WILDFIRE

🔥2024 MCME Paddle Prize Winner🔥

Congratulations to our deserving winner Tessa, who wrote a very moving poem based on Indigenous Health in Australia winning her this gorgeous piece of Artwork!

🔥🔥🔥 RACGP x Wildfire Online Information Night 🔥🔥🔥

Join us on Wednesday 16th Oct @ 6pm-7pm as RACGP and some of their passionate doctors will be answering all of your questions.

So sign up now and write all your questions down now via this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGOwfIweIJgMOdqquNPPyGcyanu52z7ndwChQPa6iVTZ24ig/viewform?usp=sf_link

https://monash.zoom.us/j/84956523122?pwd=N6sggPmr0kOA5Svnn35zJKCXlQnXQF.1
Or, go to https://monash.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 849 5652 3122 and passcode: 460784

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Tonight at 7pm!!! Join us in revisiting the year and welcome in the new council. Link via our story 🔥🧣🔥🔥🔥

2024 TERESA NEALE PRIZE

Attention all current 5D students!

The Teresa Neale Prize is awarded annually to the student who has made the most significant contribution to rural, remote and Indigenous health.

Apply by Monday 14 October for your chance to win $500 and a Certificate of Recognition!

To apply, send a cover letter and CV that outlines your contribution to rural and Indigenous health to [email protected]

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Voting has opened!!!

https://forms.gle/ZGFAtYqgHfELM5cT9

*Reminder to make sure you are a member before you vote

2025 WILDFIRE Council Election Welcome to the WILDFIRE 2025 Election! You will be voting to determine our 2025 Council members. It'll only take about 2 minutes! Each position has each candidates' position statement so that you can make an informed decision. Please rank them from highest preference (1) through to lowest. All votin...

Our Mildura subcom hosted another amazing event last week!!! Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was great to try out another local spot 🔥🔥🔥 Are you interested in making great events like this happen in 2025? Apply to join our council (nominations available via our page)

Our clinical skill weekends in and were so much fun!!! Thank you to our wonderful WILDFIRE volunteers for all your hard work. We hope our preclinical students enjoyed a taste of rural placement 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Council nominations for 2025 have been extended and will now close on Friday, 20th September at 11:59 PM.

If you're passionate about rural and Indigenous health, now is the perfect time to nominate yourself!

Joining the WILDFIRE Council is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, connect with like-minded people, and make a positive impact on the rural site. Don't miss out!

2025 WILDFIRE Council Nominations Monash University's Rural health club, WILDFIRE, is looking for new council members for 2025. WILDFIRE aims to foster relations between all students and health professionals interested in rural and Indigenous health, and in doing so develop and maintain a multi-disciplinary approach. WILDFIRE suppor...

Council nominations are now open for 2025 and close on Sunday 15th of September at 11:59PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 2024 Liaison Officer Sienna Beaves here: [email protected]

2025 WILDFIRE Council Nominations Monash University's Rural health club, WILDFIRE, is looking for new council members for 2025. WILDFIRE aims to foster relations between all students and health professionals interested in rural and Indigenous health, and in doing so develop and maintain a multi-disciplinary approach. WILDFIRE suppor...

Register for DRIVERS 2024 to connect with junior doctors and rural health professionals and immerse yourself in the latest advancements in rural health research. There is also a fun awards evening to celebrate and network over fine dining, beverages, and entertainment.
📅 7 September 2024
🎯 Register for DRIVERS 2024: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/

Monash University School of Rural Health

Monash University Medical Students' Society: MUMUS

Outlook Rural Health Club (University of Melbourne)

DRIVERS 2024 Be part of the forefront of academic innovation and excellence in regional medicine at the DRIVERS Conference. Immerse yourself in the latest advancements in rural health research, connect with fellow professionals in the field during a comprehensive day-long conference and celebrate at the awards e...

BENDIGO RACGP OSCE NIGHT!!

Where? Bendigo MRH

When? 6pm Wednesday 04/09/24

What? OSCE stations & Apex practice sessions

Why?
- Lots of learning opportunities
- GP feedback
- Set yourself up well to smash upcoming assessments

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Ball photos are out!!

https://laurahoyephotographyco.pixieset.com/monashwildfireball2024/

To download (either individually or as a gallery); enter your email and follow the prompts. This gives you the images in the best quality for printing or sharing, downloading also removes the watermark.

Feel free to the share your gallery with your family and friends and definitely tag hoye photography if sharing on social media.

MONASH WILDFIRE BALL 2024 Photo collection by Laura Hoye Photography & Co.

Last night WILDFIRE held the 30th Matthew Campbell Memorial Evening in Clayton and zoomed it across all sites. It was an insightful and engaging forum that opened enthusiastic discussion on Indigenous health. Specifically focusing on ear, eye and oral health. Thanks to the wonderful speakers, guests, Campbell family and organisers 🔥🔥🔥

BENDY BALL TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT!!

Get your tickets now before it's too LATE!

https://shop.monash.edu/bendigo-ball-ticket-2024.html

Thanks to Medical Indemnity Protection Society - MIPS for sponsoring our ball!!
Click the link below to find out more

https://qr.mips.com.au/BendigoFYAug

New graduate and intern membership form for indemnity insurance | MIPS Indemnity Insurance This form allows interns to apply online for membership, including indemnity insurance

🔥 THE WILDFIRE x MUMUS RURAL GUIDEBOOK IS HERE 🔥

Are you interested doing your clinical placement in a rural area? Want a preview of what these placement sites are like to live and study?

Well look no further because the 2024 Rural Guidebook is here: https://shorturl.at/aKnwQ

This is a must-read for 3B and 4C students considering their preferences for 2025. You'll hear from current students about their experiences across each rural placement and get the inside info on everything from curriculum to accommodation, to where to get the best coffee ☕️

Monash University Medical Students' Society: MUMUS

Monash University School of Rural Health

Rural Guidebook 2024.pdf

See this amazing opportunity from RACGP

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN RURAL GENERAL PRACTICE – RACGP RURAL STUDENT BURSARY AWARD NOW OPEN

The RACGP Rural Awards recognise outstanding achievements and exceptional individuals for their contribution to rural and remote general practice.

This year we are seeking nominations for the Rural Medical Student Bursary Award.

The Rural Medical Student Bursary Award is awarded to a medical student who is a member of a rural health students' club at an Australian university who submits the best essay (maximum 1200 words) on a rural and remote health topic.

The 2024 essay topic is: In remote and rural communities all health disciplines work closely together to get the best outcomes they can for their community with limited resources.

Describe a model that you have seen in MMM3-7 where the teamwork across all health disciplines leads to great outcomes.

Each essay nomination is judged on the following criteria:

demonstrated understanding of rural general practice;
demonstrated evidence of innovative thinking;
interest in a career in rural general practice;
a written statement outlining the ways in which the bursary would support professional development.

The Rural Medical Student Bursary Award includes registration to attend the GP24 conference in Perth and presentation of a commemorative trophy at the RACGP national awards ceremony.

Nominees must be current student members of the RACGP. Nominees can self-nominate for this award via the nomination form.

Nominations are open online until 11.59pm (AEST), Wednesday 24 July 2024.

https://racgp.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dch0BKAvVAlCOpM

Monash University School of Rural Health

Our Bendigo students are continuing the age old tradition of gathering at the “Rifle”. Great to see such a turnout with new students commencing rural placement this semester. Good luck and hope you enjoy the experience 🔥🔥🔥 (Gippsland you’re up next 🫵)

Tickets are flying out the door. Jump online quick to make sure you DO NOT MISS OUT!!!

Bendigo Ball is always such an amazing night for students placed all over the state to reconnect and gather together in style.

https://shop.monash.edu/bendigo-ball-ticket-2024.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2AK73RpHlUlI8Tq_cG3BQwMYaa9lSO9riZlveadKpTiVC38TUSGdy2WOc_aem_LzOQvJ6Ry7_TgXxTeng4OA

Monash University School of Rural Health

Outlook Rural Health Club (University of Melbourne)

Welcome back to Semester 2!!!! So many exciting things occurring this semester we cannot wait. Our Mildura students hosted a welcome/ welcome back event along the river. With surprise guest “Uma” making an appearance 🔥🔥🔥

See below and exciting opportunity for students, interns and HMOs. Open to everyone!!!
If you are not located in Bendigo or can’t make it down to the Monash building join via the zoom link. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

ACRRM is coming to Bendigo MRH auditorium this Thursday 27th of June at 3pm. There will be food and merch, and there will be answers to your questions. Medical students of all year levels are welcome, interns, HMO’s please come along and learn what ACRRM is all about! If you are passionate about rural health be there or be square!

If you can’t make it in person the talk will be on zoom for you all to watch from zoom.
Zoom Link - https://monash.zoom.us/j/84303874513?pwd=cJEIiD05oudFgivtFXB1rdbcsPrRQE.1

Meeting ID: 843 0387 4513
Passcode: 415869

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🌟 Join Monash Rural Health at the Rural Training Pathways Congress 2023: Rural Health Futures.
🏥 With two streams for Stakeholder Organisations and Aspiring Rural Clinicians, this event has something for everyone involved in rural health.
Enjoy:
🚢 Networking with rural health professionals
🍇 Locally produced wine
🍽️ Good food and conversations
🎯 Register at monash.edu/rural-training-pathways-congress
Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Tickets just $50 for students, $150 for Interns and pre-vocational Doctors, and $200 for Registrars, Consultants and organisation representatives!

Presented by the Gippsland Regional Training Hub and Monash Rural Health

🔥WILDFIRE COUNCIL 2ND ROUND NOMINATIONS EXTENDED 🔥

Nominations have been extended for the 2024 2nd Round WILDFIRE Council positions and will NOW CLOSE on Friday the 3rd of November at 11:59pm.

If you would like to join the team and make a difference in rural and Indigenous health, apply here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd09vkfIKZOWhfMI2eNbkjO6Yo1UltG2cPlaD63pkT3fztOeQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3MygykXIUivgLXNUKBlAQlPqkphW6sBddRwKR4CPBp40EWSJNXKHhFq1s

For any queries please contact the WILDFIRE FB Page

2024 WILDFIRE Council Nominations - 2nd Round Monash University's Rural health club, WILDFIRE, is looking for new council members for 2024. WILDFIRE aims to foster relations between all students and health professionals interested in rural and Indigenous health, and in doing so develop and maintain a multi-disciplinary approach. WILDFIRE suppor...

🔥WILDFIRE COUNCIL 2ND ROUND NOMINATIONS & CLAYTON SUBCOM 🔥

Nominations are now open for the 2024 2nd Round WILDFIRE Council positions and Clayton Subcommittee and these will close Friday the 27th of October at 11:59pm, with voting to follow!

If you would like to join the team and make a difference in rural and Indigenous health, apply here

CLAYTON: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctkSoF7FkKHiq-P3Q1VHqJFQbKcnANcZWF7CwJosVTseS0rA/viewform?usp=sf_link

2nd Round Council:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd09vkfIKZOWhfMI2eNbkjO6Yo1UltG2cPlaD63pkT3fztOeQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For any queries please contact either the WILDFIRE FB Page

We wish the best of luck to all nominees ❤️

Moved Temporarily

🔥 2023 TERESA NEALE PRIZE 🔥

Attention all current 5D students!
The Teresa Neale Prize is awarded annually to the student who has made the most significant contribution to rural, remote and Indigenous health.

Apply by Monday 23 October for your chance to win $500 and a Certificate of Recognition!

To apply, send a cover letter and CV that outlines your contribution to rural and Indigenous health to [email protected] and best of luck! 🧡

🗣 Coo-ee!

🔥 ISSUE #11 IS HERE!!!🔥
This week we present a special issue on the Voice Referendum.

Key facts:
The idea came from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. This is a big deal for us & Australia should consider the concerns of over 83% of First Nations People.

The Voice will be made up of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Representatives who will be elected by Indigenous Australians. The body will include young and older people from every state.

The Voice gives advice – THERE IS NO VETO POWER (i.e. Parliament & Government still have the final say)

The Closing the Gap Campaign:
The Closing the Gap Campaign is not on track. According to the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), The Gap is failing because “there has been little improvement in the partnerships with Indigenous people, or in putting culture at the centre of initiatives”. Maybe it’s time to start considering the invaluable advice from Australia’s First Nations People.

1. Reduction of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander suicides is not on track, it is worsening.

2. Number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander babies born at a healthy weight is not on track

3. Number of young Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people graduating high school is not on track.

4. Number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people completing tertiary education is not on track.

5. Number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander youth undergoing training or being employed is not on track.

6. Number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people living in non-crowded homes is not on track.

7. 15% increase in sea covered by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people’s legal rights is not on track

It is extremely clear that the current approach is not working.

Helpful links to learn more:
The Gap isn’t closing: https://ministers.pmc.gov.au/burney/2023/gap-isnt-closing

Referendum 2023 information: https://aec.gov.au/referendums/

Referendum booklet: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/learn/your-official-referendum-booklet.html

Yes23: https://www.yes23.com.au/vote_yes