In his latest article in the Australian Journal of Rural Health, Prof. Steven Duckett dives into: - The evolving rural health workforce - Emerging technologies shaping care delivery - The crucial role of rural hospitals in sustaining communities onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aj…

ACN's Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26 sets out practical and affordable solutions to build the nursing workforce. “Patients will benefit. Communities will benefit. The health system will benefit.” Adjunct Professor Zeitz. Read here: acn.edu.au/media-release/…

This factsheet by Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) aims to provide Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people with self-care tips & info on coping with media & news. View/download: 🔗 bit.ly/4jsBEM8

Stephen Duckett's personal reflection on past to future roles of rural hospitals, reminds us of their longstanding, but poorly recognised, roles as significant health promoting health services and of the need to reimagine their contribution to rural #healthfutures International HPH Network

@gayaadhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, in partnership with the Australian Government, has launched the renewed National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy. 🖤💛❤️ Learn more: health.gov.au/resources/publ…

You witness a serious car crash on a remote highway in 🇦🇺 🛣️ The weather isn’t conducive to a helicopter retrieval. The closest paramedic unit is 127km away. But luckily, a SandpiperAus trained Dr is nearby. What a worthy cause for support! Thanks 4 teaching this RG🙏🏻❤️

The Australian Government's newly unveiled National Autism Strategy marks a significant milestone in creating a more inclusive society for people with autism (particularly those in rural and remote communities where access to services can be limited!). dss.gov.au/national-autis…

We have launched our Federal Election Priorities! We want to see rural Australians get better access to medical services, more local health services and less waiting times. Find out how here: bit.ly/4gfdK47 #auspol #ruralhealth #DestinationRural #MedX

Did you know? Rural Australians face a healthcare funding deficit of $6.55 billion annually. At the National Rural Health Alliance, we're calling for a National Rural Health Fund to address these inequities. Learn more about our advocacy efforts here: ruralhealth.org.au/document/impro…

Congratulations to all the nurses and midwives who have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Honours List, including home outreach registered nurse Jayne. More: bit.ly/4jB9ONS

➡️ Free to attend for ACHSM members! ACHSM College Live webcast: Thriving and healthy rural communities, 17 Feb 2025. To register: achsm.org.au/events/act-liv… National Rural Health Alliance

Celebrating 15 years of service with membership officer, Helen Phipps 🙌 We look back on Helen's fond memories of the early days, the growth of CRANAplus, and the personal touch that’s remained a hallmark of her work. Read Helen's full story: crana.org.au/our-community/…

Long-term solutions are vital to mitigate health impacts of floods, drought and fires 💡 Read more in CAHA's joint media release with the National Rural Health Alliance 👇 assets.nationbuilder.com/caha/pages/290… #ClimateHealth

ACRRM has released its 2025-26 Federal Budget submission, calling for targeted investment to build a sustainable healthcare workforce and enhance healthcare delivery for rural, remote, and First Nations communities. Read more: bit.ly/42NuyMF #AusPol #AusVotes

The National Rural Health Alliance & the Climate and Health Alliance Climate & Health Alliance have joined forces to highlight the urgent need for climate action to protect the health of rural, regional, and remote communities. 🔗 Read the full media release here: ruralhealth.org.au/media-release/…

Yarning has been validated as a legitimate qualitative research method. That’s what I have been doing all week out in the NG Lands. Talking hygiene, health & food security. Public Health Advocacy Institute Rural Health West National Rural Health Alliance Curtin University Collab for Evidence, Research & Impact in Pub Hlth Asha Bowen Food for Health Alliance Melissa Sweet

We recognise that the costs of attending conferences can be prohibitive for some paramedics. With that in mind, we are currently welcoming applications for grants (of up to $500) to attend #CritCare25 in Melbourne this May. Apply before March 6 bit.ly/Crit-Care-Melb… #ParaCPD

Following our petition launch at the National Rural Health Conference in Perth last September, we’ve received a response from Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon. Mark Butler MP. Learn more: ruralhealth.org.au/healthierrural…

With a federal election looming, ACRRM is urging the government to invest $130 million to strengthen Australia’s Rural Generalist (RG) workforce and secure the future of rural healthcare. Read more: bit.ly/434zOeW

National Rural Health Alliance research reveals Aussie's living in the bush are dying up to 13.6 years earlier than people in metro areas. Find out why: agedcareinsite.com.au/2025/02/a-grim…