Rural Doctors Network

27/05/2026

May has been a busy and inspiring month for NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadets, with two Cadet Weekend Trips and the fourth annual Rural Generalist Engagement and Networking Conference ( ) bringing future rural doctors together across regional NSW. 🩺

Reflecting on the month of activities, RDN’s Future Workforce Program Lead Eleanor Knight said, “May has been a particularly dynamic period for the cadets, marked by site visits to Dubbo and Wagga Wagga as well as the coming together of students, JMOs and alumni at RGEN26.

“It is an exciting time of year, with final year cadets applying for internship positions and preparing for the next stage of their journey. The cadet trips provide invaluable opportunities to engage with inspiring local clinicians, spend time in hospitals, and gain a deeper appreciation of what makes each community uniquely special."

🗞️Read the full story: https://loom.ly/79k5DBs

Rural Doctors Network, on behalf of NSW Health, offers cadetships to medical students with a strong intent to undertake a medical career in rural New South Wales. Read more on our website ruraldoctors.org

26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day—a time to remember and acknowledge the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. This year’s national theme, 'From Sorry to Action', reflects expectations that governments take urgent steps to create tangible and measurable change within survivors’ lifetimes.

How can you take action? 👉 the Healing Foundation has developed several resources including some specifically for those working and health and aged care. Browse these in our resource library here: https://loom.ly/UI376rI 🙏

Reconciliation Australia

26/05/2026

On Thursday 14 May, Rural Doctors Network welcomed a small group of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to an expert-led workshop focused on preparing for their Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI); an important step of their journey towards rural practice.

The one-day comprehensive workshop was facilitated by Dr Ian Kamerman, a Tamworth-based rural GP and practice owner who is passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of rural health professionals. RDN’s Recruitment Portfolio Lead Jessica Yuen and Medical Workforce Consultant Pahu Hepana were also in attendance to meet with the IMGs, whom they will continue to support on their journeys towards rural practice.

🗞️Read the full story: https://loom.ly/p-Mv_CQ

25/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day. It marks the parliamentary submission of the 1997 Bringing Them Home Report; the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. The landmark report drew on 500 testimonies from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and made 54 recommendations for healing and reconciliation in response to the forcible removal and mistreatment of Indigenous children from their families and communities, known as the Stolen Generations.

Tomorrow commences National Reconciliation Week (NRW), running from 27 May to 3 June 2026. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision – are commemorated during NRW.

This years’ theme, All In, focuses on the encouragement of all Australians to commit to taking action toward reconciliation – a reminder that “reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change”.

For more information and resources: https://loom.ly/H-d6CCM

25/05/2026

Rural Doctors Network's Rural Health Pathways Showcase is back for 2026! Expressions of Interest are now open to exhibitors including organisations, universities, training providers, peak bodies and health employers wishing to promote study and career opportunities in health.

Register your interest 👉 https://loom.ly/htx0uXA

The Showcase will offer two sessions on Thursday 3 September at ICC Darling Harbour in Sydney, featuring an expo, hands-on workshops and our popular Chat Corner.

Register your interest today to join us in supporting the career development of future health professionals!

21/05/2026

💭“I will use this every day”, “very informative” and "I will be better equipped to support discharge of ward patients" – These are just some of the overwhelmingly positive statements and feedback received by participants who took part in two ‘at-capacity’, interactive diabetes education workshops last week, supported by the Care Partnership-Diabetes (CP-D) team in and .

CP-D is designed to improve health outcomes for people living with type 2 diabetes in the Far West and Western NSW Local Health District regions.

These workshops are designed to strengthen workforces by improving access to practical, hands-on training – particularly in the Far West LHD where distance can be a barrier, with many communities located more than 1,000km from Sydney.

🗞️Read the full story: https://loom.ly/-l6hGKY

20/05/2026

After the success of Rural Doctors Network’s inaugural Rural Health Pathways Showcase last year, we are thrilled to announce the Showcase is back for 2026!

🔗Expressions of Interest are now open 👉 https://loom.ly/htx0uXA
📆Date: Thursday 3 September
📍Venue: ICC, Darling Harbour, Sydney
⏰Times: 9.30am - 2.00pm & 4 - 7.30pm

The Rural Health Pathways Showcase is open to students in Yrs 9-12 who are interested in a career in , , , , , , and more! 👩‍⚕️🌾

Parents, careers advisers and teachers are invited to join their children/students to ask questions and learn about career opportunities, connect with recent graduates and possible future employers, and take part in practical activities to discover what a career in healthcare can really look like.

Places are limited and workshop numbers capped, so don’t miss out on registering your interest today!

Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc

19/05/2026

Happening next week 📣 join paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Parth Shah, with optometrist Sallyanne Morrison as moderator, for Practical Paediatric Eye Checks for Primary Care—a case-based webinar designed for primary care clinicians, conducting infant checks in rural and remote locations.

📆10-11.15am (AEST), 25 May 2026
💰Free
📍Rural Health Pro
👉Register now: https://loom.ly/0VY63a8

This webinar is presented by the Western NSW Eye Health Partnership, funded by The Fred Hollows Foundation and supported by RDN Health.

18/05/2026

Our top picks from the Rural Health Pro Jobs Board this week 💼

📍 Bourke, NSW | Diabetes Educator
📍 Nanango, QLD | GP
📍 Port Broughton, SA | Rural Generalist

Browse over 150 rural and remote job vacancies AND list a vacancy for free today 👉 https://loom.ly/96x4gac

18/05/2026

Dr Patrick Oakley's commitment to Outreach is worth celebrating and spans more than 15 years, over which time he has contributed approximately 1,500 hours, delivering more than 200 visits to nearly 2,000 patients through RDN administered Outreach programs alone, as this recent article from our Outpost news email explains.

When the name Dr Patrick Oakley is mentioned to health professionals, doctors in training and patients around the Newcastle and Hunter New England Health District, it can quickly be concluded that ‘revered’ would be an understatement to describe the regard in which he is held.

A hugely impactful yet unassuming and humble doctor who has devoted his life to improving the lives of others, Dr Oakley recently spoke to RDN about the importance of offering Outreach clinics, and what’s kept him coming back to the same communities for so many years.

This May, RDN is celebrating long standing health professional Dr Patrick Oakley, whose commitment to rural and remote communities spans more than 15 years. Over this time, Dr Oakley has contributed approximately 1,500 hours, delivering more than 200 visits to nearly 2,000 patients through RDN administered Outreach programs alone.

The Australian Government's Health Outreach programs are administered in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory by RDN.

🗞️Read more: https://loom.ly/U-81z2E

15/05/2026

Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation are seeking a General Practitioner in Forbes, NSW 📍🩺

Yoorana Gunya means ‘Loving Home’ in Wiradjuri. Yoorana Gunya is proud to offer high-quality medical services, mental health support, family wellbeing and allied health to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

✔️Flexible working arranagements
✔️Accomodation and vehicle
✔️and more!

For more information, please contact:
✉️sarelle@yooranagunya.com.au
📞02 6850 1222