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The Rural Doctors Association (NSW), established in 1987, is one of seven state and Territory members of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia. Membership of RDA(NSW) is open to all NSW's rural doctors, not just those who work at the 125 smaller rural hospitals in New South Wales.

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NSW Rural Doctors Network / Rural Doctors Association (NSW) - Summer Refresher Conference

The NSW RDN/RDA (NSW) invites rural GPs, overseas trained doctors, GP registrars, medical specialists and medical students interested in rural general practice to the annual Summer Refresher conference. The conference offers an extensive partners and kids program, making it a perfect opportunity to update your clinical skills, gain CPD points and catch up with colleagues and their families.

The Conference will be held on Friday 24 - Sunday 26 February 2012 at the Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour.

RDAA Press Release: Santa recycling the presents? Nothing new for small rural towns in After Hours Care Announcement

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has said there is little to be upbeat about for rural communities in the announcement about after hours care by new Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek.

“It is a case of more of the same for small rural communities where doctors are already providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week in hospitals and surgeries,” said RDAA President Dr Paul Mara.

RDAA NSW Press Release : Evidence mounts: Doctors launch 'Stop the Rot!' roadshow to push for urgent review of faulty system

                               

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has launched a national ‘Stop the Rot!’ virtual roadshow to highlight mounting evidence that the new Australian Standard Geographical Classification – Remoteness Areas (ASGC-RA) system is making it significantly more difficult for small rural towns to attract doctors.