RWAV is proud to deliver a new program supporting the future of the mental health workforce across rural and regional Victoria. It provides financial support for students completing compulsory unpaid clinical placements, helping cover travel and relocation costss.

What are the biggest rural health priorities for 2026? Your feedback will help inform evidence-based policy and strengthen support for rural health services and workforce priorities. Complete the survey: bit.ly/4ckpa8q Survey closes, 30 April 2026.

RWAV’s new housing report, reveals how the shortage of suitable, affordable housing is directly impacting the ability to recruit and retain the health workers rural communities rely on. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4bH1LMj#ruralhealth

We need your input! RWAV is inviting doctors, nurses & allied health practitioners to share their perspective through our short Rural VIC Snap Survey. Survey deadline extended to 30 April 2026 Have your say: bit.ly/4ckpa8q #RuralHealth #RuralHealthcare #PrimaryHealth

RWAV’s Medical Professional Development, MPD, Program supports eligible medical practitioners to undertake professional development and medical education relevant to their area of practice and community need. Learn more and check your eligibility here: bit.ly/4cZ5B5Q

Rural health professionals in Victoria, we want to hear from you. Doctors, nurses & allied health practitioners are invited to complete RWAV’s 5-minute Rural VIC Snap Survey on rural health priorities for 2026. Survey closes, 27 March 2026. bit.ly/4ckpa8q #RuralHealth

Recognise Excellence in Rural Healthcare – Victorian Rural Health Awards Nominations Now Open! A heartfelt thank you to the Victorian Department of Health for funding these awards and supporting excellence in rural and regional healthcare. bit.ly/3MXYkJ5 #VRHA26

That’s a Wrap on #RWAVConference2026! Closing the conference, Grant Phelps, RWAV Board Chair, reflected on the conversations, insights and collaboration that made this year’s event so impactful. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event such a success.

We’re excited to showcase our next abstract presentation session on Recruitment & Retention in Healthcare, featuring innovative work from rural health leaders: #RWAVConference2026 #RuralHealth #RecruitmentAndRetention #RuralHealthWorkforce #BuildingFutures

We are bringing next Panel discussion on Recruitment and Retention. Drawing on lived experience, the panel will explore workforce shortages, what supports clinicians to stay long term, and the role of community connection, education partnerships, supervision models and more!

Join Kate Temby, General Manager Strategy and Partnerships at RWAV. Drawing on the annual Health Workforce Census undertaken for the Australian Government, this session explores findings from the Rural Health Workforce Census and other data sources to identify community needs.

Introducing our next key presenter, Kirralee Richardson, People and Culture Manager at Latrobe Regional Health. This session will share a case study on how over the past three years, more than 100 international recruits have joined and remained with LRH.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Cath Cosgrave, Founder and Lead Consultant at Attract Connect Stay, as our Keynote Presenter on From Recruitment to Retention: Building Sustainable Rural Health Workforces.

We’re starting Day 2 with a warm Ministerial Address from Chris Couzens MP, State Member for Geelong and Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples. #RWAVConference2026 #RuralHealth #MinisterialAddress #RuralHealthWorkforce #HousingForHealth #RuralHealthcare #BeyondBoundaries

Day 2 of the RWAV Conference is in full motion. Our team is looking forward to welcoming all the attendees. Meet our MCs Courtney, Amy, and Dr Niamh. #RWAVConference2026 #RuralHealth #MinisterialAddress #RuralHealthWorkforce #HousingForHealth #RuralHealthcare #BeyondBoundaries

Introducing our Abstract Presentations on Empowered Leaders, Stronger Healthcare This session highlights innovation and leadership driving rural health forward: #RWAVConference2026

Dr Pat Giddings, CEO of the Remote Vocational Training Scheme, shares a real-world case study of a rural town that rebuilt its medical workforce after losing all permanent GPs. #RWAVConference2026 #RuralHealth #WorkforceSustainability

A huge thank you to all our poster presenters for showcasing their incredible work that is making a real difference in rural health. From Connecting Policy, Practice and People, to Empowering Leaders for Stronger Healthcare, and Recruitment and Retention in Healthcare.

Introducing Our Next Presenter, Ajai Verma, Chief Medical Officer at Barwon Health presenting on ‘Empowering the Workforce to Lead Stronger Regional Health Systems’ #RWAVConference2026 #RuralHealth #MinisterialAddress #RuralHealthWorkforce #HousingForHealth

We thank Hon Emma McBride MP for her special pre-recorded video message, delivering the Ministerial Address at the conference. #RWAVConference2026 #RuralHealth #MinisterialAddress #RuralHealthWorkforce #HousingForHealth #RuralHealthcare #BeyondBoundaries #BuildingFutures