Useful Links

University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) Program

University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) Program: The Australian Government UDRH program encourages students of medicine, nursing and other health professions to pursue a career in rural practice by providing opportunities for students to practise their clinical skills in a rural or remote environment. It also supports health professionals currently practising in rural settings. This link includes more detail on the program and quick links to all Australian UDRHs.

Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN): ARHEN is the body that represents all UDRHs and aims primarily to optimise the outcomes of the UDRH program through a coordinated approach to their activities and strategic directions. This link includes more information about ARHEN, profiles on each UDRH and details on a number of UDRH projects.

Flinders University and Deakin University: The GGT UDRH is a partnership between Flinders University's School of Medicine (Faculty of Health Sciences) and Deakin University's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Science.

Flinders University School of Medicine: The GGT UDRH is a Department within the Flinders University's School of Medicine's Flinders Prevention, Promotion and Primary Health Care Cluster. The School of Medicine is co-located with the Flinders Medical Centre, a public teaching hospital situated in Adelaide, South Australia.

The following links are to other UDRHs based around Australia. All are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Centre for Remote Health: Flinders University & Northern Territory University, Northern Territory
Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health: University of Western Australia, Curtin University of Technology & Edith Cowan University, Western Australia
Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill: University of Sydney, New South Wales
Monash University Department for Rural and Indigenous Health: Monash University, Victoria
Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health: James Cook University, Queensland
Northern Rivers UDRH: University of Sydney & Southern Cross University, New South Wales
Spencer Gulf Rural Health School: South Australian Centre for Rural & Remote Health (SACRRH) (University of South Australia) & the Adelaide University Rural Clinical School (AURCS), South Australia
UDRH Tamworth: University of Newcastle, New South Wales
UDRH Tasmania: University of Tasmania, Tasmania
University of Melbourne Rural Health Academic Centre: University of Melbourne, Victoria

Health Professionals

Australian Clinical Educator Preparation Program: This program offers guidance and support to health professionals wanting to undertake training in clinical education (preceptorship) for health science undergraduates and graduates.

Rural Health Education Foundation: This foundation provides independent and accredited education services to health professionals working in rural and remote Australia.

CPDWorks (formerly the Statewide Allied Health Workforce Education Program (SAHWEP)): Funded by the Department of Health Victoria this GGT UDRH program supports the continuing professional development needs of allied health professionals through presentations and workshops, many of which are accessible online.

Department of Health, Victoria - Regional Allied Health Works (formerly Region of Choice): A Victorian Government initiative that aims to recruit and retain allied health professionals in rural and regional Victoria.

Department of Health Victoria - Workforce: A range of useful information, including career information and opportunties, research programs and a range of other initiatives aimed at improving recruitment and retention of the workforce. See also Department of Health Victoria - Useful Links for Professionals: A series of links to workforce-related organisations.

Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV): Supporting Victoria's rural doctors this site contains information on recruitment, vacancies, support services and resources.

Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH): A nationally-recognised body representing rural and remote allied health professionals. SARRAH advocates for rural and remote allied health professionals and allied health practice on local, state and national levels. See also SARRAH - Useful Links for Professionals: A SARRAH-compiled list of useful links in allied health and rural health.

Primary Health Care Researchers

Primary Health Care Research and Information Service (PHCRIS): This site is a gateway for accessing a range of information about Australian primary health care. Specific links within this site can be accessed via PHCRED Research Resources.

Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) (Australian National University): An Australian Government initiative established to help embed a research culture in Australian general practice and primary health care.

The following links are to state-based PHCRED programs. These PHCRED programs are typically collaborative partnerships between a number of university departments in each state. The sites are aimed at those interested in primary health care research and contain a wealth of information on the actual PHCRED programs, including resources to assist with research, support and funding opportunities, and education and training programs.

Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Health microsystems: Funded by the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) to address primary health care quality, governance, performance and sustainability issues identified within the national health reform agenda.

Deakin University School of Medicine: Contains a range of information for prospective students and current students, including course structure, curriculum and scholarship opportunties.

Flinders University Rural Clinical School (FURCS): Showcases the FURCS program, including its clinical activities, education and research programs. Includes a series of links to other useful sites for students.

Flinders University's Rural Health Club: The site includes information on membership, club activities, clinical placement options and career opportunities.

Health and Community Service Careers: Funded by the Department of Human Services (Victoria) this site contains a wealth of information on careers in health for prospective students and their parents.

John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP): Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and administered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), this site contains details and applications forms for the JFPP. The program covers the cost of travel and accommodation for students undertaking placement and is an important part of the Australian Government's strategy to attract more doctors to rural and remote areas to address areas of workforce shortage and to improve the quality of healthcare for rural and remote communities.

Mount Gambier City Council: For students studying or undertaking clinical placements in Mount Gambier this site contains information on Mount Gambier and the surrounding area, including demographics, tourism, arts and recreation, as well as useful information for anyone moving to the region.

National Rural Health Students Network: Contains links to 29 Rural Health Clubs (RHCs) located throughout Australia. RHCs aim to promote rural and remote practice to their members through information exchange, placement opportunities, support and advocacy.

Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medicine and Allied Health (NOMAD): Deakin University's Rural Health Club for students. The site includes information on club activities, as well as careers opportunities in rural, regional or remote areas.

Rural and Regional Health Australia: Australian Government funded initiative aimed at helping people living in rural, regional and remote communities find information on health and aged care programs and services available in their local area.

Warrnambool City Council: For students studying or undertaking clinical placements in Warrnambool this site contains information on Warrnambool and the surrounding area, including demographics, tourism, arts and recreation, as well as useful information for anyone moving to Warrnambool.