In this new edition of Partyline, we shine a spotlight on the people at the heart of rural, regional, and remote health care – our workforce.
Issue 92: Celebrating & Supporting Our Rural Health Workforce shares powerful stories of the programs, partnerships, and individuals working to support the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of rural health professionals.
From nurses building peer-support “health buddy” systems in Temora, to virtual reality initiatives transforming recruitment in Bathurst, to wellness dogs lifting spirits in Orange – this issue is filled with creative, grassroots solutions that keep our workforce strong.
You’ll also find articles exploring mental health and burnout, innovative training pathways, and lived experiences from the frontline – including what it’s like to be the only cardiologist in Alice Springs, or to bring urology and ultrasound back to the bush.
This edition is a celebration of the ingenuity, dedication, and resilience of the rural health workforce – and a reminder that when we support the people delivering care, we strengthen the whole community.
Want to share your voice or highlight your initiative in Partyline? We’re always on the lookout for stories that reflect the diversity and strength of rural health. Get in touch at [email protected].