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After the success of Rural Doctors Network’s inaugural Rural Health Pathways Showcase last year, we are thrilled to announce the Showcase is back for 2026 and will be offered across two sessions on Thursday 3 September at the ICC Darling Harbour. It’s back! EOI now open as Rural Health Pathways Showcase returns in 2026! - 15th May 2026
After the success of Rural Doctors Network’s inaugural Rural Health Pathways Showcase last year, we are thrilled to announce the Showcase is back for 2026 and will be offered across two sessions on Thursday 3 September at the ICC Darling Harbour.
“I will use this every day”, “very informative” and “I will be better equipped to support discharge of ward patients” – These are just some of the overwhelmingly positive statements and feedback received by participants who took part in two ‘at-capacity’, interactive diabetes education workshops last week, supported by the CP-D team in Broken Hill and Wentworth. “I will use this every day” – participants give glowing feedback after successful and practical diabetes workshops - 15th May 2026
“I will use this every day”, “very informative” and “I will be better equipped to support discharge of ward patients” – These are just some of the overwhelmingly positive statements and feedback received by participants who took part in two ‘at-capacity’, interactive diabetes education workshops last week, supported by the CP-D team in Broken Hill and Wentworth.
Last Monday, Rural Doctors Network and the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales (CWA) celebrated thirty years of collaboration at the 2026 CWA of NSW State Conference at Forster, where Rural Doctors Network CEO Richard Colbran gave the opening address. Rural Doctors Network and CWA of NSW mark thirty years of making a difference together - 11th May 2026
Last Monday, Rural Doctors Network and the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales (CWA) celebrated thirty years of collaboration at the 2026 CWA of NSW State Conference at Forster, where Rural Doctors Network CEO Richard Colbran gave the opening address.
Before taking up studies of medicine, John Qi imagined a future behind the camera in film. When presented with the opportunity to participate in the Outreach Student Placement Program (OSPP) and shadow an Outreach provider at Bourke, John decided to seize the opportunity to combine both passions and produce a Social Justice Project documentary. A passion for health inspires medical student to capture stories of the bush during Outreach Student Placement Program - 07th May 2026
Before taking up studies of medicine, John Qi imagined a future behind the camera in film. When presented with the opportunity to participate in the Outreach Student Placement Program (OSPP) and shadow an Outreach provider at Bourke, John decided to seize the opportunity to combine both passions and produce a Social Justice Project documentary.
Outreach service planning for 2026–27 is well underway, with Rural Doctors Network engaging key partners across NSW and the ACT in a series of collaborative planning discussions. This process is designed to ensure services remain relevant, cost-effective, well utilised, culturally safe, and responsive to the highest priority community needs. Outreach Service Planning for 2026-27 well underway - 07th May 2026
Outreach service planning for 2026–27 is well underway, with Rural Doctors Network engaging key partners across NSW and the ACT in a series of collaborative planning discussions. This process is designed to ensure services remain relevant, cost-effective, well utilised, culturally safe, and responsive to the highest priority community needs.
Children in Western New South Wales often face significant barriers to accessing paediatricians to receive behavioural assessment required to unlock the supports they need to thrive, including long wait times and limited local services. Through funding support from the Healthy Ears Better Hearing Better Listening (HEBHBL) program, this gap is being addressed by bringing multidisciplinary care closer to home. Expanding Access to Specialist Care for Children in Western New South Wales - 07th May 2026
Children in Western New South Wales often face significant barriers to accessing paediatricians to receive behavioural assessment required to unlock the supports they need to thrive, including long wait times and limited local services. Through funding support from the Healthy Ears Better Hearing Better Listening (HEBHBL) program, this gap is being addressed by bringing multidisciplinary care closer to home.
This May, Rural Doctors Network is celebrating long‑standing Outreach health professional Dr Patrick Oakley, whose commitment to rural and remote communities spans more than 15 years. Over this time, Dr Oakley has contributed approximately 1,500 hours, delivering more than 200 visits to nearly 2,000 patients through Rural Doctors Network ‑administered programs alone. “You have to turn up” - Celebrating Dr Patrick Oakley’s commitment to Outreach - 07th May 2026
This May, Rural Doctors Network is celebrating long‑standing Outreach health professional Dr Patrick Oakley, whose commitment to rural and remote communities spans more than 15 years. Over this time, Dr Oakley has contributed approximately 1,500 hours, delivering more than 200 visits to nearly 2,000 patients through Rural Doctors Network ‑administered programs alone.
GRACE, which stands for Global Rural Health Action, Collaboration and Excellence, is a new initiative led by the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice (Rural WONCA) which aims to identify, recognise and connect organisations worldwide that demonstrate exceptional commitment to rural health, creating a formal global network of centres of excellence. Rural WONCA Assembly: Advancing the GRACE Initiative - 04th May 2026
GRACE, which stands for Global Rural Health Action, Collaboration and Excellence, is a new initiative led by the WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice (Rural WONCA) which aims to identify, recognise and connect organisations worldwide that demonstrate exceptional commitment to rural health, creating a formal global network of centres of excellence.
In support of its growing national and international health access strategy and broader health equity initiatives, RDN – the charity for Health Access, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Renee Strazzari to the newly created role of Head of Medical. RDN welcomes Dr Renee Strazzari as Head of Medical - 04th May 2026
In support of its growing national and international health access strategy and broader health equity initiatives, RDN – the charity for Health Access, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Renee Strazzari to the newly created role of Head of Medical.
The Obstetrics Procedural Conference is a long-standing, trusted Rural Doctors Network program designed specifically for rural GP obstetricians and registrars working towards qualifications in the field. Register now: Obstetrics Procedural Conference - 01st May 2026
The Obstetrics Procedural Conference is a long-standing, trusted Rural Doctors Network program designed specifically for rural GP obstetricians and registrars working towards qualifications in the field.


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