The Western NSW Health Research Network is proud to announce the WHRN 2024 Research Symposium theme, "Growing Sustainable Rural Health Research." This event is being held on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 of November in Dubbo.

The annual Symposium offers outstanding networking opportunities as it brings together academics, researchers, policymakers, and rural healthcare professionals to collaborate and exchange knowledge on the challenges and solutions pertaining to rural health research.

The 2024 key research streams will include

Aboriginal health
Health Services and Workforce
Mental Health
Oral Health and
Palliative and End of Life Care

By exploring these critical issues, we seek to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue to work towards sustainable solutions to improve the health and well-being of rural populations.

Workshops on Day 1 include opportunities to engage on in each of the focused streams.

The Western NSW Health Researcher of the Year winners will be presented at the awards event after the workshops on Day 1.

The Day 2 programme will include a mix of general, emerging, student and open research presentations. This event should not be missed by anyone keen to exchange ideas and collaborate with the diverse stakeholders interested in improving research and health outcomes in Western and Far Western NSW.

Registration inclusion

Full registration includes both Day 1 and 2 and dinner at the conclusion of Day 1.

Other ticketing options

Day 1 includes a choice of 2 workshops
Day 2 – Scientific programme
Day 2 - Online streaming -includes plenary session and main concurrent session to be advised.
Awards dinner only

Registration confirmation

Your registration will only be confirmed on full payment of fees due and all fees must be paid prior to the event to ensure access to the event on the day.

Group Booking

When you buy 6 or more tickets, you'll automatically receive a 5% discount. For any questions, please reach out to events@whrn.network via email.

Cancellations and timelines

Cancellations must be notified in writing to events@whrn.network. Refunds will be processed until the 10th of November. Cancellations between the 11th-18th of November will attract a $50 admin fee.

Cancellations / Substitutions

A substitute delegate for a current registration can be advised at any time at no charge.

Recordings / Copyright

WHRN reserve the right to use any recordings whether audio or video and/or any photographs taken at any stage during the Conference for promotional, advertising or reporting of the Conference and/or its content at their sole discretion.

Should you wish not to be photographed, please indicate this on your registration form.

Other important information

This information is correct at the time of publishing. WHRN reserve the right to delete, modify or alter items or to delete, modify or alter any aspect of the Conference timetabling and delivery at their sole discretion and without notice. WHRN will not accept any liability for any loss or inconvenience caused to any party consequent to such changes.

For more information please visit -

https://whrn.network/whrn2024-research-symposium-researcher-of-the-year-awards-event-programme/