Rural Doctors Network

09/10/2026

Are you a practice manager or owner in remote, rural or regional NSW, and want to keep up with the latest in sector updates, practical information, events and funding opportunities?

Sign up to Rural Doctors Network's quarterly news email, Practice Made Perfect! ✍️ https://loom.ly/HWsUK4g

09/10/2026

Are you a practice manager, admin staff or medical practice assistant working in rural or remote NSW? This is your opportunity to boost your business management skills. Learn more and apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/Cjfiv6g

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Practice Sustainability Grant aims to improve the viability and sustainability of rural private primary healthcare practices by supporting non-clinical staff to upskill in business management.

The Practice Sustainability Grant is:
✔️ Open to staff in MMM 3–7 working in private primary healthcare practices in NSW
✔️ Available for Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) and ACCHOs in MM 1–7 locations
✔️ Designed to strengthen the long-term viability of rural practices.

Apply now!

07/10/2026

New to rural general practice in NSW? 🩺 Register for the New GP Orientation Workshop, which will be held at Hilton Sydney on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November.

The two-day program will be accredited for CPD/PDP and offers an interactive and relaxed environment designed to support your transition into rural NSW practice. The workshops' panel experts will provide essential insights into practice essentials & funding, clinical focus, career & risk and patient care. It is a dedicated space to connect with peers and experts who understand the unique landscape of our rural communities 🌾

Held during Rural Health Pro's , this workshop will be held alongside the Rural GPs Conference which is taking place on 27-28 November at the same venue. Attending both events is a great opportunity to enhance your professional development and connect with colleagues from across the sector 🤝

✔️ Need financial support? You may be eligible for funding support through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program. For eligibility criteria and to apply, head to the registration page below ⬇️

🎟️ Register your interest here: https://loom.ly/OSUsSFc

06/10/2026

Rural Doctors Network is looking forward to welcoming GP obstetricians and registrars to Royal North Shore Hospital and our office this weekend for the Obstetrics Procedural Conference!

The conference is a long-standing, trusted Rural Doctors Network program designed specifically for rural GP obstetricians and registrars working towards qualifications in the field. Designed to support busy clinical schedules while maintaining small, highly interactive learning groups, the program focuses on combining hands-on simulation with collaborative, case-based learning.

This event is delivered in partnership with NSW Health, with valued sponsorship support from Virtus Health.

04/10/2026

Want a placement experience that's more than just clinical hours? 🌾🩺

Through the Rural Doctors Network and Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW Scholarship program, successful nursing, midwifery and medical students are:

👉 Paired with another student by Rural Doctors Network 👉 Placed in a community during holidays 👉 Provided accommodation for the placement 👉 Connected with local health professionals and community members 👉 Given the opportunity to experience both inside and outside the clinical setting

Plus, receive funding to help cover travel, meals and other expenses.

Ready to see where a rural health career could take you?

🔗 Apply now: https://loom.ly/it9I0tM

02/10/2026

GP Locum Opportunity | Brewarrina, NSW 🩺

📅 Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service is seeking a GP Locum for an immediate start through to 23 October
🏡Accommodation provided
🔗For more information, such as locum rates and to apply: https://loom.ly/It_o3F8

Support a rural community while experiencing all Brewarrina has to offer, from the iconic Brewarrina Fish Traps 🐟 to Four Mile Reserve ⛺ and the local Aquatic Park 🏊‍♀️.

02/10/2026

Last week, 20 healthcare students hit the road for the third and final road trip for 2026! 🚌🌾

Welcomed by the Hunter New England and Mid North Coast towns of , , , , , , , and , students got exclusive access to what a life and career in rural healthcare can look like in NSW!

📩Stay tuned to hear about their adventures in the next edition of Monday Message, Rural Doctors Network's weekly masthead newsletter. Subscribe here👉 https://loom.ly/DzzJ7pc

01/10/2026

“I enjoy the Rural GPs Conference because you get to meet like-minded people and discuss cases - and you feel you’re not the only one alone in the world out in the rural community,” - Dr Di Coote, 👩‍⚕️

Recognised as one of the most established and highly regarded events in the rural health calendar, the Rural GPs Conference is fast approaching and it’s time to register before it’s too late!

Hosted by Rural Doctors Network and the Rural Doctors' Association of NSW, with the support of NSW Health, the conference will be held from 27-28 November at Hilton Sydney.

Aimed at supporting the rural GP workforce through targeted education, peer connection and wellbeing initiatives, the Rural GPs Conference will also provide upskilling in key areas such as dermatology, mental health, dementia care, obesity management and culturally safe healthcare.

✔️ Need financial support? Health Workforce Scholarship Program applications open TODAY! For eligibility criteria and to apply, head to the registration page below ⬇️

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/OPEwGIA

Rural Doctors Network and the Rural Doctors Association of NSW invite rural GPs and their families to the Rural GPs Conference which will be held on 27-28 November at Hilton Sydney. Practical, welcoming and designed specifically for rural general practice, this is your opportunity...

01/10/2026

Applications are OPEN for Round 2 2026/2027 of the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP). 📣🩺

An initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and administered in NSW by Rural Doctors Network, HWSP provides scholarships and bursaries to help health professionals in rural and remote Australia retain and enhance their skills, capacity and scope of practice.

The HWSP is available to , , , , and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals providing primary health care in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) sector, non-government organisations and private practice.

To learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/6xVbhZ0

30/09/2026

Spotlight on rural health: Practical lessons from rural Australia 🔦

Join Rural Health Pro’s new two-part lunchtime webinar series showcasing nominees from the National Rural and Remote Health Awards sharing real-life examples of diabetes care, health promotion and prevention programs. Discover the innovations improving health outcomes across rural and remote Australia. Every story is another reason to be .

📅 12 & 19 November 2026 | Online via Rural Health Pro
🕧 12.30 - 1.30pm (AEDT)

Register now: https://loom.ly/awP05Po

Far West Local Health District Central Australian Aboriginal Congress North West Hospital and Health Service Hunter New England Local Health District University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+)