We have joined forces with the Rural Doctors Associations of Victoria (RDAV) and NSW (RDANSW) to urge the Federal, NSW and Victorian governments to commit to build a new greenfields single-site hospital for Albury-Wodonga within 5 years - it's the only viable long-term solution! More: bit.ly/41OXu55
We welcome the Government's continuing investment in GP & Rural Generalist training, with more places announced today. But with demand for RG training at an all-time high, we need 200 extra places allocated *specifically* for RG. More: bit.ly/3OGzcqT #auspol #MedTwitter
Driving on rural roads for the Easter weekend? PLEASE do ALL you can to stay safe - we don’t want to see you brought into our rural hospitals in a critical condition. And if you’re a rural health professional working this weekend - THANKYOU! 🤩 Pic by Tarryn Grignet / @unsplash.com
📣 JUNIOR / PREVOC DOCS! 🤩 This is your friendly reminder to apply for our MDA National & RDAA #DestinationRural bursaries for 2026! Applications close at midnight next Tuesday 31 March. 🎉 Quick & easy to apply! More deets: bit.ly/3MXzyZq #medtwitter #juniordoctor #PreVocational
RDAA President, Dr Sarah Chalmers, featured in a story on ABC Radio's "AM" program yesterday regarding the impact of the fuel crisis on rural and remote patients and their ability to access the healthcare they need. Listen here: bit.ly/3NZSAPh #auspol #medtwitter
RDAA President, Dr Sarah Chalmers, featured on SBS World News last night, talking about the potential impact of the current fuel crisis on remote NT communities & health services, on top of the cyclone & flooding events they've already been experiencing! Watch: bit.ly/3NKKqKC #auspol #medtwitter
We've had a very productive day at Parliament House, ably led by our Pres Dr Sarah Chalmers. We greatly appreciated the many MPs, Senators & others who attended our Breakfast Briefing this morning - including Minister Emma McBride MP & Shadow Ministers Senator Anne Ruston & Dr Anne Webster MP!
Remote healthcare’s unique challenges need unique solutions, RDAA to tell national briefing of politicians tomorrow (Tues) at Parliament House in Canberra. Global issues & extreme weather events also impacting. Media doorstop at 10am AEDT Tues. Deets here: bit.ly/483F7g6
If you feel uncomfortable as a patient in a health setting, you won't want to return there for future care! But that's the reality for many First Nations patients. Fixing this will go a long way to helping #CloseTheGap in health outcomes.
More: bit.ly/4rG4z2m
#MedTwitter #auspol #CloseTheGapDay
⚠️ JUNIOR DOCS! Applications are now open for our popular MDA National & RDAA #DestinationRural bursaries! $1500 bursaries to help you attend our state RDA events, RMA26 or another medical course/event. Quick'n'easy to apply! Closes 31 March. More info & apply at bit.ly/3MXzyZq or scan the QR code! 🤩
⚠️ Our final Awards 2025 podcast has dropped & it features our RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year, Dr Cheryl McIntyre! 🤩 Listen here bit.ly/4iWJYE5 & here bit.ly/3L5qTDf #auspol #medtwitter #DestinationRural @uninewengland.bsky.social
Things are finally moving on Rural Generalist Medicine, & now is not the time to withdraw investment. We urge the Federal Government to continue funding the WIP RAS initiative & RG Coordination Units!
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#ruralhealth #auspol #DestinationRural #MedX
⚠️ Our next Awards 2025 podcast has dropped & it features our incredible RDAA Rural Doctor in Training of the Year, Dr Jean Littlewood! 🤩 Listen here bit.ly/4p9tnPu & here bit.ly/4p3OYsp #auspol #medtwitter #DestinationRural @acrrm.bsky.social
⚠️ Our first Awards 2025 podcast has dropped & it features our awesome RDAA Medical Student of the Year, Eiryn Twidale! 🤩 Listen here bit.ly/4oLte4k & here bit.ly/4qK3Vl7 #auspol #medtwitter #DestinationRural #Kingaroy
We're excited to announce we have signed an MOU with our good friends at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada! 🇨🇦🇦🇺 It will further underpin knowledge sharing & bring reciprocal benefits for members. bit.ly/48PvZNB @srpcanada.bsky.social #auspol #medtwitter #canada #australia #RuralMedicine