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Practice Management Support

Rural Doctors Network (RDN) supports practice managers through the provision of training and grant opportunities, webinars, conferences, New Rural GP Orientation workshops and the quarterly Practice Made Perfect news email. A highlight of the calendar is the Rural Practice Managers Conference, hosted by RDN and the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) as part of Rural Health Month in November.

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Practice Sustainability Grant

RDN launched the Practice Sustainability Grant in 2024, aiming to improve the viability and sustainability of rural practices by providing funding to practice managers and practice administration staff to upskill in business management. The grants are funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and Rural Health Workforce Support Program and are administered through RDN.

Rural Practice Managers Conference

The Rural Practice Managers Conference takes place annually in November as part of Rural Health Month and is designed specifically for rural practice managers, featuring content tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in rural healthcare. The Conference allows attendees to hear from experts, connect with peers, share experiences, and build valuable professional relationships during dedicated networking functions.

Practice Made Perfect news email

Practice Made Perfect is RDN's quarterly news email for practice managers in remote, rural and regional New South Wales. A publication of RDN's Workforce Support team, providing information on sector news, events, training and funding opportunities.

Keep up to date with your area of rural health practice management interest by subscribing to Practice Made Perfect below:

Breakfast with Gary

Join us for our quarterly Breakfast with Gary session, a perfect way to start your day with expert insights. Led by renowned Practice Management expert Gary Smith AM, this session is tailored to keep you informed about the latest industry trends and challenges.

Exclusively designed for practice managers in the MM3-7 regions, this session provides valuable updates and an opportunity to have your pressing questions addressed. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead in your field!

You can register and submit questions for the upcoming session, as well as assessing past recordings through Rural Health Pro.

Details about upcoming sessions are also featured in RDN’s Practice Made Perfect newsletter.

New Rural GP Orientation Workshops 

RDN’s New Rural GP Orientation Workshops (NGPO) ensure a smooth transition for GPs new to rural practice. Held in a mix of metropolitan and rural locations and often co-located with other events, these workshops ensure accessibility and provide opportunities for these doctors to engage with the wider rural health community.