Western Australian activities

EVENTS in 2022

March
11: International Women’s Day 
11-13: ASPS Conference
17: OWR
25: Younger Fellows Cocktails
May
02: Convocation
02-06: ASC
June
13: Emerging Fellows Dinner
August
19-21:  PCM
25-27: Annual Scientific Meeting (SA)
September
01: Diff Conv
08: FSSE
09: OWR
October 
24-28: Trauma Conference
November
10: OWR
11-12: SW General Surgery Conference
17: Emerging Fellows Dinner

 

RACS WA proudly hosted its second South West General Surgery Conference on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November 2021 at the Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Bunbury.
 
Conveners Nikhil Agrawal, Marcus Ong, Senarath Werapitiya and Jacinta Cover created a jam packed program over two days on 'Perils & Pitfalls in Regional Surgical Practice’.

 The event was a great success with over 100 Fellows, Trainees, Registrars, Nurses and Allied Health Staff attending.  The first day started with Marcus Ong opening the conference and introducing local Bunbury Elder Uncle Dennis Jetta from the Wardandi Noongar people to present the Welcome to Country.
 
The Scientific Program covered topics ranging from Breast, Endocrine, Colorectal, Bariatrics and Trauma.  At the end of the first day delegates enjoyed a Networking Function with local band The ‘Stangs entertaining us.  Surgeon and Band member Marcus Ong impressed us with his singing and instrumental talents.
 
The second day’s Scientific Program split into concurrent sessions, with delegates able to select attendance at sessions related to their area of interest.  The conference concluded with a dinner.  Guest Speaker Charley Nadin, had the audience captivated with his personal view on Borring Bunbury.  Delegates and partners danced the evening away whilst mingling with colleagues and friends.  
 
Our sincere gratitude to the valued sponsors of this event - St John of God Bunbury, Business Events Perth, Avant Mutual, Montserrat, Olympus, Gore and Medtronic. With their generous support, we were able to produce a worthy conference for our delegates.

 

 

 

A touch of glamour was enjoyed by all at the WA Surgeons Ball 2021 on Saturday 30 October at Optus Stadium.   This year’s inspiration was in celebration of our wonderful State, Western Australia.  

On entry to the ballroom guests were entertained by Wesley Boys Moorditj Mob Dancers, Welcome to Country. 
Fellow Dr Stephen Rodrigues was the Master of Ceremonies and led the proceeding throughout the evening.

This wonderful occasion raised $28,210 for the Earbus Foundation of WA through live auctions, silent auctions & raffle prizes.  This WA-based children's foundation works to reduce the incidence of middle ear disease in Aboriginal and at-risk children in our State. 

Distinguished WA Fellow Professor Christobel Saunders, AO, was presented with an Outstanding Service to Community Award on the night. 

Guests grooved the evening away to the sounds of Little Belle, whilst enjoying the opportunity to mingle with colleagues, friends and sponsors and enjoyed joyful take home photos at the photo booth.

With the generous support from our valued platinum sponsors Commonwealth Private & St John of God Healthcare with silver sponsor Apex Radiology we were able to bring guest together for such a worthy evening and much needed funds for the Earbus Foundation of WA.

A special thank you to our WA Ball Committee – WA Chair Paul Bumbak, Mary Theophilus, Darin Bilish, Marcus Ong, Mandi Maudura, Aroosha Safari and Mark Gregson whom were instrumental in the success of the night.

WA hosted the RACS WA/SA & NT Tristate ASM at Cable Beach Club, Broome from Thursday 26 August to Saturday 28 August 2021.

Conveners Steve Rodrigues and Jacinta Cover created a well received program on ‘A Safer Theatre For All’.

68 delegates attended the meeting with partners and children joining us for the Welcome Function and Conference Dinner.

Our fellows over the border unfortunately could not attend in person therefore a virtual link was arranged for their inclusion.

The meeting started with a Welcome to Country from local elder Arnold Smith from the Yawuru people.

James Aitken, Paul Bumbak, Stephen Rodrigues and David Fletcher kindly chaired the sessions over the weekend.

Our sincere gratitude to our sponsors - Avant Mutual, Business Events Perth, Johnson & Johnson Medical Device Companies, Genesis Care, Gore, MDA National, Medtronic, MIGA & MIPS. Their generous support ensured we were able to produce a worthy conference for our delegates.

Friday evening’s poolside conference dinner saw guests mingle with other delegates and share a fine meal, while also enjoying the insightful presentation from guest speaker, emergency physician and author, Michelle Johnston.

The conference concluded with a relaxing buffet lunch overlooking the Broome coastline, with many delegates saving the date for next year’s Tristate ASM in Barossa Valley, South Australia from  25 – 27 August, 2022.  

The final program (PDF 2.78MB)is available for download and a video to view of the highlights.

View the event recap video.