Partners program
We welcome the company of partners and family members accompanying delegates who are attending the WA Rural Health Conference 2021.
The Partners and Children's Program has been designed to give families of delegates the opportunity to visit and experience Perth and its surrounds.
Once you have selected the activity/ies you would like to participate in, you will need to register for the family program. Registration is essential.
Friday 26 March 2021
WA Rural Health Long Service Awards 2021
Awards ceremony & cocktail function
Time
5.00pm - 7.30pm
Cost
$50.00 per person
Venue
Fraser's Kings Park, Function Centre
A wonderful event to celebrate and formally thank doctors who have contributed 20, 30, 40, and 50 years of medical service in rural and remote Western Australian communities.
Please note: This is an adults only event.
Saturday 27 March 2021
Rottnest Island: Quokkas | Swim I Paddle I Cycle I Explore
Time
8.30am - 6.00pm
Cost
$50.00 per adult. Includes hotel transfers and return ferry ride
$25.00 per child*. Includes hotel transfers and return ferry ride
$125.00 per family (2 adults | 2 children). Includes hotel transfers and return ferry ride.
*Children visiting Rottnest Island MUST be accompanied by a supervising adult. Rural Health West will not be providing supervision on Rottnest Island.
Experience all that Rottnest Island has on offer from the natural attractions of incredible beaches and inquisitive wildlife to bus, train and boat tours, and bike and snorkel hire. The choices are endless, so while we will get you there and back, how you spend your day on Rottnest is entirely up to you. It will be a big day, but what a day!
Please note: Activities on the island are at your own cost.
Yanchep National Park Walk trails | Golf | Caves | Koalas
Time
8.30am - 5.15pm
Cost
$20.00 per adult. Includes private bus transport and lunch
$40.00 per adult. Includes private bus transport and lunch, plus participation in children's Trees Adventure and Crystal Cave tour
Spend the day exploring nature at the beautiful Yanchep National Park, a 50 minute drive from Perth's CBD. With walk trails, golf, caving, birdwatching, wildlife, pub, cafe and expansive lawns to relax on there really is something for everyone. Should you wish to partake in a round of golf or independent cave tour please click here to book and pay directly.
The bus will depart Yanchep National Park at 4.00pm.
Conference Opening Plenary: Welcome to Country | Keynote Address
Time
9.00am - 10.30am
Cost
Free. Registration is essential. Includes Conference morning tea.
Venue
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Join conference delegates at the opening of the WA Rural Health Conference 2021 and after lunch to listen to presentations from the following keynote speakers:
9.30am - Associate Professor Ruth Stewart
MBBS (Uni Melb 1985), PhD (Flin), FACRRM, DRANZCOGadv
1.30pm - Darren Klemm - AFSM.
Commissioner, Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
Emergency management in rural Western Australia
WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2021
Awards ceremony & gala dinner
Time
6.30pm - midnight
Cost
$125 per person (complimentary for award finalist and a guest).
Venue
The Ritz-Carlton Perth
Dress
Cocktail
The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals, who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. Join us to celebrate the valuable contribution of health professionals working across rural and remote Western Australia.
Please note: This is an adults only event.
Sunday 28 March 2021
Practice Management Workshop
Time
9.00am - 12.00pm
Cost
$20.00 per person for those who are not full WA Rural Health Conference 2021 delegates. Registration fee is for both face to face and live streaming attendance. Free for conference delegates
Venue
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Live streamed
We invite Partners who are actively involved in the business management of general practice, to join conference delegates in this workshop. Presented by Practice Assist, a joint initiative of Rural Health West and the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) topics will cover:
- Digital Health Information and guidance on TeleHealth, ePrescribing, and My Health Record
- Quality improvement Why is it important, including “Plan Do Study Act” activity
- Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out Where to find resources and information needed
- Q&A session Participant’s questions regarding the day-to-day operations of rural general practice
Conference Keynote: Rabia Siddique
Time
12.15pm - 1.30pm
Cost
Free. Registration is essential.
Venue
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Join delegates in the final stages of the conference to listen to Rabia Siddique. Rabia is an Australian criminal and human rights lawyer, retired British Army officer, former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, international humanitarian, hostage survivor, professional speaker, advocate and published author.
Free Time - My Time
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