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Recently, RDN reported on the Leeton community in NSW benefitting from the rollout of a new initiative designed to reshape the way health services are delivered locally. The Collaborative Care project, supported by NSW Health and facilitated by RDN, aims to identify the healthcare needs of the Leeton community and work together to create innovative solutions.  RDN talks Leeton Collaborative Care on regional radio - 14th April 2025
Recently, RDN reported on the Leeton community in NSW benefitting from the rollout of a new initiative designed to reshape the way health services are delivered locally. The Collaborative Care project, supported by NSW Health and facilitated by RDN, aims to identify the healthcare needs of the Leeton community and work together to create innovative solutions. 
Rural Doctors Network (RDN) had an extraordinary opportunity to participate in a rural health knowledge exchange and site visits in British Columbia (BC), Canada recently, in an effort to foster further collaboration and enhance solidarity and knowledge exchange. RDN gains First Nations and remote community insights in Canada - 14th April 2025
Rural Doctors Network (RDN) had an extraordinary opportunity to participate in a rural health knowledge exchange and site visits in British Columbia (BC), Canada recently, in an effort to foster further collaboration and enhance solidarity and knowledge exchange.
RDN likes to go the extra mile to make families and partners feel welcome at our annual conferences, whether it’s the Rural GPs Refresher Conference, which took place recently at Port Macquarie, or the events of Rural Health Month each November. Rural Nannies supporting family Koala-ty time at Rural GPs Refresher Conference! - 11th April 2025
RDN likes to go the extra mile to make families and partners feel welcome at our annual conferences, whether it’s the Rural GPs Refresher Conference, which took place recently at Port Macquarie, or the events of Rural Health Month each November.
RDN Medical Workforce Consultant, Pahu Hepana, travelled to Nowra and Canberra recently to attend two Practice Management (PM) Development Days hosted by COORDINARE. RDN attends Practice Manager Development Days in Nowra and Canberra - 4th April 2025
RDN Medical Workforce Consultant, Pahu Hepana, travelled to Nowra and Canberra recently to attend two Practice Management (PM) Development Days hosted by COORDINARE.
Country doctors are inevitably more in tune with the seasons than their city counterparts. Up, over and beyond the ranges, the contrasting heat of summer or frosts of winter heralds changing rounds of activity in communities dependent on gathering harvests. Some seasons bring bounty and some seasons bring want, but in recent years there’s been a dependable seasonal event for all rural health professionals to look forward to, regardless of flood, fire or pandemic - "Rural Health Month". Honouring vocations of care - Summer 2025 AMA NSW Doctor article - 4th April 2025
Country doctors are inevitably more in tune with the seasons than their city counterparts. Up, over and beyond the ranges, the contrasting heat of summer or frosts of winter heralds changing rounds of activity in communities dependent on gathering harvests. Some seasons bring bounty and some seasons bring want, but in recent years there’s been a dependable seasonal event for all rural health professionals to look forward to, regardless of flood, fire or pandemic - "Rural Health Month".
Are you ready to take the next step in your medical career while enjoying the tranquillity and charm of rural living? Quirindi in New South Wales offers a unique opportunity to build a thriving practice and become a valued part of a supportive and connected community. NEW: GP opportunities at Quirindi - 4th April 2025
Are you ready to take the next step in your medical career while enjoying the tranquillity and charm of rural living? Quirindi in New South Wales offers a unique opportunity to build a thriving practice and become a valued part of a supportive and connected community.
On Tuesday 25 March, the Western NSW Eye Health Partnership (WEHP) Program held its quarterly partnership meeting at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo. Eye health quarterly partnership meeting sees implementation of “momentous” plan - 4th April 2025
On Tuesday 25 March, the Western NSW Eye Health Partnership (WEHP) Program held its quarterly partnership meeting at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo.
NBN News television captured the students' exploration of the Tamworth Base Hospital, reporting on the importance of supporting young people seeking careers in rural health settings. NBN News reports on RDN's Go Rural student road trip - 2nd April 2025
NBN News television captured the students' exploration of the Tamworth Base Hospital, reporting on the importance of supporting young people seeking careers in rural health settings.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) workshops were held at Rydges Port Macquarie for doctors from around the region on Thursday and Friday, ahead of the Refresher Conference. Advanced Life Support Workshops hosted ahead of Refresher Conference at Port Macquarie - 31st March 2025
Advanced Life Support (ALS) workshops were held at Rydges Port Macquarie for doctors from around the region on Thursday and Friday, ahead of the Refresher Conference.
Port Macquarie, NSW, became the centre of the rural GP universe over the weekend, as RDN and the Rural Doctors' Association of NSW, with the support of NSW Health, welcomed a record attendance of more than 250 rural GPs, medical students and guest speakers for the 2025 Rural GPs Refresher Conference. Rural GPs Refresher Conference welcomes rural doctor community to Port Macquarie - 31st March 2025
Port Macquarie, NSW, became the centre of the rural GP universe over the weekend, as RDN and the Rural Doctors' Association of NSW, with the support of NSW Health, welcomed a record attendance of more than 250 rural GPs, medical students and guest speakers for the 2025 Rural GPs Refresher Conference.


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