Mobile Health Group

15/04/2026

Apparently the only way that we can top this year’s conference stand is if we have a boat load of puppies next year 😂😍
Well that’s what the people are saying anyway 🤍

My first live painting event and wow was I blown away by the experience!

I wove together attendees’ words, sketches, and reflections of rural health from around the world. Over three days, every contribution became part of a visual tapestry honouring rural Hauora - the challenges, the resilience, and the deep connection between people and place.

The name ‘Whare Tangata’ was gifted by Kaumātua Russell Riki during the closing ceremony, acknowledging the wairua and collective voice embedded within the piece.

A huge honour to work with Mobile Health Group & Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network! And hopefully just the start of more live events for me.

15/04/2026

Whare Tangata - Live artwork created at WONCA 2026

Many of you who attended the 2026 World Rural Health Conference (WONCA) and connected with Ellie Compton - Artist live artwork 'Whare Tangata' can now purchase a print.

The name 'Whare Tangata' was gifted by Kaumātua Russell Riki during the closing ceremony, acknowledging the wairua and collective voice embedded within the piece.

Open‑edition prints are now available online. Purchase here: https://www.elliecompton.com/shop/p/wharetangatalive-artwork-created-at-world-rural-health-conference2026

Every thread connected. Every story honoured.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA
21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference
Conference Innovators

13/04/2026

Day 4 of the Rural WONCA 2026 Conference

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network has officially wrapped up an inspiring conference in Wellington - a gathering that celebrated leadership, connection, challenges, and the future of rural health.

This year, three outstanding contributors to rural healthcare were honoured:
🔹 Tania Chamberlain - inaugural Rhoena Davis Wāhine Rangatiratanga Women in Rural Health Leadership Award.
🔹 Julia Jones - Te Waka Kotahitanga Award.
🔹 Dr. Peter Freeman - Peter Snow Memorial Award.

To close the conference, the Patea Māori Club delivered a beautiful performance that filled the room with energy, pride, and aroha.

Ellie Compton - Artist stunning artwork also took centre stage at the closing ceremony. If you shared your story of what Hauora means to you, thank you. Every contribution became a thread in the final piece - every story honoured, every connection woven together.

World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA

12/04/2026

Day 3 at the Rural WONCA Conference in Wellington was something truly memorable.

Attendees gathered around as Ellie Compton - Artist revealed her incredible artwork: a woven tapestry of our Hauora, our stories, and the lived experiences of rural health in New Zealand communities and around the world. You could feel the room shift. People laughed, shed a tear, nudged a colleague, or smiled quietly as they recognised a moment inspired by them, captured so beautifully in Ellie’s final piece.

Every thread connected. Every story honoured.
It’s a reminder that rural health isn’t just a service; it’s a relationship between people and place, shaped by whakapapa, resilience, and connection.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA

11/04/2026

Day 2 of Rural WONCA 2026

Listening to and capturing stories of Hauora has been an honour. The thread that ties them all together? Community and connection. When we stand together, our rural communities truly thrive.

What does Rural Health mean to you?
Drop it below and share your whakaaro.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA
Ellie Compton - Artist

10/04/2026

Rural WONCA Conference 2026 is underway!

You’ll find the Mobile Health Group team at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, connecting with passionate rural health professionals making a real difference in their communities.

If you’re here too - come say hi and be part of our live art experience, where Ellie Compton - Artist is capturing your Hauora.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA

08/04/2026

A peek behind the curtain at the prep for my first LIVE PAINTING EVENT.

I’m heading to the WONCA conference based in Wellington to paint people’s stories LIVE!

It’s going to be a massive 3 days of interacting with everyone at the conference and translating it into an epic custom piece of art for Mobile Health Group

I’m prepping the canvas so that it has an essence of composition for the stories to come, and so that it has a foundation that reflects the expertise, hard work and compassion that our rural health workers have in Aotearoa 🌲🏥⛑️

Mobile Health Group 🤍

08/04/2026

Working across rural Aotearoa is something truly special - the people, the places, and the landscapes that shape our days on the road.

07/04/2026

Be Part of the Art at WONCA 2026

The WONCA Conference kicks off in Wellington this week, and if you’re there, you’re invited to help create a unique live artwork.

From Friday to Sunday, visit Stands 22 & 23 to join Mobile Health Group and Christchurch architect‑artist Ellie Compton - Artist as she builds a large‑scale piece inspired by the voices and experiences of rural communities around the world. Share a word, thought, or doodle about rural hauora, and watch your ideas become part of a growing visual story of rural wellbeing.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA

30/03/2026

We recently welcomed Yasmin Alamdeen, a medical student from the US, who joined our Mobile Surgical Unit to experience rural healthcare in Aotearoa. During her time on the road, Yasmin gained hands‑on surgical experience, connected with our teams and communities, and reflected on the universal challenges of healthcare access.

"Access challenges exist everywhere. Seeing a solution like Mobile Surgical – one that’s practical and community‑focused was incredibly valuable. The surgical unit is an efficient model deeply rooted in the people it serves.”

Yasmin's insights are a great reminder of why equitable healthcare matters. Click the link to read her story.

My Story: Yasmin Alamdeen – “Healthcare access is a universal challenge” Mar 30, 2026 | News My Story: Yasmin Alamdeen – “Healthcare access is a universal challenge, and there’s so much we can learn from each other.” By the time US medical student Yasmin Alamdeen arrived in Wairoa earl...

29/03/2026

Rural roots to health careers: Meet the scholarship recipients

Sixteen rural rangatahi with a shared goal: To return home and serve the communities that shaped them, have been named recipients of the Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network Scholarships.

To explore the full list of recipients and what drives their commitment to rural health, read on:
https://mobilehealth.co.nz/rural-roots-to-health-careers-meet-the-2025-scholarship-recipients/

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network

26/03/2026

Be Part of the Art at WONCA 2026

If you’re attending the WONCA Conference in Wellington next month, make sure you stop by stands 22 & 23. Mobile Health Group is creating a live art space with Christchurch architect‑artist Ellie Compton - Artist. Over three days, Ellie will create a large‑scale artwork inspired by the stories and experiences of rural communities.

You’re invited to add your mark. Drop by, share a word or doodle about rural hauora, and watch your ideas become part of a growing visual story of rural wellbeing.

Your Hauora. Your Mark. Your Community.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network
World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA