A campaign to attract young doctors, nurses and allied health workers to careers in rural New South Wales will see a group of enthusiastic students travel to the north west this weekend to experience country life.
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Ten medical, nursing and allied health students from the universities of Notre Dame, Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong will participate in the three-day trip to Tamworth, Boggabri and Narrabri.
NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is hosting the Go Rural event in partnership with Rural Health Workforce Australia.
RDN chief executive officer Richard Colbran said the campaign seeks to address the health workforce shortage in rural NSW by showcasing the professional and lifestyle rewards of rural medicine.
“We need doctors and other health professionals working in our rural and remote areas,” Mr Colbran said.
“Go Rural is an opportunity for medical, nursing and allied health students to learn about the rewards of a career in rural health, and how rural NSW has some of the best training opportunities in the country.”
The students will arrive in Tamworth on Friday, visit the Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service and tour Tamworth Hospital and the Tamworth Education Centre, before enjoying dinner at a pub with local health professionals.
On Saturday, the group will tour the Boggabri Multi Purpose Service (MPS) and participate in a clinical skills workshop with Tamworth general practitioner (GP), Dr Lauren Cone.
The group will then visit a farm for lunch before joining health professionals and members of the Narrabri community at the home of a local family for dinner.
On Sunday morning the students will tour Narrabri Hospital and meet with local health professionals before heading back to Sydney.
“Rural health is a great choice for young people who want to make a difference,” Mr Colbran said.
“We want future health professionals to see how the country is a great place to raise a family and connect with a community that values their skills.”
