About

Partyline is the online magazine of the National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body working towards healthy and sustainable rural, regional and remote communities across Australia.

Partyline is produced four times per year. Dates for 2026 are as follows:

2026 PARTYLINE THEMES

Issue 94 – March

Theme: The Economics of Rural Health

Examining funding models, local government roles, and innovative economic solutions to make healthcare viable in small communities.

Call for Submissions: Tuesday 27 January

Submissions Due: Tuesday 3 March

Publication Date: Tuesday 24 March

Issue 95 – June

Theme: Rural Health Tech & Innovation

Stories of groundbreaking technology, telehealth, AI, and digital health solutions designed specifically for rural contexts.

Call for Submissions: Tuesday 21 April

Submissions Due: Tuesday 19 May

Publication Date: Tuesday 16 June

Issue 96 – September

Theme: Priority Populations
Highlighting initiatives, research, and stories that champion better health outcomes for groups facing greater barriers in rural and remote Australia – including First Nations peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, older Australians, and those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.

Call for Submissions: Tuesday 14 July

Submissions Due: Tuesday 11 August

Publication Date: Tuesday 29 September

Issue 97 – December

Theme: Rural Health Equity in Action

Showcasing programs, policies, and partnerships that are closing health gaps and improving outcomes in rural and remote Australia.

Call for Submissions: Tuesday 13 October

Submissions Due: Tuesday 10 November

Publication Date: Tuesday 15 December