Our Vision :: Northern Rivers Department of Rural Health

Northern Rivers Department of Rural Health - Australia

Our Vision

To create a multidisciplinary centre of excellence in health education and research that is relevant to the health needs of our communities.

The NRUDRH strategic goals are as outlined in the Agreement between the Australian Department of Health and Ageing and the University of Sydney as follows:

Underlying all strategies is a commitment to a multidisciplinary approach with a public health outlook. The NRUDRH will also give priority to addressing health issues of specific relevance to the local Indigenous community.

1. increase and improve rural experiences, including training to encourage cultural awareness and sensitivity to Indigenous health issues for undergraduate students in the health professions.

2. expand educational opportunities relevant to rural and remote practice, in particular in relation to existing rural and remote health professionals and indigenous students.

3. undertake research into rural and remote health issues, including publications of papers and reports and applying for research grants and consultancies.

4. provide training and support for rural health professionals including mentors, supervisors and preceptors), consumers and communities, including indigenous communities.

5. contribute to innovation in education, research and service development through collaborations with universities, health services and professional and community organisations, including indigenous communities.

6. embrace a strong public health focus or population health focus: and contribute to the development of innovative service delivery models in rural and remote health.

7. endeavour to progress the rural health agenda within the medical and other health sciences faculties or departments to maximise the efficient use of resources provided for a range of rural health programs. These programs include, but are not limited to, the Rural Undergraduate Support and Coordination Program, the Primary Health Care Research Education Development program and the Rural Clinical Schools program.