Welcome to the Talking Country Health podcast brought to you by Rural Workforce Agency Victoria. Tune in to our latest episode for some exciting stories about working on snow fields, …
2023-24 Outreach Service Funding Round is open! RWAV welcomes applications for 2023-24 Outreach Service Funding Round! Closing date for application …
Access to eye services through the Visiting Optometrists Scheme (VOS), would not be possible for those living in rural and regional locations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, would …
A couple of months ago, Nicholas Sourlos obtained a relocation grant which he used to move from Traralgon to Colac, where he had secured a position as a pharmacist. RWAV …
The Visiting Optometrists Scheme (VOS) provides access to eye services for people living in rural and regional locations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The aim of VOS is …
In the last edition, we told readers about the content of the cultural respect and appreciation workshop that took …
RWAV would like to acknowledge the collaborative work between the Rural Health Outreach Fund (RHOF) service providers and host locations, which enabled 1,835 outreach visits across Victoria, who, in turn, …
Another program with VicOutreach Services is the Medical Outreach Indigenous Chronic Disease Program (MOICDP). The aim of the MOICDP is to increase access to a range of health services, including …
From October 2017 to March 2018, only 664 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients accessed outreach services within the RHOF, (or …
Are you a nurse looking to attend an upcoming Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)? The Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) is the newest initiative by the Australian Government …
Students reaped the benefits of a ‘Student Health Check Day’ in a joint initiative between Thamarrurr Youth Indigenous Corporation, RWAV, Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service, Optical Superstore Wodonga and the …
An 11-year-old Aboriginal child named Sammy can now hear normally, thanks to the delivery of a paediatric audiology service in the Aboriginal community of Echuca district by audiologist Johanna Newsbitt …
Minh Vu is a physiotherapist in Stawell, Victoria and a recent competitor in the Stawell Gift, one of the world’s most famous footraces. Looking back on his journey, Vu recounts …
Katie Shaw is a practice nurse in Torquay, Victoria. We caught up with her to ask about how the grants program has helped her to succeed and to provide …
Have you heard? Kerang wants a GP. That’s the message being communicated from the Northern District Community Health Medical Clinic …
Mental health, the future of rural medicine, culturally savvy general practice and workforce issues were the key areas of discussion …
In April, rural health professionals gathered in Creswick, Victoria for the 13th annual Victorian Rural Health Awards to recognise and honour the outstanding commitment and dedication of 25 health professionals …
Victorian Rural Health Conference news release (17 April 2018) Victoria’s rural health professionals honoured news release 2018 (30 April 2018)
Sonny was diagnosed with liver disease and liver failure was inevitable due to Hepatitis C and excessive alcohol consumption. In 2016, new treatments became available for all Australians with this …
Dyriani lives with her grandmother in Quambatook which is 302 kilometres from Melbourne and 60 km from Swan Hill. She is a year 12 student and enjoys math and music …
RWAV facilitated a Cultural Respect and Appreciation Workshop in February at Gateway Health, Wodonga which was run by AJ Williams-Tchen. Health professionals from across the region attended the workshop and …
We would like to welcome our Outreach Regional Program Officers who will be working closely with you to improve health outcomes for people living in rural and regional Victoria. …
Budja Budja Aboriginal Cooperative is located in Halls Gap, a rural Victorian town, where community members have limited access to medical and health services. Outreach services like the Visiting Optometrist …
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Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is a not-for-profit government funded organisation improving health care for rural, regional and Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
RWAV provides a range of activities and support to improve the recruitment and retention of health professionals to rural and regional Victoria.
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