Publications

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.

This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner for 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026.

These presentation slides are for the Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) Round 5 webinar on 15 November 2023.

The annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

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.

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.

This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner during the stated time period.

This framework describes the unique context of practice and core capabilities for rural and remote Registered Nurses (RNs) in Australia.

This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner during the stated time period.

This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2021 to 31 June 2022.

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 regarding the Impacts of racism on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians

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.

This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2020 to 31 June 2021.

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.

This document provides general feedback on the grant opportunity for Primary care Rural Innovative Multidisciplinary Models (PRIMM).

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.

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.

This statement sets out the Australian Government’s expectations for the National Rural Health Commissioner during the stated time period.

This final report covers the first commissioner’s activities during the period of appointment from 11 November 2017 to 30 June 2020.

This report provides practical strategies for the Australian Government to make both immediate and long-term impacts on allied health services in rural communities.

This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.

This interim report describes 4 key strategic themes that will set the parameters for the recommendations in the final report.

This literature review was prepared to inform policy advice on improving the access, distribution and quality of rural and remote allied health services.

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.