Rural Health West

25/03/2026

Applications Open: Rural Generalist Anaesthesia Training (RGA) 2027

Registrar positions are now available at Joondalup Health Campus (Perth, WA) for a 12-month training program starting February 2027.

Key dates:
• Applications close: 5 May 2026 (5pm AWST)
• Interviews: 22 June 2026

Delivered in partnership with Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, this program supports rural doctors to deliver safe anaesthesia care in regional communities.

Learn more via the ANZCA website
Enquiries: dfakes@icloud.com

25/03/2026

Ngalla Bidi Bursary, which helps Western Australian Aboriginal medical students attend PRIDoC (Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress), a powerful, Indigenous led international gathering that provides mentorship, cultural connection and professional growth.

The bursary provides students with the chance to strengthen their identity, grow their professional networks, and bring invaluable skills and confidence back to their communities, contributing to more culturally safe healthcare across Western Australia.

24/03/2026

We’re doing more to 'grow our own' with career development for country allied health professionals through programs like our new Transition to P2 Program.

Among the first cohort is Karratha-based speechy Niamh Doherty, who said the program had been a fantastic opportunity, giving highly skilled specialists a taste of living and working in the bush.

Read more: bit.ly/3LeiZHG

23/03/2026

Calling all General Practitioners who are seeking a rewarding opportunity in the Wheatbelt region.

Situated just over an hour out of Perth, there are two practices in Northam who are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated GP to join their teams. These roles offer flexibility and are suited to someone who wants to work part time or full time. Allowing for a better work-life balance.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy meaningful, community-focused work in a supportive enviroment. Should this interest you or someone you know, click on the links below to find out more about the roles and apply.

https://ruralhealthwest.com.au/vacancies/general-practitioners/?id=2200
https://ruralhealthwest.com.au/vacancies/general-practitioners/?id=1262

20/03/2026

Exciting leadership opportunity in education!

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a dynamic and passionate educator/clinician to lead their Doctor of Medicine program at the Broome campus.

Requirements include:
• A PhD or a medical qualification registrable with AHPRA, plus Fellowship of a relevant professional body
• Experience teaching at Master's level or above, or in medical, health, or professional practice-based education
• Proven capability in leading teams within higher education or the health sector

Does this sound like something for you or someone you know?
Find out more here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/90866780?type=standard&ref=search-standalone =ed6c46160d7eea7c905c84b7a044be51f1dde297

19/03/2026

Healthway's 2026 Scholarship and Fellowship rounds are now open.

These opportunities give WA researchers the chance to advance their careers and turn evidence into action to improve health outcomes for the people who need it most.

Explore the opportunities:
- Health Promotion Research Scholarships
- Aboriginal Health Research Scholarships
- Early Career Research Fellowships
- Senior Research Fellowships

If you're a researcher with bold, future-focused ideas that can make a real difference, apply via Healthway's website by 2 June 2026.

Learn more here: https://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/our-funding/healthy-research-program/

18/03/2026

We are excited to share our congratulations to Christopher Chi, who is the winner of the Live and Work Rural video competition!

This competition invited final-year students and health professionals across Western Australia to share their story.

Congratulations to Michelle Vuailat for coming in second place winner, and Nandani Khetia for third place. A big thank you to everyone who sent throuh a video.

Pictured here is Christopher and Professor Catherine Elliott at the WA Rural Health Conference 2026.

Proudly sponsored by RACGP.

17/03/2026

Finishing touches are being made for the Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment Project.

Read more about it here.

Work is progressing on the Geraldton Health Campus Redevelopment Project as it moves towards practical completion later this year 🏗️

Finishing touches are being made to the ambulance canopy and emergency department (ED) entry, which will lead patients to the new and reconfigured ED with increased services and capacity.

Read more: bit.ly/4tyFTuL

17/03/2026

Rewinding to Day 1 of the WA Rural Health Conference 2026!

It was a great start to the weekend, filled with connection, collaboration and conversations on the future of rural healthcare.

16/03/2026

A huge congratulations to WACHS, South West - Older Person Complex Care Team for winning both the Health Team of the Year and the Chairs’ Award at the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2026!

Since 2019, this team has supported older adults across the South West by coordinating care across health, aged care, mental health, justice and community service. Their advocacy and collaboration have improved safety, wellbeing, and independence for more than 600 older people in the region.

This category has been proudly sponsored by CRANAplus, with video biographies produced and sponsored by Ngaarda Media.

The WA Rural Health Excellence Awards were brought to you by Rural Health West and WA Country Health Service.

South West Health Professionals Network Ben Small MP Don Punch South Western Times ABC South West Bunbury Herald Bunbury Mail City of Bunbury