Welcome
Patron
The Hon. Tim Fischer AC

President
Dr Peter Rischbieth

What is RDAA?
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) was formed in 1991 to give rural doctors a national voice.

Who are our members?
RDAA comprises the Rural Doctors Association (RDA) of each State and the Northern Territory-representing rural doctors from right around the country. State/Northern Territory RDAs are autonomous entities which negotiate with government and other bodies in their own jurisdictions. Members are typically drawn from small rural towns and remote areas in categories 4 - 7 of the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas (RRMA) classification system.

What does RDAA do?
RDAA's vision is for excellent medical care in Australia's rural and remote communities. Our motto is 'caring for the country'.

RDAA advocates for highly skilled and motivated medical practitioners who are adequately trained, remunerated and supported, both professionally and socially.

By working closely with our members and key stakeholders such as the Commonwealth Government, RDAA provides support, policy development, research, submissions and strategic advice on relevant issues.

In 1996, in response to demand from rural doctors and trainees, RDAA created the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), a separate organisation to look after standards, training and continuing medical education for rural doctors.

 

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Quick Info
RDAA 2008 Budget Submission
Rural health -- the facts at a glance
Telstra CE&ES priority repairs status -- information for rural doctors
RDAA and beyondblue community service announcements (CSAs):
Radio CSA -- with music
Radio CSA -- without music
TV CSA -- smaller file version (1.9 MB)
TV CSA -- large file version (5.7 MB)
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Call for expressions of interest -- Specialist Obstetricians Locum Scheme (SOLS)
RDAA achievements update --
July 2006
Information for doctors wishing
to work in Australia (links to www.doctorconnect.gov.au)
Join ACRRM and your Rural Doctors Association today!
Latest News
New Office of Rural Health: a small voice in the wilderness?
2 July 2008
RDAA welcomes announcement of Chief Nursing Officer
26 June 2008
Media alert -- RDAA doorstop, Parliament House, Canberra
24 June 2008
RDAA calls on Prime Minister to intervene in SA country hospital crisis
17 June 2008
National Consensus Framework for Rural Maternity Services -- Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission
30 May 2008
RDAA, RANZCOG and NSW Rural Doctors Network submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission -- Sustaining the Rural Specialist Medical Workforce: Locum Relief Through Regional Supernumerary Posts
30 May 2008
RDAA Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission
30 May 2008
New international guidelines underline need for better incentives for rural doctors
27 May 2008
RDAA congratulates the Flying Doctors on 80 years of saving lives
19 May 2008
Government funding supports rural obstetricians
18 May 2008

 
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