Our blog
29 September 2025
By Fran Avon
In Australia’s remote towns, rural doctors are more than healthcare providers – they are a lifeline. This blog takes you through a typical day, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and deeply human moments that define rural …
11 September 2025
By Fran Avon
Rural Doctors Foundation proudly stands with the National Rural Health Alliance in advocating for fairer health funding for rural Australians. This article explores the findings of The Forgotten Health Spend report, revealing a staggering $8.35 …
8 September 2025
By Fran Avon
Our rural doctors are often the first to ask, “Are you OK?”—but who’s asking them? Rural Doctors Foundation shines a light on the mental health challenges faced by rural health practitioners and the life-saving impact …
15 August 2025
By Fran Avon
We reflect on the vital role fathers play—especially in rural communities where access to care is often limited. This tribute is both personal and a call to action: to honour our fathers by ensuring they …
15 August 2025
By Fran Avon
Discover the impact of stress and burnout on our rural health workforce. Learn how Rural Doctors Foundation is tackling rural doctor burnout in Australia with primary care programs. …
2 June 2025
By Fran Avon
For many Australians, access to healthcare is difficult. Rural Doctors Foundation is working to change that. We bring vital healthcare closer to home. We support rural communities. …
15 May 2025
By Fran Avon
Imagine a life-sustaining force in the heart of our country – our rural health practitioners. These dedicated individuals are often the sole medical lifeline in vast, remote communities, facing immense challenges daily. Their unwavering commitment …
4 April 2024
By Jaide Vidafar
Rural Doctors Foundation reflects on what ‘My health, my right’ truly means for Australians off the beaten track. …
