South Australia gains its first fully rural medical degree
18 March, 2025Designed to address the critical shortage of doctors in regional, rural and remote areas, Flinders University's new rural medical program is an SA first.
Regional, rural and remote area doctors — have your say
31 January, 2025Until 19 February, the Australian Medical Association is urging regional, rural and remote area doctors to take part in the 2025 Rural Health Issues Survey.
New board members for National Rural Health Alliance
29 November, 2023The Alliance has appointed Penny Stewart OAM and Dr Nicole Liesis as new board members.
Rural placement key to increasing regional health workforce
10 July, 2023New research reveals that rural experience could be the key factor in increasing the number of health workers in Australia's rural and remote communities.
Rural health symposium coming soon to Canberra
14 June, 2023Over 200 delegates are expected to attend the 9th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, held from 20–21 June in Canberra.
The faces behind regional clinical trial advancements
27 September, 2022Regional clinical trial patient John Robson is on a mission to tell fellow country people that you don't have to travel to a metro centre to receive the best health care.
Funding to trial integrated care model in WA
05 September, 2022GP Down South will receive $1.8 million funding to develop and trial a model of integrated care that is patient-centred and improves access for rural Australians.
Rural and remote patients left behind by telehealth cuts: RACGP
20 July, 2022A study released by Phillips has found that 40% of people living in rural and remote areas had internet speeds that were less than 28 kilobits per second.
Could 'shared care' be the answer to Australia's health crisis?
11 July, 2022Amid significant doctor shortages and growing patient demand, an Australian doctor is calling for a change in how the healthcare industry understands continuity of care.
Rural GPs need more robust support: RACGP
26 April, 2022The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging the next federal government to boost support for GPs caring for rural and remote patients.
In Conversation with Anne Woollett
01 April, 2022Melbourne-based Anne Woollett is leading an Australian-first pilot aimed at providing equitable access to clinical trials for patients in regional areas.
Mobile health unit to support regional miners, medical providers
21 February, 2022A new mobile health unit will help with the early detection of mine dust lung diseases.
Rural care — where to now?
20 January, 2022 by Amy SarcevicAged care has received more than its fair share of bad press in recent years, owing largely to revelations from the Royal Commission (RC) into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Improving NDIS support in rural, remote Australia
22 November, 2021 by Dr Annie Banbury, Clinical Research Lead at CoviuNDIS participants living in rural and remote Australia are facing significant issues accessing support to achieve their goals. This is resulting in a mammoth amount of unused funds and many left needing help.
Speech therapy: overcoming service delivery challenges in rural settings
19 October, 2021 by Dr Silvia Pfeiffer*Residents of rural and remote Australia often experience disadvantages and inequalities when it comes to healthcare access and delivery.
