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Artist Josie Rose poses with her artwork Wild Flowers at the official unveiling in Port Macquarie. She is holding a bunch of native flowers and poses smiling in front of the piece.

Officially Unveiling 'Wild Flowers': Commissioned Artwork by Proud Gumbaynnggir Woman Josie Rose

A celebration of Culture, Country, and Community: presenting ‘Wild Flowers’ from proud Gumbaynggirr woman Josie Rose. Hailing from Northern Gumbaynggirr Country on the mid North Coast, Josie is an artist with deep connections to many of the Nations that span the Department’s footprint. Her deep understanding of our regions has shone through Wild Flowers....

87 Joint Medical Program Students Begin Year-Long Clinical Training in Taree and Tamworth

January 16 2025 This week, 87 Joint Medical Program (JMP) students have arrived in Taree and Tamworth to embark on a transformative year of clinical education. Hosted by the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, the program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of rural healthcare...

First Nations Commissioned Artwork EOI

June 3, 2024 The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists connected to the Nations across our footprint. This is an exciting opportunity to have your artwork commissioned and prominently installed at one of our locations...

Introducing WALAAYBAA: A New Cultural Safe Space at the Tamworth Education Centre

May 27, 2024 The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health is proud to unveil WALAAYBAA, a dedicated cultural safe space and cultural room at our Tamworth Education Centre. The term "WALAAYBAA" comes from the local Kamilaroi language, meaning "meeting place" or "home"...

High school students learning about medicine

Careers day inspiring the next generation of health care professionals

February 15, 2024 We are pleased to announce the resounding success of our Health Careers Forum Events in Taree & Tamworth over the past couple of weeks! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 423 students and 28 schools from Tamworth, Taree and surrounding areas who joined us to explore all things medicine, nursing, midwifery, and allied health...

Year-long MRS Student Mackenzie featured in Spectrum Magazine

January 30, 2024 [SPECTRUM MAGAZINE] I highly recommend anyone considering a rural placement for your final year. The friends I made and the knowledge I gained have had a profound impact on me. I feel more confident and ready to embark on my career as a radiation therapist...

Dr Knight wins Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

January 16, 2024 Dr. Anne Knight, our esteemed Senior Lecturer in Medicine has been named on the Australia Day 2024 Honours list and awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her outstanding "service to medicine through a range of roles." Read more...

Medicine Students with Academic outside Tamworth Education Centre

The DRH Welcomes 76 Joint Medical Program students to Tamworth & Taree Rural Clinical Schools for Yearlong Immersive Clinical Education

January 10, 2024 [MEDIA RELEASE] The University of Newcastle's Department of Rural Health proudly announces the welcoming of 76 eager medical students to the Tamworth & Taree Rural Clinical Schools for an extensive year of clinical education. Set amidst the vibrant Tamworth & Mid-North Coast regions, these students will...