Everyone deserves a healthy life –
no matter where they live
There is something special about living in rural and remote communities. The wide-open spaces and red dirt. Or acres of lush green forest. Millions of stars dotting the sky at night will take your breath away. But it’s more than just the landscape. The people are pretty special too. And our purpose is to look after them and keep them healthy.
“Rural medicine is a special opportunity to work in an advanced scope of practice and provide whole-of-life care across a whole community and multiple generations.”
Dr Michael Rice – Director
Latest news
Seeking support for our rural doctors and nurses
We have launched our end of year appeal, seeking funds to keep our nurses, doctors and allied health workers in our rural communities. This appeal will provide much needed funds so our GPs can travel to look after those caring for our rural communities.
Morgan's Big Dry Friday supporting rural communities
Big Dry Friday raised over $1.5million this year, providing much needed funds to support rural charities, including Rural Doctors Foundation. Thank you Morgan’s and to all who supported Big Dry Friday. Your generosity will help provide medical services to those in rural and remote communities.
New prize draw now open
You could win a $250k first prize pack or one of the 395 secondary prizes. Buy a $10 ticket and support Rural Doctors Foundation to improve health outcomes for our rural and remote communities.
We understand rural and remote communities because we’re a part of them.
The communities we serve are not all the same. Each has varied health needs, and the people and their doctors know what those needs are. We exist to work with rural and remote communities and support them to stay safe and healthy.
Latest health articles
Early breast cancer diagnosis can save your life.
With over 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every year, learning the signs and symptoms is very important.
Sadly, people with cancer who live rurally and remotely have a poorer chance of survival than people in cities. This is why early detection is so important – it can significantly improve your chances of survival.
“The Loneliness Epidemic”: Impact On Rural Communities
Loneliness can affect us all – but with the isolation and tyranny of distance that comes with living remotely – this can become overwhelming. Medical student, Ria Mathew has researched this epidemic and provides some useful advice.
Standing tall: spinal health in the bush
Here we chat with Dr Cameron Downes, an orthopaedic spinal surgeon from Far North Queensland, to get his take on spinal health and what people living in rural areas can do to keep their backs strong.