News & Events

Here are some upcoming South West-based events and news to help you become better acquainted with the region.

Upcoming Events

Health Professionals Research

Aboriginal Health + Research Masterclass and Workshop

  • 22nd + 23rd October 2026
  • ECU South West Campus
Health Professionals

UDRH SW Awards Night

  • October 2026
  • Bunbury
Health Professionals

NextGen Health: Career Advisors Breakfast

  • 2nd December 2026
  • University Department of Rural Health South West Office
Health Professionals

Rural Health Pro’s Rural Allied Health Conference

  • 23rd September 2026
  • Online
Research

Research Skills Workshops

  • 23rd September 2026
  • Edith Cowan University, South West Campus, Bunbury
Health Professionals

Standard Mental Health First Aid

  • 3rd + 4th December 2026
  • ECU SW Building 1 - UDRH SW Office

Latest News

Student Placement Testimonial – Pharmacy

07 Sep 2026

Pharmacy student Celin shared her incredible experience on placement in the Sout

UDRH SW Senior Lecturer Dr Abigail Lewis recognised as an ANZAHPE Associate Fellow

03 Sep 2026

University Department of Rural Health South West (UDRH SW) Senior Lecturer Dr Ab

National Stroke Week – Step up as a F.A.S.T. hero

31 Jul 2026

We’re proud to support National Stroke Week- from August 3rd to August 9th

NRHA & HESTA Rural Health Conference Student Stipends

27 Jul 2026

Students with an interest in rural health are encouraged to apply for the NRHA a

The Djoowak Project – Indigenous Healthcare Professional Video

16 Jul 2026

Are you an Indigenous Allied Health Professional, Nurse/ Midwife or current stud

50 Years Deadly: A Week of Reflection and Celebration

13 Jul 2026

NAIDOC Week at UDRH SW began with the ECU South West Flag Raising Ceremony on Mo

Acknowledging traditional custodians

We 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. We acknowledge the strength and resilience of our First Nations people and endeavour to work together for the benefit of all.