Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local is inviting health practitioners from across the South Burnett to attend a weekend of clinical education and networking at the “Healthy Connections” weekend in Highfields on May 11-12.
Well-known medical commentator – and former AMA Persident – Prof Kerryn Phelps will be the keynote speaker on Saturday.
DDSWQ Medicare Local Rural Primary Health Manager Judith Skinner said the “Healthy Connections” conference program would also provide information on a range of current primary health care topics.
“Sessions have been scheduled to allow participants to tailor the weekend to best suit their individual educational preferences,” she said.
“Topics to be covered include eHealth, palliative care, vaccinations, social media in health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island health, managing an emergency and triaging chest pain in a practice, and dealing with difficult situations.
“GPs, allied health professionals, nurses, practice team members, community health organisation workers and other primary health care professionals working in the DDSWQ Medicare Local region are strongly encouraged to attend.”
On Sunday morning, Graeme Joy will lead participants through a session on workplace capacity building and leading high performance teams.
Mr Joy was the joint leader and navigator of the International North Pole Expedition where he became the first and only Australian to ski to the North Pole.
For more information or to register visit the DDSWQM website or contact Shenaed Bliss on (07) 4688-2000 or send her an email.
