The Latest Breaking News from Rural Doctors Association of Australia

Blackwater GP clinic closes due to rural doctor shortage, putting other clinics under increasing pressure

After losing its permanent GP in March, this health clinic 'exhausted all options' trying to recruit a new one. After 54 years, it is now set to close, while other clinics in the region are still desperately trying to recruit doctors.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Bush doctors need carrots as dire warnings of drain are raised

Rural medical clinics say doctors are leaving to work in urban areas or asking for more money to stay in the bush.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2022

Doctors 'need a carrot' to stay rural

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia says Labor's health policies are making it hard to attract and retain medical staff in the bush.

AAP · Aug 17, 2022