareness for health professionals working with and caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Western Australia. In the hope of achieving better health outcomes, the resource raises awareness about mutual respect and cultural understanding which underpins all aspects of the development of strong relationships with Indigenous patients and communities. The resource is available online, if you would prefer a hard copy please contact Rural Health West or download an order form.