WA Rural Health Conference 2023

The WA Rural Health Conference 2023 will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March 2023 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

The conference will be an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who all play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA. Bringing together all rural health professionals under one roof to promote connection between these different perspectives, sharing insights and innovations in order to strengthen and enhance healthcare in rural WA.  The program includes an engaging schedule of speakers who will provide clinical upskilling and share their professional knowledge on relevant and specific health conditions that occur in rural settings.

As part of the Rural Health West Conference 2023, join WAPHA’s Program Coordinator and Dietician, Rhiannon Dick, to learn about and discuss WAPHA’s new website SHAPE (Supporting Holistic And Person – centred weight Education). Rhiannon will provide insight on how to take an empathetic approach when supporting patients with higher weight, and the impact of weight stigma in the healthcare setting.

Date: Saturday 11 March 2023

Time: 11.45 – 12.30 (45 minutes)

Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Topic: Supporting holistic and person-centred weight education (SHAPE)

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