Health Workforce Solutions for Rural Western Australia
Rural Health West is the trading name for the Western Australian Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine Ltd. It is a
not-for-profit, membership-based organisation overseen by a Board of Directors.
As the workforce agency for Western Australia, Rural Health West aims to work collaboratively with organisations and
individuals to ensure that the health needs of rural Western Australians are met by a high-quality, sustainable health workforce.
Western Australia offers great beauty and diversity. Those working here can expect variety and challenge whilst finding the experience memorable and rewarding. The staff of Rural Health West is committed to supporting health professionals and their families in fulfilling the opportunities offered by life in our unique State.
Rural Health West is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and Western Australian Department of Health.
Note: Changes to area classifications and grants are currently being implemented by the Federal Government. Please contact Rural Health West for current advice on how this may affect doctors practising in rural Western Australia.
Latest News
Rural Health West 2010-2011 Annual Report
Rural Health West Bulletin -February 2012
Board Communique - December 2011
MDS Report and Workforce Analysis Update 2010
Congratulations to award recipients at Doctors' Service Awards 2011
Read about Dr Abigail Harwood's real life experience as a GP in Kununurra
Rural Health Matters - Issue 19 Summer 2012
Latest Events
Medical Student Go Rural Cocktail Information Night
Post Graduate Student Go Rural Cocktail Information Night (NEW DATE 8 MARCH)









