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Dr Angela Stratton on being a Rural Generalist
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, …
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 …
Wurundjeri Country
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Docklands Vic 3008
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Castlemaine is a little slice of Melbourne culture without the traffic, commute times and housing prices. Enjoy Good Food Guide chef hat rated restaurants, international music and comedy artists and …
One of the fantastic things about living in country Victoria is the number of sports that you can participate in. No matter if you prefer solo pursuits or team sports …
Nurse Practitioner pursues further studies to enhance his delivery of care to the community Mathew Wilby is a nurse practitioner based in Hazelwood, located in the Latrobe Valley region of …
New rural Victorian GP enjoying variety of work and patient appreciation Dr Ferdinand Pranadi is enjoying life as a rural GP after joining the Timboon Medical practice in late April …
Dietitian Helps Young Rural Families to Live Healthier Lives Georgie Barber is a Dietitian working at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Georgie was interested in expanding her paediatric skills, so she …
Important Update on RLRP in Victoria The Department of Human Services has made changes to Section 3A of the Health Insurance Act 1973 as part of the Stronger Rural Health …
Written by Deakin University students, Lucy Ainge and Jacqueline Kirkman Prior to 2016 there were no eye care services in Lorne – a beautiful community based on the Great Ocean Road. …
Healthy Ears Better Hearing Better Listening: Providing ENT Service to Swan Hill RWAV provides funding support to ENT surgeons Dr De Freitas and Dr Paddle to deliver outreach services to …
From July 1 2018 – 30 April 2019, Outreach services providers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and health services were busy with an increase in the number of services provided …
Sophie McKenna is a senior oral health therapist at Bendigo Health. Sophie started in this role in 2014 and progressed to her current role in which she manages a group …
Joshua Morrow, is an accredited Exercise Physiologist working between two public health organisations in Horsham and Stawell. We caught up with him to learn how he was able to use …
Jenna Coote is an Occupational Therapist at Swan Hill District Health. She was employed into this role through RWAV at the end of last year. We caught up with Jenna …
The IDEAS Van is here to treat diabetic eye conditions in rural Victoria The Indigenous Diabetes Eyes Assessment Screening (IDEAS) van is a mobile eye clinic that screens, treats and …
On Monday 29th April 2019, Optometrists Lucy Ainge and Jac Kirkman presented on behalf of RWAV and the Visiting Optometrists Scheme (VOS) program at the CPD seminar organised by Optometry …
Gemma Lehmann is an occupational therapist who recently graduated from La Trobe University. Upon graduating, she sought out the services of Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) and was recruited to …
Physiotherapist Chooses Rural Healthcare Career For Quality Of Life Harriet Cook is a Physiotherapist who was recruited by RWAV to work at Gippsland Lakes Community Health – Lakes Entrance. The …
Thirty four awards were presented to rural health professionals as part of the Victorian Rural Health Awards on April 27 2019. The awards recognised the outstanding commitment and dedication of …
Zeyu Li is an Oral Health Therapist working at South West Care in Warrnambool. As a recipient of RWAV’s Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarship, Zeyu is undertaking a Graduate Certificate in …
The upcoming More Doctors for Rural Australia Program (MDRAP) is part of the Stronger Rural Health Strategy which was announced in the 2018-19 Budget. Learn about eligibility and application process …
Outreach Programs Delivery Reporting Biannual reporting was submitted to the Commonwealth on 31 January for the first half of the financial year July 1 to December 31 2018. Outreach service …
Outreach Regional Meeting Updates In February, RWAV facilitated regional workshops across the state with Outreach Service providers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), local Primary Health Networks and other local …
P: +61 3 9349 7800
F: +61 3 9820 0401
Wurundjeri Country
Level 6, Tower 4, World Trade Centre
18 – 38 Siddeley Street
Docklands Vic 3008
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