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WA Centre for Rural Health

Locality: Geraldton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9956 0200

Address: 167 Fitzgerald Street 6530 Geraldton, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wacrh.uwa.edu.au

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24.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Two years ago the WA Centre for Rural Health and Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation ran a school holiday program that fell during NAIDOC 2018. In celebration of the theme 'Because of her, we can' this video was developed. #NAIDOC2020 #TBT

23.01.2022 Children living in families with family and domestic violence are more likely to experience learning difficulties, behavioural problems, bullying and homelessness. What will you do to help stop the violence? #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou

22.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A wound management workshop was recently held at the WA Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton. A range of health professionals attended ranging from aged care, General Practice and WA Country Health Service staff. Attendees claimed 4 CPD points on completion of the training. #ruralhealth #professionaldevelopment #WACRH

21.01.2022 What will you do to stop the violence? #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou

20.01.2022 SEEKING CLIENTS FOR HEARING TESTS: Student Audiology Clinic will by running from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 December at the WA Centre for Rural Health at 167 Fitzgerald Street in Geraldton. This clinic will test hearing and middle ear function. The test does not include hearing aid fitting or review. Results will be sent to your GP. Anyone 3yo or older are welcome to attend. There is no charge. To book, call 9956 0200!

18.01.2022 MEET OUR STUDENTS: Our WA Centre for Rural Health pharmacy rural placement student Sheldon from The University of Western Australia is today working at the Northampton Pharmacy 40 minutes north of Geraldton. #pharmacyplacement #ruralhealth #Midwest #WACRH

16.01.2022 PHARMACY STUDENTS: This week the WA Centre for Rural Health welcomed fourth year The University of Western Australia pharmacy students onto their 5-week rural placement in Geraldton. Whilst on placement they will work at many of our local pharmacies Optimal Pharmacy+ Stirlings, Optimal Pharmacy+ Northgate, Pharmacy 194, TerryWhite Chemmart Bluff Point, Pharmacy 777 Geraldton, Rangeway Guardian Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse.

15.01.2022 The WA Centre for Rural Health acknowledge and pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation, and who are the traditional custodians of the lands where our staff and students live, learn and work. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Come along to the Naidoc Week Yarning Circles at the Mitchell Street Community Centre this Fri...day 13 November from 10am. Details here bit.ly/32xbi66 #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

13.01.2022 Listen to Luisa from the WA Centre for Rural Health and Beth from Desert Blue Connect speaking with RADIO MAMA about the #16DaysinWA campaign to stop violence against women and ideas on how you and your workplace can get involved. #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou

10.01.2022 Last week the WA Centre for Rural Health staff and rural placement students joined the annual Community, Respect & Equality Walk Against Violence along the Geraldton Foreshore in support of the women, men and children that have been impacted by family violence. We came together to say that #ViolenceIsNEVEROk in our community! #16DaysinWA #RespectStartsWithYou

10.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Physiotherapy students Shane and Marianne recently presented an evidence update on gluteal tendinopathy and fibromyalgia to local Geraldton physiotherapists followed by an open discussion. The WA Centre for Rural Health hopes to facilitate more of these professional development sessions in the future. #physiotherapy #ruralplacement #professionaldevelopment

09.01.2022 SEEKING PHYSIOTHERAPY CLIENTS: Do you have back or neck pain, musculoskeletal issues, an injury or mobility issue? The WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) is currently taking appointments at its student teaching physiotherapy clinic in Geraldton. Appointments are available to any adults, no doctor’s referral is needed and there is no cost for attending. Book now on 9956 0200.

07.01.2022 The WA Centre for Rural Health acknowledges the launch of this year's #16DaysInWA campaign encouraging our community to stop violence against women. As an organisation we are signed onto the Community, Respect & Equality initiative working together to stop violence before it starts. #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou

04.01.2022 MEET OUR STUDENTS: Occcupational therapy students Lauren and Selina from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are this week completing their six week rural placement with the WA Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton. Each Wednesday they have travelled from Geraldton to Mullewa to assist with running the Tech Hub workshops for seniors. #occupationaltherapy #ruralplacement #WACRH

04.01.2022 One week to go until we turn orange! 25th November is the start of #16DaysInWA state-wide campaign to encourage our community to stop violence against women. The WA Centre for Rural Health are strong supporters of ending family violence and working towards a respectful, equal and safe community! How are you standing up against family violence during 16 Days in WA? www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/... #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou See more

01.01.2022 WACRH NEWS: Incite Conflict Management (ICM) have been awarded the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) Mr Des Thompson Murchison Health Leadership Grant. Focusing on the early intervention of conflict management, the ICM culturally-inclusive 'My Way' Program will run over 2 days with teenagers at local high schools in the Murchison region. Read more here bit.ly/3ePteO7