By law, the ONRHC must prepare reports for the Minister for Regional Health that contain advice and recommendations, and annual reports about its functions.
Our ONRHC publications collection presents these reports in one place.
The list below shows all ONRHC resources.
Resources
Implementing Rural Selection: A Guide for Medical Colleges
The National Rural Health Commissioner with the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges developed this evidence-based guideline for specialist medical colleges to consider during specialist training selection processes.
Statement of Intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner – 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026
The Statement of Intent outlines the National Rural Health Commissioner’s priorities and approach to achieving the obligations referred to in the Assistant Minister’s Statement of Expectations.
Statement of Expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner – 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026
This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner for 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026.
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Southcentral’s Nuka System of Care – leading example of First Nations health care – webinar recording
Watch the recording from the Southcentral’s Nuka System of Care – leading example of First Nations health care webinar that was held on November 30 2023.
Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) Round 5 – Webinar presentation slides – 15 November 2023
These presentation slides are for the Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) Round 5 webinar on 15 November 2023.
Annual report 2022–23 – Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner
The annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
The Ngayubah Gadan Consensus Statement – Rural and Remote Multidisciplinary Health Teams
This statement defines and describes Rural and Remote Multidisciplinary Health Teams. It is a key reference document for governments, policy makers and fund holders, workforce planners, training, service and peak organisations, health professionals and workers, and communities.
15 March 2023 statement of intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner
This statement outlines the National Rural Health Commissioner's priorities and approach to achieving the goals and obligations referred to in the minister's statement of expectations.
Statement of Expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner 1 July 2022-30 June 2024
This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner during the stated time period.
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The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework – Who it's for
Learn about the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework for Registered Nurses. This video provides an overview of who the framework is for and how it may be used by rural and remote nurses, educators and employers.
1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024 Statement of expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner
This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner during the stated time period.
The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023–2027
This framework describes the unique context of practice and core capabilities for rural and remote Registered Nurses (RNs) in Australia.
Annual report – National Rural Health Commissioner 2021–22
This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2021 to 31 June 2022.
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Life as a rural generalist – Providing healthcare to rural and remote Australia
This video provides information on the National Rural Generalist Pathway, a training program to provide general practitioners with skills to meet the diverse health needs of regional, rural and remote communities.
National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework analysis from public consultation
This report was prepared from an analysis of submissions made to the 2022 public consultation process for the draft National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework. The framework will set out the unique context of practice and core capabilities for rural and remote area nursing practice.
Position Statement – Impacts of racism on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians
Position Statement regarding the Impacts of racism on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians
Primary care Rural Innovative Multidisciplinary Models (PRIMM) – Round 2 Grant GO5102
This document gives feedback for applicants of the PRIMM round 2 grant opportunity, which is overseen by the Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner.
Annual report 2020–21 – National Rural Health Commissioner
This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2020 to 31 June 2021.
Statement of reconciliation – National Rural Health Commissioner
The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner affirms its ongoing commitment to reconciliation. We look forward to a future in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples live healthy lives celebrating their culture and identity.
Primary care Rural Innovative Multidisciplinary Models (PRIMM) Grant GO4600
This document provides general feedback on the grant opportunity for Primary care Rural Innovative Multidisciplinary Models (PRIMM).
Communique – Workshop on rural allied health service and learning consortia
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of a workshop on rural allied health service and learning consortia, held in Tasmania on 1 June 2021.
23 March 2021 statement of intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner
This statement outlines the National Rural Health Commissioner's priorities and approach to achieving the goals and obligations referred to in the minister's statement of expectations.
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022 statement of expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner
This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner during the stated time period.
Final report – Improvement of access, quality and distribution of allied health services in regional, rural and remote Australia
This report provides practical strategies for the Australian Government to make both immediate and long-term impacts on allied health services in rural communities.
Final report from the National Rural Health Commissioner – November 2017 to June 2020
This final report covers the first commissioner’s activities during the period of appointment from 11 November 2017 to 30 June 2020.
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