Once every three years, the RDWA asks rural GPs and Practice Managers to complete the Rural GP and Practice Surveys.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and it gives you the opportunity to give us information that will help to ensure that we are providing you with the services and programs that you need to feel supported working in country South Australia.

It also gives us important data which we use to influence policy and decision making of governments regarding issues that impact on the rural doctor workforce.

In recognition of the time it takes to complete the survey, we offer you a fee for completing the questions.

Paper copies of the Rural GP Workforce Survey are making their way to doctors who have not already completed their survey. You can still complete the survey online using the link in your invitation email or complete the hard copy version when it arrives and send back to us in the reply-paid envelope provided.

The survey is also available on the Workforce Surveys page on our website, the unique ID displayed in the invitation email is required to complete the survey via the website.

Please contact the RDWA on 08 8234 8277 or email information@ruraldoc.com.au if you have any questions, can not locate your survey invitation email or have not received a paper copy and would like one posted out to you.

The RDWA is offering grants of up to $3,000 to support partners and spouses to develop career or business opportunities, or to assist in study, professional development or personal development.

The RDWA recognises the professional and personal development needs of the partners and spouses of resident GPs.

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday 14 October 2016. Visit Resident Rural GP Partner/Spouse Grant to apply.

For more information or to register your interest to receive updates on future grant rounds, please contact Louise Holley at FamilyPrograms@ruraldoc.com.au or on 08 8234 8277.

Common presentations for women's health issues - Eyre Peninsula
Wednesday 12 October 6.30-9.00pm, Port Lincoln Hotel
Presented by Dr Valerie Thompson, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, this session will provide valuable current information on the assessment processes for women with abnormal PV bleeding, how to manage these cases and the clinical guidelines for appropriate referral.

Costs for the event are covered by the RDWA, so attendees only need to pay $28.00 for dinner on the evening. Beverages will also be available for purchase. Register now for the Eyre Peninsula October event.


Cardiology "Mini Updates" - Barossa
Monday 21 November 6.30-9.00pm, Wanera Wine Bar, Angaston
Dr Peter Sage will guide you through this informative session that includes a series of ‘mini updates’ on hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, non-invasive investigation of coronary artery disease and interventional cardiology.

Dr Sage is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, a Senior Cardiologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Director of Cardiology at St Andrews Hospital. He consults with Adelaide Cardiology at the St Andrew's Medical Centre as well as the Angaston, Unley Road, Modbury and Wallaroo Clinics.

Registrations for this event will be $35.00 to be paid on registration. This fee will include a main course meal, with beverages available for purchase. A receipt will be provided to you after registration for tax purposes. Register now for Barossa November event.


Arthritis Update - Flinders and Far North
Tuesday 29 November 6.30-9.30pm, Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta
Presented by Dr Simon Burnet, Rheumatologist, this presentation will provide information on how to differentiate arthralgia from arthritis, long term management of polyarthritis and discuss the potential side effects of arthritis therapy.

For members of the Flinders and Far North Doctors Association, registration for this event is free. Members register here now.

For non-members, registrations for this event will be $35.00 to be paid on registration. This fee will include a main course meal, with beverages available for purchase. A receipt will be provided to you after registration for tax purposes. Non-members register here for this event.

RDWA’s medSPACE Interview Skills Workshop will be held on Friday 14 October 2016 at Immanuel College, Novar Gardens, Adelaide. 

The interview is one of the important components in the admissions process when applying for undergraduate medicine or dentistry, and this workshop is for students who have a rural background and are applying for admission into university in 2017.

The one-day program will provide you with tips and strategies for preparing and attending an interview, along with a chance to practice sitting an interview in a mock scenario.

To register to attend please visit medSPACE Program. For more information contact Rick Schneider, RDWA Attraction, on 08 8234 8277 or email attraction@ruraldoc.com.au.

Country Health SA Local Health Network (CHSALHN) have released a Safety and Quality Alert for information of all country health services and rural doctors. See the alert for full information:

Reminder: CE Check 16/083 - Reportable Deaths Under the Coroners Act 2003