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Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Address: 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009 Perth, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 The R0 (the number of secondary cases which one case would produce in a completely susceptible population) for COVID-19 in Australia is currently estimated to be 2 - 2.6, almost double of the seasonal influenza virus which is ~1.3 This means that just a little social distancing goes a long way! #flattenthecurve

25.01.2022 Were extremely privileged to be presenting a screening of Against Our Oath in partnership with the UWA Medical Faculty. This documentary provides incredible insight into doctors speaking out against the Medevac Bill. The night will also feature guest speakers and a panel discussion with prominent doctors and health workers active in refugee health both offshore and in WA. We would love to see as many people as possible at this event. The opportunity to watch this docume...ntary and to hear from people experienced in the refugee health sphere is not only thought provoking, but is, we think, essential for medical students and health care professionals alike. Please make sure you follow the link on the event to RSVP.

25.01.2022 Hello Everyone As most people are aware many of the opportunities & events run by Interhealths Projects have been suspended while we navigate the evolving COVID-19 situation. We are currently working on refocusing our efforts to continue the incredible advocacy work our team does, just with a little bit more distance between us ... Our motto is Think Global, Act Local and never has this been more important. There is a lot going on in the world right now but taking small actions where we can is how we can all make a big difference. Here are some ways you can Think global, Act Local right now: See our Lookout teams guide to giving back during COVID-19 https://www.facebook.com//a.253861015523/514728829437104/ Take part in the AMSA Crossing Borders Virtual Palm Sunday Rally on April 5th #detentionharmshealth see the event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/636033960296914/?notif_t=plan_edited¬if_id=1584673223366031 Cook a delicious meat free meal from one of the recipes shared by Code Green on #meatfreemonday - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/ (recipe courtesy of Woolworths) *Bonus points for starting your own veggie garden then you will never have to go to the shops Stay tuned to our socials well keep you updated on more exciting and innovative ways to get involved in Global Health

25.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Ronald McDonald House 26th July Lovin From the Oven is back at Ronald McDonald House! Get your aprons at the ready for Sunday the 26th of July as we bake delicious morning tea for the families staying at RMH house. This little act of kindness goes a long way and can help keep families together at a time when they need it most. Unfortunately, due to ongoing COVID restriction we can only take on 8 volunteers so make sure you click on the link below an...d sign up quick! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdfzmyd7B8uC3zSg/viewform Any questions please feel free to message us. Big love, The Lookout Team

25.01.2022 Interhealth Subcommittee Applications close THIS SUNDAY at MIDNIGHT We welcome anyone who is passionate about global health to join our Interhealth family and start creating global change right here in Perth! You dont need specific experience to apply - it is your dedication and vision that shines through *note anyone from any course, year level or university can apply! Check out the role descriptions and find the application form & information here: https://wamss.org.au//2020-Subcommittee-Applications-FINAL

24.01.2022 If you have a minute to spare please have a look at the post below and see how we can all help this family who has already been through so much

22.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce our Interhealth Subcommittee members for 2020 Congratulations! We are so excited to see what we can achieve together this year Thank you to everyone who applied, it was a highly competitive process and we were amazed at the passion and enthusiasm for global health displayed by all applicants. Interhealth has so much planned for this year so keep an eye out for the many, many more ways to get involved

22.01.2022 Abortion Education AMSA Sexual and Reproductive Health are hoping to learn a bit more about the level of abortion education across Australian medical schools. If you are passionate about sexual & reproductive health they would be EXTREMELY GRATEFUL if you could please fill out the 2 minute survey below: https://docs.google.com//18oKelDpWLiBaxH-UNSe7TT/viewform

22.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce our incredible Interhealth Committee for 2020! Congratulations and we look forward to working with all of you next year Thank you to everyone who applied to be a part of the 2020 Interhealth Committee; it is inspiring to see so many students who are passionate about Global Health. There will be more opportunities to get involved with Interhealth when the subcommittee applications open up early next year. Keep an eye out for these by following our Facebook and Instagram pages and make sure to attend our Projects Night to find out more about all of Interhealths projects!

20.01.2022 Were marching this Sunday Get creative and make your own sign (iso activity) or just use this handy one AMSA Crossing Borders prepared earlier!

20.01.2022 We've still got a free spot for this Monday's placement at the Perth Children's Hospital which can be a very unique and rewarding experience! Sign up quickly as they are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis

19.01.2022 Next Week is Refugee week and this year Australia will be celebrating 'the Year of Welcome'. On Saturday the 20th of June AMSA Crossing Borders is hosting an Online Panel Discussion featuring past refugees, physicians and advocates. This is an incredible opportunity to hear from leaders in this area, as well as to celebrate the incredible diversity and contributions refugees make to our communities. The many Crossing Borders for Health groups around the country will also be taking over the Crossing Borders Instagram each day! Tune in next Monday for Crossing Borders for Health UWAs takeover

18.01.2022 Australia is experiencing one of the most catastrophic bushfire seasons it has ever seen. Air pollution in Canberra is currently the worst in the world, homes a...nd wildlife have been decimated, and lives have been lost. The mental and physical health impacts of this current environmental crisis cannot be understated. CLIMATE CHANGE IS A HEALTH EMERGENCY and we need immediate action to reduce its already devastating effects! WAMSS will be making a donation on behalf of all UWA Medical Students to the Australian Red Cross, but we also encourage everyone to give generously where possible. There are many organisations that are in desperate need of your support, a few of which are listed here: Help those affected Donate blood if you cannot donate money, please consider donating blood or plasma to help treat bushfire related injuries: https://www.donateblood.com.au The Salvation Army (providing meals to evacuees and frontline responders): https://www.salvationarmy.org.au//make-a-d/donate-online/ Australian Red Cross (Disaster Relief and Recovery fund): https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/drr Vinnies (funds will be directed to bushfire relief in ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS and VIC): https://donate.vinnies.org.au//vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal Givit (service listing for exact items people need): http://www.givit.org.au/items-needed Foodbank (delivering emergency food relief and water firefighters and communities affected by the bushfires): https://www.foodbank.org.au/support-us/make-a-donation/ Help our firefighters WA DFES (donate to WAs emergency service volunteers): https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/Pages/Donations.aspx NSW RFS: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volun/support-your-local-brigade Victorian CFA: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/supporting-cfa#donate-cfa Help our wildlife WIRES (wildlife rescue): https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund Port Macquire Koala Hospital (help thirsty koalas devastated by recent fires): https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-b WWF (Help Save Koalas fund to help prevent koalas from becoming extinct): https://donate.wwf.org.au/donate/koala-crisis/koala-crisis Please stay safe this bushfire season

18.01.2022 TALLEY & OCONNOR GIVEAWAY - RSVP to enter the draw to win this highly coveted textbook for clinical examinations TLDR: tomorrow night, FJ, FREE, refugee & asylum seeker health, run by faculty as well so lots of big dog consultants attending and lots of yummy food Hey guys! The Against Our Oath Screening is on TOMORROW NIGHT at 6:30pm in FJ after the AMSA Think Tank. This is an event run by both the Medical Faculty and Interhealths Crossing Border...s for Health team. The documentary gives an inside look into the story of doctors who spoke out on the Medevac legislation. It examines the ethical conflicts that doctors working in offshore detention centres face when the Australian government overrides their clinical decisions made for asylum seeker and refugee patients. There will be lots of food, and representatives from organisations working in the refugee health sphere there to answer any questions you have about refugee, migrant and asylum seeker health in general. This is a super important topic for us as future medical professionals to think about so we hope to see as many people as possible there. Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/679786919223900/ It is a FREE event but please register your attendance here so we know numbers - RSVP: https://wamss.org.au/events/against-our-oath-screenin/

17.01.2022 EXCITING STUFF! Week 1 results are back for May-Day Bootcamp Championship with UWA ranked 2nd Week 2 is about to commence so recruit your mates and get around this so we can overtake Bond and be crowned (unofficially) as Australias fittest med school and the Bootcamps Potato Champions ... As if thats not enough there are plenty of prizes to be won, which include AirPods, OSCE Bank Subscription and Spud Buster Exercise Pack Visit the AMSA May-Day Bootcamp event page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/230734415012776/?active_tab=about Check out the WAMSS Sport group to stay updated with any exciting announcements: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608454015894179/

17.01.2022 VIRTUAL PALM SUNDAY RALLY Now more than ever we need to stand together and protect our most vulnerable communities, including asylum seekers and those living in detention! This Sunday April 5th, post a photo, or send a photo to AMSA Crossing Borders, of yourself holding a sign that says 'Today I am marching at home for refugees around the world #detentionharmshealth'. ... Join the event for more info: AMSA Crossing Borders Virtual Palm Sunday Rally Other things you can do: Have a look at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)'s website and sign their petition to protect refugees during this COVID-19 pandemic: https://action.asrc.org.au/covid_19_petition Support CARAD-Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees Inc with financial donations, food donations and other items in need such as mobile phones- look at their page and website to keep up to date on how you can help as the COVID-19 situation evolves

14.01.2022 Today is the Day of the AMSA Code Green Online Climate Rally Climate Change is a health emergency, with the most profound impacts being on our most vulnerable populations! Lets stand together for a sustainable future! What to do: ... Send us or Code Green WAMSS a photo of yourself holding one of the signs below Want to know a bit more about the health impacts of climate change? The AMAs declaration of Climate Change as a health emergency: https://ama.com.au/media/climate-change-health-emergency AMSAs policy on Climate Change and Health: https://www.amsa.org.au//Climate%20Change%20and%20Health%2

13.01.2022 MSAND is holding a 1 hr Noongar Language Yarning Workshop tomorrow night! It is going to be a great evening and UWA students are encouraged to attend! For anyone interested please click going on the event or register your attendance with a free ticket as there is catering provided! https://facebook.com/events/s/moorditj-waangkiny-a-noongar-y/371318027225453/?ti=icl

13.01.2022 PROJECTS NIGHT IS TONIGHT Whether youre wanting to join the Interhealth team on a subcommittee, see how else you can get involved throughout the year, or just want to come and chat to some people who are super passionate about global health- We would love to see you there

13.01.2022 Disaster Medicine Night Do you have a keen interest in global health? Are you interested in embarking on a career path that makes a difference within AND beyond our borders? Introducing the Global Health x EmIG Disaster Medicine Webinar ... UNDF Global Health have organised a panel of experts including Dr Jenny Stedmon (Consultant Anaesthetist) and Paul Ingram (RFDS WA Head of Nursing) who will be sharing their exciting stories and experiences! Come along with any questions you've got and join us on Zoooooom. Follow this link to sign up for free! Door prizes will be up for grabs and announced on the night. https://msand.org.au/inde/product/disaster-medicine-night/ Event open to all Notre Dame, UWA and Curtin medical students.

12.01.2022 Come one down to AMSAs Think Tank at Meddent just before our Against Our Oath Screening to discuss some important environmental policies such as Climate Change and Vaccinations! Food and Spicy Chat will be provided

12.01.2022 TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL TRAINING NIGHTS Teddy Bear Hospitals Semester 1 Training Nights are happening NEXT TUESDAY the 3rd of March and the following Wednesday the 11th! You only need to go to one Teddy Bear Hospital Training Night to go on their school trips throughout semester so come down if youre interested! What even is Teddy Bear Hospital?... TBH aims to alleviate young childrens anxiety over medical treatment while promoting positive, healthy lifestyle messages. Sessions mimic visiting the doctor, with the kids teddies featuring as the patient, the kids adopting the role of parent and students acting as the doctor. Each child works through the scenario, forming a management plan for their teddy and discussing important aspects of health, including diet, physical activity and sun protection. Its also a lot of fun and a great way to get experience communicating and working with kids!

09.01.2022 LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO WAMSS and Interhealth are extremely proud to collaborate with the UWA Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences to bring you a FREE screening of Against Our Oath. This thought-provoking documentary provides an insight into the doctors speaking out against the Medevac Bill. The film will be book-ended by guest speakers and a panel discussion with prominent doctors and health workers active in refugee health both offshore and in WA. The screening will... be held at the FJ Clark Lecture Theatre on QEII Nedlands Campus and is open to ALL! Light food and drinks will also be provided prior to the film :) Please make sure you follow the link on the event to RSVP! https://www.facebook.com/events/679786919223900/

07.01.2022 Introducing your Interhealth Co-Chairs for 2021 Aidan Lewins and Alexander Armanios!!! We're super excited to be taking over the role of Interhealth Co-Chairs for 2021. Coming off the back of a really tough year for WAMSS, Interhealth and everyone, we're looking forward to the challenge of re-energising Interhealth for 2021. Our predecessors have done a fantastic job of keeping the organisation running during a phenomenally tough year, and we hope to emulate their success in ...overseeing the rebound of the organisation. We're both very passionate about global health and health equality, having been involved in Interhealth last year as project coordinators for the GHSC Project, and an array of other roles in this space. Channelling this passion into the organisation this year will be on important part of setting the tone for Interhealth 2021. It's an exciting time to be Interhealth Chairs, with GHC 2021 taking place in Perth this year, an explosion of interest in the fields of global health and health equality in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. You can definitely expect to see us around with this flurry of activity. If you share our passion for Global Health Equality, feel free to approach us to have a chat about Global Health, some of the exciting Interhealth Projects planned for 2021, or any cool new ideas you might have in this space. We're both super friendly and approachable characters, and always happy to chat. Applications to be more involved in Interhealth as project coordinators or other roles will be opening soon, so watch this space for more information.

07.01.2022 Interhealth Subcommittee Applications close at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! You can apply for up to 3 Interhealth subcommittee roles, which are open to all undergrad and postgraduate students from ANY COURSE and UNIVERSITY! No specific experience is needed - anyone who is passionate about global health is welcome to join our Interhealth family You can find the role descriptions & the application form here: https://wamss.org.au//2020-Subcommittee-Applications-FINAL

07.01.2022 NEW PROJECT We are so proud to share Interhealths new project Yira! Yira, meaning upwards/rising in Noongar language, is a project that aims to open up conversations about Indigenous health amongst medical students in the hope that we can all work together in creating a future of equitable health for all ... Tune into their FB and Instagram because there are lots of very exciting things to come

07.01.2022 This week Crossing Borders for Health UWA and Students for Refugees are collaborating to spotlight refugee health and how we can advocate and support for the health and wellbeing of refugees and people seeking asylum. Heres a glimpse into everything theyve planned for this week: Monday - Physical and mental health issues in refugee and asylum seeker communities Tuesday - Impact of COVID-19 on refugee and asylum seeker health ... Wednesday - Health services available to refugees and asylum seekers who have settled in Perth Thursday - QUIZ! A 5-minute online quiz will be posted on Students for Refugees Instagram story. Keep an eye out for this as there are 2 keep cups to be won! Friday - Getting involved locally to support and advocate for refugee health and the winners of the quiz will be announced! Be sure to hit going and follow the posts made by Crossing Borders for Health UWA and Students for Refugees!

07.01.2022 PCH Refugee Health Service Placements February/March Sign Up TLDR; sign up for February/March placements or join our mailing lists for placements via the ...links below Interested in paediatrics? Refugee and migrant health? Or just want a bit of exposure to hospitals? Crossing Borders for Health has been running placements at PCH Refugee Health Service for a number of years now. Students who have been on these placements say they are incredible and eye opening experiences, and are particularly different to what you see on every day rotations. These placements are open to every UWA MD student with a student doctor badge and a Working With Children's Check Sign up now! First in, best dressed PCH Refugee Health Service link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSduvuwSXHP-qYUSH/viewform If you miss out this time, youll be on our mailing list, so will be super ready to grab a spot next time!

07.01.2022 Calling all WA Medical Students

06.01.2022 Interhealth and WAMSS Sports are proud to introduce to you: AMSAs MAY-DAY BOOTCAMP MAY-DAY Bootcamp is a 4 week exercise based challenge to get you up and moving Its time to start lacing up those old sneakers and bring out the sweaty gym towel! Each week you will be provided with a different exercise, and it is your job to kill as many reps as you can! We want all of you to make us proud and give it your all Your efforts will be tallied up with other recr...uits from your Uni, and the Uni with the most points will be the CHAMPIONS See the event for more details: https://facebook.com/events/s/may-day-bootcamp/230734418346109/?ti=icl And join the WAMSS Sport group to get involved: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608454015894179/?ref=share

04.01.2022 Yira, our newest project which was introduced this year, aims to educate, empower, and engage medical students in various topics pertaining to Aboriginal health and wellbeing. Were incredibly excited to introduce Yiras first event: a Q&A with Dr Prue Plowright and Aboriginal Health Worker Tracey Kitaura from the Derby Aboriginal Health Service regarding Aboriginal Health in Rural Practice. This Q&A will be held via Zoom and is sure to provide some great insights for st...udents wishing to increase their confidence and cultural competence in treating Aboriginal patients. The Zoom link for the Q&A session will be posted on the event page on July 1st, so make sure to click going! https://www.facebook.com/events/722339298532192/

03.01.2022 Interhealth Subcommittee Applications are NOW OPEN You can apply for up to 3 Interhealth subcommittee roles, which are open to all undergrad and postgraduate students from any course and university! If you want to find out more info about our different projects and the different roles come down to Projects Night THIS THURSDAY 5pm in Wilsmore Lecture Theatre!... For more information and the complete guide to all the different WAMSS subcommittee roles, please see the link below. https://wamss.org.au/2020/02/09/subcommittee-2020/

03.01.2022 BUSHFIRE RELIEF BAKE SALE LOOKOUT will be hosting a Yummy bake sale on Monday the 24th of February to raise funds for Bushfire Relief Come down and show your support - All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army Disaster Appeal ... *Paypass/EFTPOS machine available as well! CASH & CREDIT/DEBIT CARD DONATIONS WELCOME!

03.01.2022 We hope to see you and all of your friend tomorrow for the Birthing Kits Assembly Night at Unihall! This is the only Assembly Night for the year so make sure to come and have a good time <3

03.01.2022 Happy Earth Day Today were thinking about how important a healthy planet is for healthy people. Check out these tips from Code Green WAMSS on how to live a little bit more sustainably

03.01.2022 If you are passionate about Global Health we want you to join our Interhealth team on the Global Health Short Course Subcommittee GHSC is a one night global health extravaganza that provides medical students with the opportunity to explore current issues in global health through hearing from inspiring speakers and participating in engaging and thought provoking breakout sessions. Applications for the GHSC Subcommittee close on SATURDAY THE 7th of MARCH at midnight so don...t miss out! We welcome students from any course or university to apply! See the specific role descriptions and Application Form here: https://wamss.org.au//20/03/Global-Health-Short-Course.pdf Please EMAIL your Application Forms to [email protected] in WORD FORMAT.

02.01.2022 ONE WEEK UNTIL THE INTERHEALTH QUIZ NIGHT Grab a table before it's too late! The Interhealth Quiz Night is only 7 days away so get your 7 closest friends and prepare to flex your knowledge All proceeds will be going to Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS), an organisation that aims to empower humanitarian entrants and refugees who experienced torture or trauma in their country of origin or on their journey to Australia and helps them settle in WA.

02.01.2022 Join us and Code Green WAMSS this Friday to rally together for a more sustainable future Post a photo on Facebook or Instagram or send Code Green WAMSS a photo of yourself holding a sign with the following message: Im rallying from home for a healthier climate future #climatechangeshealth Or you can use this sign provided by AMSA Code Green! ... As future medical professionals, we must take action against the current climate emergency in order to protect our planets future. We hope to see you all this Friday

02.01.2022 Woohoo Go UWA Well done everyone who joined in and got their bodies moving We hope everyone is staying happy and healthy

01.01.2022 AMSA Global Health Conference 2021 As you may know AMSA Global Health Conference is in Perth next year It takes a whole team of people to organise an event of this scale! If you are interested in being a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity to put together a conference that inspires hundreds of medical students around Australia then pay attention Applications for the ACADEMICS SUBCOMMITTEE are now open and close Sunday June 28th! See the application guide... for more details: https://drive.google.com//1DXYNPisOo4tAxkNs-n0TAR5fvW/view Applications for the rest of the GHC subcommittees will be opening in a couple of months time so keep your eyes peeled by joining the GHC21 Perth expressions of interest page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2367211620045427/?ref=share

01.01.2022 EARTH HOUR Earth Hour is Tonight! Every year hundreds of millions add their voices to the movement for global climate action by symbolically switching off their lights ... Join Australia and the rest of the world in switching off tonight at 8:30pm for 60 mins to show you care about our planet's future! Register your support below & send us your pics when you #SwitchOff tonight! https://www.earthhour.org.au/register#register-form