Democratic Advocates

26/02/2026

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19/02/2026

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My doctoral thesis has now been added to the UOW thesis collection and is accessible online via the UOW library here --> https://doi.org/10.71747/uow-r3gk326m.31321159 or you can find me in Google scholar. If you feel like some bedtime reading about admissions research, I've got you covered :) Enjoy!

13/02/2026

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04/02/2026

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Happy Primary Health Care Nurses Day 🎉

Today we celebrate the primary health care nurses who are essential at every stage of care and indispensable members of Rural Generalist-led teams across rural, remote and First Nations communities.

Working side-by-side with Rural Generalists, primary health care nurses deliver coordinated, patient-centred care in settings where services are often stretched and options can be limited. Their impact spans prevention and early intervention, chronic disease management, emergency care, and ongoing community support. From general practice and aged care to schools and community health.

As ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says, a strong and well-supported primary health care nursing workforce is fundamental to the Rural Generalist model and the long-term sustainability of rural and remote healthcare.

👏 Today, we say thank you for your dedication, expertise and the vital role you play in keeping communities healthy.

Read full media release: https://bit.ly/3ZMnq03

📸 ACRRM registrar Dr Erin Wright with a team of nurses and admin staff on the Children's Ward in Albury Wodonga Health.

15/01/2026

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Gulgong went 18 months without a GP clinic. It has now reopened, giving residents a reprieve from travelling hundreds of kilometres to see a doctor.

14/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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The Mental Health Commission of NSW is recruiting for several key positions to help drive system-wide reform in mental health, wellbeing and su***de prevention.

If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change and shaping a mental health system that delivers better outcomes for people and communities across NSW, we want to hear from you!

🔸 Senior Communications Officer
🔸 Policy Officer
🔸 Senior Evidence and Research Officer
🔸 Senior Project Officer

Find out more about these roles and apply today: https://www.nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au/news/now-recruiting-key-roles-supporting-mental-health-and-wellbeing-reform

02/01/2026

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👮🏽‍♀️🕊✨ IN HONOUR AND REMEMBRANCE ~ SENIOR CONSTABLE KELLY ANN FOSTER VA 👮🏽‍♀️🕊✨

Today, Chifley Police District remembers Senior Constable Kelly Ann Foster VA, who tragically lost her life on 2 January 2021 while courageously attempting to save fellow canyoner Jennifer Qi at Wollangambe Canyon, Mt Wilson.

Kelly’s selfless actions demonstrated exceptional bravery, compassion and dedication to others - values she upheld throughout her service and life. Her commitment to helping others, even at great personal risk, will never be forgotten.

For her heroic actions, Senior Constable Foster was posthumously awarded the Commissioner’s Valour Award.

We extend our thoughts to her family, friends and colleagues as we honour her enduring legacy.

🦋 Rest in Peace. Forever remembered. 🦋

NSW Police Force

31/12/2025

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Award and scholarship applications for our 2026 Remote Nursing & Midwifery Conference close next week!

If you know a remote area nurse, midwife or health professional who deserves recognition for their positive impact on remote health, nominate them today: cranaconference.com.au/awards

There are five award categories designed to recognise your peers, and each winner will recieve a small cash prize and complimentary conference registration.

Or, if you’re an undergraduate student studying a health discipline with an interest in rural and remote practice, a new to remote clinician (under three years in practice) or a First Peoples’ clinician working in rural and remote, apply for a scholarship: cranaconference.com.au/scholarships

Succesful applicants will recieve a complimentary registration to the conference.

Both award and scholarship applications close on 5 January 2026, so get in quick!

29/12/2025

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Thank you to the amazing Warren Hospital Auxiliary 💙
We are very grateful for the donation of two new chairs to Warren MPS, your kindness and support are truly appreciated.