In the latest Talking Country Health Podcast, Dr. Louise Manning—Rural GP Obstetrician, President of the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria, and Board Director at RWAV—shares her inspiring journey from small-town …
We were thrilled to be invited to be part of the ACHSM College One-Day Health Leadership Conference, where our CEO, …
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Rural Health! The Victorian Rural Health Awards are turning 20, and we’re excited to celebrate two decades of recognising the outstanding contributions of healthcare …
RWAV Conference 2025 Overview The RWAV Conference, ‘Dreaming Big and Driving Change in Rural Healthcare,’ was held on 19 – 21 February 2025. RWAV would like to thank all delegates …
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Dr Deborah Amott, an inspiring ear, nose, and throat surgeon, to explore her remarkable path from Melbourne to delivering life-changing care …
We are thrilled to announce the RWAV Conference 2025: Dreaming Big and Driving Change in Rural Healthcare! Join us for this two-day event with pre-event workshops, bringing together over 250 …
Last week, the RWAV Outreach team held a Strategy Planning workshop, inviting the Community Grants Hub team (the Department) and RWAV CEO Lauren Cordwell. The primary aim was to discuss …
Calling all rural allied health clinicians! Are you seeking to advance your supervisory skills? RWAV and James Cook University Mount Isa Centre for Rural & Remote Health invite you to …
We were thrilled to be invited to be part of the ACHSM College One-Day Health Leadership Conference, where our CEO, Lauren Cordwell, joined a conference panel on ‘Making Progress on …
Since 2014, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria has delivered essential female GP visits to rural and remote communities through the Rural Women’s GP (RWGP) service, funded by RFDS …
RWAV remains committed to improving rural healthcare by delivering tailored recruitment services, providing continuous support, and ensuring that health professionals not only find opportunities but thrive in their roles, contributing …
In an era where the medical field is rapidly evolving and we are seeing a decline in the number of rural and regional healthcare workers, there is increasing need for …
Recently, our CEO, Lauren Cordwell, had the privilege of visiting Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) and, meet with their CEO, Mandy Hutchinson, and the BCHS team, to learn more about …
Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is excited to announce the launch of Stage One of the new MyRWAV Portal! This milestone marks the first phase of a comprehensive upgrade to …
New Account Creation Required: HWSP ONLY With the System Upgrade all new and existing applicants are required to create a new account for new and existing Health Workforce Scholarship Program …
RWAV is pleased to announce that the 2025-26 Outreach Service Funding Round is open! The outreach programs aim to increase access to maternal and paediatric, mental health, chronic disease management, …
Attention Rural Victorians! We need your voice! RWAV has just launched a 5-minute Snap Survey on Rural Accommodation for healthcare workers: Availability and Suitability, and your input could make a …
At RWAV, we’re always striving to improve the experience for our health professionals across rural and regional Victoria. Today, we’re excited to announce the rollout of a significant upgrade to …
RWAV extends heartfelt thanks to all health professionals in rural and regional Victoria for your dedication and care throughout the year. To those working over the festive season, your commitment …
RWAV and Murray PHN came together in Shepparton on November 20 to co-host a roundtable focused on the attraction and retention of early career Allied Health professionals in the region. …
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Grant Phelps as the new Chair of the RWAV Board. Professor Phelps brings over two decades of experience in rural and …
In the latest Talking Country Health Podcast, Dr. Louise Manning—Rural GP Obstetrician, President of the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria, and Board Director at RWAV—shares her inspiring journey from small-town …
Our 2023-24 Annual Report highlights how we’ve supported communities across rural and regional Victoria. RWAV has made a significant impact supporting 291 outreach services and facilitated 3,227 outreach visits that …
Exciting news for allied health businesses in rural and remote Victoria! The Allied Health New Service Grant is back, offering up to $10,000 to help you expand or launch your …
RWAV was thrilled to sponsor the coffee cart at the SARRAH – Services for Australian Rural & Remote Allied Health Conference, fuelling conversations and connections!James Cousins, our Recruitment Coordinator, was …
Recently, RWAV’s General Manager, Kate Temby, and Manager of Strategy and Partnerships, Kerina Princi, attended the RMA (Rural Medicine Australia) Conference in Darwin, hosted by ACRRM. It was an inspiring …
The VACCHO Movement by Improvement – CQI Forum, held from August 13-15, 2024, gathered service delivery and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) experts from member organisations and partners. This forum offered …
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Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is a not-for-profit government funded organisation improving health care for rural, regional and Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
RWAV provides a range of activities and support to improve the recruitment and retention of health professionals to rural and regional Victoria.
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