Rural Doctors Foundation

16/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Claire Arundell, president-elect at Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine!

ACRRM has sponsored the extension of our project to bring independent, confidential, experienced and trusted GP care to health practitioners in the Roma region.

AND she was the lucky recipient of our sponsored Sandpiper bag at RMA2022 in Canberra.

https://ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/acrrm-partnership/

ACRRM is delighted to announce Dr Claire Arundell as its next President.

Claire is a Rural Generalist, educator, instructor, past Chair of College Council and a passionate advocate for rural and remote communities. Across her career, she has cared for communities in almost every state and territory, and currently calls Norfolk Island home.

She brings with her a deep understanding of the Rural Generalist profession, a genuine commitment to ACRRM members and an unwavering belief in the difference Rural Generalists make every day.

Claire will take on the role following ACRRM’s Annual General Meeting in October, succeeding Dr Rod Martin.

We warmly congratulate Claire and look forward to seeing her lead the College into its next chapter.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3RQEnGx

13/08/2026

💙 Thank You, Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation! 💙

Thanks to the generous support of the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, Rural Doctors Foundation can provide FREE Vorotek ear loupes to GPs in Armidale, Grafton, Taree, Dubbo and Mudgee.

These specialised ear loupes help GPs diagnose and treat ear conditions more quickly and comfortably, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for care.

By equipping rural doctors with the tools they need, we're helping improve access to quality healthcare and making a real difference for people living in rural and remote communities.

Thank you for helping us support healthier communities across rural NSW. 💚

12/08/2026

💙 Thank You, Queensland Gives! 💙

We're incredibly grateful to Queensland Gives for helping us provide FREE Sandpiper Emergency Trauma Kits to GPs across Mount Isa and the Isaac region.

In rural and remote communities, doctors are often the first and only point of medical care in an emergency. These trauma kits give GPs access to essential equipment when every second counts, helping them respond with confidence during critical situations.

By supporting initiatives like this, Queensland Gives is helping strengthen emergency healthcare in some of Queensland's most remote communities and ensuring rural patients can access lifesaving care closer to home.

Thank you for helping us support the doctors who care for rural Queensland. 💚

05/08/2026

Partnerships make a real difference. It was a pleasure for Rural Doctors Foundation CEO Fran Avon to meet with Lauren Collard, Program Coordinator from QCoal Foundation, to personally thank the Foundation for its generous support of our Better Rural Ear Health program.

Through this partnership, QCoal Foundation has helped fund the distribution of ear loupes to rural medical practices in Bowen, Collinsville and Emerald, equipping local clinicians with the tools they need to diagnose and treat ear conditions safely, effectively and close to home.

For rural and remote communities, access to specialist ear care can be challenging. By supporting practical solutions that build local healthcare capability, QCoal Foundation is helping ensure more Australians can receive high-quality care where they live.

Thank you for investing in healthier rural communities and helping us bring better ear care closer to home.

💙 Together, we're strengthening rural healthcare, one community at a time.

04/08/2026

👩‍⚕️ Caring for rural healthcare professionals, close to home. When you spend your days caring for others, finding time to look after your own health isn’t always easy.

That’s why we’re bringing dedicated GP services for rural doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners to Julia Creek, Cloncurry and Mount Isa this August.

Dr Louise Stone will be providing confidential in-town appointments, with ongoing after-hours telehealth support available to ensure healthcare professionals can access the care they need.

📍 Julia Creek | 18 August
📍 Cloncurry | 19 August
📍 Mount Isa | 20 August

Because healthy healthcare workers are essential to healthy rural communities.

Book your appointment today: https://ow.ly/OMHM50Zw0sr

31/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our latest Play For Purpose raffle winners! 🎉 We're excited to share that one lucky supporter has taken home a $500 The Good Guys voucher, while five others have each won a $20 Woolworths voucher!

Every ticket purchased helps support the Rural Doctors Foundation and our work to strengthen healthcare in rural and remote communities. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who entered and continues to support our mission. Your generosity helps us support the healthcare professionals who care for rural Australians.

Want to join our winners? The new Play For Purpose raffle is now open. Grab your $10 ticket today. https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/rural-doctors-foundation

30/07/2026

A big thank you to Aurizon Community Giving Fund for helping bring better ear health care closer to home for rural Australians. Our CEO, Fran Avon, recently caught up with Mark Maguire from Aurizon to thank them for their support of our Better Rural Ear Health program and to share some of the incredible stories emerging from communities across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Thanks to the support of Aurizon Community Giving Fund ear loupes and microsuction equipment are helping rural healthcare professionals diagnose and treat ear conditions locally, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for specialist care. Rural Doctors Foundation has distributed ear loupes and microsuction packages to practices across Queensland and the Northern Territory, supporting safer and more effective ear care closer to home.

It was wonderful to talk about the difference this equipment is already making for rural families and communities, and how strong partnerships can create lasting impact where it is needed most.

Thank you, Mark and the Aurizon team, for helping us improve access to healthcare in rural and remote Australia.

29/07/2026

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25/07/2026

🩺 Supporting the people who care for our rural communities. Rural healthcare professionals spend every day looking after others - but who looks after them?

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Louise Stone, who is delivering new, dedicated, and confidential GP care for doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners in Julia Creek, Cloncurry, and Mount Isa.

This unique service is designed specifically for healthcare workers, providing in-town appointments and ongoing after-hours telehealth support to help rural clinicians access the care they need when they need it.
📍 Julia Creek – 18 August
📍 Cloncurry – 19 August
📍 Mount Isa – 20 August

If you're a healthcare professional in the region, we encourage you to take this opportunity to prioritise your own health and wellbeing.

Scan the QR code or book your appointment today.
https://ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au/book-appointment/

Thank you to Western Queensland Primary Health Network for making this new service possible.


Cloncurry Noticeboard

20/07/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨 There’s still time to get your tickets for this Play For Purpose Raffle, but not for much longer!

You could be in the running to win the incredible $350,000 First Prize Pack.

Imagine hitting the road in a brand-new Land Rover Defender… all while supporting rural and remote doctors, nurses and allied health professionals across Australia 💙

⏳ Entries close 8 pm (AEST) Thu 23 July 2026

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