The Western Australian section hosted our annual lunch at the Cottesloe Golf Club on the 24^th of November 2024. The highlight of the event was in welcoming five new fellows who had made significant contributions to the dental profession beyond the call of duty. Drs Nick Albatis, Sam Bennett, Lisa Bowdin, Graham Carmichael, and Mohammed El-Hakim were sworn in by Region 8 Chair, Prof. Deborah Cockrell.

The Section was delighted to host Commodore (Ret.) Mike Deeks to speak on his years of experience as a submariner and naval officer, providing transferable lessons on leadership.

In keeping with the theme, we launched our Fellow Leadership Initiative. All WA section fellows, will be eligible for grants (up to $300) from PFA to attend a leadership or management course of their choice. Details to come.