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.