The Changing Face of Rural Health

Be sure to show your face at conference 2012.

The New Zealand Rural General Practice Network’s conference returns to the South Island in 2012 when Queenstown will host rural health’s annual showcase event from March 8-11 at the Millennium-Copthorne hotels.

The conference’s theme is “The Changing Face of Rural Health”, designed to encompass innovations, developments, research, technology and trends in the sector. This will include general topics such as the Rural Ranking Score, Rural Broadband Initiative, the Integrated Family Health Centre, the team approach to rural health, along with a host of CME accredited medical and clinical sessions, workshops and keynote sessions. For further details please refer to the conference programme, which will be available from (date here). 

Early Bird registrations will be open from November 4, 2011 to February 3, 2012 and don’t forget that Network Members get a significant discount on the registration fee. If you are not a Member visit www.rgpn.org.nz and click on the “Join the Network” tab.

The conference will also host the gala launch of the Pat Farry Rural Education Trust fundraiser – a wine and art auction to be held on the Saturday night (March 10).

A five kilometre and 10 kilometre fun run are also planned. Registration will be by koha with proceeds going to the Pat Farry Trust.

The conference will also host a Friday night get-together for delegates, a function for rural hospital doctors, the Network AGM, political session featuring the Health Minister, and a Sunday Members-only breakfast forum, so hot topics can be aired, debated and discussed.