University Departments of Rural Health

The University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) program encourages students of medicine, nursing and other health professions to pursue a career in rural practice by providing opportunities for students to practise their clinical skills in a rural environment. It also supports health professionals currently practising in rural settings.

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List of University Departments of Rural Health
Rural Education Infrastructure Development (REID) Pool 2009-11
Evaluation
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List of University Departments of Rural Health

The following University Departments of Rural Health have been established across Australia:

Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health

Based in Moe, Vic
Phone: (03) 5440 9000
Summary of Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health activity 2005-2008 (PDF 56 KB)

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Rural Education Infrastructure Development (REID) Pool 2009-11

The Rural Education Infrastructure Development (REID) Pool 2009-11 will make capital funding of approximately $35 million (GST exclusive) in 2009-10 and 2010-11 available to universities that operate Rural Clinical Schools, University Departments of Rural Health and/or Dental Training - Extended Rural Placements.

In November 2009, eligible universities were invited to submit proposals for funding according to the program guidelines.

All applicants will be notified in writing as soon as a decision about their application for funding is made by the Minister for Health and Ageing.

Evaluation

In 2008, an Evaluation of the University Departments of Rural Health Program and the Rural Clinical Schools Program was undertaken.

More information

For more information on the University Departments of Rural Health, please email health.workforce@health.gov.au.

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