Rural Doctors Association of Queensland in Brisbane City | Community organisation

Rural Doctors Association of Queensland

Locality: Brisbane City

Phone: +61 7 3221 4444

Address: Level 13, 288 Edward Street 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.rdaq.com.au

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Sarah Chalmers on her election as Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President! Sarah is a highly skilled Rural Gener...alist who has come all the way through ACRRM as a trainee, Fellow and now educator. She is a fierce advocate for rural and remote medicine and we look forward to working with her on the rollout of the Rural Generalist Training Pathway. We also thank outgoing president Dr Ewen McPhee for his outstanding work over the past two years - it has been a pleasure as well as rewarding to work so closely with him on all the important issues affecting rural medicine. See here for more information: https://www.acrrm.org.au//acrrm-trained-rural-generalist-e

25.01.2022 Its almost here! The Goondiwindi VIRTUAL Medical Muster September 12th, 4pm to 8pm Register this weekend to ensure you receive your Gundy Goodies pack in the m...ail before the event. This is your Invitation to join GPs, Rural Generalists, Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Trainees and Students. Come experience the unique mix of education, relaxation and networking from the comfort of your own home! The NEW 2020 Goondiwindi Virtual Medical Muster will be held via live streaming this year as a shorter version; part webinar, part local produce tasting, part networking. Speakers include Dr Ruth Stewart, Australian Rural Health Commissioner, Dr Sheila Cook, Endocrinologist and Dr RT Lewandowski, President of the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland. We will commence with some orientation, then an opportunity to meet the your fellow delegates in smaller groups. After the formal presentations there will be time to ask questions of our speakers and to provide them with feedback from your own experiences. We will end the evening with a relaxed catchup between old and new friends over a drink, while we finish off our goodies. The first hundred delegates who register before the 31/8/20 will receive a complimentary package of local Goondiwindi and district produce to enjoy during the Muster itself. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-gundy-medical-muste

24.01.2022 Speaking to the National Rural Press Club today, the new National Rural Health Commissioner, Adj Prof Ruth Stewart, has supported the critical role of rural mat...ernity services and their healthcare teams in providing safe and quality care for rural women and babies - and decreasing the likelihood of premature birth and its complications. Commissioner Stewart rejected as an ‘urban myth’ the argument that rural maternity services are less safe than larger units drawing on numerous international and Australian studies that demonstrate they are at least as safe, and potentially safer. Read an RDAA media statement following Commissioner Stewart's address here: https://www.rdaa.com.au/documents/item/1288 Mark Coulton MP Greg Hunt MP National Rural Health Alliance Australian Government Department of Health Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

24.01.2022 Congratulations Dr Alan Bruce Chater past-President and life member of RURAL DOCTORS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND on recognition from AMAQ for your service to rural and remote QLD.

23.01.2022 COVID-19 Public Health Alert No19 16Nov2020 South Australia (SA) has reported a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 related to an outbreak in Adelaide. From 11.59pm Monday 16 November 2020, Adelaide has been declared a hotspot.... The Chief Health Officer has asked that anyone who has arrived from Adelaide on or since Monday 9 November 2020, immediately get tested, regardless of symptoms, as some may already be infected. These people are also being asked to voluntarily self-quarantine in their current accommodation until 14 days since they left Adelaide. The list of hotspots is available at: https://www.qld.gov.au///current-status/hotspots-covid-19

20.01.2022 Many RDAQ members will have heard Peebo & Dagwood speak at medical events over the years. This article is a beautiful testimony to their work.

20.01.2022 QML Pathology has a vast network of regional laboratories and collection centres dedicated to servicing local communities, with many standard test results delivered to regional doctors within 24-48 hours after collection. Visit qml.com.au for nearest collection centre locations.

19.01.2022 Ever considered joining the LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine team? While traditionally it is counted within the Critical Care Specialties, LifeFlight have been working hard in conjunction with Retrieval Services Queensland to consider suitably skilled Rural Generalists. LifeFlight will be presenting at the upcoming RDAQ conference, as well as having an exhibition stand, and would love to see you there. Below is a link to the LifeFlight website containing relevant information,... including a Resident Career Pathway tab, outlining what is needed to be eligible to apply for a position: https://www.lifeflight.org.au/career-p/retrieval-registrar/ LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine staff their own rotary and fixed wing assets, as well as SGAS, QGAir, CQ Rescue, Capricorn Coast, RFDS and other Qld Government owned assets throughout the state of Queensland. They have bases in Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, Toowoomba, Roma, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Monique ORielley (Senior Medical Recruitment Officer) on [email protected]

19.01.2022 RDAQ members - Join us Live @ 2PM Sat 25 July for our RDAQ Members Forum - ONLINE Register now: https://www.rdaa.com.au/events/category/queensland

19.01.2022 From career disillusionment, escaping armed rebel soldiers in Africa and inheriting a career ending condition, 2020 Australian of the Year and Ophthalmologist Dr James Muecke shares his inspirational journey to success where, through his charity @SightForAll, hes changed the lives of millions of people. Watch @AvantMutuals latest vodcast now - https://bit.ly/DrMuecke. #ausoftheyear #avant #sightforall #drjamesmuecke #australianoftheyear

18.01.2022 A bit of a line up for temperature checks at the hospital this morning #bloodycovid #brolgasarecool #onlyintheoutback Central West Hospital and Health Service

18.01.2022 The road to recovery may seem far away, but we are right here! At Currumbin Clinic we value Australias rural Health Professionals providing essential support to help your patients on the road to recovery. Working in partnership with General Practitioners and other key service providers, we offer exceptional treatment for people suffering with mental health concerns including addictive disorders which often go hand-in-hand. We are discretely located near the beach on the bea...utiful Southern Gold Coast and conveniently just 5 minutes from Coolangatta airport. Our 104 bed private mental health facility is designed to deliver specialized care in the least restrictive manner while maintaining patient safety as our first priority, managed in a way that allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable. Our experienced team comprises of Psychiatrists, Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff who provide expert care. If you need assistance managing your patients mental health concerns we are here for you, let us help you! Access to treatment is available through private health insurance, Department of veterans Affairs (DVA) White or Gold Cards, WorkCover or private funding. Contact our specialised admissions and assessment team on 1800 119 118. Alternatively go to www.currumbinclinic.com.au to use our General Practitioner direct online referral, located under the Doctors tab.

17.01.2022 RDAQ2021 Sponsorship opportunities NOW AVAILABLE! Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your company’s commitment to rural health at #RDAQ2021! 80% of trade already SOLD! Secure your spot today! http://ow.ly/WBxH30rj8It

17.01.2022 RDAQ members have you registered? Join us Live @ 2PM Sat 25 July for our RDAQ Members Forum - ONLINE RURAL DOCTORS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND Register here: https://www.rdaa.com.au/events/category/queensland

17.01.2022 ACRRM membership provides professional development, advocacy and networking opportunities to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to confidently provide world-leading rural and remote health care, wherever you are. Join ACRRM today - http://ow.ly/7Zkc30o7aUk

17.01.2022 The Gundy Medical Muster is back for 2020 with a bit of a twist.. About this Event Due to COVID 19 the bi-annual Gundy Medical Muster is going VIRTUAL! When: Sa...turday 12th September Where: from the comfort of your own home Time: 4pm-9pm Invitation to all GPs, Rural Generalists, Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Trainees and Students. Come experience the unique mix of education, relaxation and networking from the comfort of your own home! The NEW 2020 Goondiwindi Virtual Medical Muster will be held via live streaming this year as a shorter version; part webinar, part local produce tasting, part networking. Speakers include Dr Ruth Stewart, Australian Rural Health Commissioner, Dr Sheila Cook, Endocrinologist and Dr JT Lewandowski, President of the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland.. The first hundred delegates registered will receive a complimentary package of local Goondiwindi and district produce to enjoy during the Muster. Kicking off with a welcome and brief orientation to the webinar platform, you will then have the opportunity to meet the your fellow delegates in smaller groups. After the formal presentations there will be time to ask questions of our speakers and to provide them with feedback from your own experiences. We will end the evening with a relaxed catchup between old and new friends over a drink, while we finish off our goodies. See more

17.01.2022 Join RACGP #DestinationRural webinar Everything rural GP 7pm (AEST) (so 8pm for Vic,NSW & Tas, just to be clear) Wednesday 2 December 2020. The session will be ...highly interactive where all your questions (even the one you think you shouldn't ask) will be answered. register now https://racgp.zoom.us/we/register/WN_B51yYftUQAijWhudznf8Pw

16.01.2022 Well done Richard Tan.

16.01.2022 Join us and register for the Gundy Medical Muster. RDAQ is proud to support this years virtual event with our online platform. Register Today!

16.01.2022 It is with great sadness we share this news. In addition to RDAAs message, RDAQ sends our thought to our colleagues at RACGP QLD Faculty.

15.01.2022 Exercise Right for Doctors offers free resources to help you to get your patients healthier and more active, including: Free education Online professional development (accredited with the RACGP) Face-to-face workshops Factsheets... Learn how to assess physical activity levels, prescribe exercise and when to refer to an accredited exercise professional. Visit exerciseright.com.au for more information.

15.01.2022 We have been really heartened by the positive emails and calls we received from our members thanking us for our strong stance and recent public stance on quad b...ike safety. A fixed operator protection device is something that is with the bike all the time, no matter who is riding it, and it will help to prevent the catastrophic asphyxiations that are so often the result of being crushed in a rollover. Read more: https://www.rdaa.com.au/documents/item/1190

15.01.2022 QRME is a leading provider of Rural Medical Educationdelivering high quality training courses for medical practitioners, allied health workers&GPS. Current courses: GPrEPGP Fellowship Exam Preparation: Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)multiple choice test conducted online, Key Feature Problems (KFP)multiple choice&short answer test conducted,KFP Exam Preparation Program The QRME GPrEP KFP program offers: -Analysis of common pitfalls candidates fall into -Tips on clinical reaso...ning techniques -Practice mock KFP exams -Mock exam marked by medical educator -Opportunity to progress with 1:1 feedback session with an experienced medical educator AKT Mock Exam: -Highlight individual areas of strengths&deficiencies to guide further directed study -Practicing multiple choice technique -Learning tips,tricks&common pitfalls to improve success in multiple choice answer questions -Improving time management in the exam -Opportunity to receive individually tailored feedback from one of our experienced Medical Educators QRME also offers private coaching as we appreciate that sometimes individuals may want more than a weekly webinar or intensive workshop. Professional Development Advanced Life Support (ALS) QRME offers a course aimed at providing the candidate with the skills&knowledge to manage the patient in the immediate period of crisis. It includes the recognition,assessment&immediate management of the deteriorating patient.Candidates are sent a manual at least 2 weeks prior to the course to commence preparation for the face-to-face component.This includes those skills for dealing with a cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies in a clinical setting. Provide CPR-This course will provide you with the knowledge&skills to perform CPR according to the requirements of HLTAID001 Nurse CPD- The workshop is very hands-on & is focused on intensive small group learning. To enroll in or find out more visit www.qrme.org.au See more

13.01.2022 https://www.change.org/p/australian-department-of-foreign-a https://changeorgau.good.do/BringOurBoy/Email_Marise_Payne/ https://gf.me/u/yyx575... Today marks two weeks since Gulf Livestock 1 capsized in the Pacific Ocean. Today marks two weeks since 43 humans and 6000 head of cattle were marked lost at sea. Today, 40 lives and 4 life rafts remain unaccounted for, and today, it remains a matter of urgency that the search resumes. Today, there are only two short weeks until its all too little too late. Lukas father, Dr Uli Orda, is my boss in the Mt Isa Hospital Emergency Department. He and his wife Sabine have given their all to our remote outback town, to the aboriginal community here, to the rural communities around us. They are the heart, the soul, the workhorse, the passion, the drive and the backbone of our place, turning up day in and day out to do their damn best by thousands of the most desperately in need people that Australia knows. Now theyre the ones in desperate, aching need. We as the doctors and nurses in Mt Isa ED have seen Uli save life, after life, after life. An aboriginal life, a farmers life, a granddads life, a sisters life. No man knows the value of human life like that man does, and he bends over backwards in the dead of the night, after a 14 hour shift, anytime and in any way, stopping at no end to save a life, to save someones loved one. Sabine is with him all the way, and now its their loved one, their son, waiting for someone to save him. The Ordas are compassionate, dedicated, selfless, hardworking, upstanding, highly contributing, exceptional Australians and they have raised their children to be just that too. Right now, theyre grappling with their own critical emergency and they need us to back them. They need every bit of mateship we can muster, every depth of digging deep weve got, every shred of Australian spirit we can show. You dont need to ask twice if theyd do it for you. Please, I implore you, I urge you, I compel you. Sign the petition. Send the email. Spare some change. Share it near and far. Stand up for human life. Show up for the Ordas. For Lukas, for Will, for the ANZACs, for the 36 Filipinos that may well be survivors. Resume the search. Bring the boys home. Hope is not lost until we choose to give it up. And we as Aussies, well we dont give up.

11.01.2022 RDAA is urging the Federal Government to require all aged care facilities to have a registered nurse (RN) on every shift, to ensure the better health and safety... of residents and the highest level of infection control. We renewed our call in a second submission provided to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. We also continue to call for the better integration and collaboration of aged care with general practice, including with practice nurses and administration. Having a registered nurse onsite at an aged care facility, around the clock, is essential RDAA President, Dr John Hall, said in a media statement we issued today. COVID-19 has shone a light on the need for aged care facilities to have increased in house nursing and infection control capacity - but this is just as critical in non-COVID times too." Read our statement: https://www.rdaa.com.au/documents/item/1208 Richard Colbeck Greg Hunt MP Mark Coulton MP Australian Government Department of Health Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) National Rural Health Alliance

11.01.2022 1.7 million Australians live with diabetes. Imagine if this was your day? Diabetes is relentless. Diabetes distress and burnout are real. This National Diabetes Week, were tackling mental health and diabetes head on. Please share this video and help us raise awareness about diabetes and mental health.... www.headsupdiabetes.com.au #ndw2020 #headsupdiabetes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N61KanQJUOY See more

09.01.2022 Vacancy | Torres and Cape HHS | Cooktown Hospital Principal House Officer Temporary Full-time (6 months with possibility of extension) Closes 7 July 2020... Cooktown Hospital (Cooktown Multi-Purpose Health Service) is an in-patient facility with 24 beds as well as 11 aged care beds. It provides allied health services such as chronic disease prevention and management; dental and antenatal clinics; out-patient services; medical imaging; and mental health and child health outreach services. Contact Dr Natasha Coventry on (07) 4043 0116 to discuss this opportunity further. For more information and to apply, email [email protected]

08.01.2022 RDAQ members - Our 2020 Members Forum kicks off in 1 hour. You can still register - so jump on the link and join us Live @ 2PM TODAY Register now: https://www.rdaa.com.au/events/category/queensland

05.01.2022 Northern Territory General Practice Education (NTGPE) is the sole provider of the AGPT program for doctors seeking to specialise as GPs in the NT. They support and mentor trainee doctors as they complete their training at hospitals, urban practices and rural and remote clinics based across the Territory. They offer a professional general practice training experience with diversity, adventure and great opportunity. Find our more visit ntgpe.org.

04.01.2022 Fully funded GP Fellowship Training in rural and remote communities or Aboriginal Medical Services with the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS). The RVTS program is fully funded by the Australian Government, and theres no application fee!... Learn more at: rvts.org.au or phone 1800 497196 RVTS is a national program that trains doctors in rural and remote communities and Aboriginal Medical Services to fellowship qualifications of both ACRRM and RACGP. Doctors training with RVTS: Stay in the one location for the duration of their training Enjoy a great combination of distance and face-to-face training and remote supervision Receive personalised supervision and comprehensive support Are eligible for the A1 Medicare schedule Receive training delivered by RVTS, a quality GP Training provider with over 20 years experience and high fellowship achievement rates Check eligibility at: rvts.org.au RVTS offers two training streams: Remote stream: for doctors in remote and rural locations (Modified Monash Model 4-7) AMS stream: for doctors working in Aboriginal Medical Services (Modified Monash Model 2-7) The doctor must be working in an eligible location at the time of applying and remain in that location throughout their training. Online Applications open: 31 August for training to commence in January 2021

04.01.2022 Show us YOUR #DestinationRural! Share a pic with #DestinationRural not only to show us how awesome rural Australia is, but youll be in the running for a fab #D...estinationRural prize pack. And..... GO! #medtwitter #MedStudentTwitter #gorural #ruralhealth National Rural Health Alliance ABC Rural National Rural Health Alliance Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)RACGPAMSA Rural HealthJCU: General Practice Training See more

03.01.2022 #RDAQ2021 new dates, same venue! Lock the date in your calendar 24-26 June 2021 at the Gold Coast

03.01.2022 #RDAQ2021 new dates, same venue! Lock the date in your calendar 24-26 June 2021 See you at RACV Royal Pines - Gold Coast

03.01.2022 RURAL DOCTORS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND & RDAQ Foundation are proudly supporting the Virtual Gundy Medical Muster 2020/2021 - Back to the Future . Our GM - Marg Moss will head down to give a hand with broadcasting the weekend and our team will staff the virtual Help Desk and lean in to ensure sessions run smoothly. The program looks great due to the hard working Goondiwindi Medical Centre team. ... Join us online Sat 12 Sept from 4pm. Register now!

02.01.2022 Are you a GP or nurse or Allied health Professional in remote or rural Queensland wanting to expand your knowledge and procedural skills? Did you know that you could be eligible for a Health Workforce Scholarship to enable you to upskill? Did you know that HWQ have upcoming CPD Workshops in September which could assist? ... Want a new challenge? Open up a world of possibilities in your career progression by speaking to our recruitment team, we have vacancies all over Queensland. Contact us today to explore what opportunities are available via [email protected]

02.01.2022 Dont miss the 21 September cut off date to apply for RDAQ Foundation s Grants for Good Health!