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RDN Cadet Dr Pip Kensit was interviewed by WIN News on the sidelines of the recent Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference. The following is an extended report of her interview, touching on the success of the NSW Rural Resident Medical Cadetship Program, and the importance of community and connectedness for students and junior doctors. Dr Pip Kensit speaks to WIN News about Cadetships and community in the bush - 11th December 2025
RDN Cadet Dr Pip Kensit was interviewed by WIN News on the sidelines of the recent Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference. The following is an extended report of her interview, touching on the success of the NSW Rural Resident Medical Cadetship Program, and the importance of community and connectedness for students and junior doctors.
On Friday evening, two RDN staff members, Leah Pascoe and Jessica Dunworth, received an Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM) 2025 NSW Branch award for their leadership in advocacy in their area of impact. Two RDN members awarded ACHSM 2025 NSW Branch Award - 08th December 2025
On Friday evening, two RDN staff members, Leah Pascoe and Jessica Dunworth, received an Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM) 2025 NSW Branch award for their leadership in advocacy in their area of impact.
The results of a health services survey conducted in Murwillumbah late last year have been released, with 52% of respondents saying they sometimes have difficulty accessing the healthcare they need. Results are in: Murwillumbah's health services survey - 08th December 2025
The results of a health services survey conducted in Murwillumbah late last year have been released, with 52% of respondents saying they sometimes have difficulty accessing the healthcare they need.
Hosted by RDN and the Rural Doctors' Association of NSW, with the support of NSW Health, the Rural GPs Conference is one of the most venerable events in the rural health calendar. This year’s conference drew together 180 practitioners, with plenty of time for networking, alongside a packed program of topical lectures and workshops. Country comes to the city for Rural GPs Conference - 01st December 2025
Hosted by RDN and the Rural Doctors' Association of NSW, with the support of NSW Health, the Rural GPs Conference is one of the most venerable events in the rural health calendar. This year’s conference drew together 180 practitioners, with plenty of time for networking, alongside a packed program of topical lectures and workshops.
An important moment of recognition took place during the Rural GPs Conference Dinner on Saturday night when seven General Practitioners (GPs), who have spent the past 35 years or more caring for remote, rural and regional communities in New South Wales, were honoured and celebrated for their outstanding milestone of service. 2025 NSW Rural Medical Service Awards - 01st December 2025
An important moment of recognition took place during the Rural GPs Conference Dinner on Saturday night when seven General Practitioners (GPs), who have spent the past 35 years or more caring for remote, rural and regional communities in New South Wales, were honoured and celebrated for their outstanding milestone of service.
RDN hosted its largest ever ‘New GP Orientation Workshop’ at Hilton Sydney on Wednesday and Thursday last week, with the event attracting 30 General Practitioners (GPs) who are new to rural New South Wales (NSW) practice, including Overseas Trained Doctors (OTDs). RDN hosts its “biggest New GP Orientation workshop ever” - 01st December 2025
RDN hosted its largest ever ‘New GP Orientation Workshop’ at Hilton Sydney on Wednesday and Thursday last week, with the event attracting 30 General Practitioners (GPs) who are new to rural New South Wales (NSW) practice, including Overseas Trained Doctors (OTDs).
Learn. Lead. Advocate. That was the takeaway for over 170 future doctors who gathered in Sydney on Saturday 29 November for the 2025 Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference. Learn. Lead. Advocate: over 170 future doctors attend Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference - 01st December 2025
Learn. Lead. Advocate. That was the takeaway for over 170 future doctors who gathered in Sydney on Saturday 29 November for the 2025 Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference.
The 2025 Rural Practice Managers Conference, hosted by Rural Doctors Network (RDN), took place on 26 and 27 November at Hilton Sydney, as part of Rural Health Pro’s Rural Health Month. The two-day conference this year brought together 95 practice managers and administrative staff. With an overarching theme of ‘change’, the Conference provided insight through presentations and panel discussions by various expert speakers. Leading through change: 2025 Rural Practice Managers Conference - 01st December 2025
The 2025 Rural Practice Managers Conference, hosted by Rural Doctors Network (RDN), took place on 26 and 27 November at Hilton Sydney, as part of Rural Health Pro’s Rural Health Month. The two-day conference this year brought together 95 practice managers and administrative staff. With an overarching theme of ‘change’, the Conference provided insight through presentations and panel discussions by various expert speakers.
Last week, GPs gathered as part of Rural Health Month for a masterclass titled Preparing for ADHD Reforms. Developed by Rural Doctors Network (RDN) in response to the ADHD prescribing reforms in NSW, the masterclass has been designed to help rural and remote GPs address these changes with confidence. NSW Rural GPs prepare for ADHD reforms with RDN Masterclass - 01st December 2025
Last week, GPs gathered as part of Rural Health Month for a masterclass titled Preparing for ADHD Reforms. Developed by Rural Doctors Network (RDN) in response to the ADHD prescribing reforms in NSW, the masterclass has been designed to help rural and remote GPs address these changes with confidence.
Two accredited Advanced Life Support (ALS) workshops were delivered during Rural Health Month, equipping rural clinicians with critical skills to manage life-threatening emergencies. Held at the Wesley Convention Centre in Sydney ahead of the Rural GPs Conference, the ALS 1 and ALS 2 courses attracted doctors committed to improving emergency care in rural communities. Advanced Life Support Training strengthens rural emergency care during Rural Health Month - 01st December 2025
Two accredited Advanced Life Support (ALS) workshops were delivered during Rural Health Month, equipping rural clinicians with critical skills to manage life-threatening emergencies. Held at the Wesley Convention Centre in Sydney ahead of the Rural GPs Conference, the ALS 1 and ALS 2 courses attracted doctors committed to improving emergency care in rural communities.


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