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.
Latest news
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.
Office closure over Christmas
It has been a big year and the team at Rural Doctors Foundation are looking forward to the Christmas break.
The office will be closed from Friday 20 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025.
In the case of any emergency during this time, please call our office, leave a message and we will be in touch in soon as we can.
Thank you for your support during 2024. We wish you every blessing at Christmas and hope that you and your loved ones enjoy a relaxing break and have an opportunity to explore our vast country.
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. What a lovely Christmas that would be. Good luck and thank you so much for your support – over 450 tickets sold for Rural Doctors Foundation.
Stay tuned for details of the next prize draw!
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