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.
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Dr Gabrielle Du Preez-Wilkinson’s journey is a testament to resilience, kindness, and dedication, driven by her lifelong commitment to supporting the health and well-being of rural Australia.
A partnership is working together to accomplish a common goal. Respect is present, and power is shared. With our partnership with Roche and Angel Flight, we have nailed what a true partnership looks and feels like.
And this was never more evident as we travelled together to Charleville and Quilpie to deliver our GPs4RuralDocs program.
A new Play for Purpose raffle is now open. Major prize includes a Range Rover Velar valued at $163,908 plus $86,092 of cashable gold bullion. There is also over $50,000 in shopping vouchers up for grabs.
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
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with an estimated 666,000 new cases diagnosed in 2022. The good news is that it is treatable, if diagnosed early.
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.
“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
