We regret to advise that the 23 March 2020 Rural Paediatrics Forum has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date

As you know, each year Rural Health West (RHW) and the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) partner to deliver the WA Rural Health Conference and Awards.

These events are particularly important because they recognise the critical role health professionals play in supporting the ongoing health of rural communities across Western Australia.

Simultaneously, you’re aware that WACHS, and WA Health more broadly, has been continuing to strengthen their response to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).

With that in mind, RHW and WACHS have decided that the WA Rural Health Conference scheduled for next week will not proceed. The 2020 award events associated with the conference will be postponed. This cancellation extends to the associated REACT and Toxological Emergencies workshops, Doctors in Training workshop, GP Obstetrics Think Tank and Rural Paediatrics Forum.

This decision was made following consultation with a cross-section of delegates – many of whom indicated they were already reconsidering their attendance.

While this is a disappointing outcome for all of us, part of the broader health sector’s planning for the COVID-19 outbreak has involved making sure the right people, protocols and processes are in place to continue delivering high-quality health services across rural and regional WA.

Further correspondence relating to refunds, flight and accommodation bookings related to the WA Rural Health Conference and Awards will be sent to you shortly.

We’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate all WA Rural Health Award finalists and acknowledge the ongoing efforts of all healthcare workers at this challenging time.


About the Forum

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series.

The one day Rural Paediatrics Forum 2020, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.

Event details

Date: Monday 23 March 2020

Venue: Pan Pacific Perth

To download the preliminary program please click here


Eligibility

  • Emergency Doctors
  • General Practitioners
  • Paediatricians

Registration Fees (inclusive of GST)

CategoryFee (inc. GST)
Forum registration 
$550

Registration fee includes:

  • 1 day upskilling and educational activities/resources
  • Travel grant*
  • Lunch and refreshments at forum
  • Pending accreditation with ACRRM & RACGP CPD points

*Travel grant is only applicable to psychiatrists and medical practitioners living and working in rural Western Australia

Contact us

Education and Skills Development Team

10 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA, 6009
 08 6389 4500
 cpd@ruralhealthwest.com.au