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RDN’s Senior Project Officer, Jessica Rae from Western NSW Eye Health Partnership recently attended one of the biggest Indigenous gatherings in Australia, the NSW Koori Rugby League Knockout carnival. The 2024 Koori Knockout was hosted by reigning champions Walgett Aboriginal Connection sports (WAC) in Bathurst. Western NSW Eye Health Partnership attends 2024 Koori Knockout - 14th October 2024
RDN’s Senior Project Officer, Jessica Rae from Western NSW Eye Health Partnership recently attended one of the biggest Indigenous gatherings in Australia, the NSW Koori Rugby League Knockout carnival. The 2024 Koori Knockout was hosted by reigning champions Walgett Aboriginal Connection sports (WAC) in Bathurst.
Last week, RDN’s Chief Operating Officer Mike Edwards, travelled to Perth, Western Australia to deliver a presentation about Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) at the 2024 National Rural Health Conference. RDN delivers Innovative Models of Care presentation at National Conference - 2nd October 2024
Last week, RDN’s Chief Operating Officer Mike Edwards, travelled to Perth, Western Australia to deliver a presentation about Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) at the 2024 National Rural Health Conference.
In September, GPs and nurses from across NSW came together at Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast for RDN’s Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Rural Settings Workshop which was supported by Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network (HNC PHN). GP and RDN workshop participant: “Best workshop I have ever attended” - 2nd October 2024
In September, GPs and nurses from across NSW came together at Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast for RDN’s Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Rural Settings Workshop which was supported by Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network (HNC PHN).
The Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference will be held on Saturday 30 November at the Manly Pacific Hotel in Sydney, as part of Rural Health Month. Register for the Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference | Rural Health Month event - 2nd October 2024
The Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference will be held on Saturday 30 November at the Manly Pacific Hotel in Sydney, as part of Rural Health Month.
20 medical, nursing and allied health students from around NSW and ACT set off on a four-day tour of the north coast of NSW recently for a road trip designed to encourage future doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to consider the benefits and rewards of a rural health career. Medical and healthcare students tour north coast NSW to encourage careers in rural health - 23rd September 2024
20 medical, nursing and allied health students from around NSW and ACT set off on a four-day tour of the north coast of NSW recently for a road trip designed to encourage future doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to consider the benefits and rewards of a rural health career.
RDN’s Future Workforce Manager, Chris Russell and Program Lead, Sam Zelinski, represented RDN in Melbourne over the weekend at the National Rural Health Student Network’s (NRHSN) second, and final, national Council for 2024.   RDN’s Future Workforce team heads to Melbourne for NRHSN Council - 9th September 2024
RDN’s Future Workforce Manager, Chris Russell and Program Lead, Sam Zelinski, represented RDN in Melbourne over the weekend at the National Rural Health Student Network’s (NRHSN) second, and final, national Council for 2024.  
Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is very pleased to be supporting Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) in announcing that applications are NOW OPEN for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship. Applications now open for Puggy Hunter Scholarship - 2nd September 2024
Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is very pleased to be supporting Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) in announcing that applications are NOW OPEN for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship.
On 26 July in Adelaide, the inaugural Primary Health Care (PHC) Congress brought together approximately 60 health leaders from medical, nursing, allied health and university peak bodies and professional organisations, along with representatives from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. RDN a signatory on Primary Health Care Congress Statement  - 2nd September 2024
On 26 July in Adelaide, the inaugural Primary Health Care (PHC) Congress brought together approximately 60 health leaders from medical, nursing, allied health and university peak bodies and professional organisations, along with representatives from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Earlier this month, the Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service (GWAHS) at Mt Druitt hosted RDN's annual metro stakeholder meeting for Outreach programs.   RDN's annual metro stakeholder meeting for Outreach programs  - 19th August 2024
Earlier this month, the Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service (GWAHS) at Mt Druitt hosted RDN's annual metro stakeholder meeting for Outreach programs.  
RDN CEO, Richard Colbran was joined by colleagues from RDN’s Service Delivery programs to present at the most recent NSW Country Mayors Association’s Health Forum held at NSW Parliament on 9 August 2024.  RDN presents at Health Forum hosted by NSW Country Mayors Association  - 19th August 2024
RDN CEO, Richard Colbran was joined by colleagues from RDN’s Service Delivery programs to present at the most recent NSW Country Mayors Association’s Health Forum held at NSW Parliament on 9 August 2024. 


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