GPs trained in the United Kingdom, Ireland, or New Zealand can now apply directly for specialist registration without the need for fellowship from an Australian college.
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Posted inHealth, Indigenous, New England Surrounds, Parenting and kids, Women
Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care
Women in remote areas are 1.6 times more likely to suffer perinatal loss, prompting calls for national standards in care to overcome the tyranny of distance.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser, Good News, Health, Youth
Still time to get involved in moving fundraiser for children’s cancer research
There’s still time to sign up for one of Armidale’s most heartfelt community events, with registrations open until midnight Friday for this weekend’s 19 for 19 Challenge
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Health, Tamworth
Convoy of motorbikes bring awareness of prostate cancer to Tamworth today
Riders participating in The Long Ride, an epic motorcycle journey across Australia raising awareness and funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), will be roaring into Tamworth tonight.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth invited to celebrate National headspace Day at the Skate Park
Tamworth locals are invited to roll into the Tamworth Skate Park this Friday, October 10, for a fun and meaningful day out celebrating National headspace Day 2025.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Applications open for 5th round of Allied Health Rural Generalist Program
Graduate and early career allied health clinicians are encouraged to apply for a unique rural rotation opportunity in Hunter New England Local Health District.
Posted inGunnedah, Health, Moree, Narrabri
Dementia Australia brings support to Moree, Narrabri, and Gunnedah
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is bringing support to the region.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Health
UNE launches nutrition and health science degrees
UNE is bolstering the regional and rural health workforce, thanks to a new suite of nutrition and health science courses.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Health
CWA Armidale creates $140,000 UNE scholarship for medical students
A $140,000 gift from the CWA Armidale Branch to UNE has established a new medical scholarship for women from regional, rural and remote communities.
Posted inHealth, National News
Calculator tool to help doctors in bulk-billing push
General practitioners are being encouraged to adopt a full bulk-billing model via a calculator to show the financial rewards.