Who we are
Everyone deserves a healthy life
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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years of helping people in rural and remote communities
Our mission
Rural Doctors Foundation is a national rural health charity. We exist to give those in rural and remote regions better access to lifesaving healthcare. As rural doctors and community members, we care deeply about the places where we live and work. From the remotest outback regions to pristine coastal areas and bustling rural farming districts. Together, we’re creating meaningful change to give people a better chance at health in our regions.
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What we do
Doing what we do matters
Our stories
stories of those we've helped
Distributed to rural
communities in need
To support rural GPs
and medical students
Pieces of medical
equipment provided to
rural GPs and communities
Medical programs
funded to get off the
ground
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Recent news
RDAA Parliament breakfast with Dr Sarah Chalmers
Fran Avon, CEO of Rural Doctors Foundation, recently attended a breakfast at Parliament House focused on the future of rural medical care across Australia. The event brought together leaders and advocates from across the rural health sector and featured an address from Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) President Dr Sarah Chalmers, who spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing rural doctors and the communities they serve.
Rural Doctors Foundation supporter wins $5,000 JB Hi-Fi voucher
Thanks to their support of Rural Doctors Foundation, one lucky Play For Purpose raffle winner received an incredible surprise – a $5,000 JB Hi‑Fi voucher.
Giving better together – caring for those who care
One For Health is redefining how doctors give back. Founded by junior doctors committed to tackling health inequity, the organisation brings clinicians together to turn small, collective contributions into meaningful impact. One For Health is supporting initiatives that care for those who care for others – including supporting Rural Doctors Foundation with funding for expanded after‑hours healthcare access for rural doctors. Read on to learn how this vision is making a difference.
