February 2024

Well well well. We’re already at edition #2 of the year and I’ve spent more time watching Survivor than reviewing anki. Sincerely hope that you’re having better luck than me. How exciting though, we’re all back on deck and first years are hopefully settling in under the stellar stewardship of second year. And just as exciting is our third year cohort finding new homes and practical skills across the state(s). Read on for some opportunities that are closing fast, as well as for some recommended listening.

As always we’re always looking for regular and one-off contributions, including anything from research updates to movie recommendations. If you’re really keen and interested in joining fluoro as an editor (would love someone on the ground in Orange) please email [email protected] 😚 

News from CHARMS

How incredible has orientation been?!
Thank you everyone who volunteered time on events, especially our events and wellbeing teams and all of the second years that worked hard to welcome first year. The main news of the week of course being that first year once again took home the soccer trophy 🏆️ 

If you’d like to know more about CHARMS or even take on a role in this year’s committee please come to our next meeting on Monday 26th at 6pm on zoom and apply for roles by the 23rd here.

Support us to support you by letting us know your thoughts and what you want by chatting to us or emailing [email protected] 

Med Ball 2024 is coming, chuck this in your diary now…

And don’t forget our current wellbeing deals…

Opportunities

• Next Gen Medics

  • incredible looking opportunity to explore rural Queensland and be a part of a multidisciplinary health promotion team

  • applications will close as positions fill so get in quick! (like asap they’re already interviewing)

• Andrew Egan Scholarship

  • 2nd years! $7.5k up for grabs

• RANZCP PIF

  • Scholarships to attend Congress in Canberra (close 22nd Feb, get in ASAP)

  • https://www.cognitoforms.com/RANZCP1/PIFScholarshipAustralia2024RANZCPCongress

• Scholarships

  • Don't forget to apply for this year's Charles Sturt scholarships!!

  • Or check out the RDN Database, or Ruralhealthpro database

  • For any oncoming first years who have a relative that served in conflicts from the First World War onwards: https://gallipolischolarship.com.au/apply/

  • Young LGBTQIA+ Australians (next round closes July): the pinnacle foundation

• AMSA Posis

  • AMSA Medical Education are looking to fill BOTH executive positions AND team member roles!

• Rh+

  • Remember to join our university and discipline wide rural health club or follow us for events and opportunities

  • We’re still looking to fill some positions (small $ attached) and to continue our rural high school visits this year so get in touch!

• Kinross weekend sport first aiders

  • check the post in the group and email [email protected] if keen/have q’s

• AMSA Queer Peers Mentorship Program

  • mentee application: http://tinyurl.com/599muxwz

  • mentor application: http://tinyurl.com/yntcc48s

• Australian Medical Student’s Orchestra

  • apply now at https://forms.gle/GbT3WR3hJYYKKE4v5

What's On in Orange

• Orange Farmers Market

  • second Saturday of each month

• Twilight Markets at the Palms

  • markets in Canowindra, every 3rd Friday of the month

• Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival: Feb 16th-25th

  • heaps of poetry events to watch or participate in

• Central West Caravan Camping and Outdoor Expo: Feb 29th - Mar 3rd

  • Borenore

• Orange Chamber Music Festival: March 6th - 10th

• F.O.O.D Week: April 4th-14th

• Millthorpe Markets: April 6th - 7th

• Orange Rainbow Festival

  • https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/rainbow-festival/

RWAV Conference -Ballarat

Treat your ears 👂️ 

Central West Hidden Gem

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