Welcome to Rural Doctors Foundation
Caring for, committed and connected to rural and remote communities
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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.
We look out for each other. We’re tenacious, resilient, resourceful and most of all, connected.
You see, it’s not always easy living outside our cities and major towns. On average, Australians living in rural and remote areas have shorter lives, higher levels of disease and injury and poorer access to health services. Many drive hundreds of kilometres to see their doctor. When it comes to health, rural people rely on each other, and local health services to be there in times of need.
Rural Doctors Foundation was established by a group of country doctors who saw first-hand the issues rural and remote communities face in accessing quality healthcare.
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.
Dr John Douyere is heading west to deliver our first GP clinics specifically for rural health practitioners
We are excited to announce John Douyere will be packing his bags for Charleville, Cunnamulla and Quilpie ready to deliver GP services to rural health practitioners. John will be in town 1-3 May 2024.
A huge thank you to Business Network International (BNI) Oasis for a fun night that raised much needed funds for Rural Doctors Foundation
What a fun family night it was – while raising funds for a great cause. With a great bush band, delicious food, and many prizes on offer, it was a recipe for a great night out!
Meet Janelle McCarron - our wonderful Executive Assistant who keeps us all on track
Janelle is soon to celebrate her third anniversary of working with Rural Doctors Foundation. Her contribution to our team in that time has been significant and much valued.
ARTICLES
Promoting good health in rural and remote locations
Celebrating the strength, passion and commitment of all rural women this International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day we celebrate the extraordinary commitment of the women caring for our rural and remote communities.
Bowel cancer is the second largest cause of cancer death
Bowel cancer can be deadly. Rural Doctors Foundation explores the signs, symptoms and treatment options.
Are you feeling thirsty all the time? You could have diabetes and not know it.
For Diabetes Week, Rural Doctors Foundation explores the common contributing factors to diabetes. We also look at common symptoms to look out for and what you should do if you think you may have diabetes.
Get in touch
Address
Level 1, 324 Queen Street Brisbane, QLD 4000
Postal address
GPO Box 1495 Brisbane
QLD 4001
Phone
07 3039 0011
info@ruraldoctorsfoundation.org.au
ABN
25 603 089 881