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Watch here for the latest remote, rural, regional and Aboriginal health sector news from RDN.
1000km RDN Cadet road trip takes rural doctors of tomorrow out beyond the ranges
- 25th March 2024
Over the weekend, a convoy of 30 RDN Medical Cadets took part in a 1000km road trip from Sydney to central and north-western New South Wales, visiting medical facilities and exploring cultural highlights, while enjoying the hospitality of the rural health community at Mudgee and Dubbo Hospitals, the RFDS Base in Dubbo, and Tamworth Hospital. |
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Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme transitioning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control
- 25th March 2024
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), alongside partners the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) and RDN, is excited to be announced as the successful provider of the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS), as the scholarships transition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control in mid-2024. |
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RDN Member Networking Night strengthens professional bonds
- 19th March 2024
On Thursday evening last week, Rural Doctors Network (RDN) hosted its first Members Networking Night in Wagga Wagga, drawing members for an evening of camaraderie and professional connection. |
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Rural Health Pro / NSW Health initiative nurtures wellness and growth
- 19th March 2024
Last week, doctors and medical students from Murrumbidgee Local Health District (LHD) gathered in Wagga Wagga for an enriching experience aimed at fostering their capability, wellbeing, and professional development. |
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RDN Cadets interviewed on ABC Radio
- 18th March 2024
Last week, two of RDN’s Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadets were interviewed by ABC Riverina, following the recent Cadet Weekend Trip to Albury and Wagga. Both Cadets spoke very highly of the Cadet Program and of the experiences they had on their group tour, including visiting medical facilities and Indigenous cultural immersion experience. |
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Training grant opportunities for Practice Managers and Practice Administration staff - Applications now open
- 18th March 2024
The Rural Practice Sustainability Training Grant aims to improve the viability and sustainability of rural practices by providing funding to practice managers and practice administration staff to upskill in business management. |
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RDN acknowledges 2024 World Optometry Week
- 11th March 2024
This Sunday marks the start of World Optometry Week, 17-23 March, an annual event which shines a spotlight on the profession of optometry and the contribution of optometrists worldwide to increasing access to eye health care as a human right. |
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Research highlights impact of post natural disaster recovery funding
- 11th March 2024
Research produced as part of a partnership program involving Rural Doctors Network (RDN) has been published in the Australian Journal of Rural Health, and demonstrates the significant impact of recovery funding on the wellbeing and health workforce capability of rural practices in the face of natural disasters and emergencies. |
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NSW Riverina hosts inaugural RDN Cadet Trip
- 4th March 2024
Over the weekend, 30 Rural Medical Cadets headed to the beautiful Riverina in south-western NSW for RDN’s inaugural Cadet Weekend Trip, a new initiative designed to bring the rural doctors of tomorrow together for social and educational weekends away exploring country New South Wales. This first tour focused on Albury and Wagga health facilities and cultural aspects. |
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First ‘New Rural GP Orientation’ of 2024 a success
- 26th February 2024
Last Friday 23 February, 15 GPs new to rural practice attended, and participated in, a New Rural GP Orientation workshop at RDN’s St Leonard’s office in Sydney. |
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