Busselton
Busselton is best known for having the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. It also boasts a regional airport with direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney. Busselton and the nearby towns of Yallingup, Dunsborough and Margaret River offer a variety of world-class sporting and cultural events every year including Iron Man, Busselton Jetty Swim, Margaret River Pro and the Cinefest Oz Film Festival.
The RCSWA Busselton office was established in 2009 with seven penultimate students, and now has 12 students training each year. The office is close to the hospital and town centre, and 10 minutes walk to the Busselton Jetty.
Street address: 76 Gale Street, Busselton
Postal address: RCSWA Busselton, PO Box 1193, BUSSELTON WA 6280
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Accommodation
Busselton RCSWA has three four-bedroom, two-bathroom fully furnished houses for students. They are located within a short drive of the RCSWA office. Wireless internet access is provided to all houses.
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Transport
Students are required to bring their own car to Busselton for their RCSWA year as trips to Margaret River, Dunsborough and Bunbury are common for various clinical rotations. Bicycles are also encouraged for recreational use as Busselton has several well-established cycle paths and routes across the district.
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Health Services
Duchess Medical Centre, Surgery 82, Busselton Medical Practice, Broadwater Medical Centre, Dunsborough Medical Centre, Margaret River Medical Centre and Margaret River Surgery are the local practices utilised for General Practice rotations.
The local hospital is Busselton Health Campus. Services here include aged care, child development, maternity, allied health outpatient services, geriatric services, immunisation clinic, mental health, palliative care and hospice, rehabilitation, surgery, emergency department and telehealth. Specialists that visit Busselton Health Campus include cardiologist, gastroenterologist, ocularist, anaesthetist, orthotics, respiratory testing, gynaecology, stress testing and sleep clinic.
For Aboriginal Health clinical work, students can attend South West Aboriginal Medical Services (SWAMS) in Busselton and Bunbury.
Capital Radiology and Apex Radiology are the local diagnostic facilities.
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Extra Activities
There is always something happening in Busselton! Be it community sport, a market, club day events or competitions, there is something to suit everyone’s taste. The Busselton Community Directory is a great place to start if you are interested in joining a sporting or other interest club, scouting out local services and adding events to your calendar.
Staff Profiles
sub-dean student matters WA & lEad Medical Coordinator, Busselton
Sarah Moore
Sarah is a GP Obstetrician in Busselton and divides her time between teaching students and supporting student wellbeing at RCSWA, and consulting in private GP practice and the local hospital. Sarah was part of the pilot RCSWA program in Kalgoorlie in 2002, and was so grateful for the teaching and mentoring she received there that she became a medical educator. Mindfulness in medical education and whole-person care delivery is the focus of Sarah’s current PhD studies.
What I love about the RCSWA
I love seeing former students return to the region to work and to visit. It is so heartwarming to observe them grow and contribute to our health system, becoming an integral part of the community. I also love my colleagues - we are like a big family.
medical coordinator, busselton
Stephen Cohen
Stephen has been a GP in Busselton since 1990 and has practiced Obstetrics and Anaesthetics at Busselton Hospital. The UWA graduate developed an interest in rural practice when sent to Kalgoorlie as a second-year resident, which is where he met wife Annie. Stephen has since completed a Diploma of Anaesthetics in the UK, a Diploma of Obstetrics at KEMH, a Masters in Psychiatry at UNSW, and a GP Fellowship.
What I love about the RCSWA
I gave up Anaesthetics to take up my role at RCSWA Busselton when the site launched in 2009. I love the medical educators I work with and connecting with our future doctors.
academic services officer, busselton
Kelli Waters
Kelli is a friendly face and good listening ear for students and staff in Busselton. With her background in medical reception, hospital administration and farming, she is super-efficient with clinical placement rosters, assessments, student events and maintenance! Kelli was inspired to apply for the role because she could apply her practical skills and creative thinking, plus Busselton has a magnificent natural environment and superb food, wine and arts culture.
What I love about the RCSWA
I love that we give students the experience of being a rural clinician and being part of a rural community. I love feeling the vitality and inspiration the students bring. We also have an incredibly supportive network of staff across the state who work together to meet challenges while prioritising health and wellness.
senior lecturer in assessment WA & Medical coordinator, busselton
Brad MacDonald
Brad is a Paediatrician with special interests in cardiology, neonates and rare diseases. He regularly consults to Perth Children’s Hospital and undertakes research with the Centre for Rare Diseases at the Child and Adolescent Health Service and UWA. Prior to paediatrics, Brad spent much of his time training in regional Victoria. His happy places are the beach and a good cup of coffee.
What I love about the RCSWA
I am enjoying implementing some specific paediatric teaching with the aim of making all students safe and confident with managing unwell children.
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