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For Hamish Watson, a medical student from The University of Notre Dame Fremantle, the Carnarvon Medical Student Immersion Program offered more than clinical exposure – it offered a new perspective…

Now in its eighth year, the Wheatbelt Medical Student Immersion Program (WMSIP) continues to play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of rural health professionals. Coordinated by Rural…

Since 2023, Rural Health West has partnered with The University of Western Australia Dental School to deliver immersive rural placements for final-year dental students – an initiative that is shaping…

For many rural communities across Western Australia, GP locums are lifelines. But for the locums themselves, the experience can be just as important. Whether they’re seeking clinical challenge, cultural connection…

During 2024–2025, Rural Health West strengthened its engagement with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) sector through two key forums. At the ACCHO CEO Network Meeting in February, Rural…

Our GP Locum Program is not just a support mechanism, it is essential. In 2024–2025, the program delivered more than 3,000 days of locum coverage, the equivalent of placing 14…

Rural Health West is proud to support rural and remote communities across WA to participate in the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) Targeted Recruitment stream, an initiative that enables doctors…

EarTrain, delivered by TAFE NSW, is a free training program helping primary health professionals identify and manage hearing conditions such as otitis media in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities….

Rural Health West is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Smith as incoming Chair of the Board. Gary brings more than 40 years of leadership and advisory experience across…

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 –…