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Last week, the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) and Charles Sturt University hosted a Regional Health Workforce Policy Lab in Orange, bringing together more than 40 representatives from CNSWJO member councils and health organisations. Regional Health Workforce Policy Lab brings councils together in Orange - 09th March 2026
Last week, the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) and Charles Sturt University hosted a Regional Health Workforce Policy Lab in Orange, bringing together more than 40 representatives from CNSWJO member councils and health organisations.
Congratulations to Kamilaroi woman, Adjunct professor Nicole Turner who was announced ‘NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year’ at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday as part of NSW Women's Week 2026 (2-8 March). Nicole Turner announced ‘NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year’ - 06th March 2026
Congratulations to Kamilaroi woman, Adjunct professor Nicole Turner who was announced ‘NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year’ at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday as part of NSW Women's Week 2026 (2-8 March).
RDN is very pleased to officially welcome Amy Brown aboard as Chief – Health Access Enterprises. Amy Brown joins RDN as Chief – Health Access Enterprises - 05th March 2026
RDN is very pleased to officially welcome Amy Brown aboard as Chief – Health Access Enterprises.
Last weekend, over 30 Rural Medical Cadets headed to Albury in the beautiful Riverina region of NSW for the first Rural Doctors Network Cadet Weekend Trip for 2026. The trip is designed to support rural doctors of tomorrow by bringing Cadets together for social and educational weekends away, exploring country New South Wales. Albury welcomes Cadets for first Cadet Weekend Trip for 2026 - 02nd March 2026
Last weekend, over 30 Rural Medical Cadets headed to Albury in the beautiful Riverina region of NSW for the first Rural Doctors Network Cadet Weekend Trip for 2026. The trip is designed to support rural doctors of tomorrow by bringing Cadets together for social and educational weekends away, exploring country New South Wales.
In February, former RDN Cadet and born-and-bred Dubbo local, Dr Danielle Smith, was one of five Retrieval Doctors to start her orientation, alongside three Flight Nurses, with one of the world’s famous aeromedical providers, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE). The sky’s the limit for former Rural Doctors Network Cadet, Dr Danielle Smith! - 27th February 2026
In February, former RDN Cadet and born-and-bred Dubbo local, Dr Danielle Smith, was one of five Retrieval Doctors to start her orientation, alongside three Flight Nurses, with one of the world’s famous aeromedical providers, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE).
Applications are NOW OPEN for Rural Doctors Network’s Outreach Student Placement Program (OSPP)! OPEN: Apply now for Outreach Student Placement Program - 27th February 2026
Applications are NOW OPEN for Rural Doctors Network’s Outreach Student Placement Program (OSPP)!
Last week, Future Workforce Program Lead, Sam Zelinski, represented Rural Doctors Network in Melbourne for the first National Rural Health Student Network’s (NRHSN) Council for 2026. National Rural Health Student Network meets for first council of 2026 - 23rd February 2026
Last week, Future Workforce Program Lead, Sam Zelinski, represented Rural Doctors Network in Melbourne for the first National Rural Health Student Network’s (NRHSN) Council for 2026.
The Australian Government has advised that the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Rural Advanced Skills Stream has been extended one year until 31 December 2026. One year extension of the Workforce Incentive Program – Rural Advanced Skills Stream - 23rd February 2026
The Australian Government has advised that the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Rural Advanced Skills Stream has been extended one year until 31 December 2026.
Last Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered the latest Closing the Gap report on the 18th anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations. Closing the Gap report released - 16th February 2026
Last Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered the latest Closing the Gap report on the 18th anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations.
This summer delivered a memorable introduction to rural health experiences, from births to boat rides, for 33 medical, nursing and midwifery students, during their Rural Doctors Network Bush Bursary and Country Women’s Association (CWA) Scholarship placements in rural NSW. Bush Bursaries: “A deeply inspiring and transformative experience” - 16th February 2026
This summer delivered a memorable introduction to rural health experiences, from births to boat rides, for 33 medical, nursing and midwifery students, during their Rural Doctors Network Bush Bursary and Country Women’s Association (CWA) Scholarship placements in rural NSW.


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