Acknowledges the increasing impact of cancer on people around the world and efforts to improve cancer prevention, treatment and care. The date was declared `World Cancer Day’ to mark the anniversary of the first World Summit Against Cancer in Paris in 2000. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_cancer_day/en/index.html

A workshop brought to you by South Metropolitan Area Health Service, Mental Health (SMAHS, MH) Multicultural & Aboriginal Services that can help you understand better and how best to work with your aboriginal clients & community.
Topics covered in this one day workshop:
In depth look at two different societies & their impact on each other
Overview of the Aboriginal status today & what are the prevalent issues
How to work with the Aboriginal community: What works, what doesn’t, & ways of working
Presented by a very experienced team comprising of:
Fred Yasso (Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Alma Street Centre, FHHS)
Des Blurton (Aboriginal Liaison Officer, PARK MHS)
John Vandergiezen (Triage/Ed Social Worker, Alma Street Centre, FHHS)
Shannon McNeair (MST Clinician ATSI Specialist, PARK MHS) More information…

Heartmoves is a low to moderate intensity physical activity program specifically designed to cater for people with lifestyle risk factors or with existing stable chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and arthritis.
This 3-day course will provide the skills, resources and accreditation you need to deliver a Heartmoves branded exercise program in your area. More Information...

General practice nurses who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in paediatric conditions are invited to attend this educational event planned at Princess Margaret Hospital. Topics will include but are not limited to: Paediatric Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Epipens, Immunotherapy and Immunisations More information…

The package, inclusive of information, videos, activities and links to further resources, consists of five self directed learning modules:
• Culture, self and diversity
• Aboriginal history
• Working with Aboriginal people
• Providing clinical services
• Improving cultural security
You can access the Cultural Orientation Plan at http://lms.cucrh.uwa.edu.au/moodle/

A valuable tool for patient safety education, the documentary of the recent Australian Patients for Patient Safety Workshop held in Perth, provides insight into the importance of collaborative approaches to patient safety and the benefits of incorporating patient’s experiences and perspectives into policy and systems improvement.  Bringing together 40 health consumers, health providers and policy makers from all over Australia - many of whom had experienced the impact of an adverse event in health care - the documentary illustrates that a partnership approach to learning and action, as undertaken in the Workshop, can bring about profound positive momentum and solutions otherwise not considered.    One of the key outcomes of the Workshop was the development of the Perth Declaration for Patient Safety, a united call to action for Australia for patient safety. For further information on the Workshop and the Perth Declaration for Patient Safety or copies of the 17 minute Workshop documentary please contact Health Consumers Council WA at info@hconc.org.au

The Vocational Graduate Diploma of Women’s Health (VGDWH) is a nationally recognized training program that was presented for the first time in 2004. Each theme consists of ten evening sessions.
What does the program cover?
The program covers three themes:
1. Family planning and sexual health (9/2/10 - 27/4/10)
2. Office gynaecology (11/5/10 - 27/7/10)
3. Non-procedural obstetrics (10/8/10 - 26/10/10) More information…

The Cancer Council WA will commence the 2010 Group programs in early February. The program includes Life Now Exercise, meditation/relaxation and yoga groups, free for people living with cancer, their carers and family members. For more information on locations and times or go to www.cancerwa.asn.au

Hospitals across the Pilbara have taken delivery of new medical equipment, including a foetal heart monitor, to significantly improve patient care and comfort.
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the equipment was part of $2.5million funding from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program.
The funding has been provided as part of the Pilbara Revitalisation Plan and was being used to upgrade medical equipment in hospitals across the region, giving residents access to high-tech diagnostic equipment and other hospital services closer to home.
Mr Grylls said the rapid pace of resource development, increasing population and demand for services in the Pilbara continued to have a significant impact on its health system.
“The region has struggled to keep pace with population pressures and the needs of a growing community,” he said.
“To address this, Royalties for Regions has provided funding to replace out-dated clinical and imaging equipment and improve health services in Pilbara communities.” More information...

Invest in the Future of General Practice – RACGP Federal Budget Submission
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for more funding for general practice in the May Federal Budget.
RACGP President Dr Chris Mitchell said that GPs provide care to patients on a daily basis and are in an ideal position to understand what is and isn’t working in each sector of the health care system
“In May, the Australian Government has an opportunity to make clear its commitment to real and meaningful health care reform and to take further steps to ensure a sustainable general practice profession,” he said. More information...

RACGP Celebrates Record Number of Australian GP Members
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is pleased to announce that it has now recorded 16,742 Australian GP members; the highest number in the 52 year history of the college.
In addition, the college’s National Rural Faculty now has a total of 6,943 members, of which 5,779 are Australian GPs.
“This is a significant milestone for the college and I am really proud that so many Australian GPs choose to join our college,” said RACGP President Dr Chris Mitchell.
Dr Mitchell said that the last 12 months presented a range of challenges to general practice, which reinforced the central role of a united general practice in our health
system. More information...

College of GPs Helps Solve Workforce Shortages in Western Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is pleased to announce that from Monday, 1 February 2010 the college can formally take enrolments for the RACGP Specialist Pathway.
The RACGP Specialist Pathway is a new assessment process for doctors who do not have current Australian medical registration but have recognised general practice qualifications from overseas and is part of a nationally agreed assessment and registration process developed in conjunction with the Australian Medical Boards, Australian Medical Council (AMC), the Department of Health and Ageing and the RACGP. More Information...

EPICC the Education Program in Cancer Care is a free, online cancer education and resource program designed for noncancer specialist medical practitioners (general practitioners, general physicians, gynaecologists, etc).
EPICC includes educational activities, relevant literature, resources and links to existing programs and information on general principles of cancer, diagnosis, treatment, side effects and symptoms of treatment, oncological emergencies, psychosocial care and follow up. More information…

Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot, announced that more than 12,000 new aged care places throughout Australia, worth more than $477 million in annual funding, will be on offer as part of the 2009-10 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR).
Increasing the number of aged care places is essential to meeting the challenge of Australia’s ageing population. The Government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and is providing more funding, for more services, to more older Australians than ever before.
The ACAR is an annual competitive process that allocates new Australian Government-funded aged care places to service providers who best demonstrate that they can meet the growing needs of the ageing population within their local region. Applications are independently assessed and judged against criteria such as financial strength, capacity to provide care and the providers past experience with providing care. More information...

Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot launched the Directory of Services for Older People 2010.
The free directory provides important information for older people and their families with chapters on accessing aged care, legal rights, finance and health.
The Rudd Government provides an extensive network of services that offer assistance to older Australians and their families and the directory will assist older Australians find the services that may best suit their needs.
Minister Elliot said: “Knowing what assistance is available from the government and where to go to get that assistance is very important for older Australians and their families.
“The directory is an easy to read source of information providing a brief summary of the service and its contact details to help people identify and contact the program or service that may be of greatest assistance to them. More information...

The PHCRIS eBulletin is designed to inform you of recently published articles and reports, news items, media releases, upcoming conferences and courses. http://www.phcris.org.au/publications/ebulletin/

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Conference partners The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia and Rural Health West invite you to be part of this the fourth annual Rural Clinical School conference and inaugural joint conference with Rural Health West, the Western Australian rural workforce agency. This year the conference will be held in Broome in collaboration with the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council and the Kimberley Division of General Practice. Conference Flyer

COTA WA is pleased to announce the inaugural Living Longer Living Stronger Conference will be held on Friday 12 February 2010 at the University Club (UWA). This day long conference will challenge the LLLS providers and the health and fitness industry to strengthen the delivery of Seniors Programs within their facilities. More information...

The first Australian Clinical Networks Conference is to be held in Melbourne in 2010 and is being hosted by Victorian Department of Human Services.
The conference will bring together Clinical Networks from across Australia and internationally to provide an opportunity to share and promote ideas on Clinical Networks.
Sharing examples of ‘best practice’ in Clinical Networks will be a key theme looking at areas such as:
• Establishing and maintaining effective networks,
• Evaluation and outcomes of clinical networks,
• Consumers as network participants and partners in improving care, and
• Connected and collaborative care. More information...

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (IMSANZ), and the International Society of Internal Medicine (ISIM) are pleased to host the World Congress of Internal Medicine 2010, to be held in Melbourne, Australia on 20 – 25 March 2010. The Congress will be held in conjunction with the annual RACP Physicians Week. http://www.wcim2010.com.au/

Each year, over 2,000 people from all walks of life meet at Happiness & Its Causes to examine the big issues of life. The conference brings together the world's top psychologists, scientists, philosopher's and thinkers to explain practical strategies to enhance the happiness of yourself and others.
Happiness & Its Causes, now in its fifth amazing year, is a conference like no other. http://www.happinessanditscauses.com.au/index.stm

Across Australia, there are a number of people, organisations and communities working together to address indigenous alcohol and drug issues and associated harm. Recognising that harmful alcohol and other drug use contributes significantly to the poor health outcomes of indigenous Australians, the continuing capacity and quality of these efforts is contingent on learning good practices and skills, building a local workforce and strengthening indigenous communities to respond effectively. More information...

The largest healthcare event in Australia
Hear an unrivalled roster of over 60 international and local healthcare leaders sharing their ideas, debate strategy and discuss long term solutions
Policy reform and implementation
Understand how structural reform, funding models and technology will impact on the delivery and quality of healthcare
Have your say in the healthcare reform debate
Make your thoughts known and influence outcomes by participating in high level panel sessions and networking activities
Pre-Conference Masterclass:
Chronic Disease Self-Management More information…

The Australian Health Promoting Schools Association 8 National Conference will be held on 6 – 8 October 2010, at the Burswood Entertainment Complex. This is a biennial conference which will incorporate the association’s AGM.
A range of dynamic local, national and international speakers will address key issues in school health promotion. Delegates can be assured they will not only be inspired but will leave this two day event with a raft of new ideas to apply in their own school/workplace. More information... or visit website.