Rural Doctors Network

24/06/2026

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.

Watch out for full coverage of the event by subscribing to our weekly masthead newsletter, Monday Message: https://loom.ly/DzzJ7pc

23/06/2026

Williams Street Surgery is seeking motivated and dedicated General Practitioners to join their established and well‑supported regional practice in , NSW. This role offers excellent work–life balance, flexible hours, and the opportunity to practice broad‑scope medicine within a diverse and welcoming community.

Why Broken Hill?

Located in Far West NSW, Broken Hill is a unique and historically significant regional city known for its:

🩺Nationally and internationally recognised geological and mining heritage
🩺Striking desert landscapes and rich Aboriginal cultural history
🩺Strong sense of community and relaxed lifestyle
🩺Affordable living, minimal commute times, and excellent local amenities

It is an ideal location for GPs seeking meaningful clinical work, lifestyle balance, and the chance to experience outback Australia.

For more information and to apply: https://loom.ly/X1cjuhs

18/06/2026

We do the digging so you don't have to ✔️ Rural Health Pro's Training Calendar brings together the best CPD, workshops and conferences from around the country into one convenient location. Check out our top picks 👇

🗓️ 15–16 Aug | Aboriginal Health Conference, presented Rural Health West
🗓️ 12–13 Sep | Rural GP VMO Conference, presented by Rural Doctors Network
🗓️ 3 Oct | DRIVERS Conference, presented by Monash University School of Rural Health

Browse the full calendar: https://loom.ly/CvJ7Yzk 👏

17/06/2026

Rural Doctors Network invites you to attend the Rural GP VMO Conference which will take place in on 12–13 September 2026! 🩺

Register here 👉 https://loom.ly/R2LIAWM

Designed by GP VMOs, for GP VMOs, this unique conference is dedicated to the clinical and professional needs of doctors working across both general practice and rural hospitals.

Across two days, you'll hear from leading specialists on topics directly relevant to VMO practice, including ENT, infectious diseases, oncology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, urology, respiratory medicine and cardiology.

Beyond the education sessions, the conference provides a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow GP VMOs, share experiences, discuss common challenges and strengthen your professional network.

15/06/2026

Our weekly Jobs Board picks are in 💼

📍 Proserpine, QLD — GP
📍 Wagin, WA — General Dentist
📍 Western NSW — JMO

Explore over 150 rural and remote roles across the country or advertise your own vacancy 👉 https://loom.ly/96x4gac

11/06/2026

Some great Outreach work is improving access to specialist care for children in western New South Wales.

Children in western NSW often face significant barriers to accessing paediatricians to receive behavioural assessment required to unlock the supports they need to thrive, including long wait times and limited local services. Through funding support from the Healthy Ears Better Hearing Better Listening (HEBHBL) program, this gap is being addressed by bringing multidisciplinary care closer to home.

The program delivers coordinated holistic comprehensive assessments for children through a team of paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and local supports such as School Wellbeing Teams, Local Health District Community Health Teams and GPs.

Initially piloted in and in 2024, the service was extended to and in 2025. Following strong outcomes and ongoing demand, Rural Doctors Network successfully secured approval to use HEBHBL underspend to continue and expand the program in 2025–26. This has supported 11 additional clinics, introducing services to , and , while also continuing clinics in existing locations mostly delivered through local Aboriginal Medical Services.

🗞️Read more: https://loom.ly/B7OEr1E

Photo credit: Marathon Health

03/06/2026

Recently, 20 university healthcare students studying medicine, nursing and allied health headed west for a four-day journey through the Murrumbidgee and south western regions of NSW.

Travelling through , , , , , , , and , students were given behind-the-scenes access to rural health services, local communities and the unique career opportunities available outside metropolitan areas.

For former participant Chloe Kuiper, one Go Rural trip was enough to completely change the course of her future.

“I was from Wollongong and honestly had never been further west than Canberra. Fast forward to 2026 and I work as a new grad OT in paediatrics at Young Hospital.

For Chloe, this trip was a reminder of just how life-changing the Go Rural experience can be. After joining the program as a student unsure of what rural health could offer, she welcomed the new cohort to Young during their visit to Mercy Care Centre and later joined them for dinner—this time as a rural health professional living and working in the very community that first inspired her.

Her story became a powerful example for students, proving that sometimes, all it takes is one trip to completely reshape your future.

🗞️Read the full story: https://loom.ly/1riROlc

Go Rural is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and administered by Rural Doctors Network.

01/06/2026

Welcome to winter! If you are considering a tree change - or even a ski change - and want to take your healthcare career to rural and regional New South Wales, contact the Rural Doctors Network recruitment team to talk about support with placement - email [email protected]

28/05/2026

In the Autumn 2026 edition of AMA (NSW)’s The NSW Doctor Magazine, RDN’s 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'.

“The industry has spent years trying to solve the rural skills crisis with better recruitment ads and slightly larger relocation grants,” says David. “But as the National Skills Plan suggests, we need systemic reform. For a start, we need to stop allowing tacit knowledge to bleed out of our regions.”

Using Physical AI, skills can be recorded by smart glasses like Meta RayBans, he explained, which “clone” the expertise of our best practitioners, “distributing their hands-on wisdom to every corner of the outback".

📰Read the full article on p. 38: https://loom.ly/AP6s9qQ

27/05/2026

May has been a busy and inspiring month for NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadets, with two Cadet Weekend Trips and the fourth annual Rural Generalist Engagement and Networking Conference ( ) bringing future rural doctors together across regional NSW. 🩺

Reflecting on the month of activities, RDN’s Future Workforce Program Lead Eleanor Knight said, “May has been a particularly dynamic period for the cadets, marked by site visits to Dubbo and Wagga Wagga as well as the coming together of students, JMOs and alumni at RGEN26.

“It is an exciting time of year, with final year cadets applying for internship positions and preparing for the next stage of their journey. The cadet trips provide invaluable opportunities to engage with inspiring local clinicians, spend time in hospitals, and gain a deeper appreciation of what makes each community uniquely special."

🗞️Read the full story: https://loom.ly/79k5DBs

Rural Doctors Network, on behalf of NSW Health, offers cadetships to medical students with a strong intent to undertake a medical career in rural New South Wales. Read more on our website ruraldoctors.org