Rural Doctors' Association of NSW

25/10/2026

📢Don't miss out on registering to attend the Rural GPs Conference at the Hilton Sydney, next month, 27-28 Nov.

❓️RDANSW will be hosting our Annual Political Forum, which includes a Q&A session so you can hear directly from politicians.

🤩We look forward to seeing you there for networking, education and catching up with colleagues, old and new!

14/09/2026

04/09/2026

RVTS applications close 6th Sep 2026

Applications for RVTS GP & RG Fellowship Training close soon!

For RVTS registrar Ashton Kelly, the tailored, one-on-one support made a real difference while balancing training, remote practice and family life.

“I can sincerely say that without RVTS, I’m not sure I would have completed my training.”

Through RVTS, Ashton also found connection with peers and mentors, forming relationships that were crucial to his success.

Applications close 6 September.
Apply now before applications close.

04/09/2026

Our Rural Health Training Calendar brings together the best CPD, workshops and conferences from across the country into one convenient location. Check out three of our top picks 👇

🗓️ 7 September | First Nations Gender Justice Ways of Working webinar, presented by VCCC Alliance
🗓️ 9 September | Remote Emergency Care Alice Springs workshop, presented by CRANAplus
🗓️ 6-7 October | Western NSW Health Research Network Research Symposium, presented by the Western NSW Health Research Network Inc.

Browse the full calendar: https://loom.ly/CvJ7Yzk 👏

04/09/2026

⚕️ One scholarship. One future doctor. Countless lives changed.

For many aspiring regional and rural doctors, the long road to medical school can feel out of reach.

That's why the new Lam Medical Scholarship, valued at $225,000, is set to make a life-changing difference for one future doctor studying at Charles Sturt's School of Rural Medicine.

Passionate about backing the next generation of regional doctors, the scholarship has been generously donated by Victor and Anita Lam and will ease the cost of:

📚 Study fees
🏠 Accommodation
🩺 Placement costs
🌎 Cost of living

Giving one future doctor the chance to fully focus on becoming the doctor their community needs.

We thank Victor and Anita for their incredible generosity!

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30/07/2026

Build your future in rural medicine with a supported pathway designed to help you thrive.

The Rural Generalist (Medical) Training Program offers structured training, diverse clinical experiences and support to help you develop advanced skills and build a sustainable career serving rural and regional communities.

Applications are now open for Rural Generalist Advanced Skills Training.
Join the next generation of Rural Generalists and apply today: www.heti.nsw.gov.au/rgtp

Follow our dedicated NSW Rural Generalist Training page on Instagram for updates and discover where a career in rural medicine can take you: https://www.instagram.com/nswruralgeneralist_heti/

24/06/2026

📢 Early bird registrations close in less than a week!

⏰️ If you are planning to go to the RMA26 Conference this year, book today and save!! 😁💰

Discover the rural advantage at RMA26.

Join us in Adelaide as we celebrate The Rural Advantage – Generalist Medicine in the Spotlight. Our preliminary program is now live, offering a first look at the speakers, sessions and ideas that will shape this year's conference. Whether you're a student, registrar or experienced Rural Generalist, RMA26 is your opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired.

View the program: https://rma.acrrm.org.au/program/

Early Bird registration closes 30 June. Register now: https://rma.acrrm.org.au/registration/

23/06/2026

Dr Rachel Christmas recently spoke at the Rural Health Action Plan (RHAP) Supporter's Event at NSW Parliament House to represent rural doctors.

Check out the video attached for more info about the RHAP.

05/06/2026

Children in western NSW often face significant barriers to accessing paediatricians to receive behavioural assessment required to unlock the supports they need to thrive, including long wait times and limited local services. Through funding support from the Healthy Ears Better Hearing Better Listening (HEBHBL) program, this gap is being addressed by bringing multidisciplinary care closer to home.

The program delivers coordinated holistic comprehensive assessments for children through a team of paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and local supports such as School Wellbeing Teams, Local Health District Community Health Teams and GPs.

Initially piloted in and in 2024, the service was extended to and in 2025. Following strong outcomes and ongoing demand, Rural Doctors Network successfully secured approval to use HEBHBL underspend to continue and expand the program in 2025–26. This has supported 11 additional clinics, introducing services to , and , while also continuing clinics in existing locations mostly delivered through local Aboriginal Medical Services.

🗞️Read more: https://loom.ly/B7OEr1E

Photo credit: Marathon Health