Health professionals and community members to address evolving needs of regional communities at ECU forum

Health professionals, researchers and community members will converge at Edith Cowan University in Bunbury on Friday in a bid to address the evolving needs of southern regional communities in WA.

The South Regional Health Research Forum 2025 on June 6 — hosted by the South Regional Health Research Collaborative — will focus on health research tailored for the region.

South Regional Health Research Collaborative chair and ECU professor Beth Armstrong said the theme of this year’s forum was Improving Rural Health Our Way — Partnering Together in Research.

“The forum provides a unique opportunity to learn about research projects, share insights and contribute to impactful health initiatives across the southern regions,” she said.

“A local approach of targeted health research, collaboration and action facilitates better health outcomes for regional communities.”

Themes to be explored include ageing well in the South West, researching long-term health conditions in the regions, improving access to mental health support and culturally secure research in Aboriginal health.

The community as well as health professionals are invited to attend the event which will run from 9.30am to 5pm.

Tickets are available online.