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THANK YOU! 220 people gathered together for the 8th #NgarwuWanyarra23 conference to listen to our First Nations leaders and community members. We thank our presenters for generously sharing and all attendees for supporting the event during this important time for Australia.

Today marks the beginning of National Rural Health Month - a month which highlights the inequities that rural, regional and remote Australians face when trying to access the same #healthcare as their urban counterparts. #RuralHealthMatters Media release: ruralhealth.org.au/media-release/…

Victorian General Practitioner of the Year 🙌 Congratulations to Dr Paul Molina Chavez, Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) Year 3 Director, who was named the state's best GP by RACGP. Read more → go.unimelb.edu.au/589s 📷 Wangaratta Chronicle

Join us on Wednesday 6 December for this live workshop where you'll master the art of #supervision. In just two hours you'll be equipped with the skills needed to expertly guide #ruralhealthcare students toward successful careers. Register → go.unimelb.edu.au/8q9s

Recently awarded the Melbourne Medical School Publication Prize for his research on sarcopenia, Dr Zanker is a former Rural Clinical School student and geriatrician who is advancing healthcare in both metro and rural settings. Tap through to read more → go.unimelb.edu.au/h2ks

Congratulations to our final year medical student, Jasmine Davis, who is the recently named National Rural and Remote Advocate of the Year! 🎉

Join us in 2024 for the Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities! There are a limited number of scholarships available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Apply by 1 December 2023 → go.unimelb.edu.au/6hme

We’re excited to share that we’ve recently co-funded an exciting new initiative – the Neurodiversity Project. Led by neurodivergent #UniMelb staff members, it aims to improve the experiences of all neurodivergent staff and students. Learn more → unimelb.me/neurodiversity

Researchers from the Department of Rural Health are advocating for greater attention to the health workforce challenges faced by rural communities and exploring possible collaborative solutions. Read the article published by MJA → go.unimelb.edu.au/w6qs

Want to help shape a better Victorian public mental health system? We are seeking Victorian community opinions to inform the research strategy for the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing. Find our more and have your say 👉 go.unimelb.edu.au/6xks

Finally graduated from my Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health!! Looking forward to contributing to our healthcare system as a rural generalist intern! Thank you to everyone who inspired me and motivated me to continue despite the setbacks! UniMelb MDHS Department of Rural Health at UniMelb

We're thrilled to share that Shepparton's new Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence (MCRE) has reached an important milestone, completing its roof featuring a large Aboriginal flag design, bringing the opening of the new centre one step closer!

As we approach the end of 2023, the Department of Rural Health wish you all a safe and restful holiday break. Looking forward to welcoming students and staff back in 2024 for another exciting year! 🎉

Adolescents living in rural areas are more likely to have poorer oral health compared with those living in metro. To address this, researchers are exploring ways to successfully develop co-designed oral health promotion programs. Read → go.unimelb.edu.au/h4qs

Kick-start the new year by enrolling in the Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities. Register by 19 February at the latest for a 26 February start. Find out more → go.unimelb.edu.au/6hme

Don't miss our upcoming information session on Tuesday 30 January to connect with the academic team, learn more about the course and see if it's the right fit for you. Register → go.unimelb.edu.au/yc68

📢 There's just over a week left to submit your application for the 2024 AMA Indigenous Medical #Scholarship. Since 1994, this important initiative has helped more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples become #doctors. Apply now: ama.com.au/about/indigeno… #Medicalstudents

Researchers have recently published a study where rural service users from diverse backgrounds shared the challenges encountered when accessing healthcare. The study identified three common exclusionary practices experienced by participants. Read → go.unimelb.edu.au/dxi8

How can you support mature-aged students on rural campuses to study and join the workforce, I hear you say? Check out our fresh paper in BMC Medical Education for ideas. Share it with colleagues, students and community! BMC Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) Department of Rural Health at UniMelb bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Join us to hear from Victoria's Chief Health Officer and #UniMelb Rural Clinical School alum, Dr Clare Looker. 🗓️Tuesday 5 March, 5:30 to 6:30pm 📍in-person Shepparton or online Register → go.unimelb.edu.au/bhi8