Stephen Buchanan

About Stephen

Stephen is the Treasurer of Rural Doctors Foundation.

Specialising in finance, international trade, agricultural commodities and energy sectors, Stephen has spent his career working with rural communities. Using his finance and investment experience, Stephen supports rural communities to build sustainable community and business frameworks, to enable their growth both here in Australia, and overseas.

Stephen understands the challenges and remoteness these communities face in maintaining and delivering services.

“I deeply appreciate the culture and commitment of our rural communities and the importance of rural health in ensuring these communities thrive.”

- Stephen Buchanan

Stephen's Journey

Stephen embraces the vision and purpose of Rural Doctors Foundation. He is passionate about providing rural Australians with equitable access to health care. He knows this support will enable rural communities to develop and grow. Such growth is for the benefit all Australians, with the richness that our rural and remote regions provide to the nation.

Stephen’s early childhood experiences in regional-rural area of south east Queensland shaped his love for rural communities.

Although Stephen now lives in the big smoke of Sydney NSW, his heart remains in rural Australia.

Stephen's Qualifications

Awards, Honours, and Accolades

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Queensland University of Technology

Master of Business Applied Finance

Queensland University of Technology

Community and Family

Stephen has vast experience supporting rural communities and has been involved with targeted community engagement programs for charities.