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On Saturday, 23 May, the NSW Ministry of Health and RDN Health partnered to deliver an interactive masterclass on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with a focus on GPs working across south-western Sydney and western Sydney. South-western and western Sydney GPs receive ADHD Masterclass hosted by NSW Health and RDN Health - 29th May 2026
On Saturday, 23 May, the NSW Ministry of Health and RDN Health partnered to deliver an interactive masterclass on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with a focus on GPs working across south-western Sydney and western Sydney.
On Thursday 21 May, 20 university healthcare students studying medicine, nursing and allied health said sayonara to the city and headed west for a four-day journey through the Murrumbidgee and south western regions of NSW. Sometimes, all it takes is one Go Rural trip to change your future - 29th May 2026
On Thursday 21 May, 20 university healthcare students studying medicine, nursing and allied health said sayonara to the city and headed west for a four-day journey through the Murrumbidgee and south western regions of NSW.
Tomorrow, 26 May 2026, is National Sorry Day. The following day commences National Reconciliation Week (NRW), running from 27 May to 3 June 2026. National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2026: All In - 25th May 2026
Tomorrow, 26 May 2026, is National Sorry Day. The following day commences National Reconciliation Week (NRW), running from 27 May to 3 June 2026.
In the Autumn 2026 edition of AMA’s NSW Doctor Magazine, RDN’s Communication Manager Theo Clark examines the possibilities for science fiction becoming science fact in remote health, drawing on Extended Reality industry pioneer David Francis’ exposition on the possibilities for rural health of Physical AI as the “next major wave”. AMA NSW Doctor Magazine: How AI can preserve expertise in rural health - 22nd May 2026
In the Autumn 2026 edition of AMA’s NSW Doctor Magazine, RDN’s Communication Manager Theo Clark examines the possibilities for science fiction becoming science fact in remote health, drawing on Extended Reality industry pioneer David Francis’ exposition on the possibilities for rural health of Physical AI as the “next major wave”.
May has been a busy and inspiring month for Rural Doctors Network’s Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadets, with two Cadet Weekend Trips and the fourth annual Rural Generalist Engagement and Networking Conference (RGEN) bringing future rural doctors together across regional NSW. Cadets on the move: A busy May for Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadets - 22nd May 2026
May has been a busy and inspiring month for Rural Doctors Network’s Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadets, with two Cadet Weekend Trips and the fourth annual Rural Generalist Engagement and Networking Conference (RGEN) bringing future rural doctors together across regional NSW.
On Thursday 14 May, Rural Doctors Network welcomed a small group of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to an expert-led workshop focused on preparing for their Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI); an important step of their journey towards rural practice. PESCI Preparation Workshop – stepping into Australian rural practice - 22nd May 2026
On Thursday 14 May, Rural Doctors Network welcomed a small group of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to an expert-led workshop focused on preparing for their Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI); an important step of their journey towards rural practice.
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.


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