Remote and Rural Services

SUPPORT FOR RURAL SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRALIA

The Support for Rural Specialists in Australia (SRSA) program is a Government funded initiative, managed by the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC). The program aims to provide rural specialists with access to training via online learning programs and the distribution of individual grants to enable rural specialists to access continuing professional development (CPD) not having available in their home town.

BUSH SUPPORT SERVICES

CRANAplus runs Bush Support Services and offers personalised care for remote health workers. It includes a Bush Support Line, stress management workshops, self-care publications and guidelines.
The Bush Support Line is a confidential helpline staffed by registered psychologists who have experience in working in remote and rural areas. Callers are not required to be CRANAplus members and the support line is open to spouses and family members of remote health workers.
You can contact the Bush Support Line 24/7 in Australia on 1800 805 391

RURAL FAMILY MEDICAL NETWORK

The Rural Medical Family Network assists the spouses and families of doctors and medical students when moving to rural locations in NSW, Queensland, and WA.