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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
29 Oct
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29 Oct

Road Trauma – Ripple effect | Busselton

In this session, we explore how post-crash support fits into your patient care, especially for those managing grief, trauma or other mental health impacts following a road incident. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how road trauma affects individuals, families and communities; clear knowledge of RTSWA’s free, statewide trauma-informed support and counselling; practical steps and confidence in organising third-party referrals to RTSWA; and an RTSWA referral and information pack to support you in your role.
Emergency Medicine
South West
Free
Workshop
31 Oct
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31 Oct

Toxicological Emergencies | Karratha

This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios.
Emergency Medicine
Pilbara
$250 - 150
Conference/Forum / Social/Networking
31 Oct
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02 Nov

2025 GSHPN Early Career Health Summit | Bremer Bay

Join us for a unique coastal escape in the beautiful Bremer Bay. The days will be a mix of educational components and relaxation. Enjoy Bremer Bay's picturesque backdrop whilst learning how to deal with emergency situations, develop your practical skills and professional abilities. At night, socialise at dinner with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to have an off the beaten track experience that is not to be missed.
Other
Great Southern
$300
Presentation/Discussion
01 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
Conference/Forum
04 Nov
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07 Nov

WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2025 I Busselton

WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference to be held at Abbey Beach Resort, Undalup, Busselton on the 4 - 7 November 2025.
Aboriginal Health / Family Domestic Violance / Men's Health / Mental Health / Other / Self-care and wellbeing / Women's Health
South West
$270 - $505
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