RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: Registered Nurses
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is a Commonwealth-funded programme, and the craft group requirements are set by the Department of Health.
RAHC Clinical trip to Alice Springs
RAHC Clinical Manager Emma Thomas and Clinical Coordinator Tony Lane recently travelled to the RAHC Central office in Alice Springs.
NAIDOC Week 2022
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. It is a chance to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Hear here: Going with the flow
On chilly nights in Tasmania, Andrea Lovatt gets a warm glow when she thinks of her trips to the Northern Territory (NT). She recalls her rewarding work as a paediatric audiologist in scenic spots where the daytime temperatures can soar to 43 degrees.
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: June 2022
After two years of reviews, the Remote Primary Health Care Manual (RPHCM) protocols will be finalised on 30 June 2022. From 1 July 2022, the manuals will move through the final editing and publication stage.
Flu Season 2022
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread through bodily fluids from infected people. Transmission is typically preventable with vaccination and treated with symptom management.
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: May 2022
The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in late 2022.
National Reconciliation Week 2022
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrates and promotes relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
NT Health Alert: Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN)
Several cases of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) have been recorded in communities throughout the Northern Territory (NT) since 28 March 2022. APSGN is a legislated notifiable disease in the NT.
RAHC welcomes a new National Manager
RAHC is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Whiteley as its new National Manager. Kim commenced this position on Monday, 2 May 2022. Kim is a proud Wiradjuri woman born in Wellington NSW, on traditional Binjang country.
RAHC launches new eLearning - Sepsis Recognition and Management
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is excited to announce the launch of a new eLearning module, Sepsis Recognition and Management.
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: April 2022
The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in late 2022.
Meet the Team: Jennine Lavender
Several dedicated individuals recruit, orientate and deploy HPs to these communities, including Clinical Coordinator Jennine Lavender.
