Australian Medical Association (WA)

23/03/2026

Two of the most senior medical professionals in Western Australia, Dr Andy Robertson and Dr Simon Towler, have recently stepped down from their roles.

Both long-time members of the AMA (WA), Dr Robertson ended his time as Chief Health Officer and Deputy Director General, Public and Aboriginal Health in February. Dr Towler is completing his second stint as Chief Medical Officer in March.

Read our celebration of their contributions in the latest edition of Medicus https://pulse.ly/id7ewydvj2

21/03/2026

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Join us for a night of trivia, laughter and fabulous entertainment as we celebrate 30 years of Dr YES.

Hosted by The Court’s powerhouse drag queen Fay Rocious, this inclusive trivia night promises plenty of fun, friendly competition.

Every ticket sold helps Dr YES deliver youth health education to thousands of students across WA!

Book your table now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dr-yes-trivia-night-tickets-1984595359143?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

21/03/2026

Have you completed the Hospital Health Check (HHC) 2026 yet? If not, we encourage you to take a few minutes to make your voice heard. 🩺

The HHC is the AMA (WA) Doctors in Training (DiT) Practice Group’s annual state-wide survey for junior doctors across WA. Your feedback directly shapes advocacy priorities for the year ahead and plays a key role in improving working conditions across the system.

With negotiations for the next industrial agreement set to begin later this year, this is a critical opportunity to influence what comes next.

⏰ The survey closes at 4pm next Friday, 27 March. Complete it now at https://pulse.ly/wfbc95alvn

20/03/2026

The Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) Program is designed for doctors working with adolescents, but it is also highly valuable for medical students preparing for clinical practice. 🧑‍⚕️🩺

YFD workshops provide practical insight into real-world adolescent consultations, helping future clinicians build confidence in areas often underrepresented in medical training.

One participant said:
"YFD prepares medical students for the realities of clinical practice by sharing real-world insights you won’t find in a textbook."

You can attend workshops in person, online, or via recording.

👉 Medical students can attend YFD workshops with 95% off tickets using the code FUTURE_YFDs.

See upcoming workshops and register at https://pulse.ly/2b3paftlke

For further information about the Youth Friendly Doctor Program, please contact Amy at amy.raats@amawa.com.au

19/03/2026

In the latest edition of Medicus, Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey reflects on the challenges of implementing WA’s hospital building and maintenance program in a post-COVID environment.

Medicus is free for AMA (WA) members.

Read Minister Carey's article here https://pulse.ly/eew1eiutsw

18/03/2026

Interest in the Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) Program continues to grow.

In 2026, our workshops cover key areas of adolescent practice including:

📚 S*x, Substances and Safety
📚 Inclusive Practice in Youth Mental Health
📚 Neurodiversity in Practice
📚 AI, Algorithms and the Adolescent Mind

The first workshop has already sold out, and we have seen over 190 registrations across YFD events this year. You can attend workshops in person, online, or via recording.

Click through to find out about upcoming workshops and register https://pulse.ly/u2aqvg3jft

For further information about the Youth Friendly Doctor Program, please contact Amy at amy.raats@amawa.com.au

18/03/2026

If you're a private specialist, the AMA (WA) wants your help to better understand the realities of private specialist practice in WA.

We have developed a survey to capture your experiences and the key challenges shaping private practice now and into the future. Whether or not you are an AMA (WA) member, your perspective is important.

Your responses will directly inform the AMA (WA)’s advocacy for private specialists, strengthening our evidence base with governments, hospitals, insurers and regulators, both now and in the years ahead.

Take the survey today and ensure your voice helps shape the future of private specialist practice in WA.

Survey closes 10 April https://pulse.ly/imde1afh6e

18/03/2026

Doctors consistently report that the Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) Program improves their confidence in working with adolescents. In 2025:

🩺 78% reported an increase in knowledge
🩺 95% reported overall satisfaction with the training
🩺 96% reported improved clinical confidence

A total of 131 clinicians and medical students attended YFD workshops in 2025.

Attend two workshops to become an accredited Youth Friendly Doctor and be listed in the YFD Directory, promoted to over 7,000 WA students each year.

See upcoming workshops and register at https://pulse.ly/8bdkekvh2g

For further information about the Youth Friendly Doctor Program, please contact Amy at amy.raats@amawa.com.au

17/03/2026

It's time for our annual Hospital Health Check 🩺

All Doctors in Training and Junior Doctors working in WA hospitals - from Interns through to Fellows - are invited to take this important survey.

The results help the AMA (WA) identify the most important issues across the state, and promote the wellbeing of DiTs.

The survey closes at 4pm on 27 March 2026. Complete it now at https://pulse.ly/v2g0zsvqun

17/03/2026

Why become a youth friendly doctor? 🧑‍⚕️🩺

Many doctors report feeling underprepared for adolescent consultations.

The Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) Program provides practical, CPD-accredited training designed to strengthen clinical confidence when working with young people.

Workshops cover a range of topics across adolescent health and communication, helping clinicians navigate the unique challenges of consultations with adolescents.

Doctors who attend two YFD workshops are recognised as a Youth Friendly Doctor and listed in the YFD Directory, promoted to over 7,000 WA students each year.

See upcoming workshops and register at the AMA (WA) website:
https://pulse.ly/zaifaj4t4i

15/03/2026

This year's AICD Company Directors Course™ is sold out, but you can register your interest now for next year.

The course continues to be a highly regarded program aimed at new and experienced company directors, business owners and senior executives reporting to boards. It provides participants with the confidence and knowledge to tackle the challenges of directorship both in the short term and as their careers progress.

Register your interest to be the first to hear when the next Company Directors Course™ is announced: https://pulse.ly/jklrokb6o5

15/03/2026

A/Prof Yael Perry, taking part in a Youth Friendly Doctor webinar in April, writes about the importance of inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Despite recent advances in organisational practices and policies, LGBTQIA+ people still regularly encounter stress associated with regressive policies, negative media rhetoric and stigmatising community attitudes, and a growing global climate of political intolerance to diversity.

For LGBTQIA+ young people, who are at a pivotal stage in terms of identity formation and development, it is critical that they receive messages and acts of support from the people and systems around them, and inclusive healthcare that does not exacerbate experiences of minority stress.

A/Prof Yael Perry and The Kids Research Institute Australia are currently piloting a digital curriculum for medical and psychology students called Community in Practice: LGBTQIA+ Health Training which is due to be available to Medical and Psychology programs in 2026.

For more information see A/Prof Perry's article on the AMA (WA) website

It is almost certain that you will encounter LGBTQIA+ young people in your clinical practice, whether you are aware of their identity or not.