NSW Rural Doctors Network Ltd
About
NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is a charity dedicated to improving health access in under-resourced communities, primarily in rural New South Wales. RDN operates social enterprises that build capacity, mobilize knowledge, and deliver programs and products to enhance health and wellbeing, aligning with the WHO goal of accessible quality health services without financial hardship.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly demonstrate their commitment to rural health and align with RDN's mission of improving health access in under-resourced communities. Leverage the specific program pathways and resources offered for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and students. Highlighting relevant experience or a strong desire to live and work in rural NSW would be beneficial.
Giving Philosophy
RDN's giving philosophy is rooted in the World Health Organisation’s goal of achieving a world where all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. They achieve this by fostering health workforce development, providing training, scholarships, and recruitment support, and implementing outreach programs, with a strong focus on rural and remote areas.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $28.1M | $39.9M | $23.5M | $5.3M |
| FY2022 | $24.5M | $34.4M | $24.5M | $5.8M |
| FY2021 | $24.8M | $34.5M | $23.9M | $6.1M |
| FY2020 | $25.6M | $33.8M | $21.3M | $6.2M |
| FY2019 | $23.9M | $31.7M | $16.0M | $6.3M |
| FY2018 | $20.9M | $27.4M | $15.2M | $6.3M |
| FY2017 | $20.8M | $27.2M | $11.2M | $6.1M |
| 7yr total | $168.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs (from website)
Health Workforce Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to rural health professionals for further education and training.
Bush Bursaries and Country Women's Association Scholarships
Supports medical students undertaking rural immersion experiences.
Outreach Student Placement Program (OSPP)
Provides student placements in rural and remote communities to experience rural health care.
Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships
Offers cadetships for medical students, including specific programs for Indigenous students, to encourage rural medical careers.
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying health-related courses.
Practice Sustainability Grant
Supports rural practices with funding for sustainability initiatives.