Rural Doctors Foundation - Making a difference to rural health

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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.

distributed to rural communities in need

$ 100000 +

to support rural GPs and medical students

$ 50000 +

pieces of medical equipment provided to rural GPs and communities

medical programs funded to get off the ground

distributed to rural communities in need

$ 1000 +

to support rural GPs and medical students

$ 1000 +

pieces of medical equipment provided to rural GPs and communities

100

medical programs funded to get off the ground

Latest news

Caring for the Caregivers: Supporting rural health practitioners in Blackall and Barcaldine

In partnership with Western Queensland PHN, we are expanding GPs4RuralDocs to Blackall and Barcaldine. This initiative provides confidential healthcare for rural GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals—supporting their wellbeing and strengthening rural healthcare delivery across Western Queensland’s remote communities.

Disaster response in action: Helping rural GPs rebuild after the Ingham floods

When devastating floods hit in early 2025, the team at Ingham Family Medical Practice rose to the challenge—caring for patients even as their own homes were inundated. With support from Rural Doctors Foundation, they restored essential services. This is a story of resilience, recovery, and the power of community care.

Read a story of resilience and recovery

Improving ear health:
Apply now for a free ear loupe

The introduction of the Vorotek Loupe at Active Health has been nothing short of transformative. Apply now for your chance to receive a free ear loupe.

Find out more about the ear loupe

Apply for a chance to receive a free ear loupe

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

Farm safety

Farm accidents are on the rise – some startling statistics

Farm safety statistics are sobering reading. The latest figures highlight the dangers of farming with a significant increase in fatalities…

29/04/202526/05/2025 By Fran Avon

Disease Prevention

The power of the jab: Immunisation in Australia

Immunisation is effective in protecting yourself and your community from serious illness. Vaccination plays a vital role in preventing disease,…

15/04/202516/05/2025 By Maryam Mansour

Disease Prevention

Epilepsy: What to do when someone has a seizure

Epilepsy affects around 250,000 Australians and is characterised by recurring seizures. Epilepsy doesn’t discriminate— but it's more commonly diagnosed in…

15/04/202516/05/2025 By Maryam Mansour

Latest blogs

Blog

Life expectancy and healthcare access: Why Rural Australia needs our support

For many Australians, access to healthcare is difficult. Rural Doctors Foundation is working to change that. We bring vital healthcare…

02/06/202503/06/2025 By Fran Avon

Blog

Our country’s heart: Why empowering practitioners is fundamental to rural health Australia

Imagine a life-sustaining force in the heart of our country – our rural health practitioners. These dedicated individuals are often…

15/05/202503/06/2025 By Fran Avon

“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