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Our Vision

Contribute to an effective and sustainable rural and remote health system

About the Institute


The Institute was formed in 2003 following recommendations from the NSW Health Plan. It aims to support rural clinicians across all stages of their careers and promote good practice in rural health service delivery. It is a "virtual institute" with staff working across NSW.

Establishment of the Institute was a significant recommendation of the NSW Rural Health Report released in September 2002.

The Institute's Aims

 
Promote Excellence
Identify and share good practice in rural health service delivery

Networking
Assist the development of networks between rural health staff and services within and between Area Health Services.

Information
Act as a source of information for rural and remote stakeholders on rural health workforce and service issues.

Fundholder/Facilitator
Use its funds to create incentives for organisations to respond to perceived gaps in rural health service delivery.

Advocacy
Provide a voice for rural health services and the rural health workforce, the issues they face and strategies to address those issues and facilitate dialogue between professional groups involved in rural health.

The NSW Minister for Health has appointed an Executive Committee to oversee the operations of the Institute.