Nominations open TODAY for the inaugural National Rural and Remote Health Awards

Rural Health Pro has announced that nominations have opened today for the inaugural National Rural and Remote Health Awards, to be held at Parliament House, Canberra, on Ngunnawal Country on Monday 13 November 2023.

The awards aim to celebrate and recognise the exceptional contributions of health professionals, teams and organisations who have improved rural and remote health in Australia. 

There are 10 award categories: 

• Rising Star 

• Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare? 

• Dedication to Health in a Remote Location? 

• Excellence in Rural/Remote Health Administration? 

• Rural/Remote Aged and Disability Carer of the Year 

• Rural/Remote Health Innovator of the Year? 

• Rural/Remote Health Advocate of the Year? 

• Rural/Remote Multidisciplinary Collaboration of the Year? 

• Rural/Remote Health Employer of the Year 

• Rural/Remote Health Professional of the Year 

Rural Health Pro’s Group Manager, Jeremy Mitchell, is encouraging people to become familiar with the categories and make sure they nominate before 31 August. 

“I encourage everyone to make sure the health professionals in your rural or remote community who have made a difference to your life or the lives of your friends and family, know how valued they are.” 

Nominate here.