RMA26 Expo
In the RMA26 Exhibition Hall, you will find over 80 organisations dedicated to advancing rural and remote healthcare in Australia. Connect with healthcare providers, training organisations, medical suppliers, and recruitment specialists who understand the unique challenges of rural practice. Whether you are seeking career opportunities, clinical solutions, or practice support, discover the tools and partnerships to enhance your work in rural and remote communities.
RMA26 HOSTS
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is a leading professional medical college dedicated to improving healthcare in rural and remote areas of Australia. As the peak organisation for rural and remote medicine, ACRRM plays a vital role in training and supporting doctors who serve these unique communities.
RDAA is the peak professional body representing the interests of rural and remote doctors and the communities they live and work in. Our vision is for excellent medical care for rural and remote communities. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce of highly skilled and motivated rural medical practitioners through adequate training and proper incentives, remuneration and support.
Our Exhibitors
Join a team of qualified healthcare professionals that support over 70,000 members in the Australian Defence Force. Take on a full-time or part-time role as a medical practitioner and find extra dimension working in military hospitals, in the field and on deployment. Visit adfcareers.gov.au or call 13 19 01.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) includes 9 hospitals, 11 primary health sites and 9 community health centres, as well as mental health facilities and specialist services. Cairns HHS covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres and we go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west. We provide public hospital and health services to a population of about 250,000 people.
Our vision – Great care for Central Queenslanders.
Our purpose – Great people, delivering quality care and improving health.
Our values – We’re committed to our guiding values.
- Care – we are attentive to individual needs and circumstances
- Integrity – we are consistently true, act diligently and lead by example
- Respect – we will behave with courtesy, dignity and fairness in all we do
- Commitment – we will always do the best we can all of the time
Founded in 2012, we’re passionate about placing people, connecting communities and inspiring happiness. Redefining the way healthcare professionals connect and collaborate, we’re setting the standard for delivering exceptional, tailored recruitment services. At cmr, we’re committed to a happier healthier workforce that inspires better health for us all.
As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to public health through the prevention of influenza and pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities and leading R&D capabilities, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
In Australia, CSL Seqirus operates the only manufacturing facility for seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines, and produces a range of unique medicines in the national interest including antivenoms and the only human vaccine for Q fever. Our commitment to Australia’s health also extends to providing access to paediatric and adult vaccines, and innovative pharmaceuticals for patients living with allergies, cardiovascular disease, severe pain, dry eye disease, iron deficiency, kidney diseases, rare diseases and neurological conditions.
Darling Downs Health (DDH) provides public hospital and healthcare services to nearly 300,000 people from 30 facilities, including a large regional referral hospital, an extended inpatient mental health service, 3 medium sized regional hub hospitals, 11 rural hospitals, 4 multipurpose health services, a primary health care clinic, a community care unit, 2 general practices and 6 residential aged care facilities.
We support the government to lead and shape Australia’s health, disability and aged care systems through evidence-based policy, well targeted programs, and best practice regulation.
Our vision is to deliver better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.
Our purpose is to support the government to lead and shape Australia’s health, disability and aged care systems through evidence-based policy, well targeted programs, and best practice regulation.
Dermatology Australasia is the external education arm of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and is a leading provider of CPD accredited skin health education for GPs, GP registrars, prevocational doctors, and nurses. Our courses are developed and taught by dermatologists of the ACD. For more information, visit our website: https://dermatologyaustralasia.com.au/.
Eating Disorders Families Australia is the only national organisation providing support, education, advocacy, and counselling solely to families and carers of those living with an eating disorder. Established in 2016, EDFA currently has more than 3,000 members and has helped hundreds of carers and families over the years. Our mission is to enable families and carers to be effective supports and recognised as a central member of the recovery team for a loved one with an eating disorder.
Global Medics provides career solutions for healthcare professionals, operating in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom. We have permanent, contract and locum medical jobs for all grades and specialties in metropolitan, rural and regional hospitals and clinics across the globe.
Established in 1974 and operating as an autonomous organisation since 2001, General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is the national independent voice of future GPs.
We believe that by strengthening the future of general practice, we will see improved health for all Australians.
Our 20,000 plus members are the future GP workforce and they reflect every stage of the journey to becoming a GP. We represent:
Medical students
Junior doctors
GPs in training (all GP Specialist pathways)
New Fellows.
General practice is the backbone of our healthcare system and we provide Australia’s next generation of GPs with support, advice and resources.
GPSA serves as Australia’s primary organization for GP/RG supervisors and training
practices, representing approximately 10,000 members.
We support supervision in its various forms, prioritizing support for supervisors,
practice managers, and training practices developing future general practitioners
(GPs) and rural generalists (RGs).
Through active engagement with our members, we advocate for enhanced training conditions, emphasizing sustainability and professional fulfillment as pivotal factors in providing best practice supervision and attracting more doctors to General Practice.
GPSA is committed to fostering the enthusiasm that propels the GP training sector forward, offering service, support, research, innovation, education, and advocacy.
Our vision is to champion a thriving GP training sector that is cohesive, duly
acknowledged, rewarded, and respected as the cornerstone of Australia’s healthcare system.
headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.
headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.
The Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs (NQRTH) connects medical students, interns and junior doctors with opportunities and resources to create a supportive and clear path to specialist training in our regions.
The Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs is a medical training network supporting the training continuum, integrating James Cook University with private and public hospital and health services and GP Clinics in the areas of Cairns and the Tablelands, Torres and Cape, Mt Isa, Central West, Mackay and Townsville.
This collaborative medical training network is contributing to a high-quality, sustainable, and stable medical workforce committed to improving the health services of rural and remote communities in northern Queensland.
Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS) provides cultural education and mentoring for GPs and GP registrars. Backed by ACRRM and RACGP, JCTS helps general practitioners and registrars build strong foundations in culturally safe care, supporting healthier futures and stronger communities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation, an award-winning Aboriginal community-controlled health service based in Broken Hill. Recognised for excellence, Maari Ma offers a modern, well-equipped General Practice setting. Here, you’ll work within a culturally secure, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the community.
Welcome to Macquarie Medical Systems Online Store, a fully owned and operated Sydney based, Australian business, trading and trusted for over 30 years. Purchase high-quality medical products with ease and confidence.
We can provide products to match your specialised needs, and we service all parts of the health care sector, including General Practice, Nursing Homes, Public and Private Hospitals, Universities, Specialists, and the Veterinary Market! Purchase from a trusted online source with secure payment and guaranteed delivery.
We sell a wide range of medical products, including Dermatoscopes, Surgical Instruments and Patient Monitoring Devices. We act as a manufacturer, reseller/supplier, exclusive distributors and authorised service agents for a wide range of medical products importing directly from the manufacturers. Some of our major brands include the DermLite from 3GEN, MoleMax from Derma Medical Systems as well as Edan Patient Monitoring device. All medical devices which are imported from overseas into Australia are listed with the ARTG (Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods) register which is controlled by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration of the Commonwealth of Australia).
Our international partners produce quality medical devices, and we have collaborated with them to ensure they provide the optimum products for the Australian market. If you are interested in product lines that we do not currently supply, please speak to one of our friendly customer service team members.
MDA National is a doctor-owned Medical Defence Organisation that has supported Australian doctors since 1925. With over 46,000 Members and Insureds, we provide expert medico-legal protection and support at every career stage. Backed by 100 years of service, we exist to safeguard doctors’ reputations and promote good medical practice. Owned by doctors, for doctors, our Members are always at the heart of what we do—trusted, protected, and supported in the moments that matter most.
At MIPS, we’re more than an indemnity provider. As a member-owned nonprofit organisation, our commitment is to safeguard healthcare professionals. We offer comprehensive protection, a supportive community, and expert advice, empowering our members to confidently navigate their profession’s challenges and rewards. During uncertain times, MIPS stands proudly by its members, protecting their purpose and ensuring peace of mind.
The Rural Generalist Coordination Unit (RGCU) provides support to doctors, facilitating their exposure to hospital and primary healthcare experiences essential for a seamless progression into vocational training. The RGCU are responsible for the administration of the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program which aims to better streamline and coordinate medical training in regions and fund new rural primary care rotations to boost training capacity for the next generation of doctors.
Established in the NSW Outback town of Bourke in 2002, Ochre Health is a leader in general practice management and locum recruitment. The company operates a network of over 65 medical centres and urgent care clinics around Australia and is engaged as a service provider by over 500 independent doctors. The Ochre Health Group also includes Ochre Recruitment and Medical Directions, medical recruitment businesses working with hospitals and medical practices throughout Australia and New Zealand on developing workforce solutions and placing quality locum and permanent doctors across a wide range of specialties.
For more, visit our websites:
Ochre Health – https://ochrehealth.com.au/
Ochre Recruitment – https://ochrerecruitment.com/
RANZCOG strives for excellence and equity in women’s health across Australia and New Zealand. The College trains and accredits doctors in the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology so that they can provide the highest standards of healthcare.
As the peak body in education, training and advocacy in obstetrics and gynaecology, we support all women and the clinicians who treat them.
Rare Cancers Australia was founded out of the fundamental principles of equity, fairness and compassion. When someone is dealt the bad luck of a rare or less common cancer diagnosis, they should have equitable experiences and outcomes compared to someone diagnosed with a common cancer.
We exist to redefine cancer support so no one is left behind or feels alone. Everyone is given the best possible chance to live beyond cancer.
The patient guides all that we do. We are in service to their wellbeing, and frequently return to the question, “Where is the patient in this?” in our decision-making, program development and policy work.
Purpose-Driven Locums: Where Flexibility Meets Life-Changing Medicine
RDWA is South Australia’s premier not-for-profit workforce agency, connecting exceptional medical professionals with meaningful rural locum opportunities since 1998.
Why choose RDWA locums? Work across diverse private practices and Regional LHN hospitals; Complete credentialing and administrative support – we handle the paperwork; Rural emergency medicine upskilling course included; Highly attractive remuneration with excellent benefits; Flexible arrangements: full-time, part-time, or casual to suit your lifestyle; clinical and operational support during all placements
Ready to experience rural medicine with unparalleled support?
Visit us at Booth 15 and discover why our locums say this is where their careers truly flourish.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is responsible for training, educating, and representing psychiatrists in Australia and New Zealand.
Our vision is excellence and equity in the provision of mental healthcare.
Our purpose is to support our members, advance psychiatry, and advocate for the best mental health outcomes for our communities.
For more information, please visit www.ranzcp.org.
NSW Rural Doctors Network Ltd, trading as “Rural Doctors Network” and known as “RDN”, exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in remote, rural, regional, Aboriginal and disadvantaged communities. It is a not-for-profit, non-government charitable organisation that works to create and sustain access to quality multidisciplinary healthcare for all Australians – no matter where they live.
RVTS is a vocational training program for medical practitioners in rural, remote and First Nation communities across Australia with over 25 years experience. The purpose of the program is to train doctors in remote communities for remote communities. RVTS delivers distance training and remote supervision to doctors in rural, remote and First Nation communities across Australia. The training provided meets the requirements for Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP.
The Rural Workforce Agency Network (RWAN) represents Rural Workforce Agencies in every Australian state and the Northern Territory, working with rural and remote communities to support quality, sustained health care. Each RWA assists GPs, GP registrars, locums, and IMGs to transition to and remain in rural practice. We deliver Commonwealth-funded programs including scholarships, grants, professional development, wellbeing, and social initiatives. Visit our booth to meet your local RWA representatives and explore tailored support and opportunities.
Skilled Medical is an international medical recruitment, placement & services firm based in Melbourne and London. Established in 2005, we specialise in placing doctors in locum and permanent positions across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom & Ireland.
We source qualified medical personnel from local and global markets and provide staffing solutions to public and private health services, general practices and the corporate sector.
As a doctor-led firm, our medical workforce knowledge helps to ensure our placements are well matched to the needs of our clients and their communities.
Skilled Medical is an accredited supplier of medical professionals in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland and our firm complies with requirements of ISO:9001 Quality Management Systems in Australia.
We’re committed to improving the health and wellbeing of South West communities by delivering high-quality health care that people trust and value.
Our organisational structure is set up to create an empowered and agile university that is able to deliver on our mission.
The Clarence Valley Regional Training Hub (CVRTH) is committed to addressing the critical shortage of medical professionals in rural Australia. Established in 2017 with funding from the Commonwealth Government, it is dedicated to providing exceptional training and support for medical students, junior doctors, and medical trainees.
CVRTH embraces living and working rurally and raises awareness of the ongoing extreme shortages in the Rural Medical Workforce.
CVRTH also acknowledges the challenges Medical Trainees face when enrolled in further post graduate training. These challenges include mandatory placements in metro regions, a lack of educational and community support in rural settings and inability to settle anywhere due to ongoing training commitments.
Founded in 1971 by Australian ENT surgeon Dr John Vorrath, VorOtek specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices with precision optics and fully integrated LED illumination.
Our precision optical equipment assists Primary Health Care Practitioners to achieve optimum visualization for best practice techniques for Ear Health, Wax Management and Skin Cancer Solutions and is further complimented by our expanding Ear Wax Micro-Suction equipment range. Our devices offer mobility, flexibility and speed of action, allowing various medical procedures to be performed in a range of clinical settings.
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is a leading healthcare organization in Western Australia that aims to provide high-quality and patient-centered healthcare services to regional and remote areas. As part of the WA Department of Health, WACHS plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare across diverse and geographically dispersed regions.
Our people are truly invested in the health, wellness and viability of country communities and the vibrancy, diversity and future of country WA.
WACHS offers attractive and competitive remuneration, salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and in some cases, additional benefits such as housing and relocation support, as well as additional financial incentives.
With 26 years of medical recruitment experience across all medical specialties, Wavelength is proud to have successfully placed over 100,000 doctors across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, Wavelength employs over 70 experienced recruitment, operational, support, and migration specialists, and has built a reputation for providing bespoke resourcing for clients, and personalised service for candidates at all stages of their careers.
Wavelength also specialises in medical registration and immigration support, provided by in-house registered migration agents.
Western Health Alliance Limited, trading as the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN), is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia, established to support frontline health services and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care.
Our focus is patients who are at risk of poor health outcomes and working to improve the coordination of their care, so they receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
Care, Connection, Compassion for all
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) is a leading public healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services across the Wide Bay region of Queensland, Australia. Serving a population of over 200,000 people, WBHHS offers a diverse range of healthcare services, including acute care, emergency services, specialty services, and community-based care, with a strong emphasis on innovative medical practices and compassionate patient care.
