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Rural Doctors Foundation We are a national rural health charity supporting Australia’s rural communities and the health workforce that cares for them.

We facilitate the delivery of GP services for rural health workers, provide vital medical equipment, and emergency relief. Rural Doctors Foundation was established by rural doctors to raise funds to support the healthcare needs of those living in rural and remote communities.

Rural health spending gap blows out to $9.23 billionThe gap in healthcare spending between rural and urban Australians h...
16/10/2026

Rural health spending gap blows out to $9.23 billion

The gap in healthcare spending between rural and urban Australians has widened to $9.23 billion, according to the National Rural Health Alliance’s latest report.

On average, rural Australians receive $1,218 less in healthcare funding each year than people living in cities. For those in small rural towns, the shortfall is even greater.

This disparity highlights the ongoing challenges facing rural communities in accessing the healthcare they need, and the pressures on rural health services and the workforce working to meet those needs.

Rural communities deserve equitable access to healthcare, and the healthcare practitioners who support them need the resources and support to continue delivering care where it is needed most.

At Rural Doctors Foundation, we recognise the importance of supporting both the health and wellbeing of rural communities and the people who care for them.

Read the National Rural Health Alliance’s media release: https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/media-release/rural-health-spending-gap-blows-out-to-9-23-bill/

As a rural healthcare practitioner, you spend your days looking after others. But when was the last time you prioritised...
14/10/2026

As a rural healthcare practitioner, you spend your days looking after others. But when was the last time you prioritised your own health?

Whether you need an annual health check, management of an existing health condition, preventative screening, or support with your physical or mental wellbeing, Dr John Douyere provides confidential, independent healthcare tailored to your needs.

📍 Roma: Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October
📍 Charleville: Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October

Appointments are available across both locations. Scan the QR code to view available times and book your appointment.

https://ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/book-appointment/

Because supporting the health and wellbeing of the people who care for our rural communities matters too.

Today is Allied Health Professions Day!Across rural and remote Australia, allied health professionals play a vital role ...
14/10/2026

Today is Allied Health Professions Day!
Across rural and remote Australia, allied health professionals play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Their work reaches far beyond what many people see, helping people access the care, support and services they need, wherever they live.

At Rural Doctors Foundation, we recognise and celebrate the expertise, dedication and impact allied health professionals bring to rural and remote communities every day. Through GPs4RuralDocs, we're also proud to support allied health professionals to access the healthcare they need, so they can continue caring for others.

Today, we're celebrating the breadth of allied health and thanking allied health professionals for the difference they make every day. 💙

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognise the importance of mental wellbeing for all Australians.This...
10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognise the importance of mental wellbeing for all Australians.

This year's theme, Together We Thrive, highlights the important role that connection, belonging and community play in supporting mental health and wellbeing.

While mental health challenges can affect anyone, no matter where they live, people living in regional, rural and remote communities often face additional barriers to accessing support, including workforce shortages, travel distances and fewer local services.

Research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that Australians living in rural and remote areas often experience poorer health outcomes and reduced access to healthcare services than those living in major cities, with su***de rates also tending to increase with remoteness, highlighting the importance of accessible mental health care and support in rural and remote communities.

This Mental Health Month, Rural Doctors Foundation acknowledges the value of accessible support, meaningful connections and strong communities in helping people thrive, because access to mental health care and support should not depend on where Australians live.

Need support?

Lifeline 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | 13YARN 13 92 76 | Emergency 000

Sources: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Rural and remote health and Regional and remote communities - Su***de & self-harm monitoring. [aihw.gov.au], [aihw.gov.au]

Accessing healthcare in a small community can sometimes feel challenging when you work alongside the people providing yo...
08/10/2026

Accessing healthcare in a small community can sometimes feel challenging when you work alongside the people providing your care.

GPs4RuralDocs offers rural healthcare practitioners an independent and confidential healthcare option, with records stored off-site and no connection to local workplaces or colleagues.

Dr John Douyere is providing appointments in Roma and Charleville for local doctors, nurses and health workers seeking trusted, practitioner-focused care.

📍 Roma
Monday 26 October | 9.30 am – 6.00 pm
Tuesday 27 October | 7.00 am – 11.00 am

Roma: Proudly supported by Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

📍 Charleville
Tuesday 27 October – 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Wednesday 28 October – 7.00 am – 12.00 pm

Charleville: Proudly supported by Harrison Group

To book your appointment click on the below link or by scanning the QR code on the post tile.

https://ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/book-appointment

Healthcare practitioners spend their days caring for others, but your own health matters too.After-hours telehealth appo...
07/10/2026

Healthcare practitioners spend their days caring for others, but your own health matters too.

After-hours telehealth appointments with Dr Louise Stone provide convenient access to independent healthcare outside standard working hours.

✔ Clinics held every three weeks on Mondays from 6 – 8 pm
✔ Appointments outside standard working hours
✔ Independent care from local professional relationships
✔ Medical records managed outside your local community

Available to healthcare practitioners in Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Julia Creek.

To book your appointment or view upcoming clinics, click the below link or scan the QR code on the image tile.

https://ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/book-appointment/

Caring | Committed | Connected 🩵 Our September e-news is here.As we thank Fran Avon for her leadership and commitment ov...
07/10/2026

Caring | Committed | Connected 🩵

Our September e-news is here.

As we thank Fran Avon for her leadership and commitment over the past five years, we celebrate GPs4RuralDocs expanding into New South Wales, recognise the partnerships helping us reach more communities, and share new initiatives bringing healthcare closer to home in rural Australia.

We'd love you to take a few minutes to catch up on the latest stories, news and impact from across the Foundation.

📖 Read the full newsletter: https://ow.ly/1Fjj50ZVbSS

Good healthcare starts with looking after yourself.Dr John Douyere is returning to Roma and Charleville this month to pr...
01/10/2026

Good healthcare starts with looking after yourself.

Dr John Douyere is returning to Roma and Charleville this month to provide confidential healthcare appointments for local doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals.

With independent care, off-site medical records and ongoing telehealth support between visits, GPs4RuralDocs is designed to help rural healthcare practitioners access the care they need, when they need it.

Roma
- Monday 26 October – 9.30 am – 6.00 pm
- Tuesday 27 October – 7.00 am – 11.00 am

Charleville
- Tuesday 27 October – 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
- Wednesday 28 October – 7.00 am – 12.00 pm

Book your appointment by clicking in the link below or scanning the QR code. 💙
https://ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/book-appointment/

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National Women’s Health And Fitness Day | 30 September 30 2026This National Women’s Health Week, we’re celebrating the w...
30/09/2026

National Women’s Health And Fitness Day | 30 September 30 2026

This National Women’s Health Week, we’re celebrating the women who are at the heart of our rural communities.

Women play so many roles in rural Australia — caring for families, supporting others, working, volunteering, keeping communities connected and helping them thrive.

But too often, women put their own health and wellbeing last.

This day is a reminder to make time to look after yourself - physically, mentally and emotionally.

Because when women are supported to be healthy and well, families are stronger, communities are stronger, and Australia is stronger.

💜 Your health matters. You matter.

Building a sustainable rural health workforce takes more than recruitment.A recent ABC report highlights the ongoing cha...
18/09/2026

Building a sustainable rural health workforce takes more than recruitment.

A recent ABC report highlights the ongoing challenge of GP shortages in rural communities, and the work being done in communities like Cloncurry in Queensland to develop more sustainable models of care and attract and retain doctors.

The story highlights an important point - there is no single solution to rural workforce shortages.

Attracting health professionals to rural and remote Australia is important. But supporting the practitioners already there matters too.

Rural and remote communities rely on health professionals across many different roles to deliver care. These practitioners can face their own workforce pressures, including the challenges of working in smaller communities with fewer options for accessing care for themselves.

For Rural Doctors Foundation, Cloncurry is particularly significant.

Through GPs4RuralDocs, RDF provides local GPs, nurses, allied health and other healthcare practitioners in Cloncurry with access to confidential, independent healthcare, separate from their local personal or professional relationships.

It is one practical way of addressing an often-overlooked part of workforce sustainability.

Supporting the practitioners already working in rural communities can help them stay well and continue caring for their communities.

👉 Read the ABC article: Doctor shortage morphs into 'patchy' success for rural health
ABC News — https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-09/healthcare-solutions-patchy-gp-coverage/107123532?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Level 1, 324 Queen Street
Brisbane, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+61730390011

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