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Live and Work in Rural WA Competition

By September 12, 2025December 9th, 2025No Comments

UPDATE: GREAT NEWS!

The Live and Work Rural Competition has been extended and the prize pool has been increased thanks to RACGP.

Prize pool:

  • $2,000 – First prize

  • $1,000 – Second prize

  • $500 – Third prize

Already submitted a video? You can use it, or create a new one – the choice is yours!

How to enter: Simply create a short video sharing your experience, insight, or story about working in rural WA and submit it online.

Competition closes: 1 March 2026

Enter now

Are you a student or health professional working in rural Western Australia? We want to hear your story!

Rural health services across WA play a vital role in ensuring people living in country communities have access to essential care. But we know the challenges of attracting and retaining qualified health professionals are real. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your experiences in our Live and Work in Rural WA Competition.

This competition celebrates the rewarding aspects of rural health careers and aims to inspire more students and professionals to consider going rural.

Who can enter?

  • Final-year students completing a rural placement in WA in an eligible profession.
  • Health professionals currently living and working in rural WA (Modified Monash Model 2–7) in an eligible profession.

Eligible Professions

Aboriginal Health Worker, Audiology, Chiropractic, Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, GPs, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Paramedicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology/Mental Health, Radiography, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Health Promotion.

Here are some Tips and Tricks and some guidelines

How to Enter

  1. Create a short video (90 seconds, portrait format) that highlights your rural health experience.
  2. Share your story authentically – whether it’s a day in the life, the rewards of your role, or the unique challenges of rural practice.
  3. Submit your video via the application form before 4 December 2025.

Prizes and Recognition

  • Finalists will have their videos showcased on Rural Health West’s social media channels.
  • Winners will be selected based on creativity, authenticity, and engagement.

Entries open: 9 October – 4 December 2025 – NOW 1 MARCH 2026

Ready to inspire others to live and work in rural WA?

Enter here

For more information, contact:
(08) 6389 4500 | [email protected]