RWAV Conference

Working together to enhance Victoria’s rural health workforce

16th February 2023

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Attend in-person at the Rydges in Geelong and spend a day listening to industry thought leaders and networking with colleagues, the first opportunity of its kind!

Topics will range from the rural health workforce experience and addressing rural workforce shortages, supporting general practice and its challenges and solutions, increasing the allied health workforce in rural Victoria, to discussing future opportunities.

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Medtech Global offers a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem centred around its Patient Management System (PMS). For over 30 years, Medtech has prioritised patient care over paperwork, making healthcare more accessible and secure. Medtech’s cloud-hosted PMS means general software maintenance is seamlessly managed by Medtech, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on patient care. Recognised for their innovative software solutions, Medtech excels in secure data sharing, ensuring clinical information is available when needed. Serving general practices, hospital emergency departments, and specialists across New Zealand and Australia, Medtech collaborates with clinicians to create tools beyond consultations. Join Medtech in fostering innovation in health technology for better patient outcomes and a healthier future.

medtechglobal.com.au/au

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AAPM is a not-for-profit, national peak association recognised as the professional body dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare Practice Management. AAPM represents the key-decision makers in a practice and our members are employed in all areas of healthcare such as, general practice, allied health, psychology, dental, medical specialties, physiotherapy, and more. Become a member of AAPM.


https://www.aapm.org.au/

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The RACGP has been the backbone of Australia’s Primary Health System for more than 60 years. We set the standards for education and practice and advocate for better health and wellbeing for all Australians. RACGP Rural has more than 19,000 members and works to support and advocate for general practitioners working in rural and remove Australia. RACGP Rural is committed to addressing rural disadvantage focusing our efforts on strategies which lead to more equitable access to healthcare.


www.racgp.org.au

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The Western Victoria Regional Training Hub gives medical graduates and junior doctors greater opportunities to live, train and work in the region.

We aim to:

  • Develop regional postgraduate medical training capacity,
  • Strengthen stakeholder connections to improve training continuity,
  • Identify and provide pathways to students interested in rural and regional clinical practice.

Larter is an Australian consulting firm specialising in health and community services. We partner with governments, PHNs, peak bodies, hospitals and health services, and community sector organisations to deliver innovative solutions across primary care, mental health, rural health, aged care and more. Our expertise delivers outcomes and ensures sustainable change.

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The Rural Doctors Association of Victoria (RDAV) is the peak body representing the interests of rural doctors and their communities.  Our mission is to improve the health of rural Victorians.  There is a wonderful range of member benefits and services available and a fantastic support network of rural doctors to connect with. Find out more https://www.rdav.com.au/ and join today.

Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed fully integrated rural public health service. With over 700 staff, we are host to the Charles Sturt University Mallee Clinical School as well as Victoria’s first end to end sub regional general practice program at a single location. 

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RVTS is a vocational training program for medical practitioners in rural, remote and First Nation communities across Australia with over 25 years’ experience. The purpose of the program is to train doctors in remote communities for remote communities. RVTS delivers distance training and remote supervision to doctors in rural, remote and First Nation communities across Australia. The training provided meets the requirements for Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP. For any enquiries, please reach out to our Recruitment and Selection Officer, Camryn Kendall at ckendall@rvts.org.au or call on 0260 573 421. 

Fellowship training for Doctors in rural, remote communities: RVTS

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Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation. Representing a region that includes approximately 618,000 people, our core function is to use our knowledge and understanding of local health and health care needs to:

  • Support general practice (including Aboriginal community-controlled organisations)
  • Commission or purchase locally-needed services
  • Integrate local services and systems.

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Committee for Ballarat is a member-based organisation.


We are focused on the long-term, strategic issues that enhance the city and region’s prosperity.


We collaborate with our members, key stakeholders and the three tiers of government.


We are non-partisan and advocate for sustainable and responsible development of our region.


www.committeeforballarat.com

For nearly 30 years SARRAH has delivered a range of programs and initiatives, including the SARRAH Conference that support allied health professionals to improve health outcomes for rural and remote Australians. SARRAH believes that every Australian has the right to have equitable access to allied health services regardless of where they live.

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Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) is at the forefront of reproductive, relationship and sexual health. As a state-wide independent organisation, we prioritise comprehensive care, education and advocacy. With two specialised GP clinics and over 50 years of expertise, SHV delivers market-leading advanced training in sexual health care for doctors, nurses and midwives. Our mission is to empower professionals and build workforce capacity to support individuals when making informed decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. 

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The Victorian Doctors Health Program is a free confidential advisory service for all Victorian doctors and medical students who have concerns about their well-being: such as stress, mental health questions, substance use struggles, or physical health issues.  

We can provide ongoing advice and support to help find a way forward.  Whilst we cannot take the place of formal clinical care, we can assist in helping you organise this as needed. 

A key task is the promotion of doctors and medical students wellbeing across Victoria via advocacy and education. 

vdhp.org.au

IMG SOS excels in offering individualised online courses and group education sessions tailored for doctors and trainees. This approach covers FRACGP exam preparation and beyond. The organisation’s programs are endorsed by well-known organisations, including AMC, highlighting the quality and credibility of the education provided. IMG SOS’s commitment to personalised tutoring and flexible scheduling has not only resulted in a high pass rate among its candidates but has also significantly aided many doctors in securing their specialist AHPRA registration. Through its targeted courses and expert guidance, IMG SOS remains a pivotal part of many medical professionals’ journey towards certification and career advancement.

IMG SOS

FRACGP Exam Preparation

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VACCHO is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing in Victoria, with a membership of 33 Community-controlled organisations. Our vision is for Culture, Community and Country to be embedded and respected in all healthcare settings and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have equitable health access and outcomes.
https://www.vaccho.org.au/

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PulsePoint Academy is dedicated to delivering dynamic, engaging, and comprehensive education that supports healthcare professionals across all disciplines. By upskilling the healthcare workforce, we work towards closing gaps in cardiovascular care, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting equity in heart health.
We want high quality cardiac care to be accessible to Australians regardless of where they live. To achieve this, PulsePoint Academy works with regional healthcare providers to design and deliver targeted quality improvement programs for better heart health care that are unique to the opportunities, barriers and assets within each region and/orcare setting.
Our current self paced online course offerings include heart failure and atrial fibrillation education modules and we are soon to release a Women’s Heart Health Program. These courses upskill clinicians in the screening, diagnosis, management and optimisation of these common conditions to support clinicians to provide care and advice that reduces distress and improves outcomes.
To view our courses and get in touch about how we can partner with you to support better heart health outcomes for your region and community please visit pulsepointacademy.com.au/

Health Translations is a comprehensive online library offering high-quality translated Australian health and wellbeing information supported by the Victorian Department of Health. Tailored for Australian health practitioners and those working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the platform provides swift access to a wide array of reliable resources available in over 100 languages.

Health Translations

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Dr JuMP is a coordinated medical mentoring program designed to support Medical Students, Junior Doctors and Registrars in regional Victoria.
The program provides a platform for regional medical professionals to connect and grow by facilitating relationships whilst also providing mentoring support, education, event and networking opportunities.

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Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia Training Program. We provide dementia training and education for Australia’s workforceOur vision is that all people living with dementia, regardless of care setting and location, receive high-quality, evidence-based care that enhances their health and wellbeing. 

www.dta.com.au

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Family Doctor is the largest regional medical practice group in Victoria and is 100% owned by a GP. With practices in many regional areas including Bendigo, Ballarat, Mildura, Wodonga, Cowes, Traralgon, Morwell and many more, we are always looking for passionate doctors who have a love for regional Victoria, and are highly supportive of all fellowship and pre-fellowships programs including PFP, FSP, PEP Specialist programs and ACRRM with many DPA practices in MM1-MM5 areas. Great support, great practices and great locations!

familydoctor.com.au/

Murray PHN is a not-for-profit organisation, funded primarily by the Department of Health and Aged Care to commission primary healthcare services in our region, which covers almost 100,000km2 across northern Victoria and Albury, NSW. Our work is guided by health priorities that have the greatest impact on our communities’ lives. 

www.murrayphn.org.au

Medtech logo

Medtech Global offers a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem centred around its Patient Management System (PMS). For over 30 years, Medtech has prioritised patient care over paperwork, making healthcare more accessible and secure. Medtech’s cloud-hosted PMS means general software maintenance is seamlessly managed by Medtech, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on patient care. Recognised for their innovative software solutions, Medtech excels in secure data sharing, ensuring clinical information is available when needed. Serving general practices, hospital emergency departments, and specialists across New Zealand and Australia, Medtech collaborates with clinicians to create tools beyond consultations. Join Medtech in fostering innovation in health technology for better patient outcomes and a healthier future.

 

medtechglobal.com/au/

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Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed fully integrated rural public health service. With over 700 staff, we are host to the Charles Sturt University Mallee Clinical School as well as Victoria’s first end to end sub regional general practice program at a single location.

www.shdh.org.au

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Healthdaq is Australia’s leading provider of recruitment services for the healthcare industry.

Our mission is to transform client recruitment processes and outcomes by improving access to talent and providing tech-enabled recruitment support.

We achieve this by offering marketing (digital advertising events and talent matching), technology (ATS and CRM), and recruitment support services (application, interview and offer management and compliance checks) that deliver results traditional staffing agencies can’t match.

We work with a range of regional health services and are delighted to be supporting RWAV’s 2025 Conference.

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Telecare is Australia’s largest virtual specialist provider, with over 300 registered non-GP specialist and allied health clinicians, operating across over 30 specialties and caring for over 3000 patients every month.

Telecare operates virtual outpatient, virtual inpatient, and hybrid models of care, both in the private sector, and in partnership with health services. In addition, Telecare provides technology solutions which significantly increase the efficiency of coordinating virtual care.


Our vision is to provide equitable and accessible healthcare to all. We do this by elevating the efficiency of healthcare providers and organisations, and by establishing the standards for digital health delivery through innovative technology.

www.telecare.com.au/professionals

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is the only college in Australia entirely dedicated to rural and remote medicine, and plays an important role in supporting doctors throughout their career in rural medicine.

Our vision is to have the right doctors, in the right places, with the right skills, providing rural and remote people with excellent health care.

 

Become an ACRRM member.

Enrol in an ACRRM course. 

Enrol in Tele-Derm.